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A judge in Massachusetts is on his way toward issuing a preliminary injunction to stop Kalshi’s sports prediction contracts there, agreeing with state authorities that they’re potentially violating its sports-betting laws.Superior Court Justice Christopher Barry-Smith issued a ruling on Tuesday that says the court is on its way this week toward prohibiting Kalshi “from offering sports-related event contracts in the absence of the required license under the Sports Wagering Law.”The judge said that the state needs to propose its injunction tomorrow in such a way that it doesn’t derail people’s existing contracts, then by Friday Kalshi has to respond to…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Freshman forward Ava Thomas was named the Hockey East Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday.Thomas recorded seven points in two games against Providence and Harvard, totaling three goals and four assists. She led all skaters in scoring and finished the weekend with 18 shots on goal and a plus-five rating.Her seven points accounted for nearly one-third of Boston College’s total offense over the two contests.Boston College returns to action Tuesday against Northeastern Huskies in the Beanpot consolation game at TD Garden. Puck drop is set for 4:30 p.m.  

The often-used sports phrase for when a new team is already humming is “midseason form.” And there’s no better example of that than this week’s photo gallery.There are nearly 50 photos this week of wrestling and skiing, hockey and basketball, all showcasing high school athletes from around the region.As for the team, the Boston Globe’s sports photojournalism program is free to join and open to any Massachusetts high school student. The first step: Simply sign up here. Questions? Please send them along to John Vitti of the Globe sports department at john.vitti@globe.com.Somerset Berkley’s Carson Crisafulli dribbles past Apponequet’s Ryan Levesque…

Boston Celtics star Derrick White has made up his mind in an NFL-related conundrum that we thought surrounded him. His hometown team, the Denver Broncos, is set to take on the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. White fancies the hosts for the win, and he has no qualms talking about it, which may not have sat well with his NBA fanbase in Boston.“I like the Broncos,” White told reporter Noa Dalzell on Monday. “I don’t know how they’re going to win, but they’re going to win. It’s in Denver. New England has struggled in Denver in the…

College sports are a big business. Athletic programs at some major universities are valued at more than $1 billion. The top 75 programs have a combined value of over $50 billion. Revenues for the top football schools are growing at double-digit rates. This is a growth business. But many sports programs are under financial pressure. Costs exceed revenues. Some major universities are turning to private equity firms as a source of new capital and for business expertise in growing the revenue stream of their major sports teams, especially football and basketball. Private equity firms are typically capital-rich companies that are not traded on public stock exchanges. In the past…

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell wants talks with Scotland head coach Steve Clarke over his long-term future before the World Cup. (Sky Sports) …

Just about everyone in Massachusetts agrees: Energy bills are too damn high.Natural gas prices in the state rose 70% between 2020 and 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, and its residential electricity rates are the third highest in the country, behind only California and Hawaii. Some residents are making hard choices between paying their utility bills and buying food or health care necessities.It is almost inevitable that the issue of affordability rather than climate change will dominate energy-policy conversations in the state — and throughout the high-priced New England region — this year.”It’s going to be the focus…

Syracuse men’s basketball saw its three-game win streak snapped with an 81-73 overtime loss to Boston College on Saturday afternoon. The Orange fell to 12-6 overall and 3-2 in ACC play, while the Eagles improved to 8-10 and 1-4.Syracuse struggled offensively, scoring 13 points below its average from the previous three games and getting outscored 17-9 in overtime. Turnovers and missed free throws proved costly down the stretch as the Orange were unable to close out the game in regulation.Photo via Syracuse AthleticsDonnie Freeman led Syracuse with a strong interior presence, continuing his productive sophomore season, while Nate Kingz provided…

The Boston Red Sox still have few question marks to watch out for as the offseason quickly comes to a close. We’re now just weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training across the league. It’s been a long few months full of rumors, trades, and speculation. The Red Sox are in an intriguing place and very well could be better than they were when the 2025 season came to an end. Boston won 89 games and made the playoffs and although it lost Alex Bregman, the Red Sox have brought in Willson Contreras, Ranger Suárez, Sonny Gray,…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.The IIHF World Junior Championships are entering the quarterfinal stage, as reigning champs Team USA look to get things back on track after falling 6-3 to Sweden. At the quarterfinals, Sweden will face Latvia, Czechia will face Switzerland, the U.S. will face Finland, and Canada will play Slovakia. The quarterfinal matches will take place on Jan. 2, ahead of the semifinals on Jan. 4 and the finals on Jan. 5.AdvertisementMore from Rolling StoneAt a Glance: How to Watch IIHF…