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José Ramírez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4

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José Ramírez belted his sixth career grand slam and had three hits, Will Brennan had a solo homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4

Here’s what readers want the Patriots to do in the 2024 NFL Draft

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Readers are split over which quarterback they want the Patriots to end up with.

Here’s what should have been on the NYT best Boston restaurants list

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Boston.com readers had thoughts about what should have been on that recent 25 best restaurants in Boston list from the New York Times.

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‘Challengers’ review: Zendaya’s sexy tennis soap opera is a total blast

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Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist shine in Luca Guadagnino's "Challengers," a sexy love triangle of a sports drama that is brash and in your face with its obsessions.

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Former Berklee student sent to prison for threatening pro-Chinese democracy student

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A federal jury convicted Xiaolei Wu, a 26-year-old citizen of the People's Republic of China, in January on charges of cyberstalking and interstate transmissions of threatening communication.

NFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects

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The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia.

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LSU’s Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he’d be ‘blessed’ to go No. 2 overall

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“Whoever calls my phone, whoever gives the card to the Commissioner that says my name, I’m blessed to go and they’re gonna get my all.”

Not every WNBA draft pick will make her team’s roster. Here’s why.

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Since 2018, 142 of 216 draft picks (65.7%) have played in a WNBA game at some point in their career.

Boston bouncer accused of killing Marine vet pleads guilty to manslaughter

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Alvaro Larrama fatally stabbed 23-year-old Daniel Martinez while working as a bouncer at Sons of Boston in 2022.

3 Weymouth cops, 3 babies, same day, same hospital

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Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs for the fourth straight week

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Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also rose this week.

Eliot Wolf discussed Patriots’ draft approach, possibility of trades

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"It's the most important position in pro sports, as is well-documented."

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How does Boston feel about the dinner party resurgence?

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Dinner parties at residences and supper club events are back, fueled by pandemic lockdowns that kept people out of restaurants and away from connecting with others. How do you feel about it?

UMass Amherst under federal investigation for discrimination amid Israel-Palestine unrest

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A complaint alleging antisemitism was filed in February. Another accusing the school of allowing anti-Palestinian harassment was filed last week.

Behind a vegan chef’s holistic empire, an ugly reality

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Matthew Kenney, one of the most famous names in plant-based cuisine, has left a trail of burned investors, bounced paychecks, and graphic text messages.

Rom-com author Emily Henry knows the secret to having a healthy relationship with love

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"You cannot love anyone without accepting that there’s a real chance of grief, whether that’s a breakup or a loss. They go hand in hand."

Live updates: Pro-Palestinian protests roil Boston-area campuses

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Emerson, Tufts, Harvard, and MIT are among the local schools grappling with encampments.

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Inside the crisis at NPR

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Listeners are tuning out. Sponsorship revenue has dipped. A diversity push has generated internal turmoil. Can America’s public radio network turn things around?

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Celtics’ ugly Game 2 loss to Heat was, hopefully, just an anomaly

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Miami may be without Jimmy Butler, but they are as unafraid of this situation – and the Celtics – as ever.

More than 100 protesters arrested as police clear Emerson College encampment

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A crowd of people gathered Thursday morning outside Boston Municipal Court, where 108 protesters are scheduled to be arraigned.

Bruins’ gutsy Game 3 mapped out blueprint to a first-round win over Maple Leafs

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"Special teams, again, [was] a major factor in the game tonight.”

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

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Harvey Weinstein will remain imprisoned because he was convicted in Los Angeles in 2022 of another rape and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Jimmy Butler trolls Celtics after Miami’s surprising shorthanded win in Boston

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Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established

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Israel is now preparing for an offensive in the southern city of Rafah, where more than 1 million Palestinians have fled to.

40 prospects Patriots fans should watch for during 2024 NFL Draft

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The 2024 NFL Draft is stocked with plenty of talent — especially at quarterback, wide receiver, and tackle.

Trump calls deadly Charlottesville rally a ‘peanut’ next to Israel protests

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Politicians of both parties have recently raised alarms about incidents of antisemitism amid mass demonstrations criticizing Israel.

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‘It’s an art’: Brad Marchand delivers vintage pest performance against Maple Leafs in Game 3

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"There’s not another player in this series that gets away with that. But he does."

Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights

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Under current regulations, airlines decide how long a delay must last before triggering refunds.

Celtics face familiar discomfort in Game 2 loss to Heat: 8 takeaways

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On Wednesday, the Heat broke their franchise record for 3-pointers made in a playoff game, finishing a staggering 23-for-43 from behind the arc.