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Boston Globe
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
After the crowds go home, locals revel in their own view of Revere Beach sand sculptures
A few days after the thousands of the festival's visitors have left, the sculptures remain for locals to enjoy on a leisurely stroll along the historic beach. Alexis Correa, from Revere, said her mom went to the festival but Correa opted to wait out the crowds. 'They love it,' Correa said of her family's annual visits to the festival. 'They come every year but it's so crowded! Everybody comes down here.' Paul Revere, the city's namesake, is carved into the centerpiece of the festival that celebrated the 250th anniversay of th American Revolution. Advertisement How long they stand on the beach is a bit up to Mother Nature. They remain up for as long as the wind and rain cooperate, said Adrienne Maguire, a board member of the Revere Beach Partnership, which runs the festival. 'We keep them up as long as we can, as long as they look good and they're not a danger to anyone,' Maguire said. 'If people start climbing on them, or they've been destroyed from the weather, then we knock them down.' The sand, which is trucked in from a quarry in New Hampshire, is safe to be mixed into the beach when the sculptures break down, she said. Until then, there's still time to admire the sandy creations of summer. Advertisement Kids stand on the curb, getting as close as they can while parents snap pictures. A couple takes their time walking under the melting sun, reading the title of each sculpture to decipher its meaning. A group of friends chat about their favorite piece and wonder how on earth the sculpture is still standing. 'I don't understand how they did it. I've made sand castles my whole life and they've never gotten that high,' Virginia Adams, from Somerville, said. Adams, who went to the beach with Correa, points to the first-place-winning sculpture 'Delicate Balance,' by Abe Waterman. Delicate Balance claimed the top prize at last weekend's festival. Revere Beach Partnership/Facebook The piece shows a man's head on one side, and on the other, a girl blowing a dandelion into the man's brain. Correa, who hadn't noticed this, runs over to take another look. Wanda Antonucci, from Malden, is trying to understand the meaning of 'I see you (can you see yourself?).' The sculpture, which placed third in the competition, was created by Hanneke Supply. It features a girl gazing at a woman inside of an eye who is holding a baby. Wanda thinks the sculpture is about life and death. Her son, Kenny Antonucci, thinks it's a mother's memory about her infant child. 'It was touching, looking at that,' Wanda said. "I See You (can you see yourself?) draws many to ponder its meaning. Revere Beach Partnership Supply, who participated in previous competitions, often draws on her own emotions to create a sculpture. From her home in The Netherlands, Supply said this year's sculpture was about trying to be seen by your mother, but really having the strength to see yourself. 'You have the eye with the mother and child, which is the way to see yourself through the perspective of trying to find the love of your mother, but really [you're looking at] the love of yourself,' Supply said in a phone interview. Advertisement Ninety-two-year-old Wanda Antonucci, recalls the history of Revere Beach, with its amusement rides and dance halls. Now, she comes to the beach every year for its sand sculptures but Revere still feels familiar to her. She gestures to the sculpture titled 'Deep Sleep,' and laughs saying it looks like her when she's trying to fall asleep. Deep Sleep by artist Slavian Borecki of Poland. Revere Beach Partnership/Facebook page Jayce Ortiz, from Salem, is fond of the way the sculptures 'Inner Prison' and 'I want to break free' make her feel. 'I'm on that journey myself,' Ortiz said. 'It's pretty deep and it's pretty accurate to how it is today.' Ortiz and her family typically attend the festival every year, but prior commitments made it so them miss this year's festivities. Still, they're happy they were able to catch the sculptures before they were gone. Randy Boyd, from Peabody, stopped by on his way home from his job in Boston, to see the sculptures. 'Before I got back on the train I said, I got to go over there and take some pictures,' Boyd said. Camille Bugayong can be reached at
Fox Sports
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Twins Correa says talk of return to Houston isn't 'serious'
