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Michaela Cava’s double-OT goal lifts Ottawa past Boston 4-3, ending the Fleet’s playoff run and sending the Charge to the Walter Cup final.
New Balance’s Boston Landing has become a national track hub — world‑class meets, a sports research lab and pro practice facilities are reshaping local competition.
A late glove deflection off Aerin Frankel gave the Ottawa Charge a 2-1 Game 3 win, leaving the Boston Fleet facing elimination in Game 4.
Ceddanne Rafaela’s three-run homer and Brayan Bello’s seven strong innings powered Boston to a 10-3 win in Detroit that ended with benches clearing after Framber Valdez hit Trevor Story.
A 17-year-old motocross rider, Alex Mechachonis of Granville, died after a practice crash at a Brookfield track. Investigators are working the scene and the racing community has rallied around his family.
Haiti will play tune‑ups vs. New Zealand (June 2) and Peru (June 5) in South Florida; presale tickets expected May 5 and prices from $50.
The 76ers stunned Boston with a 109-100 Game 7 win at TD Garden, completing a 3-1 comeback and advancing to face the New York Knicks in the East semifinals.
Buffalo finished off the Boston Bruins 4-1 at TD Garden on May 1, clinching the first-round series and ending the Bruins’ season. Alex Tuch and Mattias Samuelsson sparked the win.
Tyrese Maxey and Paul George led the 76ers to a 106–93 Game 6 win in Philadelphia, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 at TD Garden on Saturday.
Rob Gronkowski was voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame on April 29, 2026, becoming the franchise’s 38th inductee. Fans chose him over Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins.
Joel Embiid scored 33 as the Sixers beat the Celtics 113–97 in Game 5, forcing Game 6 in Philadelphia and keeping Philly's postseason alive. Boston still leads the series 3‑2.
David Pastrnak’s overtime goal kept the Bruins alive in Buffalo, a 2-1 Game 5 win that sends the series back to TD Garden for a decisive Game 6. Boston needs cleaner special teams to avoid elimination.
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run an official sub‑two‑hour marathon, finishing in 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon.
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