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Novak Djokovic wins the US Open for his 24th Grand Slam title by beating Daniil Medvedev

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:22 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic emerged from an exhilarating and exhausting U.S. Open final with a 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday night, using every ounce of his energy and some serve-and-volley guile to get past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match that was more closely contested than the straight-set score indicated.Djokovic, a 36-year-old from Serbia, moved one major singles title in front of Serena Williams to become the first player to win 24 in the Open era, which began in 1968. Margaret Court also collected a total of 24, but 13 of those came before professionals were admitted to the Slam events.There were moments, particularly in the 1-hour, 44-minute second set that was as much about tenacity as talent, when Djokovic appeared to be faltering. After some of the most grueling points — and there were many — he would lean over with hands on knees or use his racket for support or pause to stretch his legs.This triumph against Medvedev, the opponent who beat him in the 20...

Triston Casas hits 3-run homer, Red Sox beat Orioles 7-3 and avoid sweep

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:22 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Triston Casas hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox averted a three-game sweep with a rain-delayed 7-3 victory over AL-best Baltimore on Sunday that halted the Orioles’ seven-game winning streak.Reese McGuire added an RBI triple and Rafael Devers a run-scoring single for the Red Sox, who stopped their four-game losing streak. Boston is six games behind Seattle for the last AL wild card, also trailing Texas by 5 1/2 games.Closing in on their first playoff berth since 2016 and looking for their first division title in nine years, the Orioles lead second-place Tampa Bay by three games in the AL East.Adam Frazier had a two-run triple for Baltimore, which finished a 7-2 trip.After a 42-minute delay at the start, much of the game was played in light rain, and there was a 1:28 delay with two outs in the bottom of the eighth.With Boston leading 4-3 in the sixth, Casas sent a cut fastball from Cole Irvin into the first row of seats above the Green Monster for his 24th ho...

Soggy weather continues

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:22 GMT

More rain is in the forecast Monday as an active pattern remains in the forecast.The day will start dry but showers and storms start to pop up late morning into the afternoon, similarly to what we had today. By the evening conditions will start to improve, but clouds and humidity will persist leading into Tuesday. After a cold front arrives Wednesday, we finally clear out, but it’ll be humid, soggy, and unsettled until then.

Dog lost after owner injured by lightning strike returned safely

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:22 GMT

A dog separated from its owner after the human was injured in a lightning strike has been found and returned to its family.Bruce, the Australian shepherd was understandably spooked enough to run away from his owner on Saturday morning after the unidentified 31-year-old was injured by a nearby lightning strike which left her unconscious and another person injured.“According to Missing Dogs Massachusetts and Massachusetts Pet Locator sites and other social media, Bruce was found and returned to his family,” a spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police told the Herald on Sunday.The  injured woman remains in critical condition, according to state Police.The reunification of Bruce with his family comes after police responded to Malibu Beach on Saturday afternoon.Just after 3:30 p.m. officers arrived to find Bruce’s owner unresponsive and receiving CPR from witnesses, one of whom was Tracy Cronin, an off-duty ICU nurse who works at Boston Children’s Hospital.The dogwalker had apparen...

Patriots offensive line not a complete disaster, but not enough in Week 1 loss to Eagles

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:22 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots’ offensive line punched above its weight class respectfully for most of Sunday’s opener, holding firm against one of the best defensive lines in football. But when it mattered most late, the Eagles showcased why they’re the better unit.The Patriots knocked on the door of an upset against the defending NFC champions despite their beleaguered offensive line – with two rookies, Atonio Mafi and Sidy Sow, but two clutch plays by the Eagles helped stamp a 25-20 victory for the visitors. Mac Jones and Co., trailing by eight in the fourth, engineered a drive into Philadelphia’s red zone but were stopped in their tracks. The Patriots faced third-and-3 when standout Eagles defensive lineman Fletcher Cox did what he does best, physically overpowering Sow and taking down Ezekiel Elliott for no gain all in one motion. Then, Bill Belichick opted to go for it on fourth down, and Jones, running for his life out of the pocket, threw a ball incomplete for a turnover on downs.It...

