Local Sports
Parades, GoFundMe, show pride, support for District Six Little League Champs
It’s been a championship season for Dorchester County Little League Softball and Baseball All Stars, with several moving on to state tournaments.
The Cambridge Little League Facebook page, announcing the first of two planned parades, announced, “We have so much Dorchester Pride right now, we’re bursting at the seams!”
On Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m., the first parade celebrating the girls Major League and Minor League softball teams heading to their state tournaments this weekend will kick off at Long Wharf and continue through Poplar and Race Streets to the Cambridge Little League Fields.
Dorchester sports roundup
Blackwater deer hunt permits
Beginning July 9, at 10 a.m., Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) hunting permits will be available online at recreation.gov or by phone at (877) …
Dorchester sports briefs
Firecracker Kids' Triathlon
There’s still time to register kids for a day of fun, fitness, and fireworks in the Gerry Boyle Firecracker Kids’ Triathlon.
The race will take place …
Dorchester sports briefs
NDHS softball All-Stars
The North Bayside softball coaches met June 3 to make All-Star selections. North Dorchester High School’s Emilee Cohee was selected as pitcher of the year for the …
North Dorchester High School names Athletes of the Month
SHILOH – North Dorchester High School has announced April Athletes of the Month.
The school released the following statement: Varsity Girls – Julianna Vroman (10th Grade) - Varsity …
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Pro Sports
Lamar Jackson was sidelined again. The Baltimore Ravens say he's still being evaluated by their medical team. Jackson has practiced only once since training camp began for the full squad Sunday. He …
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr.
Haener shared …
The Baltimore Orioles have bolstered their starting rotation by acquiring right-hander Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays for three minor leaguers. The AL East-leading Orioles are trying for their …
College Sports
Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power …
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh has signed a five-year contract extension that includes a pay raise.
McIntosh’s contract will now run through June 30, 2029. He …
CLEVELAND, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rock Entertainment Group (REG), the umbrella entity that houses Dan Gilbert’s sports and entertainment properties …
Outdoors
CAMBRIDGE — Sly and the Family Stone sang about “Hot Fun in the Summertime” back in 1969, and it seems very appropriate at the moment. As the temperatures stay high, summer fishing …
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again offering an online process for Maryland hunters to apply for a 2024-2025 waterfowl blind site license . …
Sports
Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says
The Miami Dolphins have agreed with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday.
At …
Nigeria women's basketball team denied entry to opening ceremony boat by federation, AP source says
PARIS (AP) — The Nigeria women's basketball team wasn't allowed to board the delegation's boat for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, said a person familiar with the situation.
The …
What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27
Once the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, competition begins in earnest all across France.
There are plenty of gold medals at stake on Saturday. There's swimming and tennis …
Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings
Myles Garrett was nearly unstoppable last season.
His spectacular performance earned him several accolades and now he’s been voted the top defensive lineman in the league by The Associated …
Phillies deal outfielder Pache, reliever Domínguez to Baltimore for 2023 All-Star outfielder Hays
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. It's a deal …
Lions lose K Michael Badgley to a season-ending injury, giving UFL star Jake Bates chance to win job
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley will miss the season with a significant injury, leaving United Football League sensation Jake Bates as the front-runner for the job, …
PARIS (AP) — Most countries will have two athletes hoisting a large flag in the boats along the Seine River for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony Friday.
It's considered an honor to be chosen …