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Mark Wahlberg And The Funky Bunch Reunion Concert? [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:18:14 +0000

Is it true, is this really going to happen? If so I’m dusting off the parachute pants and lacing up the Fila high tops right now.So after the tragedy of the Boston Marathon Bombings Mark Wahlberg was harassed with cameras and goons asking all sorts of questions. Mostly the questions were about the tragedy [...]

David Ortiz's F-Bomb At Red Sox Game Approved By FCC Chair

Joe Student — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:25 +0000

A day after the city of Boston was locked down under a 'shelter-in-place' order while a massive manhunt captured the last suspect at large in last Monday's Boston Marathon bombings, the Boston Red Sox held extended pregame ceremonies at Fenway Park on Saturday to honor the memory of the victims of the attacks and celebrate the Boston police, emergency responders and marathon volunteers

Boston Guy Was Trapped With One-Night-Stand Because of Friday's City-Wide Lockdown

Joe Student — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:13 +0000

The city of Boston suffered through a terrible ordeal this week after the Boston Marathon bombings and their subsequent suspect manhunt created surreal scenes on both Monday and Friday. Bostonians were intermittently given orders to clear the streets and stay at home so that police and first responders could do their jobs. With the residents [...]

Boston Bombing Suspect, Dzhokar Tsarnaev, In Custody

Darcy — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:55:10 +0000

Boston Strong! Police have arrested bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev. A resident noticed blood on the cover of a boat stored in their yard and called police. Authorities flew over in a helicopter with thermal imaging and detected an individual inside the boat upon which time they closed in. The FBI used a robot to remove the tarp from the boat and to throw in 'flash bang' grenades, which are harmless - they make loud bangs and give a bright flash. A press conference was held shortly after - updates with what was revealed are below:

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

FBI Releases Photos of Suspects in Boston Bombing

Bryen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:26:57 +0000

Late Thursday afternoon (4/18) the FBI held a press conference regarding the bombings at the Boston Marathon which occurred in Boston on Monday. Here is the latest information that the FBI released to the media regarding this act of terror. Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Office Richard DesLauriers, United States Attorney [...]

Boston Bombing Updates – Unclear if Suspect Arrested

Bryen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:44:58 +0000

UPDATE: 3:56:

This will be the last update of this article this afternoon. There is a press conference with the FBI at 5P, after which we'll publish a new article recapping the details. What we do know as fact is that the FBI and has made "significant progress" in this investigation.

UPDATE @ 3:02:

The Boston police department has tweeted that there HAS NOT been an arrest made:

UPDATE @ 2:51:

CBS News is reporting that the suspect is a WHITE MALE not 'dark skinned' as previously reported by other outlets:

Additionally CBS News is reporting that cellphone tower data was used to find the bomber:

AP just tweeted that "Federal officials deny that Boston Marathon bombing suspect is in custody." - however AP has NOT retracted that their source confirms so.

ABC News also has NOT reported an arrest:

UPDATE @2:29: We have conflicting reports. NBC is saying that a top official in Boston says that there is NO arrest:

However, a source at the Boston Globe continues to state that a suspect is in custody:

UPDATE @2:21: This is helicopter footage of the Federal Courthouse in that is from Twitter - AP and CNN are reporting that the suspect has been brought here. However, someone can be taken into custody without there being an arrest. No officials have made a statement regarding a suspect in custody and we are reporting based on information from CNN and the Associated Press.

UPDATE @ 2:06 PM: The AP reports that Federal Marshals have a suspect in custody and are brining him to a Federal Courthouse:

UPDATE AT 1:49: CNN REPORTS THAT A SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND IS IN CUSTODY.

Associated Press is also reporting that an arrest has been made:

According to reports on major national media, CNN has broken the story that the FBI has obtained clear footage of a suspect in the Boston bombings. The footage originated from a department story surveillance camera and was used to locate other footage that included images of the suspect from a Boston TV station.

