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The ACC enters the 2026-27 season as arguably the deepest and most turbulent coaching landscape in college basketball. The conference sent eight teams to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, its most bids since a league-record nine in 2017 and 2018, while producing a regular-season champion in the Duke Blue Devils that finished 32-2 overall and 17-1 in conference play, the best single-season record in ACC history.Four programs changed head coaches this offseason. One heavyweight hired an NBA champion with minimal college coaching experience, and the league’s newest additions are still searching for an identity. Here is a complete ranking of all…

BOSTON — Saturday’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox was postponed by rain about 15 minutes before it was scheduled to start.It will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on July 17.Rain had held off for much of the afternoon but it started pouring just before the pitchers from both teams would have headed to the bullpen to begin their warmups. The tarp was never removed from the infield at Fenway Park.Forecasts called for steady rain into the night.Both teams are expected to use Saturday’s slated starters on Sunday. Right-hander Nick Martinez (3-1,…

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Cosm’s Immersive Venues Transport Fans Pitchside to 40 Matches Including All Three USMNT Group Stage Matches and FIFA World Cup 2026™ FinalFans Can Register Now for Presale Ticket Access via Cosm.com/FIFA with Presale Set to Begin on Friday, May 15LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and Cosm, the leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announce their collaboration to present select FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in Shared Reality.Cosm’s immersive entertainment venues in Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta will showcase 40 matches throughout the iconic tournament, including all three U.S. Men’s National…

Chesloff BOSTON — Cheshire native JD Chesloff, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, has been named to Boston Magazine’s prestigious 2026 list of the 150 Most Influential Bostonians, recognizing leaders who are shaping the region’s civic, economic and cultural future.Published annually, the list highlights individuals across business, government, sports, and innovation who are “shaping how Boston lives, works, thinks, and feels,” reflecting the broad range of influence across Greater Boston. The 2026 edition places particular emphasis on leaders who have helped guide the region through a period of uncertainty while driving forward new ideas and opportunities.Chesloff, a Berkshire…

Boston College football has lost another commitment for its 2027 class. Three-star athlete Wesley Winn announced he is decommitting from Boston College via social media on Thursday evening. “Thank you Coach O’Brien and staff for the opportunity at Boston College,” said Winn via X. “After prayer and discussions with my family, I’m decommitting from Boston College. Wish BC great success in 2026 and beyond.”Winn originally committed to Boston College on Feb. 4, 2025, and was the second current prospect to commit to the program for the class of 2027. He is a product of Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, Fla., and ranks…

National News Authorities have not specified what prompted the search, but scientists specializing in human decomposition and soil took samples from the ground. Scientists take samples from the soil Thursday, May 7, 2026, from the neighboring yard of a home in Arroyo Grande, Calif., connected to the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart as part of a sheriff’s investigation. (AP Photo/Haven Daley) CORRECTION: Corrects from authorities to scientists AP By HAVEN DALEY and JANIE HAR, Associated Press May 9, 2026 | 8:26 AM 3 minutes to read ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (AP) — A California sheriff said Friday that evidence suggests…

While college and professional sports draw a ton of attention across the country, the road to higher levels of competition begins in high school.All over the country, Friday nights are packed at high school football stadiums in the fall, while small gymnasiums are packed for tough basketball matchups. These fans get a glimpse of tomorrow’s stars in March Madness, college football, or even the professional ranks.So, what high schools in the United States are considered the best for high school athletes today? According to one study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents — accounting for…

New York’s Olympic sports venues have hit a new milestone, drawing more than 1.2 million visits over the past year as tourism and international competition continue to rebound.Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the record visitation for the 2025-26 fiscal year, pointing to strong winter conditions, expanded programming, and a packed calendar of events as key drivers. State officials said skier visits alone reached more than 764,000 — an all-time high — with record numbers reported at Whiteface, Gore, and Belleayre mountains.The surge was fueled in part by major international competitions, including World Cup events in mountain biking and cross-country skiing, as…

Proposed regulations under Massachusetts’s consumer protection law are duplicative and threaten to undermine the assisted living model in that state, according to senior living industry groups. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released draft regulations for assisted living residences in April after seeking public input in 2025. The newly proposed regulations under the state’s consumer protection law are aimed at protecting residents from unfair and deceptive practices, including misrepresentation of available services, improper fees and unlawful evictions.  After an April 29 public hearing and a public comment period that ended May 1, Campbell indicated she plans to release final regulations…