College Park, MD
Sports
Ex-Terp, MLB Rookie Skips Cubs Game For Charlie Kirk’s Funeral After Assassination
Matt Shaw, the Chicago Cubs' rookie third baseman, had a curious reason for missing Sunday's game as his team surges toward the playoffs. The University of Maryland alum who hails from Springfield, Massachusetts, skipped out on the game on Sunday, Sept. 20, to attend right-wing activist Charlie Kirk's memorial service after he was assassinated earlier this month. Tyler Robinson, 22, has been accused of fatally shooting Kirk at Utah Valley University during a campus event. He is being held at the Utah County Jail without bail. Shaw missed the Cubs game — who have a playoff spot wrappe…
Foxborough, MA
Obituaries
Community Mourns Mass Native Eddie Shine After Sudden Death: 'His Presence Is Irreplaceable'
A young Massachusetts native who died suddenly is being remembered for a life full of passion and promise. Now, the community is rallying to support his family. Eddie Shine, from Foxborough, recently graduated from George Washington University Law School after earning his undergraduate degree from American University in Washington, D.C. He was preparing to begin a career in law. “Eddie was a kind and gentle soul whose warmth, humor, and loyalty touched everyone who knew him,” a GoFundMe for his family says. “He had a gift for lighting up any room he entered, and his endless jokes and quick …
Valley Stream, NY
Lifestyle
Calling All Young Soccer Stars: TV Shoot Needs Players
Got a little striker in the family who loves the spotlight? A Queens-based TV shoot is looking for young soccer players to hit the field on camera next month. Waldron Casting is seeking experienced girls’ soccer players between the ages of 8 and 10 for background work on the new television series Starcams! The shoot is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 2, in Astoria, Queens, and will feature a fall soccer game scene. To be considered, kids must have real soccer experience and be comfortable playing during filming. It’s a chance for young athletes to shine both on and off the field — swapping …
Cheshire, CT
Sports
Cheshire Native Molly Qerim Leaving ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Years As Host
Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN. The Connecticut native and longtime host of “First Take” confirmed her decision in a message to fans. “After much reflection, I've decided it's time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take,” Qerim wrote. “Hosting this show has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Every morning, I had the privilege of sharing the desk with some of the most brilliant, passionate and entertaining voices in sports — and with all of you, the best fans in the world.” The decision seems to be her own. Reports suggested she turned down a contract e…
Foxborough, MA
Sports
Tom Brady Unretires (Again) For Star-Studded Flag Football Tournament
Football legend Tom Brady is coming out of retirement again, but he won't exactly be playing on Sundays. The seven-time Super Bowl champion will headline The Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The first-of-its-kind global event will be held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Brady, 48, is currently the lead color commentator for the NFL on Fox. He's also a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Rob Gronkowski, Brady's long-time teammate on the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is among the retired and current NFL stars slated to pla…
White Plains, NY
News
Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game
Donald Trump’s Sept. 11 schedule will take him from solemn remembrance to the roar of the crowd. The president's plans for the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were released Tuesday, Sept. 9, offering a mix of official ceremony and personal tradition. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Trump will begin his commemorations with a memorial event at the Pentagon, paying tribute to those lost in the 2001 attacks. Later that evening, Trump will head to Yankee Stadium for the Detroit Tigers-New York Yankees game, the final contest in a three-game series. The…
Shrewsbury, MA
Police & Fire
'The Love of My Life': Shrewsbury Man Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Caring Dad
A Massachusetts father of three who police say was shot and killed after confronting a man over graffiti was set to be married later this month. The man charged with attacking him is now facing a murder charge. Authorities said 26-year-old Snehal Srivastava fatally shot 56-year-old Kevin Doherty during an encounter at Jordan Pond on Aug. 28. Doherty, who had just walked his 6-year-old son to Coolidge Elementary School, called 911 just after 8:45 a.m. to report he was being attacked. Dispatchers then heard gunfire and Doherty’s last words: “He shot me,” according to authorities. Doherty’s fi…
Ambler-Blue Bell, PA
Obituaries
MLB Reliever Randy Moffitt Dies, Brother Of Tennis Legend Billie Jean King
He carved out his own legacy on the pitcher’s mound while sharing a famous family name off the field. Randy Moffitt, who spent a decade anchoring the San Francisco Giants bullpen and was the younger brother of tennis icon Billie Jean King, died Thursday, Aug. 28, in his hometown of Long Beach, California, after a long illness. He was 76. A right-hander known for durability and steady relief work, Moffitt pitched 12 Major League seasons from 1972–83. Drafted 18th overall by the Giants in 1970 after starring at Long Beach State, he debuted two years later and went on to appear in 533 o…
Hackensack, NJ
Sports
So It Wasn’t The Photographer: Who Medvedev Says Caused His US Open Blow-Up (
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Daniil Medvedev says the photographer who wandered onto the court during his US Open match Sunday night, Aug. 24, wasn’t the problem. The chair umpire’s call was. The 2021 champion and No. 13 seed was a point from elimination against France’s Benjamin Bonzi on Louis Armstrong Stadium when the match was stopped for more than six minutes. A photographer had stepped onto the court on match point, prompting chair umpire Greg Allensworth to award Bonzi a first serve. Medvedev erupted, berating the umpire, telling the camera he wanted to “go home,” and sparring with the crowd before storm…
Foxborough, MA
Sports
You Can Now Trade NFL, College Football Games Like Stocks: Here's How
You can soon trade the outcomes of NFL and college football games like they're stocks. Robinhood is rolling out professional and college football prediction markets on its app, the financial services company announced on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Customers can now trade on outcomes for all regular-season NFL matchups, as well as top college games. The Prediction Markets Hub will allow users the chance to trade contracts tied to the outcomes of every pro game and matchups across Power 4 schools and Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) independents. "Football is far and away the most …
Lincoln-Sudbury, MA
Obituaries
'We Miss Her Madly': Famed Sudbury Bodybuilder, Life Coach Dies Unexpectedly At 37
Hayley McNeff, a decorated bodybuilder and lifelong athlete whose journey from childhood sports to the national stage inspired many, has died at 37. Her family in her obituary said McNeff's passing was “unexpected but peaceful.” McNeff grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, and graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School before attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst. From a young age, she excelled in a wide range of sports — equestrian, board diving, and skiing — before turning her focus to bodybuilding, according to her obituary She went on to win multiple state titles in Maryland …
Bristol, CT
Sports
ESPN, Fox One Team Up For Major Sports Streaming Bundle: How Much It Costs
Two major streaming services will offer a special bundle targeting cord-cutting sports fans. Fox One and ESPN's new direct-to-consumer service will be available as part of a bundle, the broadcasting giants announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 11. The package deal will cost $39.99 per month and will be available on Thursday, Oct. 2. The bundle packages ESPN's popular sports content and massive live sporting event catalog with Fox's offerings like the NFL, MLB, and FIFA World Cup. "Working with Fox One on this bundle offer allows us to bring ESPN's world-class sports content to even m…
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