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Boden Kapke scored 19 points and his 3-pointer with 22 seconds left was the game-winning basket as Boston College left Pittsburgh in the ACC cellar with a 65-62 win on Wednesday night at Conte Forum.Fred Payne also scored 19 points and Donald Hand Jr. added 18 points for the Eagles (9-10, 2-4).Roman Siulepa and Cameron Cohren had 13 points and 12 rebounds and Roman Siulepa added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Pittsburgh (8-11, 1-5).Following Kapke’s 3, Pittsburgh’s Brandin Cummings missed a deep 3-point attempt with nine seconds left. After a Pitt intentional foul, Siulepa stole the inbounds pass and…

BOSTON (WPRI) — While the New England Patriots continue their season, one designer from Massachusetts is finding success of her own at Gillette Stadium.“It’s been an incredible season, so everything has just worked out perfectly with this collection and I’m really excited,” Kate Weinberg said.AdvertisementWeinberg is the founder of the brand “Kwein,” and just three years into her business, her new merch is being sold at the Pro Shop in Foxboro. ALSO READ: Broncos restrict ticket sales for AFC Championship against Patriots The 25-year-old Newton native currently has six different items for sale, including hats, shirts and sweatshirts. Her approach…

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Berkshire Nursing Families (BNF) announced that tickets for its 22nd Annual Trivia Fundraiser are on sale.   The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Williams Inn in Williamstown. Get tickets here.   BNF Team Trivia support of BNF’s mission to provide feeding and parenting support for families in the region.   Since its founding in 1998, BNF has been committed to empowering families in Berkshire County with the education, tools, and resources to make the best nutrition choices for the babies in their care.    …

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 playoffs continue with two very intriguing conference championship games this weekend, and some very interesting betting lines for those games.Who is the favorite in AFC championship game? Who is the favorite in the NFC championship game? What do the betting odds say about both NFL postseason conference title games?The biggest point spread of the week is the New England Patriots as a 5-point favorite over the Denver Broncos…

NEW YORK, NY — Global Sports Analytics released a new analytical report examining how the expanded 48-team format of the 2026 FIFA World Cup may influence squad management, competitive dynamics, and exposure for emerging international football talent. The report analyzes the structural implications of the tournament’s revised format, which introduces 12 groups of four teams and a newly added round of 32. According to the analysis, the expanded structure is expected to increase the total number of matches played and extend competitive demands across the tournament calendar, placing greater emphasis on squad depth and rotational planning. The analysis also considers…

Gas and electric bills in Massachusetts are about to go down temporarily, according to Gov. Maura Healey.In a preview of her State of the Commonwealth Address Thursday night, Healey said she will immediately reduce electricity bills by 25 percent across the state and gas bills by 10 percent.Massachusetts gas and electric bill reductionsThe discounts will come in February and March. The governor said the rate reductions will cost the state $180 million, and her administration will cover that by using “existing funding sources.”The move comes two days after Healey announced she was running for re-election.Last month, National Grid proposed a…

Indiana vs. Miami: can Carson Beck Deliver?If Indiana’s defense contains Miami’s rushing attack, the spotlight shifts to Carson Beck — and whether he can carry the offense when it matters most.Texas, Ohio State, and Georgia are early top contenders for the 2026 college football season.The transfer portal continues to play a significant role in shaping team rosters for the upcoming season.Big Ten and SEC schools dominate the top of the too-early rankings for 2026.The book on the 2025 college football season closed after hundreds of contests across six months preceded Indiana defeating Miami in the College Football Playoff championship game.That…

BOSTON — The Red Sox certainly improved their starting rotation this offseason, signing free agent Ranger Suárez and trading for Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo. But Boston also lost some right-handed hitting production (and infield defense) with third baseman Alex Bregman leaving for the Cubs and fourth outfielder Rob Refsnyder signing with the Mariners.Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is still looking to add players, including acquiring an infielder and possibly a left-handed reliever. But does Breslow think the roster, as it stands right now, is as good or better than last year’s?“I think the improvements we made on the pitching…

Cheboygan-area high school sports returned to action this week, with basketball players leading the way during the Jan. 5-6 time period.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has recommended global sports federations cease holding events in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the ongoing gymnastics world championships in Jakarta.The IOC’s executive board issued a statement Wednesday saying it was also ending “any form of dialogue” with Indonesia about hosting future Olympic events.AdvertisementAn Indonesian government official declared earlier this month that Israeli athletes would be denied visas to participate in the world championships, which started last Sunday and run through this weekend.Israel was among 86 teams registered to compete, and its squad included 2020 Olympic gold medalist and…