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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Head Football Coach Bill O’Brien announced the signing of the 2026 transfer portal class on Friday. O’Brien and his staff added 26 student-athletes during the newly established single transfer portal window. O’Brien brought in 15 players on offense, nine on defense and two specialists. The Eagles signed 15 players from Power Four schools from the transfer portal. “As college football continues to evolve and the landscape changes, we strategically used the transfer portal to complement our roster and address key needs,” said O’Brien. “We are excited to welcome these new players to Boston College as we…

Welcome to the fourth installment of our AFC Championship Game roundtable discussions. In our first entry, we discussed Jarrett Stidham. The second entry focused on what Denver Broncos players needed to step up to take down the New England Patriots. Yesterday, the staff highlighted what concerned them the most about facing the Patriots.For my final question, I wanted to focus on the Broncos. The team had a phenomenal regular season and has overcome a lot of adversity. They’ve embraced the underdog status and proved a lot of doubters wrong. They may be without Bo Nix, but you know they are…

Bills suffer another heartbreaking loss, Rams win OT thriller v. BearsPrince Grimes reacts to a chaotic NFL divisional round, highlighted by Bo Nix’s season-ending injury and heartbreaking losses for the Bills and Bears.The NFL playoff bracket has narrowed from 14 teams competing to four battling to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara.The upstart New England Patriots will attempt to continue their resurgence and usher in a new dynasty, while the Denver Broncos will aim to end the Pats’ season, backed by a tremendous defense, in the AFC championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium.Meanwhile, the…

India captain Ayush Mhatre has won the toss and opted to bowl first against New Zealand after the toss was delayed due to wet outfield in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2026. Having already sealed their Super 6 spot, the Indian team would aim for group top finish at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Saturday. With wins over USA and Bangladesh, India are already on top of Group B with four points, followed by Bangladesh (three) and New Zealand (two). On the other hand, rain played spoilsport in both of New Zealand’s games so far. The Kiwis…

While Massachusetts political leaders have been bracing for a possible surge in ICE enforcement here, the agency’s actions this week in Maine offer a glimpse into what the Bay State’s response could be, and its messaging. The Department of Homeland Security said that 50 people have been arrested so far in Maine by immigration officers. The surge, called “Operation Catch of the Day,” began on Tuesday, DHS officials told NewsNation, The Hill’s sister network. DHS said the alleged illegal immigrants arrested so far include people convicted of aggravated assault, false imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a child. Here is the…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – After an announced schedule change on Thursday, Boston College women’s basketball heads to Louisville for an 11 a.m. matchup on Saturday against the No. 8/7 Cardinals in the KFC Yum! Center. Follow the Eagles | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookAbout the Eagles Last Time Out BC suffered a 73-58 setback to Cal in its most recent outing. Lily Carmody came off the bench for a team-high 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting. The sophomore guard also led the way with seven rebounds. Jocelyne Grier poured in 15 points on six field goals, and Kayla Rolph netted 10 to round out the leading scorers. Amirah Anderson led the team with three assists.A Win…

The Red Sox rounded out their spring training roster on Friday, announcing the addition of 14 non-roster invitees to big league camp. The new invitees include infielder Mikey Romero, infielder/outfielders Max Ferguson and Tyler McDonough, outfielders Allan Castro and Braiden Ward, catchers Nate Baez and Ronald Rosario, catcher/first baseman Nathan Hickey, right-handers Tayron Guerrero, Seth Martinez, Wyatt Olds, Noah Song and Jacob Webb, and left-hander Jeremy Wu-Yelland. The most notable name of the group is Romero, who was Boston’s top pick in the 2022 MLB Draft and who currently ranks as the organization’s No. 18 prospect according to Baseball America.…

Winter weather is once again disrupting Wilmington-area high school sports.Just one year after decades-high snowfall blanketed the Port City, games and events could be reshuffled again.While the full effect of the winter system moving across parts of the country remains uncertain for Wilmington, postponements and changes are a possibility for Monday, Jan. 26. As of Jan. 23, at least seven basketball competitions were slated for Monday.Below is a running list of schedule changes from all three Wilmington-area school districts. This file will be updated as new decisions are announced.WILMINGTON WEATHER UPDATE As Wilmington braces for winter storm, here’s the latest…

With the 2026 Little League season underway, Little League International has announced the international regions that will be receiving direct entry to 2026 Little League World Series. “As we continue to prepare for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series, especially surrounding the international travel logistics for our teams, we are excited to welcome the Little League Champions from Panama and Curacao with direct entries from our Latin America Region to the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series,” said Patrick Wilson, Little League President and CEO. “As the Little League International Tournament Committee consistently evaluates all aspects of the tournament…

As legal battle continues, prediction market platform can still operate as usual in the Bay State. Jan 23, 2026 • 14:29 ET • 4 min read Photo By – SIPA. In this photo illustration, a smartphone with the logo of US prediction market company Kalshi Inc. is seen on screen in front of website. (Photo by Timon Schneider / SOPA Images/Sipa USA) The legal battle between Massachusetts and prediction market platform Kalshi will last at least until early February.  Key Takeaways Massachusetts judge orders a reply from the state on Jan. 30.  The prediction market platform filed a motion to…