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Item All-Stars come out in Lynn City Hall
Joey BarrettLYNN — Above and beyond. The best of the best. Whatever you’d like to say, these student-athletes and coaches are exactly that. The Item held its winter sports All-Star ceremony inside of the Lynn City Hall Auditorium Thursday night, recognizing local student-athletes and coaches for their success during the winter sports season. After Item sports […] The post Item All-Stars come out in Lynn City Hall appeared first on Itemlive.
Brandon Berry of West Forks continues boxing career
LEWISTON, Maine (WABI) - Brandon Berry of West Forks will be making his way from Cugno Boxing in Lewiston to Melrose, Mass. for his 37th pro fight on Sat. April 13. The 36-year-old is on the Pro Boxing Live card for Boston Boxing Promotions. He will be facing southpaw Jorge...
Bob Ryan reflects on a lifetime in sports media
For veteran sportswriter Bob Ryan, sports are a way of life. He’s been a trusted voice for Boston sports fans for more than 50 years. Ryan has covered some of the greatest athletes in the city's history. He's reported on some of the most exciting Olympic Games in recent memory. He's even watched sporting events in all 50 states.
NCAA Sweet 16 in Boston extra special for Southboro native playing for UConn
BOSTON - Boston's TD Garden is hosting the NCAA Sweet 16 between UConn and San Diego State Thursday and the game is a sentimental one for UConn forward Alex Karaban."Super excited to play in Boston," said Karaban. "Probably the only chance I get to play with UConn in Boston."Karaban grew up in Southboro as a Celtics fan. He's now returning to the Garden with the Huskies to defend the national championship title."It's a dream come true! It's every kid's dream to play in college and win the national championship and hopefully they're going to win two years in a row," said Karaban's mother, Olga, who called it a surreal experience. "It's a little nerve wracking but it's exciting at the same time."Karaban said he's getting lots of requests for tickets to Thursday's game but he's leaving that responsibility to his mother."My mom, she's been helping me a lot with the tickets, she's telling people yes and no.""Many no's," said Olga Karaban. "Not able to get too many tickets. Probably about 16 he got so far."Olga Karaban is an immigrant from the Ukraine. She said she's saving every moment of March Madness."We came with nothing basically, this is only a dream."
Saugus High sensation: Peyton DiBiasio blazes trails across multiple sports
Sophomores are probably premature candidates for GOAT talk. Saugus’ Peyton DiBiasio shatters that thinking, though. How could she not be in the conversation?. Three years into her Saugus High School basketball career, DiBiasio, 16, has an all-star and two All-Conference selections under her belt. Yes – all-star as an eighth-grader and All-Conference as a freshman and sophomore.
Donovan Clingan’s late mother fueling his March Madness run
BOSTON — Six years ago to the day, Donovan Clingan’s life was irrevocably changed. He lost his mother, Stacey Porrini Clingan, to a battle with breast cancer. “She was a big basketball player at Maine and had a great career,” the Connecticut center recalled. “Instead of going [to the] WNBA, she wanted to have kids and be a mom. She had me and my sister, and I just try to [remember her] through the game.” Clingan’s passion for basketball came from Stacey, a three-time America East Conference selection who played in three NCAA tournaments and finished her career with 1,128 points, 929...
Suffolk Downs to host 3rd annual Daffodil Dash
Kids Fun Run will kick off Boston Marathon weekend. Looking for a family-friendly way to kick off the Boston Marathon weekend? On Saturday, April 13, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM), will host the third annual Marathon Daffodil Dash from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Track at Suffolk Downs, in partnership with the Revere Parks and Recreation Department and the Marathon Daffodil Project.
Longtime New Hampshire resident running in his 47th consecutive Boston Marathon this year
MANCHESTER, N.H. — When it comes to running the Boston Marathon, any runner who has done it for at least the last 25 straight years is part of the “Quarter-Century Club.”. There are 121 people in that club right now, including longtime New Hampshire resident Mike Beeman, who...
Jumping into spring: Revere student-athletes gear up for next season
And we’re on to spring. Not just the season changed, but the Revere High School student-athletes have turned the page from winter to spring season. Tryouts began last week, and games will begin soon. We caught up with some of the spring sports teams for a glimpse of what’s...
ME Girls Lax Hungry for Success in 2024
One year after winning 14 games and making it to the MIAA Div. 4 Final Four against Ipswich, the Manchester Essex girls’ lacrosse team seems as hungry as ever to get the season underway and begin the journey again. “This year we are starting with an intensity I have...
Lynn English softball ready to go again
Mark AboyounTo say the least, the Lynn English softball team had a season to remember last spring. The Bulldogs began 4-9, but won six of their final seven games to clinch the postseason, something they hadn’t done in more than 20 years. This year, once again led by coach Ashley Aldred, the Maroon and White are […] The post Lynn English softball ready to go again appeared first on Itemlive.
BC-BU poised to dominate NCAA Tournament
BOSTON -- The NCAA basketball tournament is about to take over Boston, but a couple of local college hockey teams are getting ready to take over their version of March Madness. It seems inevitable that the top-seeded Boston College Eagles and the two-seeded Boston University Terriers are heading toward another showdown in the NCAA title game.It's a long ways away, but should that matchup happen, it would be the fifth time that BC and BU face off this season. The Eagles own a 3-1 edge over the Terriers in this year's Battle of Comm. Ave, outscoring their local rival 17-10....
Boston businesses ready to welcome March Madness fans
BOSTON - Welcoming March Madness to town is a layup for Boston businesses. "We've been looking forward to this for two years since they announced it," said Tony Costa of The Greatest Bar. "Here it is one night away!" According to Vivid Seats, the Men's East Regional is the hottest Sweet Sixteen ticket this season. The average ticket price is going for $339, and fans don't want to miss it - traveling an average of 351 miles to watch here in Boston. "This is one of the best events of the year because nobody is from the area. It's fun talking...
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