MA Resident, Former UPenn Basketball Player Cameron Gunter Dies, 31 MA Resident, Former UPenn Basketball Player Cameron Gunter Dies, 31
MA Resident, Former UPenn Basketball Player Cameron Gunter Dies, 31 Former University of Pennsylvania basketball player Cameron Gunter died on Thursday, Jan. 19, the team announced on Twitter. He was 31 years old. Cameron graduated from Ridley High School (Class of 2014), and went on to play for the Penn basketball team while earning his degree in communications and commerce. The 6-foot-9 forward played in 91 games at Penn and had a career-high of 12 points in 15 minutes of action during a loss against Harvard, according to a report by The Daily Pennsylvanian. Born in Morton, Cameron had been living in Boston, MA at the time of his death, but previously s…
Patriots Will Play Game In Germany Next Season Patriots Will Play Game In Germany Next Season
Patriots Will Play Game In Germany Next Season The NFL announced on Thursday, Jan. 19, that the Patriots would host one of two games in Germany next season. The Chiefs will also play in the country during the 2023 season.  It will be the first time any NFL franchise has played a regulation game in Germany. The opponent has yet to be determined, and the host city will either be Munich or Frankfurt. The move comes as the National Football League looks to expand its reach and footprint in Europe.  The league has hosted games in London for several seasons.  A message from Robert Kraft to the German Patriots fans. pic.twitter.com/A3YpPS…
Boston Teen Charged With Attacking Referee During Cohasset High Basketball Game: Police Boston Teen Charged With Attacking Referee During Cohasset High Basketball Game: Police
Boston Teen Charged With Attacking Referee During Cohasset High Basketball Game: Police Police arrested a 16-year-old Boston high school student accused of attacking a referee during a basketball game against Cohasset High earlier this week, authorities announced.  The teenager, whose name was not released because of his age, faces a charge of misdemeanor assault and battery, Cohasset police said.  Related: High School Hoopster Attacks Referee During Cohasset Basketball Game The alleged attack happened on Wednesday night, Dec. 28, during a game between the Skippers and Excel High School from South Boston. Cohasset police said they have video of the assault, but they have not…
High School Hoopster Punched Referee In Face During Game Against Cohasset: Police High School Hoopster Punched Referee In Face During Game Against Cohasset: Police
High School Hoopster Punched Referee In Face During Game Against Cohasset: Police Police say a 17-year-old Boston basketball player punched a referee in the face during a game at Cohasset High School Wednesday night, Dec. 28.  Cohasset High was facing off against South Boston's Excel High School when one of the Excel players attacked the ref around 6:45 p.m., Cohasset Police Chief William Quigley said in a news release. He did not say what sparked the alleged assault.  School officials immediately canceled the game and cleared the gym. The referee did not require medical attention, Quigley said.  The player's name was not released. No Cohasset players were involved, of…
Boston Marathon Winner Diana Kipyokei Stripped Of Her 2021 Title: Report Boston Marathon Winner Diana Kipyokei Stripped Of Her 2021 Title: Report
Boston Marathon Winner Diana Kipyokei Stripped Of Her 2021 Title: Report Boston Marathon winner Diana Kipyokei lost her 2021 title after it was confirmed she used doping to help her cross the finish line, NBC10 Boston reports.  Kipyokei has been banned for six years after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 20 she used doping and tampering to win the race on October 11, 2021, the outlet continued. Kipyokei was previously suspended for testing positive for doping at the race in October, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Edna Kiplagat a two-time Boston Marathon winner, is now the new winner of the 2021 women…
Former Patriots Player Willie McGinest Arrested For Alleged Assault: Report Former Patriots Player Willie McGinest Arrested For Alleged Assault: Report
Former Patriots Player Willie McGinest Arrested For Alleged Assault: Report A former player for the New England Patriots turned himself into Los Angeles Police in connection with an assault that allegedly happened within the past two weeks, TMZ reports. Willie McGinest, age 51, was placed on a $30,000 bail after he was reportedly booked around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, the outlet continues. It was not immediately clear what charges he was facing. McGinest, a former linebacker who played in the National Football League for 15 seasons, was drafted by the Patriots in 1994. He spent 12 seasons with the team and was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2015. …
Soccer Fans Shut Down Route 1 In Revere For Morocco's Historic World Cup Win Soccer Fans Shut Down Route 1 In Revere For Morocco's Historic World Cup Win
