Report: Francona may attend Fenway celebration
ESPN reported the former Red Sox manager, who had declined the invite because of hard feelings over his departure, now plans to attend the park’s 100th anniversary Friday.
Long dubbed ‘‘the world’s oldest teenager’’ because of his boyish appearance, Clark hosted an annual New Year’s Eve special and supplied a variety of game shows and music specials to TV, including the American Music Awards.
ESPN reported the former Red Sox manager, who had declined the invite because of hard feelings over his departure, now plans to attend the park’s 100th anniversary Friday.
The Hall of Famer, 59, an eight-time women’s basketball champion who has early onset Alzheimer’s, will remain involved as the team’s “head coach emeritus.”
Bob Ryan
Globe columnist Bob Ryan muses on the hot sports topics of the day, including how he thinks the Patriots should lock up Wes Welker long term.
Hundreds of officers, including some from Massachusetts, attended a wake for Michael Maloney, the police chief of Greenland, N.H., who was killed last week.
Florida Circuit Judge Jessica Recksiedler recused herself because of a potential conflict that relates to her husband.
Likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney has pulled into a tie with President Obama among registered voters, a new poll shows.
The White House and the Pentagon voiced regrets for photos that reportedly show US troops posing with the bodies of dead insurgents in Afghanistan.
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Dan Shaughnessy moderates a panel including Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys and former pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee.
The twin sister of Catherine Greig said she should not be held liable for her sister’s decision to harbor gangster James “Whitey” Bulger.
About 15,500 people will attend the Biotechnology Industry Organization's convention, significantly fewer than the last time the event was held here.
Priorities USA Action, a super PAC founded by a pair of former aides to President Obama, will spend $660,000 to air a television ad attacking Mitt Romney in four swing states.
Twenty-one trailer manufacturers agreed to pay a combined $14.8 million to settle claims that the units they offered after Hurricane Katrina produced hazardous fumes.
The Bruins coach said “it’s ridiculous” for the Capitals to suggest Boston has been targeting Nicklas Backstrom’s head during the playoff series.
Tarte flambée, says celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who was raised on it in Alsace, was conceived out of thrift, to use up dough after bakers had finished making the day’s bread.
Critic Cate McQuaid reviews exhibits at area art galleries, including work by Heather McGill.