Author: BostonSportsNews

The World Cup, the most famous sports tournament in the world, brought the excitement and pride of international soccer to our backyard — and 104 high profile games to place bets on.Online sports bettors in Florida are in their majority men aged 18 to 34, according to a poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab, which is also the demographic most likely to tune in to the almost daily soccer games this summer. Experts underscore that the first World Cup since the legalization of sports betting in Florida will attract more people to the practice and…

A Massachusetts man has been arrested by federal authorities for allegedly stalking a former prominent member of the Republican Party, reportedly contacting the victim via phone over 40 times in just a two-month span, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley’s office says. Foley’s office says John Anthony Proia III, 41, of Waltham, was arrested and indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston Thursday The victim, prosecutors say, is a former political advisor and prominent figure in the Republican Party who is married to a high-level federal official and lives in the vicinity of Washington, D.C. He even allegedly contacted the unnamed…

While you were watching these potential upsets brewing in the FCS, a big one just went down in the FCS. No. 8 Tennessee Tech goes down, as Western Carolina dominated the Golden Eagles 44-20. This hands Tennessee Tech their first loss of the season.  Quarterback Lex Thomas led WCU, finishing with 236 passing yards and one touchdown. Thomas didn’t stop there; he rushed for 19 carries and 94 yards. While the offense was moving, the WCU defense was on fire, forcing five turnovers and allowing only 53 rushing yards.  ANOTHER FUMBLE! Andre jackson Jr. tackles and rips the ball out…

Boston Bruins Michael DiPietro made 26 saves for the Bruins in his third career start and first since Jan. 23, 2022, with Vancouver. Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim) AP By MIKE COOK, Associated Press October 3, 2026 1 minute to read ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, Jesper Wallstedt made 26 saves, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Saturday night. Quinn Hughes had a…

“MAGA Mike is dumping millions of dollars into misleading voters, making you think that he’s a moderate,” Lynch said to hundreds of people gathered in the parking lot of the IBEW Local 103 union hall in Dorchester. “The reality is, Mike Minogue is an out-of-touch mega millionaire who loves [President] Trump.”Minogue said Healey and her union backers “launched false attacks” against him at the rally “because they have run out of answers” on the governor’s record.“They’re focusing on political theater so their union members don’t ask the hard questions, like why Healey is spending their hard-earned pensions on political handouts,”…

Chestnut Hill, Mass. – Boston College men’s soccer (5-2-2, 1-2-1 ACC) welcomes North Carolina (4-2-3, 0-1-2 ACC) on Saturday afternoon at the Newton Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., and the game will stream live on ACC Network Extra.LAST TIME OUT The Eagles fell to then 14th-ranked Clemson, 4-0 last time out. Andrej Borak saved five shots for the fourth consecutive match. THE EAGLES Boston College is 5-2-2 this season with a 1-2-1 record in conference play. Michael Asare and Russell Brown lead the team with four goals each. The Eagles have three players with nine points this season:…

The JJ Peterka era has officially begun in Boston.The 26-year-old German winger was brought in to be an offensive difference-maker, and he’s done just that, scoring in each of Boston’s first two games, including the overtime game-winner in Friday night’s 4-3 OT win over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre.The opening-night score was a highlight-reel play through Rangers defender Braden Schneider’s legs en route to a low-blocker shot, and Peterka went low again with a five-hole bid, finishing off a 2-on-1 with David Pastrnak that highlighted the winger’s game-breaking speed and ability to shoot for strategic spots at top speed.“It’s almost…

Amid growing legal chaos and financial pressures threatening athletic programs, the future of college sports is under serious threat. That is why, in response to calls from athletes, universities, and fans across the country, President Trump took decisive action by signing an urgent Executive Order to protect college sports, an essential American institution that supports over 500,000 student-athletes, drives local economies, provides nearly $4 billion in scholarships, and fuels U.S. Olympic dominance. The President’s Executive Order protects college sports by using federal authority to support enforcement of clear, consistent, and fair rules on eligibility, transfers, and compensation, while promoting sustainable…

Many people rely on Uber and Lyft for income, while others use them to get to places like the airport or home from the bar. But Massachusetts is setting the stage to push rideshare services out of the state by mandating wages, sick leave, and other benefits. And if the services don’t fold, they’ll pass these expenses on to consumers. Massachusetts Uber and Lyft drivers are now guaranteed at least $34.48/hour for time spent picking up and transporting riders, effective January 15, 2026, plus paid sick leave, health insurance stipends and other benefits under the state’s $175M settlement.— Only In…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Volleyball (10-4, 1-2 ACC) fell in straight sets (15-25, 12-25, 24-26) to No. 2 Pittsburgh (13-0, 3-0 ACC) on Friday night at the Margot Connell Recreation Center.Audrey Ross led the offense for Boston College, posting a match-high 18 kills while hitting .275. Defensively, Brooklyn Yelland recorded a team-best 11 digs, while Naomi Watson anchored the net with four blocks (one solo, three assists). Setting duties were split between Lucie Vesela (11 assists), Ava McBride (eight assists), and Lucy Mott (five assists).Pittsburgh used an early spark to take control of the first set. Boston College…