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa said discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's deadline aren't 'serious," but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series. 'That's not something that's, I don't think, serious right now,' the shortstop said after sitting out Minnesota's 13-1 loss to Boston on Wednesday with a migraine. 'We'll see where everything goes, but my goal has always been to be here and win here." The three-time All-Star has a no-trade clause in the six-year, $200 million contract he signed with the Twins in 2023, so he'd need to sign off on any deal. Correa said he's been in frequent communication with Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli, and said he has 'full control' over what happens between now and the 6 p.m. ET Thursday deadline. The Astros may be in need of an infielder, with third baseman Isaac Paredes continuing to battle a strained hamstring. Correa is a beloved fixture in franchise history who led Houston to a 2017 World Series crown and batted .277 with 489 RBIs in seven seasons. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, who remains close with Correa, was asked in Houston on Wednesday if he'd heard about the possibility of him returning to the team. 'Correa's a guy with a lot of history here in Houston,' Altuve said. 'He's a great player, great human being, great teammate. So I think — if anything (were) to happen, I hope it's the best for him and for us.' Altuve said he hasn't talked to Correa about it and that he probably wouldn't get in touch with him until after the deadline. The 30-year-old Correa hasn't been quite the same player since signing a three-year deal with Minnesota in 2022. Correa opted out of that contract and agreed to join the San Francisco Giants then the New York Mets, but both deals were negated after his physicals. He re-signed with Minnesota, where he's hit .271 while battling several nagging injuries that have had him in and out of the lineup. After trading starter Chris Paddack to Detroit on Tuesday, the Twins have indicated they plan to keep shedding contracts at this year's deadline. A team that expected to compete for the AL Central is fourth in the division, 4-8 since the All-Star break and an AL-worst 20-31 since June 1. While Falvey and the front office continue to believe in a core that includes All-Star Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis and ace Pablo Lopez, the team may start preparing for next season and beyond by maximizing the return value of expiring contracts. It's the first time in his career Correa has played for a team in 'sell' mode. 'I've been having a lot of conversation with players and just try to keep them focused on the things that they can control and the daily work that we do here, to go out there and try to win games and whatever happens happens,' Correa said. Correa also left Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox with a migraine. An MRI on Wednesday revealed no serious concerns. Correa isn't the only Twins player whose name has swirled in the annual trade deadline rumor mill. Closer Jhoan Duran, reliever Griffin Jax, outfielder Harrison Bader, catcher Christian Vazquez, reliever Danny Coulombe, outfielder Ty France and utility man Willi Castro, among others, are set to become free agents or arbitration-eligible after the season. 'This game has kind of thrown me all over the place,' said France, who signed with Minnesota in February. 'I've been traded a few times, been DFA'd, I've been through it all. So it's just part of the business. It's not a fun part, but it is what it is." Jax said he's never dealt with this before. "A couple of years ago in '21, I was the guy that was going to get called up if we made some trades, and that's what ended up happening. So, now being on this side and seeing the other sides of emotions and what it's really like from the business side, it's just different.' Castro exited Wednesday's loss to Boston early and was seen shaking hands with many of his teammates in the dugout. 'I was planning on taking Willi out of the game,' Baldelli said. 'Willi hasn't gone anywhere. I just wanted to give him a little pat. He plays hard for us every day." Castro, a 2024 All-Star said afterward he was 'nervous' about the 24 hours leading up to the deadline. "They haven't told me anything yet,' he said. ___ Associated Press Sports Writer Kristie Rieken in Houston contributed to this story. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 2
Hamilton Spectator
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Twins Correa says talk of return to Houston isn't ‘serious'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa said discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's deadline aren't 'serious,' but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series. 'That's not something that's, I don't think, serious right now,' the shortstop said after sitting out Minnesota's 13-1 loss to Boston on Wednesday with a migraine. 'We'll see where everything goes, but my goal has always been to be here and win here.' The three-time All-Star has a no-trade clause in the six-year, $200 million contract he signed with the Twins in 2023, so he'd need to sign off on any deal. Correa said he's been in frequent communication with Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli, and said he has 'full control' over what happens between now and the 6 p.m. ET Thursday deadline. The Astros may be in need of an infielder, with third baseman Isaac Paredes continuing to battle a strained hamstring. Correa is a beloved fixture in franchise history who led Houston to a 2017 World Series crown and batted .277 with 489 RBIs in seven seasons. