Transgender Athlete Excelling On Maine High School Girls' Soccer Team
A male freshman who identifies as a transgender girl has scored at least five goals for South Portland High School’s girls varsity soccer team this season.
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Eight Questions With Worcester Red Sox Pitcher Blake Wehunt
Worcester Red Sox pitcher Blake Wehunt spoke with NewBostonPost about his increased velocity, growing up on a chicken farm, his Christian faith, hunting and playing as himself in MLB The Show.
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Five Questions With Leominster Native And Blue Jays Prospect Pat Gallagher
Buffalo Bisons pitcher Pat Gallagher talks about pitching close to home, playing quarterback with Noah Gray and how his Christian faith shapes his baseball career.
Patriots WR A.J. Brown Believed To Have High-Ankle Sprain
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in New England’s season-opening loss to Seattle. X-rays were negative, and Brown is set for an MRI.
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Romy Gonzalez Mashing Triple-A Pitching After Red Sox Demotion
Romy Gonzalez is hitting .380 in Triple-A Worcester and could give the Boston Red Sox another quality bat down the stretch. He spoke to NewBostonPost about his recent success.
Patriots Make Christian Gonzalez NFL’s Highest-Paid Cornerback
The New England Patriots agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with Christian Gonzalez, making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback.
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Boy Could Help Massachusetts Girls’ Field Hockey Team Win Third Straight State Championship
Somerset Berkley could win its third straight Massachusetts girls’ field hockey state title this season. Its top player, senior Ryan Crook, is a boy who has helped the team win each of the past two championships.
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Red Sox Could Be Better Off With No. 6 AL Playoff Seed Than No. 5
The Boston Red Sox could have a better playoff path as the No. 6 seed than the No. 5 seed, which would likely mean another Wild Card Series against the Yankees in New York.
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Fits Chad Tracy's Red Sox Well, WooSox Manager Says
Worcester Red Sox manager Iggy Suarez says Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s defense, bunting ability and willingness to play small ball make him a strong fit for Boston.
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Massachusetts Girls’ Cross-Country Team With Trans Runner Ranked No. 3 In The State
A Massachusetts girls’ cross-country team with a transgender runner enters the 2026 season ranked No. 3 in the state after winning its first sectional title last year.
Massachusetts Voters Support Keeping Males Out of Girls’ School Sports, Poll Finds
More Massachusetts voters support banning transgender athletes from school sports teams that don’t match their sex than oppose such a policy, a new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll found.
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Worcester Red Sox Speedster Braiden Ward Doubles As Substitute Teacher
Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward is chasing a Red Sox Triple-A stolen base record, but for the past four offseasons he has worked as a middle school and high school substitute teacher.
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Five Questions For Tsung-Che Cheng: Worcester Red Sox Infielder Q&A
Worcester Red Sox infielder Tsung-Che Cheng tells NewBostonPost about Boston’s 15-game winning streak, Chien-Ming Wang and life in Taiwan.
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Trevor Story Ready To Bring Veteran Leadership Back To Young Red Sox Infield
Trevor Story says he hopes to return to the Boston Red Sox soon and help guide the team’s young infielders during the playoff race.
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Red Sox To Play Royals at Field of Dreams in 2027
The Boston Red Sox will face the Kansas City Royals at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 12, 2027.
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Trevor Story, Romy Gonzalez Reflect on First Red Sox Faith and Family Night
Red Sox infielders Trevor Story and Romy Gonzalez praised the team’s first Faith and Family Night at Fenway Park and told NewBostonPost they would participate again.
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Red Sox Drop Fourth Straight as Adley Rutschman Debuts
The Boston Red Sox lost their fourth straight game Tuesday night as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a two-run deficit for a 5-3 win.
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Red Sox Hope To Avoid Fourth Straight Loss, Face Pitcher Who One-Hit Them Earlier This Year
The last time Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease faced the Boston Red Sox, he pitched a one-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts. Now, he faces them as they hope to snap a three-game losing skid.
