Six notions: analysing Scotland 6-13 England | Dean Ryan

If a Martin Johnson side had played like England did he would have been slated; Andy Robinson's Scotland gamble backfired 1 England have a short-term result but it was difficult to see what is the long‑term strategy All week the talk was of long-term strategies. England's interim coach, Stuart Lancaster, would have slept soundly on Saturday night because this was a dogged victory in what was ...

Former Mayor Kevin Hagan White dies at 82

Kevin Hagan White, a colossal political figure who helped transform Boston into a world-class city during 16 often turbulent years as mayor, died last night at age 82. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about a decade ago. A larger-than-life presence of his era, Mr. White had deep roots in the parochial old political culture of the city, but lightning instincts and a roving intellect that ...

Ferndale/Fortuna kick off 2012 HDN basketball action; Lady Huskies nip Wildcats in defensive thriller

Mark Lourenzo, Beacon Correspondent The year 2011 came to an end and so did the preseason tournament action for local prep basketball teams as the focus now becomes the all important league matchups for both Fortuna and Ferndale High.

First Cup: Wednesday

Greg Cote of The Miami Herald: Pondering the greatness of LeBron James this season has been like inviting a da Vinci scholar to consider the Mona Lisa’s smile, or asking a theologian, “What is life?” Where to begin? LeBron steps onto a basketball court and it must have been how it felt watching Gershwin sit before a piano. What is next? What magic? “He has created that problem for himself,” Heat ...

NYC non-'AA' girls basketball rankings

It seems like every week since the start of 2012 there have been subtle changes to these rankings. This is certainly the case again. Horace Mann slides one spot behind Bishop Kearney to No. 5 after consecutive losses to Hackley and Fieldston. The only thing keeping the Eagles off this...