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beIN Media Group’s (‘beIN’) flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, earned multiple recognitions at the 2025 AIPS Sport Media Awards, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, with two original productions ranking among the Top 10 worldwide in their respective categories. The short feature production “In Gaza, Hope Always Rises from the Rubble” and the documentary production “Palestine: One Jersey, Many Roots”, both produced by beIN SPORTS journalist Mohammed Alnakhala, were recognised in the Video Short Feature and Video Documentary categories respectively. “In Gaza, Hope Always Rises from the Rubble” highlights the realities of athletes in Gaza during wartime, capturing their resilience and determination to pursue their dreams despite ongoing challenges, while “Palestine: One Jersey, Many Roots” tells the story of the Palestinian national football team, portraying football as a symbol of identity, unity, and hope across borders. The documentary is currently available for streaming on TOD, beIN’s OTT platform, across the Middle East and North Africa.“In Gaza, Hope Always Rises from the Rubble” placed 1st in Asia, 6th globally, and also received a Human Rights Special Commendation during the official awards ceremony, in recognition of its impactful storytelling, while “Palestine: One Jersey, Many Roots” placed 2nd in Asia, and has been officially selected for screening at major international sports film festivals, including the Beausoleil Côte d’Azur International FICTS Festival du Cinéma Sportif in France and the Istanbul Sports Film Festival 2026 in Turkiye.These recognitions were awarded within a highly competitive field of 1,987 submissions representing 130 countries, placing beIN SPORTS productions among the top 4.5% of entries globally and reflecting the organisation’s continued commitment to high-quality storytelling and impactful sports content that resonates with audiences worldwide. Related Story

After ending its four-month hiring streak in February, Massachusetts recouped some recent job losses in March. Preliminary numbers released Friday by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce development show the state added 6,800 jobs in March. This comes after Massachusetts lost 7,200 jobs in February. State data also shows Massachusetts lost 7,500 jobs since March 2025, although it added 12,700 jobs over the past six months. The Massachusetts unemployment rate landed at 4.7% in March, ticking down from February’s 4.8% but up from 4.3% in March 2025, according to state data. The national unemployment rate was 4.3% in March.…

The Boston Red Sox sent shockwaves through their organization when they fired manager Alex Cora amongst a slew of coaches. One former World Series champion had a descriptive way of describing that plan.“It’s like s******g your pants and changing your shirt,” was the exact quote, via Rob Bradford of of Audacy Sports. Now, it has been revealed that Josh Beckett was the one who uttered that quip, via Baseball isn’t Boring, h/t Thomas Gamba-Ellis of the New York Post.“It was me, it was me,” Beckett said. “It was so good, and I just felt like it fit.”“I know A.C. [Alex…

Coach Steve’s new book guides parents through youth sportsUSA TODAY Sports’ Steve Borelli (a.k.a. Coach Steve) has a new book to help parents through the tough moments parents face when their kids play sports. Get your copy here: Coachsteve.usatbook.comNEWPORT, R.I. – Is it what your kid wants or is it what you want?It’s a question perhaps we don’t ask ourselves enough regarding our sons’ and daughters’ sports.One takeaway from my discussion about “Surviving Youth Sports” with parents at St. Michael’s Country Day School last week was that we all can get worried about the circumstances surrounding their sports experiences.What is…

Alysha Newman is no stranger to making bold statements. She always overcomes her adversities with incredible determination. The Olympic medalist proved that when she created an OnlyFans account before the 2021 Olympics to help fund her dreams. It worked, and Newman went to Tokyo. And now, facing a doping ban, she hasn’t lost that instinct, sending a rather bold message to the AIU in the process.In a post on Instagram, Newman sent out a message to her fans and the AIU in light of her doping ban. The post included an image of her celebrating her Olympic bronze medal at…

The Charles River and other area water bodies would continue to be flooded with pollution under a plan that officials say “balances environmental responsibility with affordability” — a proposal that critics say is still far too dirty. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has submitted a draft of a so-called “long-term control plan” to address combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to the state Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Authority officials and leaders from the cities of Cambridge and Somerville are touting the plan as the first in a series of “bold, progressive” steps to eliminate CSOs by…

Whether you are a fan of the direction Boston College is heading for their Men’s basketball program or not, changes are coming. It goes without saying that the 2026-2027 squad will be completely different, that we all know. There’s a new coach in town, a new regime, and hopefully, the foundation of a culture that the proud Eagles fans have been yearning for. But before we get too ahead ourselves here, BC is starting from scratch with their Men’s program.The firing of Earl Grant was the first domino to fall. Following the dismissal of the head coach, all but one…

Monroe County Region varsity high school sports calendar for week of May 4-10.MONDAYBASEBALLBedford at Monroe (2) 4 p.m.SMCC at New Boston Huron, 4:30 p.m.Airport at Grosse Ile, 4:30 p.m.Gibraltar Carlson at Lincoln Park, 4:30 p.m.AdvertisementToledo Emmanuel Christian at Erie Mason, 4:30 p.m.Milan at Flat Rock, 4:30 p.m.Riverview at Jefferson, 4:30 p.m.Whiteford at Ypsilanti Lincoln (2), 4 p.m.SOFTBALLBedford at Monroe (2) 4 p.m.SMCC at Jefferson, 4:30 p.m.Airport at New Boston Huron, 4:30 p.m.Gibraltar Carlson at Lincoln Park, 4:30 p.m.Ottawa Hills at Erie Mason, 5 p.m.Riverview at Flat Rock, 4:30 p.m.Milan at Grosse Ile, 4:30 p.m.Whiteford at Ypsilanti Lincoln (2), 4 p.m.GIRLS…

Boston Celtics Embiid outmatched Boston in the paint once again, finishing Saturday’s game with 34 points. Joel Embiid outmatched the Celtics in the paint Saturday. (Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff) The Celtics had multiple opportunities to extend their season in a wild Game 7 against the 76ers on Saturday, but Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were too much for the third straight game, and the Celtics bowed out in a 109-100 loss. Here are the takeaways. The Celtics were without Jayson TatumMany Celtics fans were already braced for the worst when Jayson Tatum was ruled out for Game 7 with left knee stiffness. Mazzulla said…

Watch: Nelly Korda talks about emotions of winning 2026 Chevron ChampionshipNelly Korda won her third LPGA major at the 2026 Chevron Championship.Welcome back, Blue Monster! The PGA Tour is back at Trump National Doral after a 10-year absence with the 2026 Cadillac Championship.The limited-field Signature Event pits 72 of the top-ranked golfers in the world against each other. No. 1 Scottie Scheffler highlights the field that includes seven of the top 10 in the World Golf Rankings and 20 of the top 25. Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick are skipping out in preparation for the PGA Championship, but Players champion…