Soccer Fans Shut Down Route 1 In Revere For Morocco's Historic World Cup Win The matches may have been in Qatar, but the World Cup came to Massachusetts when elated fans celebrated in the streets of Revere, blocking Route 1A in the melee.  Morocco made history by being the quarterfinals for the first time and becoming the first Arab nation to reach that stage of the tournament when they defeated Spain in a historic win on Tues. Dec. 7, ESPN reports.  Massachusetts fans took to the streets shortly after the match ended. Mass State Police tweeted that the road was blocked at 3:00 p.m., asking drivers to find alternate routes.  Photos posted to Facebook showed a larg…
Gillette Stadium Ranks Among 'Dirtiest' In Nation, Survey Says Gillette Stadium Ranks Among 'Dirtiest' In Nation, Survey Says
Gillette Stadium Ranks Among 'Dirtiest' In Nation, Survey Says There's not a lot for Patriots fans to celebrate this season unless you consider having one of the dirtiest stadiums something to cheer about. A recent survey found that Gillette Stadium ranks as the fourth least-clean pro-sports arena in the country.  Betsperts.com scoured Yelp reviews to find which stadium had the most complaints about dirty or unsanitary conditions. Just under 3 percent of Gillette's reviews met that criteria, according to the survey.  RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. (Athletics), FedExField in Maryland (Commanders), and the Wells Fargo Center in Philade…
'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization 'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization
'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization Christian Pulisic will be returning to the field after he was injured while scoring his first goal at the World Cup during the US game against Iran —  making this the first winning game for the US men's national team.  The US squad now plays in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands in Qatar at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 (FOX-TV).  Captain American will be reporting for duty, the fans are tweeting after the US Men's National Team shared the update on Friday, Dec. 2.  Earlier report: Former Fairfield University Standout Goalie Shuts Out Iran As Team USA Advances In World Cup As protests…
Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown Leaves Kanye West's Donda Sports Agency Over Controversial Comments Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown Leaves Kanye West's Donda Sports Agency Over Controversial Comments
Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown Leaves Kanye West's Donda Sports Agency Over Controversial Comments Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown reversed his decision to stay with Kanye West's agency Donda Sports following the rap star's recent offensive comments.  Brown said on Monday, Oct. 24, that while he disagreed with West's remarks, he would keep his deal with his agency. On Tuesday, he released a statement saying he wanted to clarify his position and had decided to end his relationship with the company.  “In the past 24 hours, I’ve been able to reflect and better understand how my previous statements lack clarity in expressing my stance against recent insensitive public remarks and actions,”…
Doping Could Cost Boston Marathon Winner Diana Kipyokei Her 2021 Title Doping Could Cost Boston Marathon Winner Diana Kipyokei Her 2021 Title
Doping Could Cost Boston Marathon Winner Diana Kipyokei Her 2021 Title Boston Marathon winner Diana Kipyokei could potentially lose her 2021 Boston Marathon title after she was suspended for testing positive for doping at the race.  The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) revealed that Kipyokei's sample, which was taken on October 11, 2021 after her victory, contained traces of triamcinolone acetonide.  The medical cream, commonly used to treat various kinds of skin conditions, contains a glucocorticoid that is banned at races unless an athlete has permission to use it.  Kipyokei has now been charged with using the product and tampering wi…
Boston Celtics Coach Suspension '100 Times Uglier' Than Public Knows, Ex-NBA Star Says Boston Celtics Coach Suspension '100 Times Uglier' Than Public Knows, Ex-NBA Star Says
Boston Celtics Coach Suspension '100 Times Uglier' Than Public Knows, Ex-nba Star Says Matt Barnes, a former NBA star and current basketball analyst, says the details of what led to Ime Udoka's season-long suspension are a lot worse than people realize. He said he spoke with someone with knowledge of the situation, and Barnes "can't condone" how the Celtics coach behaved.  Barnes posted a video to Instagram explaining that he supported Udoka after the Celtics announced Thursday night, Sept. 22, that the team would suspend him for the entire 2022-23 season but quickly deleted those comments once someone called him to explain what happened.  Matt Barnes with what many of us…