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Thank You, Robert Kraft: Gillette Got The Basics Right 24 Years Ago. Buffalo Just Spent $2.2 Billion And Somehow Didn’t.
New England Patriots fans should thank Robert Kraft for Gillette Stadium as Buffalo Bills fans complain about obstructed views at the new Highmark Stadium.
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Patriots Sign TE Hunter Henry to 2-Year, $16M Extension
The New England Patriots announced a contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry on Monday.
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Doug Flutie Comparisons Followed Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder And Lexington Native Sal Frelick Before His Baseball Career Took Off
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick says playing football and hockey helped him become a Gold Glove outfielder.
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Worcester Red Sox Pitcher Devin Sweet Has Another Skill: Cutting Hair
Worcester Red Sox pitcher Devin Sweet learned to cut hair in college and still gives teammates fresh fades while chasing his major league dream.
Seth Moulton Caved on Protecting Girls' Sports
Seth Moulton once raised concerns about male athletes competing against girls. Now he has backed away without offering a clear plan to protect girls’ sports.
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Red Sox Sweep Los Angeles Dodgers
Ceddanne Rafaela continued his home-run barrage and the Boston Red Sox finished off a three-game road sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday with an 8-4 victory.
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Red Sox Overcome Three-Run Deficit To Beat The Athletics
Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning to help the Boston Red Sox notch a 5-4 victory over the Athletics on Thursday in West Sacramento, Calif.
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The Red Sox Have Triple-A’s Best Base Stealer: Meet Braiden Ward
Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward leads all Triple-A players with 43 stolen bases and could help Boston as a late-season pinch runner.
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Five Questions With Joe La Sorsa: Worcester Red Sox Pitcher Q&A
Joe La Sorsa discusses joining the Red Sox, pitching for Italy, his Italian-American Catholic family, and his path to St. John’s.
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Worcester Red Sox Pitcher Seth Martinez Talks World Series Ring, Pedro Martinez, Striking Out Shohei Ohtani
Worcester Red Sox pitcher Seth Martinez talks about his World Series ring, his parents, Dustin Pedroia, Pedro Martinez and facing Shohei Ohtani.
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LeBron James Joins Jaylen Brown in Philadelphia After Weeks of Speculation
LeBron James announced Friday that he is signing with the 76ers after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time NBA champion said Philadelphia will be the final stop of his NBA career.
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Red Sox Eye Franchise-Best Winning Streak In Doubleheader Against Orioles
The Boston Red Sox will have an opportunity to make history when they play two games against the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
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Red Sox Seek 15th Straight Win As Ranger Suárez Returns Against Orioles
The Boston Red Sox will try to tie the franchise record with their 15th straight win Tuesday as Ranger Suárez returns to face the Baltimore Orioles.
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Boston Red Sox Seek 14th Straight Win Against Baltimore Orioles
The Boston Red Sox started their 13-game win streak on the road before the All-Star break, and they hope to continue it against the Baltimore Orioles tonight.
Massachusetts Proposal Would Draw Clearer Line Between Fantasy Sports And Sports Betting
Attorney General Andrea Campbell has proposed updated Massachusetts rules for fantasy sports contests as the line between fantasy games and sports betting grows less clear.
Two Male Transgender Athletes Receive Girls’ League All-Star Honors In Massachusetts
Two male transgender athletes earned girls’ league all-star honors in Massachusetts high school sports this spring as debate over the state’s gender identity policy continues.
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Northeastern University Alum Aaron Civale Uses Engineering Background To Refine His Six-Pitch Arsenal For The Athletics
Northeastern University alum and Athletics pitcher Aaron Civale told NewBostonPost how his mechanical engineering background helps him refine his six-pitch arsenal.
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Red Sox Reliever Alec Gamboa Detailed Cars, Worked Construction On His Journey To The Big Leagues
Red Sox reliever Alec Gamboa recently spoke to NewBostonPost about his lengthy and unconventional path to the big leagues.
