Top 10 Boston sports stories of 2012
The Boston sports scene was abuzz this year, with lots to celebrate and lament. Here is a look back at the biggest stories of the year.
Opinion | Neal gabler
Abraham Lincoln and the fiscal cliff
David James/DreamWorks Pictures and 20th Century Fox
Could the 16th president’s tactics have solved today’s political stalemate? Probably not.
Galleries
Best shows of 2012 in Boston-area art galleries
Painting holds its own as the most expressive medium, full of light and the sweep of the artist’s hand. Meanwhile, alternative spaces and performance art are experiencing a rebirth.
Best, worst ads from Boston ad agencies
The Globe sussed out this year’s hits and misses from local advertising agencies.
Latest news
Toyota to pay $1b settlement in recall case
The settlement, related to hundreds of lawsuits over acceleration problems, would be the largest in US history involving automobile defects.
SJC ruling adds protections for confidential informants
The state’s highest court ruled that prosecutors had no obligation to confirm for a defendant that his victim in a shooting was a confidential informant.
Red Sox complete trade with Pirates, name Hanrahan closer
The teams finished off a six-player trade that gets the Red Sox a new closer in righthander Joel Hanrahan.
Woman accused of lying to police in probe of N.H. murder
A 19-year-old woman is charged with lying to authorities investigating the murder of Westborough native Elizabeth “Lizzi” Marriott.
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Sports
Gronkowski ‘not ready yet,’ Belichick says
Bill Belichick said Rob Gronkowski, who is recovering from a broken forearm, hasn’t been cleared medically to play .
Metro
Meal for homeless stirs reflections on Christmas
St. Francis House provided about 900 meals throughout the day, including 500 sit-down lunches.
Columnists
Nation & World
Heaviness marks holiday observances in Conn. town
Well-wishers from around the US arrived in Newtown on Christmas morning to mourn the victims gunned down on Dec. 14.
Politics
Its clout waning, Tea Party less focused on budget fight
Tea Party activists in the middle of the country are skirting the fiscal showdown in Congress and turning to fringe issues.
Business
Biogen Idec to offset tax for gay staff
The biotech company will give added reimbursement to workers in same-sex marriages because they do not receive federal tax breaks on their health insurance.
Arts
Television Review
Kennedy Center honorees recognized
This year’s class includes David Letterman, Dustin Hoffman, Led Zeppelin, and others.
Food & dining
Sunday Supper
Start with braised pork shoulder, end with fried rice
Sherry-braised pork shoulder the first day becomes pork and edamame fried rice on the second day.
