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New England Patriots “I don’t think we have to jump to any sort of conclusions right now. Let the process take its toll.” Mike Vrabel fielded questions from the media on Wednesday afternoon. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe By Conor Ryan December 31, 2025 | 3:52 PM 3 minutes to read FOXBOROUGH — A successful turnaround season for the Patriots was marred by a pair of key players on New England’s roster facing criminal charges this week. News broke on Tuesday morning that star receiver Stefon Diggs is facing several charges, including felony strangulation, for an alleged altercation with his personal chef. On Wednesday…

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission told sportsbooks they could lose their ability to operate inside state lines if they team up with a prediction platform. Nov 13, 2025 • 14:16 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. As prediction platforms surge in popularity across the U.S., Massachusetts’ gaming regulator has warned sportsbooks that are considering securing prediction partners. Key Takeaways DraftKings and FanDuel both announced plans to offer event contracts. Massachusetts Gaming Commission did not rule out future regulation for prediction platforms. Sportsbooks must confirm they understand the warning. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) published a letter Thursday…

Five years and five months ago, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey went in front of Congress to push for federal protections that, to date, still haven’t materialized. It was a fraught moment in college sports: COVID threatening to disrupt the football season; legislative pressure building on colleges to allow athletes to earn money through name, image and likeness; and lawsuits meant to strike directly at the NCAA’s ability to regulate itself on a variety of issues like eligibility and transfers.“If universities are allowed to pay student-athletes for NIL rights,” Sankey said in his written testimony, “the public will begin to perceive…

Having lived in both Buffalo and Toronto, a pair of cities separated by 100 miles but bonded by recurring sports heartbreak, I have a Ph.D. in predictions gone awry. I was certain the Toronto Blue Jays were going to win the World Series after Game 5 — I can still see Daulton Varsho’s final at-bat of 2025 in my sleep — and you know how that turned out. Had I been charged by this publication to predict the Super Bowl participants over the last five years, my AFC choice would have been incorrect each time.It’s tough to make predictions, especially…

Listen to this article BOSTON – A Massachusetts judge on Tuesday questioned whether prediction-markets operator Kalshi could legally offer the state’s residents the ability to place financial bets on something as “trivial” as who wins sporting events without running afoul of gaming regulators. Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith raised that question during a hearing in Boston as lawyers for the state urged him to bar Kalshi from continuing to operate what they contend is an unlicensed sports wagering enterprise offering an addictive product to consumers as young as 18. The New York-based company gives its users the opportunity…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This year has been a thrilling one for sports, but as we reflect on 2025, it’s hard not to be excited about what’s in store for 2026.It could very well be the greatest year in sports in recent memory.The stage isn’t just set for some electric games, tournaments and leagues in the United States, but more importantly, the world stage will be set in multiple events.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The FIFA World Cup Trophy is seen at the United States Capitol ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026…

With the calendar rolling over to 2026, it’s a good time to look back at some of the most memorable sports stories in Southwest Florida in 2025.

Live Coverage of Olympic Team Trials from Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Wisc., Begins This Friday, Jan. 2, at 6:30 p.m. ET on Peacock and USA NetworkStolz Expected to Compete in Men’s 1000m at 4 p.m. ET on Jan. 3 followed by Men’s 500m on Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. ET and 1500m at 4 p.m. ET, all Live on NBC and Peacock“Watching Jordan Stolz develop has felt like I imagine it felt watching a young Michael Phelps. When he’s at his worst, he still wins medals, and when he’s at his best, he’s unbeatable.” – NBC Sports’ Joey…

For much of the Eagles’ 2026 signing class, the high school football season has come to a close, and with it, three future Boston College stars have secured state title wins to close out their varsity careers. Take a look at how each of these players helped their teams this season achieve the ultimate goal of a state championship. 3X STATE CHAMPIONS!!Blessed to be in the position I am in. I am extremely grateful I am beyond thankful for the great coaches and teammates I’ve had.It’s time to work now.@BCFootball @Coach_JDiBiaso @CathMemKnights pic.twitter.com/fhySGjsDO2— Marcelino Antunes Jr. (@MarcAntunes74) December 7, 2025Both…

College Sports “I wasn’t really a hockey player in that moment.” Cole Hutson needed to be stretchered off after taking a puck to the back of the neck. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Boston University sophomore defenseman Cole Hutson seemingly dodged a bullet after suffering a scary injury on Saturday at the World Junior Championship in St. Paul, Minn.During Team USA’s eventual 2-1 win over Switzerland, Hutson was struck in the back of the head by a puck and needed to be stretchered off the ice. Despite the optics of the skilled blueliner needing to be taken straight to the hospital, Team USA…