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, who remains close with Correa, was asked in Houston on Wednesday if he'd heard about the possibility of him returning to the team. 'Correa's a guy with a lot of history here in Houston,' Altuve said. 'He's a great player, great human being, great teammate. So I think — if anything (were) to happen, I hope it's the best for him and for us.' Altuve said he hasn't talked to Correa about it and that he probably wouldn't get in touch with him until after the deadline. The 30-year-old Correa hasn't been quite the same player since signing a three-year deal with Minnesota in 2022. Correa opted out of that contract and agreed to join the San Francisco Giants then the New York Mets, but both deals were negated after his physicals. He re-signed with Minnesota, where he's hit .271 while battling several nagging injuries that have had him in and out of the lineup. After trading starter Chris Paddack to Detroit on Tuesday, the Twins have indicated they plan to keep shedding contracts at this year's deadline. A team that expected to compete for the AL Central is fourth in the division, 4-8 since the All-Star break and an AL-worst 20-31 since June 1. While Falvey and the front office continue to believe in a core that includes All-Star Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis and ace Pablo Lopez, the team may start preparing for next season and beyond by maximizing the return value of expiring contracts. It's the first time in his career Correa has played for a team in 'sell' mode. 'I've been having a lot of conversation with players and just try to keep them focused on the things that they can control and the daily work that we do here, to go out there and try to win games and whatever happens happens,' Correa said. Correa also left Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox with a migraine. An MRI on Wednesday revealed no serious concerns. Correa isn't the only Twins player whose name has swirled in the annual trade deadline rumor mill. Closer Jhoan Duran, reliever Griffin Jax, outfielder Harrison Bader, catcher Christian Vázquez, reliever Danny Coulombe, outfielder Ty France and utility man Willi Castro, among others, are set to become free agents or arbitration-eligible after the season. 'This game has kind of thrown me all over the place,' said France, who signed with Minnesota in February. 'I've been traded a few times, been DFA'd, I've been through it all. So it's just part of the business. It's not a fun part, but it is what it is.' Jax said he's never dealt with this before. 'A couple of years ago in '21, I was the guy that was going to get called up if we made some trades, and that's what ended up happening. So, now being on this side and seeing the other sides of emotions and what it's really like from the business side, it's just different.' Castro exited Wednesday's loss to Boston early and was seen shaking hands with many of his teammates in the dugout. 'I was planning on taking Willi out of the game,' Baldelli said. 'Willi hasn't gone anywhere. I just wanted to give him a little pat. He plays hard for us every day.' Castro, a 2024 All-Star said afterward he was 'nervous' about the 24 hours leading up to the deadline. 'They haven't told me anything yet,' he said. ___ Associated Press Sports Writer Kristie Rieken in Houston contributed to this story. ___ AP MLB:
Newsweek
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Astros' Interest In Deadline Reunion With $200 Million World Series Champ 'Real': Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. He was the No. 1 overall draft pick in MLB in 2012, selected by the Houston Astros out of Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. When he came up to the major leagues three years later, he was 2015 American League Rookie of the Year. Two years after that, he played an important role in the Astros' winning their first World Series in franchise history, belting two home runs with an .817 OPS in 30 plate appearances against the Los Angeles Dodgers. But following the 2021 season, after playing in his third World Series for Houston (this time losing to the Atlanta Braves), Carlos Correa left the Astros behind to sign a $105 million, three-year contract with the Minnesota Twins — turning down a five-year, $160 million offer from his original club. