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Entertainment Brandon played Xander Harris, a close friend of lead character Buffy, on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” that ran from 1997 to 2003. Nicholas Brendon starred in “Coherence.” Photo courtesy of the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival By SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press March 21, 2026 2 minutes to read Nicholas Brendon, an actor best known for his role as a loveable underdog sidekick on the hit television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died. He was 54. Brendon’s family announced the death in a statement posted on his social media accounts Friday. They said he died in his sleep of…

President Trump is poised to issue an executive order to fix the controversial “name, image and likeness” model for college sports sponsorship deals – a multibillion-dollar cash grab that critics claim has become a tax on US higher education, On The Money has learned.The White House and the Justice Department are working off a draft EO that addresses business practices that have upended college sports, diverting resources away from academics and sparking increased student fees, critics say.AdvertisementThe order – expected to be released within the next few weeks, according to insiders – will likely include spending caps for schools looking…

Where to watch World Athletics Indoor Championships: Schedule, times, TV channel, live stream for 2026 track and field event originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Back for its 21st annual edition, the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships are bringing the heat to Poland this weekend.AdvertisementA myriad of Olympic medalists and Team USA athletes will be competing for honors at the Kujawkso-Pomorska Arena in Torun, including Cole Hocker, Anna Hall, Mondo Duplantis, Jasmine Moore and Yared Nuguse, to name a few.Paris Olympic 1500m gold medalist and 5000m world champion Hocker could…

The mayor of Salem, Massachusetts, wants the nation to see the positive impact of a $500-per-month cash handout program that was created to address poverty.The recipients of the guaranteed income program, “Uplift Salem,” and a separate control group of 100 others were involved in a study, which led to results showing a net positive for the community, the mayor claimed.”It increases employment, strengthens our economy and helps children thrive in school. These are investments in the integrity and strength of our community as a whole,” Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo said in a statement provided by Uplift Salem Thursday.Newly Launched Coalition…

Aberdeen (Md.) three-star defensive lineman Xzaiver Whittington announced on Wednesday evening that he has decommitted from Boston College.He originally pledged to head coach Bill O’Brien and the Eagles on Dec. 4. Earlier this week, Whittington added an offer from Virginia Tech.Advertisement“After talking with my family, we think it’s in my best interest to reopen my commitment. I genuinely appreciate Coach O’Brien & the BC staff,” Whittington wrote on X announcing his decision.Whittington is the No. 837 overall prospect and No. 88 DL in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media…

These kids had the type of coaches who always found a way to do more, like raising money on a GoFundMe page to cover expenses and order those fancy jackets. The message they sent the team was clear: be kind, do your best, and represent the Eastie Jets with pride. “Once you’re in the match, you forget about everything that’s around you,” said Christian Figueroa, a 15-year-old sophomore. “It’s just you and your opponent.”East Boston High School wrestlers Ariel Hernandez, 15, (left); and Lucca Casasanta, 16, laced up their shoes while preparing for the Division 3 Central Sectional Wrestling Tournament…

Boston College’s season came to an end on Friday, as they lost to UConn in overtime by a 4-3 final score. With this, all eyes will be on Boston Bruins top prospect James Hagens, as he is expected to sign his entry-level contract with the Black and Gold.However, the Bruins have another prospect from Boston College who fans should not be ignoring: forward Andre Gasseau.AdvertisementGasseau just completed his senior season with Boston College, and it was a solid year for the 6-foot-4 forward. In 23 games on the year with BC, he had six goals, 17 assists, and 23 points.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Team USA skating power couple of Madison Chock and Evan Bates have withdrawn from the upcoming ice dance world championship. The decision will end their season and likely their competitive careers after their performances at the Milan Cortina Olympics.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM  Team USA’s Madison Chock and Evan Bates pose with their gold medals after winning the figure skating team event at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Photo)Chock and Bates joined Olympic teammate, gold medal sensation Alysa Liu, in withdrawing from…

Multiple sports tournaments across the world, especially in the Gulf countries, have been hit by uncertainty at one of the busiest times of the year in the global sports calendar as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East rages on across the region.When the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday and killed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks on Israel and several military bases in the Middle East where US forces operate.AdvertisementIranian missiles and drones have repeatedly targeted Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Manama ⁠and various parts of Saudi Arabia.The ensuing conflict…

The other seven Democrats running are betting the race will come down to who can reinvigorate voters in a party disappointed with its leadership.For Matt Chilliak, chair of the Andover Democratic Town Committee and Moulton’s former campaign manager, the race could center on two questions: Who has the resources needed “to stand up a full campaign?” and “Do voters want someone who’s a D.C. insider?” The Democratic primary to represent the 39 cities and towns north of Boston hasn’t drawn the same gargantuan fields of past cycles, when as many as 13 Democrats — including Koh — ran in the…