SPORTS

The baseball venue, in Springfield's Forest Park, will receive upgraded seating, renovated bathrooms and a concession stand as park of the work.

This year's class of 13 honorees ranges from NBA all-stars to a high school coach. It includes Chauncey Billups, who played briefly with the Boston Celtics and spent 17 seasons as a pro.

The Thunderbirds and the Saint Louis Blues have extended their affiliation contract for another seven years.

The group that oversees and maintains the red clay tennis courts at Forest Park in Springfield is kicking off an effort to renovate the historic courts — with help from one of the biggest sports stars to come from the city, retired tennis pro Tim Mayotte.

People with physical disabilities will be able to use the two new carts at the city's public golf courses.

Tom Yawkey was inducted into the Hall in 1980, several years after his death. His record on racial issues has come under increased scrutiny in recent years.

Gabby Thomas took home golds in the 200-meter individual race and two relays during the track and field competition at the Paris Games.

The gold medal in the 4X100-meter relay was Thomas' second the Paris Games. She now has four medals in her Olympic career.

Gabby Thomas, who attended prep school at Williston-Northampton in Easthampton, won her first Olympic gold medal in the 200 meter race during the track and field competition.

We find the origins of the word "love" in sports with Word Nerd Emily Brewster, take a tour of Berkshire Mountain Distillers, and get a list of beachy-themed board games perfect for summer.