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger... LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. MoreNow, with the trade deadline coming up Thursday, Correa could be on the move back to Houston, according to multiple media reports. According to a report by baseball insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the 30-year-old shortstop "has told friends that he would be willing to waive his no-trade for the opportunity to return to Houston, where he and his family still reside in the offseason." As for the Astros, their interest in reuniting with Correa is "real," Brian McTaggert of reported on Wednesday. Correa, in a clubhouse interview reported by Pierre Noujaim of KMSP-TV in Minneapolis, took a wait-and-see approach to the trade rumors, saying, "I got full control so we'll see how it goes." But in the statements made following the Twins 13-1 home loss to the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, Correa also was quoted as saying, "My goal has always been to be here, and win here," referring to Minnesota. After his first season in Minnesota, Correa exercised an opt-out clause in his contract, becoming a free agent once again. But he re-signed with the Twins, this time for six years and $200 million. The three-time All-Star is still owed approximately $103.6 million between now and the end the 2028 season. More MLB: Dodgers Reportedly Calling On Twins Relievers As Deadline Looms
Winnipeg Free Press
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Twins Correa says talk of return to Houston isn't ‘serious'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa said discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's deadline aren't 'serious,' but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series. 'That's not something that's, I don't think, serious right now,' the shortstop said after sitting out Minnesota's 13-1 loss to Boston on Wednesday with a migraine. 'We'll see where everything goes, but my goal has always been to be here and win here.' The three-time All-Star has a no-trade clause in the six-year, $200 million contract he signed with the Twins in 2023, so he'd need to sign off on any deal. Correa said he's been in frequent communication with Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli, and said he has 'full control' over what happens between now and the 6 p.m. ET Thursday deadline. The Astros may be in need of an infielder, with third baseman Isaac Paredes continuing to battle a strained hamstring. Correa is a beloved fixture in franchise history who led Houston to a 2017 World Series crown and batted .277 with 489 RBIs in seven seasons. The 30-year-old hasn't been quite the same player since signing a three-year deal with Minnesota in 2022. Correa opted out of that contract and agreed to join the San Francisco Giants then the New York Mets, but both deals were negated after his physicals. He re-signed with Minnesota, where he's hit .271 while battling several nagging injuries that have had him in and out of the lineup. After trading starter Chris Paddack to Detroit on Tuesday, the Twins have indicated they plan to keep shedding contracts at this year's deadline. A team that expected to compete for the AL Central is fourth in the division, 4-8 since the All-Star break and an AL-worst 20-31 since June 1. While Falvey and the front office continue to believe in a core that includes All-Star Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis and ace Pablo Lopez, the team may start preparing for next season and beyond by maximizing the return value of expiring contracts. It's the first time in his career Correa has played for a team in 'sell' mode. 'I've been having a lot of conversation with players and just try to keep them focused on the things that they can control and the daily work that we do here, to go out there and try to win games and whatever happens happens,' Correa said. Correa also left Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox with a migraine. An MRI on Wednesday revealed no serious concerns. Correa isn't the only Twins player whose name has swirled in the annual trade deadline rumor mill. Closer Jhoan Duran, reliever Griffin Jax, outfielder Harrison Bader, catcher Christian Vázquez, reliever Danny Coulombe, outfielder Ty France and utility man Willi Castro, among others, are set to become free agents or arbitration-eligible after the season. 'This game has kind of thrown me all over the place,' said France, who signed with Minnesota in February. 'I've been traded a few times, been DFA'd, I've been through it all. So it's just part of the business. It's not a fun part, but it is what it is.' Jax said he's never dealt with this before. 'A couple of years ago in '21, I was the guy that was going to get called up if we made some trades, and that's what ended up happening. So, now being on this side and seeing the other sides of emotions and what it's really like from the business side, it's just different.' Castro exited Wednesday's loss to Boston early and was seen shaking hands with many of his teammates in the dugout. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'I was planning on taking Willi out of the game,' Baldelli said. 'Willi hasn't gone anywhere. I just wanted to give him a little pat. He plays hard for us every day.' Castro, a 2024 All-Star said afterward he was 'nervous' about the 24 hours leading up to the deadline. 'They haven't told me anything yet,' he said. ___ AP MLB:
