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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College cut into an early deficit in the second period, but New Hampshire pulled away late to earn a 6–2 win on Saturday afternoon at Kelley Rink.The Wildcats built an early advantage in the opening period, scoring three times in a span of 4:52. New Hampshire struck at 8:04, added a power-play goal at 10:22, and converted again on the man advantage at 12:56 to take a 3–0 lead into the first intermission.Boston College responded in the second period. Kate Ham put the Eagles on the board with a power-play goal at 6:47, finishing a…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will meet in Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8.This marks a long-overdue rematch, as the last time the two teams faced off was in 2015, when the Patriots came away with a victory.New England Patriots offensive tackle Morgan Moses (76) and tight end Hunter Henry celebrate after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) leaps over Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant (14) after a catch during the second half…

US LBM Coaches Poll: Indiana Hoosiers finish season ranked No. 1The latest US LBM Coaches Poll has arrived and Blake Toppmeyer breaks down all the storylines.The NCAA lied. You’re shocked, I know. Amateurism was not the glue to college sports’ popularity.Business booming for college football, as salaries soar and TV ratings remain strong.Women’s sports are enjoying a moment amid NIL and pay-to-play, too.The NCAA lied. You’re shocked, I know.In a 2014 court filing, a lawyer for the NCAA arguing against NIL payments and pay-for-play asserted the association’s amateurism model was paramount to its popularity.The lawyer claimed the NCAA’s “commitment to…

Hamill celebrates US skating trio’s grace and unityOlympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill shares heartfelt admiration for Alysa, Amber, and Isabeau’s unique styles and team spirit in figure skating.Sports SeriouslyUSA TODAY Sports released its latest “Milan Magic” episode covering the 2026 Winter Olympics. In preparation for the Milano Cortina Winter Games, “Milan Magic” hosts Christine Brennan and Brian Boitano — an Olympic gold medal champion figure skater — are covering all topics regarding the games extensively and sitting down with Winter Olympics legends in order to get a behind-the-scenes look at these remarkable winter events.After an enthralling conversation with “Quad God”…

With parts of Massachusetts having gotten half a foot or more of snow by mid-afternoon on Sunday, you might be wondering when the snowstorm will stop dumping fluffy white flakes. The snowfall is expected to largely cease in Eastern and Central Massachusetts by 8 p.m. Monday and by 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. in Western Massachusetts, according to the National Weather Service. By that time, all of the state is predicted to get between a foot and 20 inches of snow as the snowstorm continues through Monday evening, and parts of Northeast and Western Massachusetts could see up to two…

On Saturday night, the Boston College men’s hockey team traveled up to Durham to face off against the New Hampshire Wildcats for the second game of the weekend series. The Eagles comfortably took care of business with a 5-2 win at Conte on Friday night in an important bounce back game after getting swept by Providence to start the semester.After having control of the pace of much of the game on Friday, UNH came out of the gates on Saturday with a lot of urgency. They were beating Eagles to the puck and making zone entries with much more success…

The Tigers could use another starting pitcher to add to their rotation, and they have their eyes on a right-hander.Lucas Giolito has drawn interest from Detroit, as well as several other teams, The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported Sunday. Giolito spent the last two seasons with the Boston Red Sox, but did not pitch in 2024 due to an elbow injury that required an internal brace procedure.The 31-year-old was serviceable for the Red Sox in 2025 with a 3.41 ERA, 10-4 record and 121 strikeouts in 145 innings. While he was eligible for one, the Red Sox did not…

Conference championship weekend picks and predictionsUSA TODAY Sports’ Joe Rivera, Chris Bumbaca, and Jarrett Bell break down who they think will punch their ticket to Super Bowl 60.The NFL is king, but even this league cannot force Mother Nature to bend a knee.Inclement weather played a significant factor in the AFC championship game on Jan. 25. Both the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos suffered from miscues and execution issues on routine plays as heavy snow fell and covered the field throughout the second half.By the end of the Patriots’ win to return to the Super Bowl, there had been…

KITZBÜHEL, Austria (AP) — Manuel Feller pleased the home crowd with a surprise win in the World Cup slalom of the classic Hahnenkamm event on Sunday, a day after the Austrian team had a disastrous result in the downhill.Feller, fourth after the opening leg, kneeled on the snow in the finish area after his run as he watched the final three racers all coming up well short, including first-run leader and world champion Loic Meillard, who finished 0.35 behind in second.AdvertisementMeillard was seeking his first slalom win of the season after two podiums in December, though he did win a…

Decades ago, Massachusetts launched itself as a hub of innovation. From the midcentury tech boom to a magnet for life sciences, the state showcased America’s transition from an industrial past into a tech-driven future.But the anchors of that industrial past — traditional mill towns, where longtime residents and newly arrived immigrants could find steady work — were being left behind.Then, nearly 20 years ago, the global economic crisis spurred lawmakers and policy experts to target communities for special help. “Governor [Deval] Patrick and I enthusiastically recognize … the value that these communities have to our overall economy,” former Lieutenant Gov.…