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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey delivers her inaugural address in the House Chamber at the Statehouse moments after being sworn into office during inauguration ceremonies, Jan. 5, 2023, in Boston. On Thursday, Aug. 31, Healey activated up to 250 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with a flood of migrants. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Governor activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis

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United States forward Hilary Knight, center, holds the cup as she celebrates with teammates after defeating Canada in the gold medal game at the women's world hockey championships in Brampton, Ontario, April 16, 2023. Hilary Knight, Marie-Philip Poulin and their United States and Canadian national hockey team contemporaries now have a firm idea of where they’ll be playing in January. The newly founded Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled its Original Six franchises on Tuesday, Aug. 29, with franchises based in NHL markets — three in the United States and three in Canada — with track records of supporting the women’s game. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

Professional Women’s Hockey League unveils its Original 6 franchises

By John Wawrow and Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts, right, watches the flight of his two-run home run as Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong, left, looks on in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Mookie Betts caps Boston return with another homer as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Alex Verdugo celebrates with Justin Turner (2) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Verdugo, Abreu both homer with 4 hits as Red Sox rout Astros 17-1

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Jeter Downs slides across home plate to score on a double by Washington Nationals' Joey Meneses to take the lead during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Sale can’t get through the 5th inning as Nationals ding playoff hopes of Red Sox

By Ben Nuckols - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) during an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Boston. David Krejci has decided to retire after playing a decade and a half in the NHL, a development that was expected and leaves the Boston Bruins without their top two centers fresh off setting records for the most wins and points in a season. Krejci announced his retirement in a statement Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Longtime Boston Bruins center David Krejci announces retirement at age 37

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton delivers to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

James Paxton and 4 relievers combine for 7-hit shutout as Red Sox beat Royals 2-0

By Brendan McGair - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Davis Schneider, right, celebrates after his two-run home run with Whit Merrifield, center, after they scored as Boston Red Sox's Reese McGuire, left, looks on in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Schneider has 4 hits and 4 RBIs, Chapman drives in 3 as the Blue Jays rout the Red Sox 13-1

By Ken Powtak - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Murphy (72) tags out San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Joc Pederson’s 11th-inning single lifts San Francisco Giants past Boston Red Sox 4-3

By Michael Wagaman - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Triston Casas, right, is congratulated by Alex Verdugo after Casas' home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Triston Casas homers, hits RBI double to lead Red Sox past Giants 3-2 for fifth straight win

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown (7) dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Boston. Brown has agreed to terms on a five-year supermax contract extension that will pay him up to $304 million, his agent said on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Enrique Hernandez follows though on his swing after hitting a two-run single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Red Sox trade Kike Hernandez to Dodgers for two minor-league pitchers

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FILE - Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron raises his stick to the fans after losing to the Florida Panthers in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Boston. Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron has retired. The five-time Selke Trophy winner announced Tuesday, July 25, 2023, that he will not return for a 20th season with the only team he has ever played for. The Bruins captain said he is leaving with no regrets.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins forward and captain, announces retirement after 19 seasons

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Connor Wong hits an RBI single against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, July 17, 2023, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Wong drives in career-best three runs, Pivetta strikes out 13 as Red Sox beat Athletics 7-0

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Taylor Hall (71) skates with the puck during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers, April 21, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Hall in a trade with the Bruins, Monday, June 26, 2023, putting the veteran forward in line to play with the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft once again. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Chicago Blackhawks acquire forward Taylor Hall in multiplayer trade with Boston Bruins

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

FILE - In this image released by Action Aviation, the submersible Titan is prepared for a dive into a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean on an expedition to the Titanic on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Rescuers are racing against time to find the missing submersible carrying five people, who were reported overdue Sunday night. (Action Aviation via AP, File)

Did initial delays in communication hamper tourist sub search?

By Holly Ramer, Jennifer McDermott and Ben Finley - Associated Press

Nique performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" in celebration of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Nationals, Red Sox, A’s among MLB teams commemorating Juneteenth

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh speaks during a briefing at the White House in Washington, May 16, 2022. Marty Walsh was less than halfway through his term in the Biden administration as Secretary of Labor when the phone rang with an interesting opportunity. The call was about a job running the NHL Players' Association. The former mayor of Boston and longtime Bruins fan was intrigued, interviewed and earlier this year got the role as executive director. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Why Marty Walsh left the Biden administration to run the NHL players’ union

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies left fielder Randal Grichuk, left, celebrates with teammates after defeating the Boston Red Sox 7-6 in a baseball game at Fenway Park, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Grichuk’s 2-run double in 10th lifts Rockies over Red Sox 7-6

By Doug Alden - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Justin Turner watches his solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, June 11, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Hernandez lifts Red Sox over Yankees 3-2 in 10 innings to take series

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press