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The relief felt by the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings extended far beyond Boston Friday night. The news was splashed on scoreboards throughout the country as fans cheered and sang “Sweet Caroline” in...

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Alice Cook has both run in and covered the Boston marathon. When the bombs went off Monday at the finish line, however, Alice was flying to Denver. This is her story of how she watched...

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For Bostonians, the month of April signals Opening Day at Fenway Park and the rite of passage known as the Boston Marathon. On a national spectrum, April is known as National Poetry Month, a time when...

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While the first career home run is often a moment of exuberant joy and a day to remember forever, for Nate Freiman of the Oakland A’s it was not as joyous as it should have...

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Many residents of Boston and beyond have raised a cry to the injustice done to the Boston Marathon, its participants, and fans this past Monday. Celtics coach Doc Rivers who lives in the area has...

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Former New England Patriots guard Joe Andruzzi was at the finish line Monday when two explosions rocked the Boston Marathon. And if you know anything about the former NFL-er, he reacted exactly like you’d expect...

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In the wake of yesterday’s tragedy’s, sports cities and teams around the country showed their support for Boston. The acts of support came in different forms, from a few strokes of a Sharpie pen to...

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I’m 21 years old. In my time, I’ve seen terrorist attacks and shootings, experienced tragedy. But never in my own back yard, never in my city. Today, that changed. I found myself huddled around the...

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It’s the third Monday of April in Boston, meaning that thousands will be making a 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boylston Street as they take part in the 117th annual Boston marathon. The annual event...

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The weekend’s finally here, but its not just any regular weekend – its Marathon Weekend. While all the Boston teams will be competing this weekend, there will also be lots of local events surrounding the...

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