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This story was updated to add new information.CLEMSON — Clemson basketball’s student section did not have pool noodles for the first time this season for the Jan. 13 game vs Boston College after the ACC reinforced an NCAA policy.ACC senior director of sports communications Andy Fledderjohann told The Greenville News via email on that it came to the league’s attention during Clemson’s previous home game vs. SMU on Jan. 7 that the pool noodles were being used as “artificial noisemakers,” per the game officials.As a result, a reminder was sent to all ACC schools regarding the NCAA’s policy.The NCAA policy…

If the Bruins have given you a headache this season, Marco Sturm can relate. After beginning their season on a three-game win streak, the Bruins lost six in a row. Then they won eight of nine, headlined by a seven-game win streak. December (somehow) featured a four-game win streak and a six-game losing streak, and things have gone in the other direction this month, with wins in four straight and six of seven dating back to New Year’s Eve. Whirlwind doesn’t even begin to describe it, really.But this is not something unique to the Bruins, according to Sturm. “In general, I…

MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra is now No. 1. And the Miami Heat coach isn’t thrilled by that development.The end of Mike Tomlin’s 19-year tenure as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday meant Spoelstra — who has coached the Miami Heat since 2008 — is now the longest-serving among active coaches in the four biggest U.S. major sports leagues.“That really bummed me out,” Spoelstra said Tuesday.Spoelstra became the NBA coach with the longest active tenure when San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich retired last year. And at that time, among those who manage in Major League Baseball or are head coaches…

Imagine holding a Dodger Dog and sushi while watching Shohei Ohtani on TV. It’s a scene where international sports news meets culture. Nielsen shows AANHPI viewers are now streaming 33% more games. This has led to a 146% increase in World Series viewership. Why is this important? It shows how sports are changing. Stadiums are now places where different cultures meet. Anime-inspired jerseys are more than just fashion; they’re a sign of cultural exchange. Teams now look at success in two ways: on the field and online. This mix of performance and social media is what I call “the Ohtani…

Federal prosecutors are seeking to recover funds from an online cryptocurrency fraud scheme and the scammers that swindled a Massachusetts resident out of half a million dollars, the Office of US Attorney Leah B. Foley said Monday.A civil forfeiture action filed by Foley’s office seeks to recover an approximate $200,000 or the equivalent of 200,000.039646 in Tether crypto, according to a statement.The victim in Massachusetts met the alleged perpetrator on the Tinder online dating site. He went by “Nino Martin” and said he was a financial adviser, Foley’s office said.When their conversation turned to cryptocurrency trading, Martin suggested they move…

Bold, undoubtedly—especially after a dismal 4-8 record with a 1-8 mark in the SEC. Squandering a 27-point lead at Texas A&M and falling to rival Clemson in November sent South Carolina into the …

Trent Sherfield signed with New England’s practice squad after his contract with the Cardinals expired.One Arizona Cardinals player from the 2025 season now finds himself in the playoffs. Wide receiver Trent Sherfield, who was one of eight Cardinals players to have their practice squad contracts expire, has landed with another team.He has signed with the practice squad of the New England Patriots, who face the Houston Texans at home on Sunday in the divisional round of the playoffs.Sherfield spent the final seven games of the season on Arizona’s practice squad, getting elevated to play twice. He played 23 snaps on…

Last month, longtime Oregon high school sports reporter René Ferrán gave us his top candidates for 2025’s Two-way Player of the Year in 6A/5A/4A Oregon high school football. Now, we leave it up to you, the fans, to determine which of the finalists is most deserving of the honor. Read about each of the candidates here, and cast your vote in the poll below. The voting will conclude Sunday, February 1, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Note: OregonLive’s polls are intended to be fun. You can vote as many times as you want, but we discourage the use of script,…

The two-time Olympic champion says she’s “good to go” for the Winter Games despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week in Switzerland. Snowboarder Chloe Kim says she’s “good to go” for the Olympics despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week in Switzerland. The two-time gold medalist in the halfpipe posted an update to Instagram on Tuesday, saying she wasn’t surprised to learn she had torn her labrum — the lining of the socket that holds the shoulder together. She did not say which shoulder she injured when she…

Massachusetts political leaders are ramping up messaging against federal agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the Trump Administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration continues. The federal agency is under attack from Bay State Democrats, including the likes of U.S. Senate candidate and Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Governor Maura Healey, who all claim ICE has acted “inhumanely” towards detainees and those they seek to arrest. This week, Gov. Healey sent a letter to ICE leadership, demanding they stop using private aircraft at Hanscom Field airport in Bedford to remove illegal immigrants they have detained. “It…