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After 10-game streak, pressure’s on Red Sox, Alex Cora to reverse recent history | Chris Cotillo

BOSTON — This is Alex Cora’s seventh season managing the Red Sox . It’s also his seventh time going into the All-Star break with ...

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Who’s Kyson Witherspoon, Red Sox first round pick? ‘I don’t like being second’

Who’s Kyson Witherspoon , the 20-year-old righty who the Red Sox drafted 15th overall Sunday? The 6-foot-2, 207-pounder posted a 10-4 record with a ...

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Red Sox reactions: Red-hot Ceddanne Rafaela walks it off as win streak reaches 8 games

BOSTON — Instant reactions as the Red Sox (51-45) lose their starter to injury in the second inning — but come back and win ...

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Ocean State Waves defeat Blue Sox in first game of doubleheader

HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue Sox were the away team for the first game in the doubleheader at Mackenzie Stadium against the Ocean State ...

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Boston Celtics surprise addition shines in Summer League win over Grizzlies

LAS VEGAS — The Celtics released their Summer League roster on Tuesday but made one major addition before Friday’s opener against the Grizzlies . ...

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Boston Red Sox starter leaves game with injury in second inning

BOSTON — Starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins left the Red Sox ’ game against the Rays on Friday during the second inning with right knee ...

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Garrett Crochet interested in ‘huge honor’ — if he’s invited and Red Sox let him

BOSTON — Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet was selected to his second straight All-Star Game earlier this week, though he has decided not to ...

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Why Paul Pierce doesn’t believe new Lakers signing ‘pushes needle’ to win championship

The Los Angeles Lakers added Deandre Ayton to their team that already includes LeBron James and Luka Doncic . But for one Boston Celtics ...

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Red Sox must make roster decision on Tanner Houck soon; could he go to bullpen?

BOSTON — It’s getting close to decision time for the Red Sox on Tanner Houck. Houck struck out six batters and allowed a single ...

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Flamingos are stirring up trouble and ravaging rice for risotto in Italy’s northeast

By NICCOLÒ LUPONE JOLANDA DI SAVOIA, Italy (AP) — An unusual pest is ravaging crops and irking farmers in northeastern Italy: the flamingo. Related ...

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