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Figure skating star Ilia Malinin has spoken about his Olympic diasppointment and online abuse but suggested he would be present for the exhibition event at the Milan/Cortina Games on Saturday.Known as the “quad god” for his jumps, the twice world champion and huge favourite flopped on Friday when he fell twice and had further mistakes to finish eighth.AdvertisementMalinen spoke about the immense pressure of competing at the Games, and he has now followed up on Instagram on Monday.”On the world’s biggest stage, those who appear the strongest may still be fighting invisible battles on the inside,” he said.”Even your happiest…

Seven children have now passed away from the flu in Massachusetts, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.The DOH’s dashboard is reporting that from the week of February 1 to February 7, the current estimated Influenza-like illness activity is moderate, while current estimated severity of influenza for that week is estimated to be low.There’s been a total of 260 influenza deaths in the Commonwealth since August of 2025.The Center for Disease and Control says symptoms for the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headache, fatigue, and some people may have vomiting…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Athletics has announced a premium seating renovation project for Alumni Stadium set to be ready for the 2026 Football Season. This project will introduce more than 1,700 premium and regular seatbacks, including chairback seating, loge boxes, and rail seating, all designed to enhance comfort and provide clearly defined personal space for guests. It will also feature a protected seating area with controlled access, ensuring an exclusive experience. In addition, the project includes the creation of two club spaces that will be utilized during home football games and will also serve as versatile venues…

After Team USA’s 5-1 win over Germany completed pool play in the Olympic men’s hockey tournament in Italy, the field was set for the medal round.All 12 teams advance to the single-elimination medal round.AdvertisementFour of the Bruins in the field could face each other in the quarterfinals.Team USA, which features Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman, is the No. 2 seed and earned a bye to the quarterfinals. They’ll play at 3:10 p.m. EST at Wednesday.They could face teammates Elias and Hampus Lindholm and Sweden in that round of eight if the Swedes beat Latvia in the preliminary round on Tuesday…

College athletes will still be prohibited from betting on any sport in which the NCAA sponsors a championship after an eleventh-hour push to rescind a proposed rule change reached the necessary two-thirds threshold. Facing a 5 p.m. ET Friday deadline and needing 241 schools to submit paperwork preventing college athletes from betting on professional sports, the NCAA reached the necessary two-thirds majority, according to a statement. “After a procedural 30-day period, two-thirds of Division I member schools have voted to rescind a previously approved rule change that would have allowed student-athletes and athletics department staff members to legally participate in…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. One of the most tense rivalries in all of sports will be on display Sunday morning when India and Pakistan face off in a T20 World Cup group stage match. Weather permitting, the top squads will face off in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pakistan and India have always been fierce adversaries on the cricket field, but their rivalry is primarily fueled by decades of violent hostility between the nations. Pakistan originally boycotted the T20 World Cup game against host…

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PONCE, P.R. – Boston College Baseball (1-1) fell to Houston (2-0) on Saturday afternoon at the Puerto Rico Challenge, 5-1.Sean Hard started for the Eagles in his first appearance for Boston College since March 2024. He threw two innings, giving up one hit while striking out one. He got out of the second with the Eagles’ second double play of the season, turned by Sean Martinez, Julio Solier, and Nick Wang. The Cougars scored the game’s first run in the top of the third with an RBI single off of freshman Luke D’Ancona, who had replaced Hard. In the bottom half of…

Monroe County Region high school sports calendar for Feb. 16-22.MONDAYBOYS BASKETBALLGrass Lake at Whiteford, 7 p.m.More: Roundup of Monroe County Region high school events for Feb. 11GIRLS BASKETBALLJefferson at SMCC, 7 p.m.AdvertisementAirport at New Boston Huron, 7 p.m.Erie Mason at Summerfield, 7 p.m.Flat Rock at Riverview, 7 p.m.Dearborn Heights Annapolis at Ida, 7 p.m.Grosse Ile at Milan, 7 p.m.BOWLINGMonroe at Jackson, 3 p.m.Jefferson’s Hunter Barton looks to pass during a 55-48 win over Riverview on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.TUESDAYBOYS BASKETBALLAnn Arbor Skyline at Monroe, 7 p.m.Riverview at SMCC, 7 p.m.Flat Rock at Airport, 7 p.m.Gibraltar Carlson at Southgate Anderson, 7…

The football community is mourning the loss of Michael Proctor, a standout quarterback whose remarkable college tenure at Murray State University paved the way for a diverse, albeit short-lived, professional journey across multiple leagues. Proctor passed away at the age of 58, leaving behind a legacy defined by exceptional passing records and leadership on the field. Murray State University expressed profound sorrow over the news. “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Murray State Athletics Hall of Famer and Stable of Honor inductee, Michael Proctor,” the school posted from its Twitter/X account Thursday. “Our thoughts and prayers are…