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BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Sports practices are resuming at the Baker High School campus this summer after recent shooting incidents.Helix Community Schools President and CEO Preston Castille stated in a Facebook update that football, basketball, and cheer practices continue on campus as the school works with law enforcement to boost security.He said three law enforcement units are on campus at all times and announced that the sheriff’s office will join in the fall when students return to class.AdvertisementAdvertisement“We want to make sure from a law enforcement perspective, from a safety perspective, we have as much in place to…

Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, where the Round of 32 continues with a high-stakes encounter as Australia’s “Socceroos” battle Egypt’s “Pharaohs” at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington. Neither nation has won a knockout match at the World Cup, so the pressure to break that streak is the primary goal tonight. Australia’s coach, Tony Popovic, has built his side around a young core. Harry Souttar organizes the defense, while Nestory Irankunda provides the speed they need on the wings. Popovic expects his midfielders to dictate the pace and cut off the passing lanes that Egypt…

Massachusetts’ deadline to prosecute rape cases will no longer be one of the strictest in the nation under a bill Gov. Maura Healey pledged to sign into law. State law currently bars nearly all rape prosecutions involving cases with adult victims after 15 years, making it difficult to charge someone after that deadline even in cases where new evidence is likely to lead to a conviction. The new law would ensure that if DNA is matched to a suspect after that 15-year window, prosecutors could file charges indefinitely.  Healey pushed to revise the prosecution deadline for rape as part of…

SAN JOSE – Boston College captain and senior forward Andre Gasseau has signed a two-year, two-way entry-level contract with the National Hockey League’s (NHL) San Jose Sharks, as announced by the organization on Wednesday afternoon.   Originally selected in the seventh round of the 2021 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins, Gasseau’s draft rights to the San Jose Sharks on June 18, 2026.   Gasseau ended his four-year career on the Heights with 135 games played, posting 111 points on 43 goals and 68 assists. After missing the majority of the first half of the 2025-26 season with an injury, he…

The Boston Globe’s high school sports photojournalism program, now finishing its third year, is special in many ways … and we have the pictures to prove it.For one, the program is unlike any other that we know of in the United States. It is open to any high school student in Massachusetts, and costs nothing for them to participate.Some 200 students from 117 schools enrolled in 2025-26, providing nearly 1,900 photos of an incredibly wide variety.The best of those from the just-completed school year are on display below. Of special note, the Globe’s Stan Grossfeld, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner…

Getty TreVeyon Henderson was selected by the New England Patriots with the 38th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. TreVeyon Henderson is not getting paid like one of the New England Patriots’ most important offensive pieces yet.With his production from last year, Henderson has the potential to ink an $8-$10 million deal.He finished with 180 carries for 911 yards and nine rushing touchdowns in 2025, good for 5.1 yards per carry. He also ranked seventh in yards per attempt among qualified running backs, giving the Patriots the kind of explosive rushing element that can change how defenses play Drake…

Trump says soaring college football costs are hitting sportsU.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (March 6) said the soaring cost of paying for football at colleges was harming school sports in general and the problem would need to be addressed by legislation, adding he might sign an executive order about it.Coaches, administrators, and student-athletes spoke on Capitol Hill in support of the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.Speakers warned that without congressional action, college sports face continued chaos and a potential loss of integrity.The bill, presented by Sens. Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz, aims to create structure and regulation for…

New Memorandum of Understanding Aims to Foster Development of Cue Sports in Schools Globally Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Discover the inspiring stories behind the cues at the 2026 WPA World Championship in Oslo, Norway. This special CUE 360 WPA Update takes you inside the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, where the world’s best Under-19 and Parasport athletes gathered to compete in Heyball. Hear from event directors,…

Massachusetts is on the verge of adopting automated permitting for residential solar and battery systems, adding to a broader New England push to shorten local approval timelines and reduce rooftop solar soft costs. The Massachusetts Senate passed its energy omnibus bill, S.3143, on July 1 as an amendment to the House’s energy affordability package. The bill, titled “An Act to save people money, repair the climate and grow the economy,” includes provisions for the adoption of statewide automated permitting. Smart permitting comes to Massachusetts The Commonwealth Smart Solar Permitting Platform, part of the Senate’s energy package, will require every Massachusetts…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Boston College women’s soccer program announced its full 2026 schedule on Tuesday.The Eagles’ 2026 slate features 11 home matches, eight road contests and 10 Atlantic Coast Conference matchups.Boston College will open the year with an exhibition match against Rhode Island on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Newton Soccer Complex. The Eagles will officially begin the regular season at home against Siena College on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. before hosting St. John’s on Monday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m.BC will hit the road for the first time on Sunday, Aug. 23,…