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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
Police & Fire
Man Robbed In Broad Daylight On Popular Bike Trail In Peabody: Report Man Robbed In Broad Daylight On Popular Bike Trail In Peabody: Report
Man Robbed In Broad Daylight On Popular Bike Trail In Peabody: Report Police are looking for a suspect after a man was robbed in broad daylight on a popular bike trail in Peabody, multiple news outlet report. Police responded to a report of an armed robbery on the Independence Greenway, in the area of Russell Street, around noon on Wednesday, Aug. 24, Boston25 and NECN report.  The victim told responding officers he was attacked by a man wielding a knife who demanded cash and his wedding ring, both outlets said citing Peabody Police. The victim suffered a nose injury as a result and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.  The invest…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Car Takes A Dip After Leaving Ramp Off Route 128 In Lexington: Firefighters Car Takes A Dip After Leaving Ramp Off Route 128 In Lexington: Firefighters
Car Takes A Dip After Leaving Ramp Off Route 128 In Lexington: Firefighters A car crashed into a small pool of water after it careened off an on-ramp for Route 2 in Lexington on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23., authorities tweeted.  Lexington firefighters shared a photo of what appears to be an Abarth car that crashed just off of Route 128 just after 1:30 p.m.  Engine 4 is out with a vehicle off the road on 128 North at the off-ramp to Route 2. No injuries were reported. @TownOfLexMA @THE_PFFM @NBC10Boston @boston25 @WBZTraffic @NECN pic.twitter.com/nY2RRlSdAV — Lexington FF's L1491 (@LexFire_L1491) August 23, 2022 No one was injured in the crash, officials report…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Water Main Break Floods Streets Of Boston For Hours: Report Water Main Break Floods Streets Of Boston For Hours: Report
Water Main Break Floods Streets Of Boston For Hours: Report Parts of downtown Boston were flooded after a massive water main break on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 13, NECN reports.  The flooding occurred in and around the Boston Common with videos showing an insane rush of water at the intersection of Charles and Boylston streets.  NOW: Large water main break at the intersection of Charles St & Boylston St near Boston Common. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/uZZSZG8Kg6 — KMV (@BostonTVPhotog) August 13, 2022 Water was seen flowing for at least two hours, according to separate posts from @BostonTVPhotog. The water was reportedly not turned o…

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by David Cifarelli
Sports
5 Patriots Players Will Be Sidelined As Training Camp Starts Next Week: Report 5 Patriots Players Will Be Sidelined As Training Camp Starts Next Week: Report
5 Patriots Players Will Be Sidelined As Training Camp Starts Next Week: Report The Patriots begin training camp next week in preparation for the 2022 NFL season, but five of their teammates won't take the field, according to reports.  Five Patriots will start training camp on the players unable to perform list. Those include center David Andrews, running back James White, safety Jabrill Peppers, and cornerback Jonathan Jones, according to ESPN. Unlike Injured Reserves, players on the PUP list can return whenever team doctors clear them to play.  C David Andrews, CB Jonathan Jones, LB Raekwon McMillan, S Jabrill Peppers and RB James White are opening training camp …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Building Collapses After 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Greater Boston Area Home Building Collapses After 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Greater Boston Area Home
Building Collapses After 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Greater Boston Area Home A Newton home is in shambles after a 4-alarm fire ripped through the structure late at night.  The fire reportedly started at 35 Gray Cliff Road around 10:40 p.m. on Friday, July 8, according to a Tweet from Metro Fire (@MAFireEMS).  3rd alarm of fire Newton Ma pic.twitter.com/hiR4dWbSu8 — Metro Fire (@MaFireEMS) July 9, 2022 The fire was originally labelled as 2-alarm but was upgraded to a 4-alarm within an hour. Around the same time, the entire building collapsed from the flames.    Fortunately, no injuries were reported and the owners were believed to have been away on vacation at …

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by David Cifarelli