Patriots rebound from early mistakes but fall short to Eagles in season opener

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:22 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots’ season opener began like one of those games where everything that could go wrong would go wrong.Costly penalties on defense allowed the Eagles to keep drives alive. A Mac Jones errant pass clanged off Kendrick Bourne’s fingertips and into Eagles cornerback Darius Slay’s waiting arms for a pick-six. Running back Ezekiel Elliott was easily stripped for another turnover.Down 16-0 just over 10 minutes into the contest, halftime looked like it would be a wake for the Patriots’ 2023 season rather than a celebration of Tom Brady.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Tom Brady to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame in June New England Patriots | Patriots vs. Eagles inactives: Three offensive starters out in Week 1 New England Patriots | NFL notes: Can Tom Brady’s return spark Patriots’ search for a new identity? New England Patriots | The four most important Patriots players Week 1 vs. Eagles ...

Seekonk Police Department mourning death of one of its own, Patrolwoman Kourtny DeForitis

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:22 GMT

The Seekonk Police Department is mourning the death of one of its own.The department identified Patrolwoman Kourtny DeForitis as one of two victims who died in an off-duty motorcycle crash early Saturday morning in Somerset, Chief David Enos announced on Facebook Sunday.DeForitis, 28, of East Taunton, had been the passenger on the motorcycle that collided into a vehicle that subsequently crashed into a telephone pole at the Route 103 rotary around 1:15 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.The driver of the motorcycle, Daniel Glover, 44, of Easton, was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.After graduating from the Cape Cod Municipal Police Academy in 2021, DeForitis spent more than two years working as a community outreach officer under the patrol division for the department, which serves nearly 16,000 residents in the Bristol County town, bordering Rhode Island.“Kourtny had a particular fondness for the youth of Seekonk and could be found playfully interacting with them i...

Chicago Cubs salvage series with a 5-2 win against Arizona Diamondbacks and they still control their postseason fate

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:22 GMT

Just when the Chicago Cubs have appeared to be on the brink of watching their postseason aspirations spiral away, they come through.That’s how good teams perform, and the Cubs have shown a knack for moving past a tough couple of games, staying locked in and maintaining their hold on a playoff spot. They bounced back following a pair walk-off losses last weekend in Cincinnati to win the series finale, leading into a sweep of the San Francisco Giants, and after dropping three consecutive games to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Cubs took care of business in Sunday’s 5-2 win.“I feel like we’ve been honestly grinding away at it the last couple days and just nothing really to show for it,” shortstop Dansby Swanson said. “Once again, it’s just one of those things we’ve got to stay the course and continue to prepare and go out there and obviously compete.”Three solo home runs in the third inning — Christopher Morel, and back-to-back...

Bio-charged: VC funding, employment continues climb in Bay State’s biotech sector

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:22 GMT

A MassBio report of the life sciences industry reveals that Massachusetts’ increased research and development workforce and venture capital funding underscore the state’s vitality in America’s biopharma work.The business group’s 2023 Industry Snapshot was highlighted by the 114,000 employees within Massachusetts’ biopharma sector. Biopharma employment has rapidly rose in the Bay State, since 2018 after staying moderately consistent in prior years.For instance, a total of 74,256 individuals were employed in Massachusetts’ biopharma sector in 2018, nearly 40,000 fewer than in 2023. Previous to that recent jump, it took 16 years for the Bay State to add 40,000 jobs to the industry, from 2002-2018, according to the report.Takeda, Sanofi and Moderna are listed as the state’s top three biopharma companies, with a collective employment of more than 15,000, according to the report. Vertex, Pfizer, Novartis, Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, AbbVie, AstraZeneca/Alexion, Alnylam and Foundat...

John Means to rejoin Orioles as starter Tuesday vs. Cardinals: ‘I just want to win the World Series’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:22 GMT

Fenway Park has been host to plenty of highlights in John Means’ career, the site of his major league debut in 2018 and first opening day start with the Orioles in 2021.It’s also where, this weekend, he rejoined the team in advance of his long-awaited activation from the injured list after his April 2022 Tommy John elbow reconstruction. Means, the Orioles’ top starting pitcher from 2019 to 2021, will make his first major league appearance in nearly 17 months Tuesday as Baltimore’s starter against the St. Louis Cardinals, manager Brandon Hyde said after Sunday’s series finale with the Boston Red Sox.The 30-year-old left-hander returns to the rotation he shepherded for much of the organization’s rebuild. Before Sunday’s game and official news of his looming activation, Means said even joining the Orioles as a reliever would not dull what he’s out to achieve with a team pursuing its first playoff berth since 2016.“I just want to win...