Naoko Funayama

Jun 28, 2024 | wcvb.com | Naoko Funayama

It’s easy to recognize some names on college men’s hockey jerseys – many sons of NHL players have continued their family tradition of playing hockey at the highest collegiate levels. But here in Boston, the NHL pedigree also shows up in the women’s game. Windham, New Hampshire native Julia Pellerin was one of the top scoring freshman for the Boston College Eagles this year. If you recognize the last name, it’s because she’s the daughter of retired NHL player Scott Pellerin.

Apr 21, 2024 | wcvb.com | Duke Castiglione |Naoko Funayama

I MEAN, WE STILL GET SOME KRISTAPS PORZINGIS IN THERE. ALL RIGHT. WELL YOU BROUGHT UP KRISTAPS. THIS IS A HUGE ADDITION TO THIS TEAM THIS SEASON. AND PROBABLY A HUGE DIFFERENCE MAKER RIGHT GOING INTO THE SERIES. YEAH HE ADDS AN ELEMENT TO THIS YEAR’S TEAM THAT THEY DIDN’T HAVE LAST YEAR. AND HE KIND OF IS A ZONE BUSTER. YOU CAN THROW HIM IN THE MIDDLE OF A ZONE. HE CAN HIT THAT SHOT. HE CAN SHOOT OVER THE TOP OF ANYBODY. AND HE CAN MAKE PASSES OUT OF THAT HIGH POST AT THE FREE THROW LINE AT THE ELBOW.

Apr 15, 2024 | wcvb.com | Naoko Funayama

WAY DOWN BOYLE STREET, BOYLSTON STREET RIGHT NOW, AND ONE OF THOSE OFFICIAL CHARITIES THAT’S PART OF THE BAY ORGANIZATION HERE IS THE HOYT FOUNDATION. YOU MAY HAVE SEEN THEIR JERSEYS OUT THERE. YES. YOU CAN. THEIR MESSAGE OF INCLUSION AND STANDING BY WITH OUR NAOKO FUNAYAMA, THE GRANDSON OF THE GREAT -- HOYT, NEPHEW OF RICK HOYT, UH, TROY HOYT, WHO RAN THE RACE THIS MORNING, ALSO WAS THE OFFICIAL STARTER WITH THE DUOS AND WHEELCHAIRS.

Apr 15, 2024 | wcvb.com | Naoko Funayama |Phil Tenser

Former Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara ran in his second Boston Marathon on Monday and flashed a huge grin as he crossed the finish line. He finished the race in 3:30:52 and seemed excited to be running another major marathon next week. "It was lots of fun," he said. "Always a different condition from last year, but it was amazing. The fans were just so loud and cheering us on. It was an amazing day. I enjoyed it very much.

Apr 11, 2024 | wcvb.com | Naoko Funayama

Several past women's champions of the Boston Marathon will return to race the course from Hopkinton to Copley Square on Monday for a chance to win another olive wreath crown. They'll face stiff competition in a historically fast women's field. Nineteen of the competitors have personal bests of under 2:23, including the three who have completed marathons in under 2:18."Boston is the oldest marathon. So even if I don't win, I will make my own story," said Hellen Obiri, last year's champion.