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On Thursday, it was reported that Boston College and UMass are planning a match-up next season at TD Garden between their men’s basketball teams.The time and date are not officially announced. This would be the first time Boston College has played at TD Garden in 12 years, following their match-up with UMass in November 2014. This report follows another recent report that Providence and Syracuse plan to play a game at TD Garden next season also.AdvertisementBC recently hired new head coach Luke Murray, an assistant from UConn, who will be leading the Eagles in his first season when this game…

Red Sox-Padres Series Preview: Fenway Park Opening At Just Right Time originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Home sweet home!The Boston Red Sox are still on the hunt for their first regular season series victory, with their next chance coming against the San Diego Padres at Fenway Park on Friday — with full coverage of the series beginning at 1 p.m. ET on NESN. If you want to know what’s coming and what to expect, check out our full series preview:AdvertisementRED SOX (1-5) @ PADRES (2-4)Dates: April 3, April 4, April 5Location: Fenway ParkSeries Record (All-Time): 18-12THREE…

It’s the football offseason, so that means it’s time for months of proposals and anxieties about the future of college sports. The famed White House summit last week, with over 50 people from various backgrounds, convened to discuss the issues. And perhaps in the future, an Executive Order might follow that will, in the words of President Donald Trump, “solve all of the problems” in college sports. Louisville’s president, athletic director and chairman of the Board of Trustees released yet another white paper (that’s academic speak for fancy proposal) outlining why, as is the popular talking point, college sports are in a…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is roughly two months out and the buildup should be all about football. Currently, though, it’s all about tickets and fans are not happy.The tournament is set to be the biggest in history. 48 teams, 104 matches across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Group-stage play kicks off June 11 with each nation playing three games.AdvertisementThe top two from every group advance alongside the eight best third-place finishers, making it a 32-team knockout round. The first time since 1998 that more than 16 sides move on. From the round of 32 forward,…

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A supervisor and two instructors with a Massachusetts State Police tactical unit plead not guilty Thursday in connection with the death of a recruit who suffered a concussion during a sparring session and blunt force injuries a day later in what investigators called an “unapproved and unsafe” boxing match.Enrique Delgado-Garcia, 25, died at a hospital on Sept. 13, 2024, a day after undergoing a “medical crisis” and becoming unresponsive during a defensive tactics exercise in the boxing ring, authorities said at the time. Charges in these types of cases are exceedingly rare.David Meier, an investigator appointed…

Chestnut Hill, Mass. – The Boston College softball team (11-23, 2-7 ACC) heads back to ACC competition this weekend in Atlanta, Ga. as they take on Georgia Tech starting Friday at 6 p.m. at Mewborn Field. All three games of the series will be broadcast on ACCNX. ​​Last Time Out Boston College bounced back in the midweek, taking down Providence College 10–7 on the road in comeback fashion. Adriana Martinez and Abby Ptak each launched their fifth home run of the season, helping power the Eagles’ offense. BC totaled 12 hits in the win, marking their 10th game with double-digit…

Local News The former North Andover police officer was charged with assault after a colleague shot her last year. A judge recently found her not guilty. Kelsey Fitzsimmons and her legal team addressed the media outside Lawrence Superior Court after a judge found her not guilty. Tim Jean / The Eagle-Tribune, Pool Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former North Andover police officer who was at the center of a high-profile trial after being shot by a colleague, is now taking legal action against the town.  Kelsey Fitzsimmons acquitted of assault charge ‘I had just lost everything’: Kelsey Fitzsimmons testifies in her trial…

CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) — Young athletes had the chance to shoot hoops with the pros on Tuesday in Camden, New Jersey.50 students from KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy took part in a sports clinic hosted by the Philadelphia 76ers.The kids played at the team’s training complex. Students received training on basketball skills, as well as life lessons in confidence and financial health.Formers Sixers players Marc Jackson and World B. Free helped teach the students.The event was part of Bank of America’s ‘Sports with Us’ clinic series. The company partners with athletic programs across the country.Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Emma Raducanu’s collapse at the China Open was like a twist from Shakespeare. She was leading 6-3, 7-6 (9) with three match points. But then, they all disappeared like sand in an hourglass. It’s like asking, “How doth one snatch defeat from victory’s jaws?” We’re analyzing this collapse like forensic accountants do with Enron. Raducanu’s serve was like a crumbling fortress. Pegula’s comeback was a masterclass in psychological warfare. For those who love minute-by-minute drama, ESPN’s real-time updates are the key to understanding it all. This isn’t just tennis. It’s a story about the dangers of being too confident. When…

Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR’s daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. A special shoutout to Boston Common squirrel tour guides, “Charles River Matcha” fake campaign announcements that never get old and every other joke social media post we almost shared yesterday before remembering it was April 1.Now, back to the actual news:Up in arms: New rules for Massachusetts gun owners take effect today. Under the 2024 gun safety law signed by Gov. Maura Healey, residents applying or renewing a gun permit will be…