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Alex Morgan thinks World Cup will ‘propel’ soccer in AmericaUSWNT legend Alex Morgan shares her expectation for how soccer will be perceived by Americans. She also talks about her partnership with Mondelez.Fox Sports has announced its full lineup of match commentators, reporters and rules analysts for the 2026 World Cup.The network will deploy nine commentary duos, which will be led by John Strong on play-by-play and Stu Holden as a match analyst. The pair will be Fox’s lead broadcast booth for the third consecutive men’s World Cup.Holden’s former U.S. teammate Landon Donovan will also return as a match analyst, pairing…

Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR’s daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. The Bruins kept their season alive last night, thanks to this overtime goal from David Pastrnak (not to mention a few game-saving stops from goalie Jake Swayman). Now down 3-2 in the series against the Buffalo Sabres, they’ll need to win two more times to advance. Game 6 is back at TD Garden this Friday.But first, the news:Very interested in no interest: Starting this week, even more Massachusetts residents are eligible for…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College women’s basketball continues to build its roster with the signing of 5-10 guard Daniele Paunksnyte from Lithuania. “Daniele has competed at the highest levels of international basketball and proven she can perform among the best,” said head coach Kate Popovec-Goss. “She adds depth at the point guard position, and her scoring ability will elevate our offense. She plays with moxie and confidence – qualities we value in our ball-dominant guards. A true competitor, her winning mentality will strengthen our culture. Welcome to The Heights, Daniele!” Paunksnyte most recently competed in the WBBL with Kibirkstis…

Three days after being abruptly fired as Red Sox manager, Alex Cora took to social media to deliver a parting message. “Boston, we will miss you,” Cora posted to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday morning. “Gracias for making us part of you. #RedSoxNation, you are the (heart emoji) of that team, keep believing, you really care and that’s what pushes everyone in the @RedSox to give it all day in and day out. “With respect and love AC.” Cora and five Red Sox coaches were fired Saturday night in Baltimore, by Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, team…

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.comWhy do children participate in sports, quit sports or maybe never even start them in the first place?We can’t underestimate our role as parents in those processes. The Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative partnered with Utah State and Louisiana Tech Universities for a national youth study (almost 4,000 youth ages 10-17) to understand children’s experiences in sports.Among the key findings from the…

Open this photo in gallery:Canadian Olympic Committee CEO and Secretary General David Shoemaker, second from left, admitted he was surprised that the federal government met its request for funding on Tuesday.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian PressTwo months ago, at the closing news conference of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, the Canadian Olympic Committee asked for money. They’ve been asking for money for almost 20 years, but in the Canadian way. Pulling out their pants pockets and making a sad face, but never bothering to say a number.In Milan, they announced their number – $144-million more per annum, on top of the $220-million they get…

Massachusetts gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $4.01 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week’s price of $3.88 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.Why are gas prices going up?Gas prices are jumping around because traders are trying to price in how long the Iran war will disrupt oil flows from the Middle East, on top of the usual spring run-up in demand as driving season approaches. Markets are baking in higher risk and “additional volatility” but not a long-term shutdown, and prices could retreat if it…

Looking to finally break out of a recent cold streak that dropped the team below .500, Notre Dame baseball welcomed No. 22 Boston College for a three-day weekend series at Frank Eck Stadium from Friday through Sunday. After dominating Friday’s opener, the Irish were blown out on both days of the weekend, securing a fifth consecutive ACC series loss. Despite the record, Notre Dame had high expectations entering the 2026 season thanks to many strengths across the roster, particularly in pitching depth. The expectations under fourth-year head coach Shawn Stiffler have not been met, as the team is 19-20 overall,…

NEW BOSTON – New Boston Huron’s softball team ignored small ball to get a big win.As Huron prepared to bat in the bottom of the seventh inning of a 3-3 tie with Flat Rock, coach Tedi Belisle huddled with Madison Kuzara.The sophomore was told that if the lead-off hitter got on base, she would be called upon to bunt.“She said, ‘But coach, I’m seeing beach balls right now,’” Belisle said. “I said, ‘Swing away kid.’”More: Monroe County Region high school sports calendar for April 27-May 3The first batter didn’t get on base, but Kuzara did indeed swing away.Kuzara tripled and…

MLB Thomson is the second manager fired in baseball this season after the Red Sox fired Alex Cora and five coaches on Saturday. Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (49) stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) AP Photo/Erin Hooley By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press April 28, 2026 | 12:19 PM 2 minutes to read PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and…