Boston Globe Today: Sports | June 9, 2023

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Bucking the farm system

Sports reporter Alex Speier looks at the top prospects making waves in the Red Sox farm system. Continue reading →

The evil empire strikes back

Sports reporter Alex Speier examines the evolution of the A.L. East feud between the Red Sox and Yankees. Continue reading →

Nation

Texas to install floating barriers in Rio Grande to block migrants

The state is planning to start next month with a 1,000-foot span of barrier in the river near Eagle Pass that has been a busy crossing point. Continue reading →

Nation

Indictment presents evidence Trump’s actions were more blatant than known

In the evidence cited in the indictment, there were references to government records being casually kept in a bathroom and on a ballroom stage at Mar-a-Lago, his private club and residence in Florida. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump-appointed judge is said to be handling documents case

Aileen Cannon, who Trump appointed to the bench in 2020, is scheduled to preside over the former president’s first appearance in US District Court in Miami. Continue reading →

World

Putin asserts Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun, while drones strike within Russia

The conflict entered a complex new phase this week with the rupture of a Dnieper River dam that sent floodwaters gushing through a large swath of the front in southern Ukraine. Continue reading →

World

Sudan’s government declares UN envoy no longer welcome; warring sides agree to 24-hour cease-fire

The United Nations denounced the move, saying that a member of UN personnel cannot be declared persona non grata — meaning, unacceptable to the government the diplomat was assigned to — and that this goes against the UN charter. Continue reading →

World

A little white pill, Captagon, gives Syria’s Assad a strong tool in winning over Arab states

Analysts say Assad likely hopes that by making even limited gestures against the drug he can gain reconstruction money, further integration in the region, and even pressure for an end to Western sanctions. Continue reading →

OPINION

Donald Trump’s indictment and the rule of law

Americans should ignore the partisan nonsense and put their trust in the judicial system. Continue reading →

OPINION

Republicans aren’t rushing to Trump’s defense this time

When the former president was indicted in March, the Republican universe rallied around him. Not this time. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Do Republicans support Trump or the rule of law?

Senior Republican officials are undermining the integrity of the justice system by fueling conspiracy theories about the former president’s indictment. What happened to their calls for law and order? Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Boston attorney, twice acquitted of sexual assault, found not guilty in 2016 rape case

Gary Zerola, a 51-year-old former prosecutor turned defense attorney, was accused of raping a 23-year-old woman in November 2016 when she said she woke up after a night of partying in the North End to find Zerola undressing and assaulting her. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Shaun Jenkins sues Boston police detectives for alleged misconduct that put him behind bars for nearly two decades

The lawsuit filed Thursday in US District Court in Boston alleges false arrest, malicious prosecution, wrongful conviction, along with a host of other counts, and asks for a jury trial and seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

One Boston police officer shot, two others injured, official says

The police activity is focused on Cedric and Magazine streets, a Boston police spokesman said Friday night. Continue reading →

Sports

Umpires deciding next steps after reported harassment, threats at Taunton Little League game

The president of a local umpire association said he would hold an “emergency meeting” on Friday to decide how to move forward following a confrontation Monday between attendees of a Taunton Little League game and the umpires who were calling it. Continue reading →

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox move Chris Sale to 60-day injured list and activate Adam Duvall ahead of Yankees series

Sale had been on the 15-day list since June 2 with shoulder inflammation, the latest injury to limit the lefthander's availability. Duvall returned from a wrist injury to play center field and bat fifth in the opener in New York. Continue reading →

Patriots

Star free agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins will visit with Patriots next week

The 31-year-old Hopkins also will meet with the Titans as he explores his opportunities. Continue reading →

Trendlines

Mass. business community wins some, loses some in Senate’s tax relief package

The Legislature is responding to concern that Massachusetts is losing its competitive edge over states such as New Hampshire and Florida where living costs and taxes are lower. Continue reading →

Retail

Boston pizzeria selected for ESPN’s Champion Black Businesses program

Rock City Pizza in Allston and Randolph is one of four businesses around the country being highlighted by ESPN during the NBA Finals. Continue reading →

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Obituaries

James G. Watt, interior secretary under Reagan, dies at 85

James G. Watt, who as President Ronald Reagan’s first Interior secretary tilted environmental policies sharply toward commercial exploitation, touching off a national debate over the development or preservation of America’s public lands and resources, died May 27 in Arizona. He was 85. Continue reading →

Obituaries

James G. Watt, interior secretary under Reagan, dies at 85

James G. Watt, who as President Ronald Reagan’s first Interior secretary tilted environmental policies sharply toward commercial exploitation, touching off a national debate over the development or preservation of America’s public lands and resources, died May 27 in Arizona. He was 85. Continue reading →

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MUSIC REVIEW

Orlando Consort takes a graceful final bow at Boston Early Music Festival

The venerable vocal group’s final performance was one among several memorable concerts on Wednesday and Thursday at BEMF. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Sturdy, dependable Pixies take the stage at MGM Music Hall at Fenway

With its two opening acts, the Pixies brought three generations of alternative and indie rock to a sold-out Boston crowd. Continue reading →

Arts

Lot Lab wants to help mend Charlestown through public art

Local nonprofit Now + There — which curates public art exhibitions — introduced Lot Lab’s work at an opening reception on June 7, where attendees were encouraged to participate in a healing ceremony and create chalk murals. The Charlestown Navy Yard exhibit is free and open to the public. Continue reading →