Buzzer Beaters: Athletes Helping Out in Wake of Boston Bombings, and More

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:30:36 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: New England Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork has pledged to give any donations that come in to his foundation for the rest of the month to aid victims of the Boston bombings. [WEEI] Wide receiver Danny Amendola, who only recently joined the Patriots, joined Wilfork in pledging to donate $100 for every ball [...]

Runners Unite and Organize on Twitter with #RunForBoston Hashtag

Bryen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:24:22 +0000

Runners are a very unified group and have a special connection whenever they meet a fellow runner. Running takes so much dedication, training, and work. While people have different motives for running, it’s being a runner that brings them together. Runners form up an unofficial community but they always got another runners back; in light [...]

Boston Bombing Update: Only Two Devices Were Found, 176 Casualties and 3 Deaths

Bryen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:29:12 +0000

A press conference was held Tuesday morning (4/16) which cleared up some confusion regarding earlier reports of there being other devices, and where the FBI is in their investigation. We continue to send our prayers and thoughts to the victims and their families. Here is a recap of the press conference: The press conference was [...]

Two Explosions at Boston Marathon

Bryen — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:06:27 +0000

There have been two confirmed bombs detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. We are updating this post as new information comes in. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims.

Refresh this page for updates as we add them. Latest information will be on the top:

BJ Gets Up Close And Personal With Some Fish At The New England Aquarium [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:00:52 +0000

Just a little more than 100 miles into our neighboring state of Massachusetts is the city of Boston, which is a great spot for a day trip, and a visit to the New England Aquarium. If you have never been to the New England Aquarium, then what are you waiting for? Now there is a [...]

See Van Halen in Boston

WQBK — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:03:11 +0000

Rock-a-holics!! You want to see Van Halen?? Eddie, David, Alex and Wolfgang are on the east coast for their reunion tour. Sunday March 11th, the band will be at TD Garden and you can be there. Use your points and enter as many times as you like. Contest ends Wednesday at 4pm. You can [...]

Yankees & Red Sox – Sports Greatest Rivalry

BJ Ragone — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:43:22 +0000

There are a lot of rivalries in professional and collegiate sports. Sure some get heated, but none of them are as passionate as the rivalry that exists between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Last night was just more proof that the Yankees and Red Sox have the best rivalry in all of [...]

Vancouver Fans Riot After Stanley Cup Loss [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:19:01 +0000

For the second time that I can remember, The fans of the Vancouver Canucks have taken out their frustrations of losing the Stanley Cup on the city they live in. Things got way out of hand in Vancouver after the Boston Bruins defeated the Canucks 4-0 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The [...]

Yanks End Weekend With Win Against Cleveland

BJ Ragone — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:01:30 +0000

So it turns out the the New York Yankees can in fact win at home. It just turns out they can’t be playing the Boston Red Sox. This weekend went much better for the New York Yankees then the middle of the week did. They have won 3 in a row since being swept at [...]

Bronx Bummer – Burnett Roughed Up By Sox

BJ Ragone — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:12:35 +0000

The Boston Red Sox are proving to be the hump that the New York Yankees cannot seem to get over this season. Boston rolls the Yanks again 11-6. It was the same story as it has been all season for the New York Yankees. The Red Sox got to their pitching early and the offense [...]

Red Sox Continue Success Against Yankees

BJ Ragone — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:26:15 +0000

Boston continues to be a thorn in the side of the New York Yankees this season. The Red Sox take the first game of the series 6-4. For the 6th time this season the Boston Red Sox walk away from the New York Yankees with a win. They have been in control of the season [...]

Yankees Get Ready For Red Sox – Part 3

BJ Ragone — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:06:58 +0000

For the third time this season we see the greatest rivalry in sports come to a head. The Yankees once again welcome in the rival Red Sox as they battle for the AL East. So far this season the Boston Red Sox have owned the New York Yankees. Boston has won 5 of the 6 [...]

Celtics Sweep Knicks

BJ Ragone — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:53:30 +0000

The Knicks fought hard but dug themselves much to big of a hole to climb out of in game four against the Celtics. What a first round performance from the Boston Celtics. They now move onto the second round of the NBA playoffs after sweeping the New York Knicks in four games. The Knicks fought [...]