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• Cincinnati Reds face the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day March 26, 2026, at Great American Ball Park, starting at 3:40 PM airtime on 103.9 WRBI. • All-Star left-handers Andrew Abbott for Reds and Garrett Crochet for Boston headline the matchup; Reds reliever Caleb Ferguson placed on 15-day IL retroactive to Sunday due to oblique strain. • This season opener marks the start of the 2026 MLB campaign in Cincinnati, drawing local excitement for the homestand.

Man wielding knife also tried to slash tires and taken into custody, with two transit officers and police officer injuredSix people were brought to the hospital after a man wielding a butcher knife threatened to stab a bus driver, tried to slash tires at a Boston transit station Friday before being taken into custody, authorities said.Among those injured were two transit officers, a Boston police officer and the suspect in the case, said Richard Sullivan, superintendent of police for the Massachusetts Bay transportation authority. Sullivan, who briefed reporters at a news conference, said he wasn’t aware of the other two reported as injured by Boston’s emergency medical services agency. Continue reading...

• Hundreds gathered on Boston Common on a recent cold Saturday afternoon, waving signs, banners, and chanting calls to action in a rally supporting science amid federal funding uncertainties. • The event highlights growing concerns over U.S. science budget cuts, echoing national surveys showing researcher layoffs and lab disruptions. • Participants demanded sustained investment in research breakthroughs, peer-reviewed studies, and institutions like NIH, drawing from Manchester's LHCb success as a model for curiosity-driven science.

The NWSL 2026 season opened Saturday with NJ/NY Gotham FC visiting Boston Fleet at 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC, followed by Utah Royals at Kansas City at 4 p.m. Other matchups include Denver at Bay FC and Houston at San Diego Wave. 'This season promises more parity and star power,' said commissioner Jessica Berman. Attendance is projected up 20% after last year's record crowds, with playoffs set for November.

The Washington Wizards take on the Boston Celtics at 6 p.m. ET on NBATV, with Boston aiming to extend their 10-game win streak amid Eastern Conference race. Jayson Tatum averages 29.2 points per game, facing a Wizards team desperate for a spark post-trade deadline. This matchup tests Washington's rebuilt roster including new addition Kyle Kuzma. A Celtics win would solidify their top seed positioning with playoffs nearing.

The NWSL 2026 season kicks off March 14 with Gotham FC visiting Boston Impact at 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC, followed by Utah Royals at Kansas City 4 p.m. and Denver at Bay FC 6:30 p.m. on ION. Houston Dash faces San Diego Wave at 8:45 p.m., marking key US women's soccer rivalries with stars like Alex Morgan expected to feature. These openers set early standings in the 14-team league expanding playoff contention. Expansion side Boston aims to surprise, per coach Ali Krieger.

The Boston Celtics defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-112 on Friday night, with Jaylen Brown scoring 32 points including crucial free throws in the final seconds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 38 points, but Boston's 16 three-pointers proved decisive in the game highlighted by strong defense from Derrick White. This win improves Boston's record to 52-15, maintaining their lead in the Eastern Conference. OKC, with the NBA's best record entering at 55-12, now faces a critical road trip ahead.