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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — No. 22 Boston College Baseball returns home for a two-game non-conference series this weekend against NJIT in the first-ever meetings between the two teams. Saturday is scheduled for a 5:00 p.m. start with Sunday’s first pitch slated for 2:00 p.m. Both games will air live on ACCNX.Scouting the Highlanders NJIT is 15-27-1 overall this season with a 6-15 America East record. The Highlanders are coming off a 7-2 defeat to Manhattan on Tuesday in a midweek non-conference tilt. This past weekend, NJIT dropped the first two games of its league series against Bryant before bouncing back…

Another Boston Bruin has been added to Team USA’s preliminary roster for the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship. Forward Alex Steeves has been added to Team USA’s roster. Team USA made the announcement on Friday afternoon via social media. Alex Steeves has been added to the 2026 U.S. Men’s National Team preliminary roster. #MensWorldsFull roster: https://t.co/SLVU4VLSyp pic.twitter.com/F89lspEVOA— USA Hockey (@usahockey) May 8, 2026Steeves just wrapped up his first season with the Bruins. In the regular season, the St. Paul, Minn., native skated in 43 regular-season games and tallied nine goals and seven assists for 16 points as well as a +6 rating. In…

Global fundraising leader and AI registration platform unite to deliver a seamless, end-to-end experience for athletes, charities, and event organizers. By integrating fundraising directly into the athlete journey, we are unlocking a more connected experience that ultimately drives greater impact for charities around the world.” — Johannes van Eeden, Founder and CEO of GivenGain NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — GivenGain, the global nonprofit fundraising platform behind some of the world’s most iconic mass participation events, today announced a strategic partnership with Let’s Do This, the leading AI registration platform. Together, the two organizations are introducing…

Realignment among the major college athletic conferences has slowed, but there has been plenty of movement elsewhere. The Power Four (Atlantic Coast, Big Ten, Big 12 and Southeastern conferences) go into the 2026 football season with no membership changes from a year ago. The rest of the 10 Football Bowl Subdivision conferences — particularly the Pac-12 — have new faces in some places. Here’s a rundown of the changes over the last 30 years: ACC SMU running back Brashard Smith, right, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Jordan Hudson during the ACC championship game against Clemson on Dec. 7, 2024,…

U.S. lawmakers have challenged FIFA over “opaque” ticket pricing for the World Cup, accusing it of misleading practices and artificial scarcity to manipulate demand. DALLAS — Ticket prices for the World Cup have drawn ire from soccer fans around the world and U.S. lawmakers alike, who recently wrote a letter to FIFA demanding an explanation for their “opaque” use of dynamic pricing. U.S. representatives Frank Pallone and Nellie Pou, both New Jersey Democrats, sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday asking for details by May 22 on FIFA’s “dynamic pricing;” the number of unsold tickets currently available…

For years, DiZoglio has been at odds with her fellow Democrats over a contentious bid to open the state Legislature’s books.Facing stiff opposition — including from Campbell — the auditor took the issue to court, suing the Legislature over not responding to multiple requests for financial records including settlement agreements in early 2025.The AG says she is representing the Legislature, which is controlled by Democrats, to uphold the Massachusetts constitution. She has said the auditor’s suit violates the law.DiZoglio says Campbell is siding with the commonwealth’s powerbrokers to shield lawmakers from scrutiny and that she is trying to quash both…

Late on Wednesday night, the Boston College men’s basketball program picked up former Arkansas State center Aly Tounkara from the transfer portal.The 7-foot, 215-pound Conakry, Guinea, native, who reportedly visited campus for the first time earlier Wednesday, announced his decision to transfer to the Heights on his personal Instagram and X accounts.Ready to compete at the highest level and bring winning energy at BC. Go Eagles Nation #bostoncollege pic.twitter.com/4FG3mao5FF— Aly Tounkara (@Bigg_aly13) May 7, 2026“Ready to compete at the highest level and bring the winning energy to Boston College,” Tounkara said on Instagram. “Go Eagles, let’s work.”This past season as…

Danny Jaillet, Patriots WireFri, May 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM UTCESPN reveals Patriots’ most improved position in 2026 offseasonESPN’s early power rankings recently listed fullback as the most improved position for the New England Patriots this offseason.The team signed veteran Reggie Gilliam to a three-year, $10.8 million deal in free agency. Gilliam was a key contributor to the Buffalo Bills’ top-ranked rushing attack last season, and he’ll now bring that elite blocking to New England.Along with Gilliam, the Patriots also have Brock Lampe and Jack Westover on their roster. The fullback position is stronger than it’s been in years.ESPN wrote:”Signing…

Updated: Apr 16, 2026 , 05:46 PM ET • 4 min read Despite overall gaming growth, the American Gaming Association reported sports betting revenue declined for a fourth straight month, raising concerns about emerging competitive pressures. Photo By – Reuters Connect. The U.S. gaming industry continued to grow in February, but a divide is emerging as iGaming surges, retail casinos offer hope of stabilization, and sports betting begins to show signs of strain. Key Takeaways Commercial gaming revenues increased in February, up 4.6% over the same month last year. Both retail and online casino gaming revenues grew as sports betting…

Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.In a political shift Thursday, the International Olympic Committee said athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not be vetted for neutral status, even as the war in Ukraine continues. Though the non-binding advice to sports governing bodies does not yet apply also to Russia, it seemed to point toward being closer to ending Russia’s isolation in Olympic circles during its war on…