Worcester, Massachusetts

City in Massachusetts, United States

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Worcester is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the 114th most populous city in the United States. Named after Worcester, England, the city had 206,518 people at the 2020 census, also making it the second-most populous city in New England, after Boston. Worcester is about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield, and 40 miles (64 km) north-northwest of Providence. Because it is near the geographic center of Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth"; a heart is the official symbol of the city. Worcester is the historical seat of Worcester County.

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Lancs relegated after batters struggle at Worcester Lancashire have their expected relegation to Division Two confirmed as they are bowled out for 177 at Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2024
Worcester owner Holland submits plans for Sixways Worcester Warriors owner Chris Holland submits plans to redevelop Sixways and return the club "to professional rugby". BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2024
Keen-Hawkins remains in hospital but improving after fall Amateur jockey Lauren Keen-Hawkins, who sustained a serious head injury at Worcester on Sunday following a fall, is "showing signs of improvement". BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2024

Amateur jockey Keen-Hawkins in critical care after fall Amateur jockey Lauren Keen-Hawkins is in critical care with a serious head injury after falling at Worcester on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2024
Women's ODI Cricket Highlights of England women’s second ODI against New Zealand at Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2024
Bouchier & Ecclestone star as England crush NZ Sophie Ecclestone takes 5-25 and Maia Bouchier hits her maiden international century in England's eight-wicket thrashing of New Zealand at Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2024

Ecclestone bowls Penfold to complete five-wicket haul against New Zealand England's Sophie Ecclestone bowls New Zealand's Molly Penfold to finish with figures of 5-25 from nine overs in the second one-day international in Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2024
Listen: Non-league commentaries Listen to BBC radio commentary of the FA Vase semi-final first leg as Worcester take on Great Wakering and Romford face Lincoln United, plus Sholing host Plymouth Parkway in the Southern League Premier.. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2024
Man charged with murder after death of 61-year-old woman in Worcester A 50-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a woman was killed and another was seriously injured. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2024
Six-year-old boy and two women die in two-car crash Two women and a six-year-old boy have died after two cars collided near Worcester, emergency services have said. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024

Jockey in ride inquiry given exclusion order Dylan Kitts has been given an exclusion order after failing to co-operate with an inquiry into his controversial ride on Hillsin at Worcester last year. BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2024
Gloucester-Hartpury bring in Scotland's Mattinson Gloucester-Hartpury sign Scotland scrum-half Caity Mattinson after the collapse of Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2023
Wasps chief Holland now main Worcester shareholder Wasps owner Chris Holland becomes the majority shareholder in Worcester Warriors, reports BBC Hereford & Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2023	Massachusetts Teen Dies After Doing Viral Spicy Chip Challenge A Massachusetts teen is dead after eating an incredibly spicy chip that's the subject of a viral challenge -- and his family is directly blaming the snack. 14-year-old Harris Wolobah passed away Friday.. TMZ.com - Published on September 5, 2023
Jockey Kitts suspended after controversial ride Jockey Dylan Kitts has had his license suspended with immediate effect following his controversial ride on Hillsin at Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2023	Horse banned for 40 days after controversial ride Hillsin is banned from running for 40 days and jockey Dylan Kitts referred to the British Horseracing Authority after finishing third at Worcester BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2023
Wales duo Harries and Thomas leave Worcester Wales number eight Sioned Harries and recently retired prop Caryl Thomas leave Worcester Warriors Women. BBC Sport - Published on June 7, 2023	Exeter hammer Worcester to go top of Premier 15s Exeter Chiefs produce a dominant 57-5 win at Worcester Warriors to go top of the Premier 15s table. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023
Worcester agree Wasps move to Sixways in principle New Worcester Warriors owners Atlas Group say at a meeting with supporters that there is agreement in principle for Wasps to play at Sixways. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023	RFU approves Wasps' place in Championship The RFU confirms that Wasps - currently without a home - will play in next season's Championship but Worcester will not take part. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2023
RFU rejects Worcester plan for league return Worcester's application to return to professional rugby next season is rejected by the RFU, but Wasps are approved. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2022	Worcester buyers say RFU conditions 'unreasonable' The prospective buyers of Worcester Warriors accuse the Rugby Football Union of trying to impose unfair conditions on the deal. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2022
Worcester preferred bidders given two more weeks Worcester Warriors' preferred bidders Atlas - fronted by Jim O'Toole - are given two more weeks to finalise their bid. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022	Worcester earn surprise win at Quins Worcester Warriors claim a surprise bonus-point win at Harlequins and reigning champions Saracens beat Loughborough Lightning on the opening weekend in the Premier 15s. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2022
Exeter debts 'incomparable' to other clubs Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says debts the club want to pay off by the sale of a 'non-rugby asset' are "incomparable" to the debts faced by Wasps and Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2022	County Championship: Watch Ben Stokes hit 34 off an over in epic Durham innings Watch as Ben Stokes hits 34 off a single over as he reached his century in 64 balls during his innings for Durham at Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2022
Premiership Rugby Cup: Worcester 27-21 Gloucester - Warriors keep perfect record Worcester keep up their perfect record in the Premiership Rugby Cup as they beat previously undefeated Gloucester 27-21. BBC Sport - Published on December 29, 2021	Premier 15s: Zoe Aldcroft scores back-to-back tries as Gloucester Hartpury beat Worcester World women's rugby player of the year Zoe Aldcroft scores back-to-back tries in Gloucester-Hartpury's 36-10 win at Worcester Warrior. BBC Sport - Published on December 19, 2021
Premier 15s: Worcester Warriors 10-36 Gloucester-Hartpury World player of the year Zoe Aldcroft and teenager Sisilia Tuipulotu both score twice as Gloucester-Hartpury claime a bonus-point win at Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on December 19, 2021