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Boston Latin’s Bilal Elhaji runs to victory at Highland Park Invitational

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:49 GMT

ATTLEBORO — There was still just over a mile remaining in the boys varsity race, but Boston Latin School’s Bilal Elhaji was confident if he ran smart over the remaining distance he could garner the gold medal at the fifth annual Highland Park Invitational.Elhaji was a few steps off the pace being set by Luke Allen of East Greenwich, R.I., after the pair had shaken the lead pack and he could feel it starting to slow. The junior waited until just under 800 meters remaining on the rolling grass course before making a final decisive move and pulling away to an impressive win in 16 minutes, 45.5 seconds.Elhaji felt the slower pace played right into his strengths.“I wanted to stick behind the lead pack and when the pace slowed I knew I could win it,” he said. “I waited until 600-700 meters to go so I could make a decisive move. I don’t have a great kick, but the pace wasn’t hard for me. I thought maybe he’d come back on me, but I knew I had a lot ...

Patriots roster moves indicate good news for offensive line injuries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:49 GMT

The Patriots called for reinforcements ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Dolphins.The Patriots elevated linebacker Calvin Munson and wide receiver Jalen Reagor from the practice squad ahead of Week 2. The fact that they didn’t elevate any offensive linemen appears to mean that they are confident that at least two of their four injured offensive linemen will play Sunday.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | NFL Notes: The Patriots can start to prove themselves again Sunday night New England Patriots | Patriots’ starting offensive line situation is a mess for second straight week New England Patriots | Patriots-Dolphins injury report: Mac Jones has 4 OL questionable for Sunday Night Football New England Patriots | Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster addresses knee health, Week 1 playing time New England Patriots | Patriots Christian Gonzalez now takes on even more important role vs. Dolphi...

Tree crushes Cohasset Police cruiser, officer is fine, authorities say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:49 GMT

A tree crushed a Cohasset police cruiser Saturday.Cohasset police said a tree smashed down onto the vehicle but the officer was OK. South Main and River Road were completely blocked officials said just before 2 p.m.An image of the car shows the a tree split in half on top of the vehicle, which is pulled off to the side of the road. It was unclear if the officer was in the vehicle when the tree fell.Post-tropical cyclone Lee passed by Massachusetts early Saturday morning, leading to strung gusts that knocked down other trees. The storm is expected to make landfall in Canada later in the day.

Sports betting nets Massachusetts $4.5M in tax revenue in August

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:49 GMT

Bettors put nearly $315 million on the line in wagers on sporting events that took place last month, producing more than $22.7 million in taxable revenue for operators and about $4.55 million in tax revenue for the state.The Mass. Gaming Commission said Friday that sports wagering and casino-style gambling combined in August to generate more than $120.6 million in taxable revenue for operators and $32.16 million in revenue for the state. Gambling at the state’s three casino-style facilities — the Plainridge Park Casino slots parlor, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor — was responsible for the great majority of both the operators’ revenue ($97.9 million or 81.2 percent) and the state’s tax take ($27.62 million or 85.8 percent).There was $314.9 million wagered on approved sporting events that took place in August, up from a handle of $294.9 million in July but still down from the $332 million wagered on June events and the state’s high water m...

Murder charges filed against Chicago man accused of killing teen in Kenwood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:49 GMT

CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a Chicago man accused of fatally shooting a teen girl in the city's Kenwood neighborhood in early March.Steven Goodman, 37, from the city's Austin neighborhood is facing a first-degree murder charge and a murder-for-hire charge, Chicago police said in a news release on Saturday. 2 teens dead after shooting in Palatine Authorities say the shooting happened on Wednesday, March 1, in the 4500 block of South Drexel Boulevard. According to police, the 17-year-old victim suffered a gunshot wound and succumbed to her injuries several days later after turning 18.Police say Goodman was arrested in connection to the shooting several months later on Thursday, Sept. 14 in the 5100 block of West 73rd Street in Bedford Park, Ill.Authorities say Goodman will appear in Central Bond Court on Sunday, Sept. 17.

Missing 68-year-old man last seen leaving home in Clearing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:49 GMT

CHICAGO — A search is underway for a 68-year-old man missing from his home in Clearing on the city's Southwest Side, according to Chicago police. Police say Kevin Merker was last seen leaving his home in the 6100 block of West 63rd Place around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14. According to police, the missing man is believed to be driving a Honda Odyssey minivan with an Illinois license plate "BY45662." ‘It’s been a blessing’: Police K9 and handler part of more than 300 rescues, apprehensions Police say Merker stands 5-foot-9 and weighs around 237 lbs. He has brown eyes and grey hair and was last seen wearing a black hat, a black shirt and jean shorts. CPD officers say Merker may suffer from memory loss and could be in need of medical attention.Officers shared the details about Merker’s disappearance in a news release on Friday evening.  2 teens dead after shooting in Palatine Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 68-year-old Kevin Merker is asked to call CPD...

Drew Carey subpoenaed to testify in Amie Harwick murder trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:49 GMT

(NewsNation) — NewsNation has exclusively learned that comedian and “The Price is Right” host Drew Carey, a former fiancé of Dr. Amie Harwick, has been subpoenaed by the defense to testify in her murder trial.Carey and Harwick were engaged to be married in 2018, and Carey later had a text exchange with Harwick before she died, as he discussed in a 2022 interview with CBS' "48 Hours."It's unclear if Carey will actually take the stand during the trial, but NewsNation has learned that his name is on the defense's witness list. Bob Barker, longtime host of ‘The Price Is Right,' dead at 99 Harwick, a popular Hollywood sex therapist, died early Feb. 15, 2020, after falling 20 feet from her bedroom balcony. Her ex-boyfriend, Gareth Pursehouse, is accused of her murder.Prosecutors say Pursehouse broke into Harwick's home and waited for hours for her to come home before he strangled her and threw her body off the balcony. A syringe filled with a lethal dose of nicotine was also found on t...

A few leftover showers as drying trend begins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our widespread round of rain has exited our Eastern Counties, but some leftover showers are moving through the Hill Country and may bring parts of the Austin Metro some light rain before 5 p.m. LIVE RADAR Most areas picked up 0.5"-1.0" of rainfall today. Check out how much was picked up across the area at the link below. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALS Going into tonight we'll maintain a low chance for a spotty shower, but coverage appears very isolated. Overnight lows drop into the upper 60s thanks to the rain cooled air settling in.Tonight's forecastSunday begins the first of several mainly dry days with a mix of sun and clouds. There's a low chance for a spotty shower in the morning and again later in the afternoon, but most areas should be dry for the second half of the weekend.Sunday's forecastThe start of the week should be dry and warm with highs in the low 90s along with more sunshine than clouds.Highs the next few daysLater this week we'll be watching for...

Tips for getting to/from UT football games

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — During the 2023-2024 University of Texas football season, the Longhorns were scheduled to have six home games.Navigating these game days can be stressful, but here are some tips from KXAN viewers to help you get to and from Texas football games at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Related: Free parking on South Congress will soon be a thing of the Austin past Helpful tipsKXAN viewers recommended getting to the game early, and while some said it was better to leave late, others recommended leaving during the middle of the fourth quarter.“Get there early, eat lunch, etc at a local place and walk. Or mini tailgate where you park…” a viewer said.In terms of transportation, KXAN viewers had a variety of methods.Some said to have someone you know to drop you off and pick you up or take a rideshare, and others recommended taking the metro rail.“CapMetro. I know many people consider themselves too good to take public transportation, but it is basically no hassle door to door for...

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Would Broncos Country trade Russell and Sean for Shedeur and Deion right now?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:49 GMT

We have already learned what we need to know about this Denver Broncos team. Blow it up. Start Jarrett Stidham at quarterback the remainder of this season. Shedeur Sanders, here we come!— Michael, doomsayerKiz: Would Broncos Country take Coach Prime and his son the QB right now as a package deal? And I don’t mean next year, after the NFL draft. How about right now, before the Broncos onside kick to open the game against Washington? If the staff here at Kickin’ It Headquarters took a poll on a glorious Sunday afternoon, would a majority of orange-clad fans in Empower Field at Mile High vote to trade Sean Payton and Russell Wilson for Deion and Shedeur?Colorado State coach Jay Norvell brought up his mama teaching him correctly about taking off his hat and sunglasses when talking to adults, thus insinuating that Sanders wasn’t raised properly. Really?— Chuck, Sko Buffs!Kiz: With Sanders revered in a seat of honor at ESPN’s cool kids table, it felt like the...