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Obituaries
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65; Played For Red Sox
Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s career steals and runs scored leader, widely considered to be one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history, has died at age 65. Henderson, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, died while hospitalized with pneumonia, according to multiple reports. Persuaded by his mother to pursue baseball over football, Henderson began a 25-year career that saw him redefine speed and swagger in the sport. Henderson debuted with the Oakland A’s in 1979, quickly capturing fans' hearts with his record-breaking stolen bases, powerful leadoff…
Sports
Biggest Player Contract Ever In Sports: NY Yankees' Juan Soto Signs With Rival Mets For $765M
It's truly one for the books. New York Yankees free agent right fielder Juan Soto has reportedly agreed to a $765 million, 15-year deal to go crosstown and join the rival Mets. It's the largest deal in pro sports history, with no deferred money, a $75 million signing bonus, and an opt-out after five seasons, according to mlb.com. The signing represents a bold move for Mets owner Steve Cohen in his quest to build a championship-caliber team. He outbid not only the Yankees but also Soto's other suitors: the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays. News…
Sports
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…
Sports
MLB Suspends Former Jersey Shore HS Star For Betting On Baseball Games
A minor league pitcher from the Jersey Shore was suspended for a year for betting on Major League Baseball games, officials said. Barnegat native Jay Groome was among five players punished under MLB's sports betting rules and policies, the league said in a news release on Tuesday, June 4. Groome made three starts in the 2024 season for the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. Groome was accused of placing 32 MLB-related bets while he was a member of the Boston Red Sox organization in 2020 and 2021. He bet 24 times on the final outcome of Red Sox games whi…
Lifestyle
‘I’m No Dave Portnoy’: Here’s Where To Find 'Life-Changing' Pizza In Massachusetts
If you’re craving a hot slice of pizza during the cold winter weather, here are the best places to get a slice in Massachusetts, according to Big 7 Travel. From Boston to Springfield, the travel site put together a list of the top pizza joints in the state. While the top-ranked spot is located in Boston, there are many others worthy of recognition. Related: Dave Portnoy Has 1 Word Review For Dino's Pizzeria In Wakefield The aptly named Salty Pig, near Back Bay and South End, is known for their build-your-own charcuterie board, which includes cured prosciutto, spreadable pork rillette…
Obituaries
He 'Brought Joy' To All: Police ID Man Killed In Double Springfield Shooting
Authorities have identified the 23-year-old man who was shot and killed last week while attending a birthday party in Springfield, authorities said. The man who allegedly shot him turned himself over to police on Monday, July 3. Elian Arroyo, of Springfield, died June 28 after he was shot near the intersection of Ashmun and Adams streets. Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he later died, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. Elian's family wrote in his obituary that he was a loving son, brother, and friend who brought "wa…
News
'Worst Possible Outcome': Loved Ones Lament Over Death Of Lisa Hazard's Son
Devastation and questions have spread across a community in Southeast Massachusetts after a father allegedly killed the young son of a Fall River woman who has been missing for years. George C. Scott III and his son were found dead after New Bedford Police responded for a well-being check at 1643 Philips Road on Friday morning, June 2, as previously reported by Daily Voice. While officials did not release the boy's name, he was identified by the public as Dante Hazard – the son of Lisa Hazard who was reported missing in March 2019 when she was 29 years old. Missing since March 5, 201…
Police & Fire
Red Sox Pitcher Turned Police Officer Killed By Wrong-Way Driver On New Jersey Turnpike
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Anthony Varvaro died in a wrong-way 9/11 crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Varvaro, a 37-year-old married father of four who became a Port Authority police officer, died in the head-on collision near Exit 14C, early on Sunday, Sept. 11, they said. A wrong-way driver was to blame, a law enforcement source with direct knowledge of the crash told Daily Voice. Varvaro was on his way to work at the 9/11 commemoration at World Trade Center Command, Port Authority Police Supt. Edward Cetnar said. "Officer Varvaro represented the very best of this …
Sports
Red Sox Fans React To Record-Setting Loss To Blue Jays: 'They Were Pathetic'
It was a rough night in Boston as the Red Sox gave up a historic number of runs during their last matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on Friday, July 22. With a final score of 28 to 5, both teams established franchise records for runs scored and allowed, CBS Sports reports. Toronto scored the most runs against Boston in almost 100 years, ESPN reports. Seven of those runs came in the third inning and 11 came in the fifth. The energy between teams was night and day, with Red Sox players at a loss for words and Blue Jays players finding time for more leisurely activities. …
Politics
Ex-Mets Manager Bobby Valentine Tells Why He Decided To Make Pitch To Be Mayor Of His Hometown
He's been known by many as the unofficial mayor of Connecticut's second-largest city for years. Now, after a lifelong career in sports, Major League Baseball legend Bobby Valentine wants to be Stamford's mayor for real. In a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, voters will make the call in a race that has drawn national attention and even seen each candidate endorsed by a past United States president. "Tommy Lasorda would introduce me either as the mayor of Stamford or ambassador of Stamford," Valentine says, referring to the late Los Angeles Dodgers manager. The 71-year-old Valentine can't pinpoint…
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