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Red Sox Star Calls Heckler Gay Slur Over Tennis Racket Joke Red Sox Star Calls Heckler Gay Slur Over Tennis Racket Joke
Red Sox Star Calls Heckler Gay Slur Over Tennis Racket Joke It was already a bad night for Jarren Duran. In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Red Sox outfielder was 0 for 2 with two strikeouts as he walked out to the Fenway Park batter's box in a game Boston was losing big in what wound up being a 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday, Aug. 11.  As Duran approached the box, a fan screamed that Duran needed a tennis racket to get a hit. The All-Star squawked back, "Shut up, you "f**king f**got." It's unclear if the umpire heard it, but the slur was audible on the NECN game microphones.  NESN mics picked up Red Sox outfie…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
'You'll Never Have To Leave': Pizza Guru Portnoy Gives Mass. Pizzeria Solid Score 'You'll Never Have To Leave': Pizza Guru Portnoy Gives Mass. Pizzeria Solid Score
'You'll Never Have To Leave': Pizza Guru Portnoy Gives Mass. Pizzeria Solid Score It's all about personal preference, Dave Portnoy and the owner of a Quincy pizzeria waxed philosophically during one of the Barstool Sports CEO's latest "One Bite Pizza Reviews." Portnoy hit several pizzerias during his most recent, event-filled trip home to Massachusetts. His visit included taking the stage to sing "Revival" with the Zac Brown Band at Fenway Park and getting "lost at sea" (his words) off the coast of Nantucket and needing rescue by the Coast Guard.  Related: 'Capt'n Dave' Portnoy Rescued Off Mass. Coast After Boating Mishap He also stopped at Bravo Pizzeria at 5…

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by Josh Lanier
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Mass. Native Sets Yankees Rookie Home Run Record Mass. Native Sets Yankees Rookie Home Run Record
Mass. Native Sets Yankees Rookie Home Run Record The Yankees are among the greatest franchises in sports history, but none of the team's Hall of Famers did what Massachusetts native Ben Rice was able to pull off.  The Cohasset native hit three home runs in the Yankees' 14-4 shellacking of the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, July 6 in the Bronx. It was the most times a rookie has ever gone yard in a single game for the Yanks. “It’s definitely a day I’ll never forget,” Rice told MLB.com. “I’m just pumped that it was a big-time win for us, a good bounce-back win, and over my hometown team. So it’s pretty cool.” The Yankees' social med…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Driver Crashes Into Fenway Park Entrance After Running From Police, Hitting Other Cars Driver Crashes Into Fenway Park Entrance After Running From Police, Hitting Other Cars
Driver Crashes Into Fenway Park Entrance After Running From Police, Hitting Other Cars A 48-year-old Salem woman who drove into Fenway Park is believed to have been involved in hit-and-run crashes earlier Monday morning, May 6, as well as wrecking into a gate at a US Coast Guard base in Boston, authorities said.  Colleen Marie Gibbs was taken to a hospital just after 8:30 a.m. after she drove through Gate C entrance at the famed baseball stadium and smashed into a forklift, state police said.  Investigators have linked her to multiple incidents that began an hour and a half earlier.  UPDATE: A car drove into Fenway Park on Monday morning and crashed into a …

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game
Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game Make dad the MVP this Father's Day by entering him to win free tickets to a game at Fenway Park in Boston.  The Red Sox will be choosing 10 lucky fathers for a "Father's Day Out at Fenway Park" as the Sox take on the Yankees on Sunday, June 18.  The lucky winners will also get a complimentary pregame meal in one of Fenway's premium clubs and a $100 gift card to the Red Sox Team Store.  The contest ends Monday, June 5 at 11:59 p.m. Click here to enter. 

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List 3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List
3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List Guests can check into three Massachusetts hotels and expect a five-star experience knowing that Yelp ranked them of the highest in America. Yelp's list of top 100 places to stay in America for 2023 was released on Wednesday, May 16 and multiple Massachusetts hotels made the cut. Ranked based on factors that include total volume and ratings of Yelp reviews, the list helps travelers choose where to stay with confidence.  A Somerville stay nearly tops Yelp's list, coming in at the number two spot. The Cambria Somerville, located at 515 Somerville Avenue, brings "a true experience of our neigh…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Events
Red Sox Tickets For 'Best Dressed' Duo At Kentucky Derby Party At Boston Bar Red Sox Tickets For 'Best Dressed' Duo At Kentucky Derby Party At Boston Bar
Red Sox Tickets For 'Best Dressed' Duo At Kentucky Derby Party At Boston Bar A little bit of Kentucky is on its way to Massachusetts when a top-rated hotel bar hosts their annual Kentucky Derby Party next month.  OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is hosting their popular Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 6 to help guests celebrate the annual horse race in style.  The menu will consist of several food and drink specials like Kentucky lemonade, sausage biscuits, and a fried chicken sandwich.  Food and drink specials include a Mint Julep (back) and sausage biscuits (front)OAK Long Bar + Kitchen Derby attire is strongly recommended, so partygoers can break out their seers…

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Tired Of Hot Dogs? These Fenway Park Area Restaurants Make For A More Flavorful Season Tired Of Hot Dogs? These Fenway Park Area Restaurants Make For A More Flavorful Season
Tired Of Hot Dogs? These Fenway Park Area Restaurants Make For A More Flavorful Season The Baltimore Orioles may have squeaked out the opening day win, but these restaurants, compiled by Eater Boston, will make any trip to Fenway Park a personal win.  While the concession stands at Fenway have a long list of available burgers, fries, hot dogs, and pizza, it may not hurt to try something different. A change in dining options might even elevate your game day experience. From seafood paella to prime brisket biscuits,, sushi to tacos, this list, created by Eater Boston, has something for everyone.  Pescador  You can't get more local than eating the fresh seafood straight from N…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Sports
Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher
Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher A 24-year-old Southeast Massachusetts native has seen his major league baseball dreams come true.  Jared Shuster, a left-handed pitcher from New Bedford, was named to the Atlanta Braves Opening Day roster. Considered a long-shot to make the team's opening day roster, Shuster had an impressive spring training and moved up the depth chart, giving the Braves no choice but to welcome him. Shuster was un-hittable when he pitched for New Bedford High School as a freshman, going 6-0 with a 0.45 ERA, according to his statistics from Wake Forest University (WFU). Shuster later transferred to Tabor…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring
Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring Outdoor dining season is upon us and there are plenty of patios where you can eat your heart out, but what about the patios you have yet to find? That's where we come in! In the spirit of warmer weather and the start of outdoor dining in Boston, here is a list of 15 of the best hidden patios in and around the city, courtsey of Eater Boston.  Daddy Jones (Somerville) Chomp on some burgers and gobble up Greek classics at this Somerville spot in Magoun Square. Stop by for BINGO on Tuesdays or Trivia on Thursdays, which start at 8 p.m., as well. Brewer's Fork (Charlestown) Wood-fired pizza,…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Fenway Park Assault, Battery Suspect Wanted: Police Fenway Park Assault, Battery Suspect Wanted: Police
Fenway Park Assault, Battery Suspect Wanted: Police A man received serious injuries from an attack near Fenway park, officials say.  The suspect attacked a man on Sunday, Jan. 8 around 1:30 a.m. in the Brookline Avenue and Lansdowne Street area, the Boston Police Department announced on Tuesday, Feb. 8.  Police are asking for the public's help to identify the attacker who is wanted for assault and battery.  Police request that anyone with information about the suspect contact detectives at (617) 343-4683. Those wishing to remain anonymous may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting t…

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by Morgan Gonzales