Worcester, Massachusetts
City in Massachusetts, United States
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Worcester is the 2nd 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Women's ODI CricketHighlights of England women’s second ODI against New Zealand at Worcester.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bouchier & Ecclestone star as England crush NZSophie 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 | |
Ecclestone bowls Penfold to complete five-wicket haul against New ZealandEngland'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 | |
Listen: Non-league commentariesListen 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 | |
Man charged with murder after death of 61-year-old woman in WorcesterA 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 | |
Six-year-old boy and two women die in two-car crashTwo women and a six-year-old boy have died after two cars collided near Worcester, emergency services have said.Sky News - Published | |
Jockey in ride inquiry given exclusion orderDylan 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 | |
Gloucester-Hartpury bring in Scotland's MattinsonGloucester-Hartpury sign Scotland scrum-half Caity Mattinson after the collapse of Worcester.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wasps chief Holland now main Worcester shareholderWasps owner Chris Holland becomes the majority shareholder in Worcester Warriors, reports BBC Hereford & Worcester.BBC Sport - Published | Massachusetts Teen Dies After Doing Viral Spicy Chip ChallengeA 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 |
Jockey Kitts suspended after controversial rideJockey Dylan Kitts has had his license suspended with immediate effect following his controversial ride on Hillsin at Worcester.BBC Sport - Published | Horse banned for 40 days after controversial rideHillsin is banned from running for 40 days and jockey Dylan Kitts referred to the British Horseracing Authority after finishing third at WorcesterBBC Sport - Published |
Wales duo Harries and Thomas leave WorcesterWales number eight Sioned Harries and recently retired prop Caryl Thomas leave Worcester Warriors Women.BBC Sport - Published | 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 |
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 | RFU approves Wasps' place in ChampionshipThe RFU confirms that Wasps - currently without a home - will play in next season's Championship but Worcester will not take part.BBC Sport - Published |
RFU rejects Worcester plan for league returnWorcester's application to return to professional rugby next season is rejected by the RFU, but Wasps are approved.BBC Sport - Published | 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 |
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 | 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 |
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 | County Championship: Watch Ben Stokes hit 34 off an over in epic Durham inningsWatch 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 |
Premiership Rugby Cup: Worcester 27-21 Gloucester - Warriors keep perfect recordWorcester keep up their perfect record in the Premiership Rugby Cup as they beat previously undefeated Gloucester 27-21.BBC Sport - Published | Premier 15s: Zoe Aldcroft scores back-to-back tries as Gloucester Hartpury beat WorcesterWorld 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 |
Premier 15s: Worcester Warriors 10-36 Gloucester-HartpuryWorld 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 | England 89-0 USA: Red Roses score 15 tries against USA - watch all the triesWatch all 15 tries as England end their victorious autumn campaign in dominant style sweeping aside the United States with an 89-0 win in Worcester.BBC Sport - Published |
England 89-0 United States: Hosts end victorious autumn campaign in dominant styleEngland end their victorious autumn campaign in dominant style as they swept aside the United States with a 15-try win in Worcester.BBC Sport - Published | |
