The Yankees await key players returning, but are still nine games behind the Red Sox and face important decisions with Friday’s trade deadline looming.
2021
Tom Caron: Starting pitchers pave the way for Red Sox success
Boston has had to use only six starters this season, the fewest of any team in the major leagues.
USM grad David Hughes competing in second Olympics for U.S. sailing team
Hughes will partner with Stuart McNay in the 470 class and attempt to improve on their fourth-place finish at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Singer Pink backs beach handball team on ‘sexist’ clothing
The pop star offers to pay the Norwegian team’s $1,770 fine for ‘breach of clothing regulations.’
Washington State football coach refusing COVID-19 vaccine creates divide on team, campus and beyond
All Washington State students are required to be vaccinated, but Coach Nick Rolovich will not get his shot for “reasons which will remain private.”
Maine State Music Theatre brings Broadway stars for concert series
Eight of the Brunswick theater company’s crowd-favorite performers are set to perform in a concert series in Brunswick taking place over the next two weeks.
Red Sox notebook: Sale will make at least two more rehab starts
Boston will not rush Chris Sale back to the majors, giving him at least two more starts after two starts with the Portland Sea Dogs.
Business travel stirs, but many road warriors stay grounded
The U.S. Travel Association predicts business travel won’t recover to 2019 levels – more than $300 billion – until 2024.
Warming rivers in U.S. West killing fish, imperiling industry
The paltry catch has led to exorbitant prices, with customers saying they can’t afford $35 per pound and fishermen considering packing it in.
New state law aims to help former inmates find jobs
In most cases, employers will not be allowed to ask applicants about criminal history on applications, though they can do so during job interviews.