Sports

In a basketball season that has produced far too few highlight moments for the Harvard men’s program compared to the spectacular results by the women’s program, a pinnacle moment was reached at the Lavietes Pavillion on Saturday, as both teams recorded significant victories.

The name is Lucas Andrade. It is one that should be locked into the minds of track and field enthusiasts for the present and immediate future. The 5’11” senior from Brockton High School set the track record of 7.22 seconds in the 55-meter indoor hurdles event at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. 

You would need to write a book to thoroughly tell the story of Ernie Floyd, a former basketball star at Boston English High School and the College of the Holy Cross. For this moment in time, let’s summarize this young man’s remarkable life journey.

The young ladies of the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science and the young men of the Dr. Albert D. Holland High School of Technology reign as city basketball champions of the Boston Public Schools following impressive victories in playoff competition.

The carnival that has become the NBA All-Star Game is now in the history book. Here are my various thoughts and reflections on the contest.

Fans of the NBA defending champion Boston Celtics who are wondering what is wrong with this year’s squad need look no further than the team’s drop-off in shooting, particularly from the three-point range.

The Philadelphia Eagles’ resounding victory over the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX will undoubtedly be a pivotal moment in NFL history, sparking numerous discussions and analyses.

The final score did not indicate the Philadelphia Eagles’ dominating performance in their 40-22 Super Bowl triumph over the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, the second Super Bowl win in team history.

The 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans will feature the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. While fans will be focused on the game, millions will tune in for the halftime show.

Football may have passed baseball as the number one viewing sport in this country, but it cannot overtake the grand old game in historical longevity, complexity and the majestic quality of its greatest stars.

The city of Brockton is back in the baseball business thanks to an ownership group headed by Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Jim Rice.

One of the longest journeys to tennis greatness took place at center court of Rod Laver Arena when Madison Keys, the 19th seed, upset second seed Aryna Sabalenka, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, in the women’s singles tennis championship match at the Australian Open.