I have always loved Patriots’ Day. It marks the unofficial beginning of spring in Boston and the holiday is as integral to the identity of the city as clam chowder, the Freedom Trail and “pahking cahs...
The world seems pretty grim right now. The coronavirus pandemic continues to plague all corners of the globe, and there is no apparent end in sight. The word “unprecedented” no longer adequately sums...
These are strange times. Nearly every sport has been cancelled, Tom Brady is a Tampa Bay Buccaneer and we might not see baseball until July, if at all. It feels like we’ve been social distancing for...
Trust me, I’m as sick of this Houston Astros cheating scandal as you are. But as the slow drip of criticism and reactions from around the league continues to pour in, some have been so perplexing and...
Colleges typically hand out honorary degrees to people whose work and contributions to society they find meaningful and even inspirational. At last year’s commencement, Boston University gave a degree to Red Sox player and Boston icon David Ortiz, affectionately known as “Big Papi,” to honor his impressive baseball career and contributions to charity. These degrees also place value on people who boast an esteemed moral character that colleges would like to recognize.
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Nickerson Field was a sea of scarlet on Sunday afternoon as the Boston University Class of 2017 came together one last time to celebrate their accomplishments as newly minted...
When it comes to elite athletes, the world is not short. Whether it is soccer stars like Cristiano Ronaldo or quarterback all-stars like Joe Montana, there are too many sports celebrities to count.
However,...
The Brookline Avenue Bridge is set to be renamed as “Big Papi” David Ortiz Bridge in honor of baseball player David Ortiz, in recognition of his accomplishments as a player for the Boston Red Sox...
