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The New England Patriots played a comparatively easy schedule in the regular season, there is no denying that. That being said, they are still a battle-tested team that cut its teeth against a handful of high-quality opponents or at least units. The playoffs, however, are a different animal: every team is good, and the Los Angeles Chargers are no exception.While not statistically outstanding on offense, they are still capable of moving the ball and scoring points. Their defense, meanwhile, has been one of the best in the NFL against both the pass and the run. They finished with an inferior…

2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Winchester resident Belle Nace as the Pan Mass Challenge tapped her to become its newest fundraising coordinator. In this role, Nace will support the organization’s year-round fundraising efforts, assist with donor opportunities and help strengthen the PMC’s mission to raise critical funds for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Nace, a Winchester High School graduate with the Class of 2021, began her involvement with the PMC back in 2018 when she completed her first challenge and she’s been involved with the organization ever since. Since then, she’s ridden…

The second ever 12-team College Football Playoff is about to be underway. Who will emerge as this year’s national champion? Which teams will step up and deliver the defining moments of the postseason? Here’s a complete guide to the dates, times and matchups, so you don’t miss a single moment of the postseason action – all times Eastern.2025-26 College Football Playoff ScheduleCFP National Championship Game Monday, January 19, 2026CFP National Championship Game: TBD vs. TBD – 7:30 p.m. on ESPN (Miami, FL)2025-26 College Football Playoff ScoresPlayoff Round 1QuarterfinalsSemifinalsThursday, 1/8: Miami (FL) vs. Ole Miss – 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)Friday, 1/9: Oregon vs.…

Afghanistan’s national futsal team continues its remarkable rise on the international stage, climbing the FIFA futsal rankings and earning a place among Asia’s elite ahead of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, set to take place in Indonesia from January 27 to February 7 2026.  In the latest FIFA futsal rankings released this month, Afghanistan moved further up the global ladder, reflecting the team’s steady progress, improved performances and growing reputation in international competitions.  The ranking surge highlights years of development and investment in futsal, a sport that has rapidly gained popularity across the country.  The team’s ascent follows a historic…

Fraud allegations in Minnesota’s childcare system are prompting two Massachusetts Republican lawmakers to ask the Healey administration to conduct a “top-to-bottom audit” of a Bay State voucher program. State Reps. Marc Lombardo, R-Billerica, and Nicholas Boldyga, R-Southwick, say they’re alarmed after seeing national reports of fraud in childcare subsidy programs, pointing specifically to widespread allegations in Minnesota. Their concerns have prompted them to ask Gov. Maura Healey to direct Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler to “urgently conduct” an audit and review of the Massachusetts Child Care Financial Assistance program to identify any potential fraud and vulnerabilities here. Child Care Financial Assistance…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College was defeated by NC State 79-71, on Tuesday night on the Edgerly Family Court at Conte Forum. Fred Payne scored a career-high 24 points and four assists, while Jayden Hastings pulled down a team-high nine rebounds. ​ FIRST HALF Payne opened the scoring with two free throws from a personal foul on Alyn Breed from NC State to give BC a 2-0 edge before the Wolfpack answered with a jumper and capitalized on a steal to take early momentum BC responded with ball movement on offense with a Payne three-pointer off an assist…

But before we dive into all the milestones, star-making turns, upsets, and last-second finishes from Monday and Tuesday, let’s start with an unusual farewell.After a spectacular high school career that saw him become the state’s all-time touchdown passing leader, senior Osiris Lopez played his final game for Leominster as he leaves Thursday to enroll early at Coastal Carolina, where he will play football, following the model of EJ Perry, who left Andover in the middle of basketball season to attend Boston College. Telegram & Gazette reporter Tommy Cassell caught up with Lopez after he suited up for his final high…

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly been trying to retain Alex Bregman all offseason, but he still remains unsigned.Spring training is getting closer, and Bregman’s free agency has once again taken longer than expected. The Red Sox have publicly noted how much they admire Bregman and have reportedly made an “aggressive” offer to him.AdvertisementIt is now January, and free agents are running out of time to sign. Sports Illustrated’s Will Laws and Nick Selbe predicted Bregman’s long free agency would end with him re-signing with the Red Sox.“Bregman opted out of his contract just one year into his three-year, $120…

The NCAA’s Division I membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have allowed athletes and staff to permissibly bet on professional sports.The Division I Board initially approved the change, but per the Division I legislative process, it was rescinded with a two-thirds vote of the NCAA’s 361 DI member institutions submitting a request supporting the rescission.“Because sports betting rules are common legislation, the ban on all forms of betting — for sports in which the NCAA sponsors a championship — will remain in place for all three NCAA divisions,” the NCAA said in a statement.The news comes…

As the world counts down to Milan-Cortina 2026, Kind Alert—our daily series celebrating moments of kindness and humanity at the Games—is revisiting unforgettable Olympic moments that prove sports matter beyond medals and records.These are the stories where compassion, respect, and humanity rose to the podium alongside athletic excellence. In the lead-up to Milan, we’ll spotlight unforgettable acts of Olympic sportsmanship, proving that sometimes the most powerful victories are those that are shared.AdvertisementOne of the most profound examples came at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo.How two Olympic high jumpers chose to share the gloryAfter a titanic struggle, the battle for…