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Boston College football has lost another commitment for its 2027 class. Three-star athlete Wesley Winn announced he is decommitting from Boston College via social media on Thursday evening. “Thank you Coach O’Brien and staff for the opportunity at Boston College,” said Winn via X. “After prayer and discussions with my family, I’m decommitting from Boston College. Wish BC great success in 2026 and beyond.”Winn originally committed to Boston College on Feb. 4, 2025, and was the second current prospect to commit to the program for the class of 2027. He is a product of Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, Fla., and ranks…

National News Authorities have not specified what prompted the search, but scientists specializing in human decomposition and soil took samples from the ground. Scientists take samples from the soil Thursday, May 7, 2026, from the neighboring yard of a home in Arroyo Grande, Calif., connected to the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart as part of a sheriff’s investigation. (AP Photo/Haven Daley) CORRECTION: Corrects from authorities to scientists AP By HAVEN DALEY and JANIE HAR, Associated Press May 9, 2026 | 8:26 AM 3 minutes to read ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (AP) — A California sheriff said Friday that evidence suggests…

While college and professional sports draw a ton of attention across the country, the road to higher levels of competition begins in high school.All over the country, Friday nights are packed at high school football stadiums in the fall, while small gymnasiums are packed for tough basketball matchups. These fans get a glimpse of tomorrow’s stars in March Madness, college football, or even the professional ranks.So, what high schools in the United States are considered the best for high school athletes today? According to one study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents — accounting for…

New York’s Olympic sports venues have hit a new milestone, drawing more than 1.2 million visits over the past year as tourism and international competition continue to rebound.Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the record visitation for the 2025-26 fiscal year, pointing to strong winter conditions, expanded programming, and a packed calendar of events as key drivers. State officials said skier visits alone reached more than 764,000 — an all-time high — with record numbers reported at Whiteface, Gore, and Belleayre mountains.The surge was fueled in part by major international competitions, including World Cup events in mountain biking and cross-country skiing, as…

Proposed regulations under Massachusetts’s consumer protection law are duplicative and threaten to undermine the assisted living model in that state, according to senior living industry groups. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released draft regulations for assisted living residences in April after seeking public input in 2025. The newly proposed regulations under the state’s consumer protection law are aimed at protecting residents from unfair and deceptive practices, including misrepresentation of available services, improper fees and unlawful evictions.  After an April 29 public hearing and a public comment period that ended May 1, Campbell indicated she plans to release final regulations…

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…