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The NCAA will not allow athletes and staffers to bet on professional sports.The governing body announced Friday that a majority of Division I schools had voted to overturn a recent rule change that would have allowed gambling on professional sports. In early October, the NCAA Division I Administrative Committee approved a proposal that could allow players and athletic department members to bet on pro sports as early as Nov. 1.AdvertisementCurrent NCAA rules prohibit gambling on college sports along with professional sports.The committee’s proposal was met with immediate pushback, including from the SEC. Commissioner Greg Sankey voiced his opposition to the…

Jamie Smith has been left out of England’s T20 World Cup squad, with Josh Tongue handed a call-up as a reward for his Ashes form.Tongue became the first English bowler to be named man of the match in a Boxing Day Test, and has now been selected in the T20 squad for next month’s tour of Sri Lanka and the World Cup that follows.Josh Tongue is in line for his white-ball debut for England after impressing Down Under – Getty Images/Philip BrownBut Smith has been dropped from his position as ODI opener after a lean run across all formats, with…

For those looking to start off the new year with a bang, luckily, Massachusetts will host various fireworks shows on New Year’s Eve. With food trucks, live music and plenty more attractions, the state …

UNC used runs of 18-0 and 26-0 to soar past Boston College 90-39 Monday night in its return from the holiday break. The win is Carolina’s first in ACC play this season. The 18-0 run came after the Tar Heels had already built a sizable lead of 30-18 midway through the second quarter. Reniya Kelly scored seven points during the run, with Nyla Harris and Nyla Brooks each adding baskets to give UNC a 46-18 lead at halftime. Ciera Toomey scored the first points of the third quarter to cap off the run and give the Tar Heels a 30-point…

According to On3’s Pete Nakos, Boston College tight end Ty Lockwood plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. This is the second offseason in a row where Lockwood has put himself on the open market. He previously spent two years in Tuscaloosa with the Alabama Crimson Tide.Lockwood played in 11 games this past season for Boston College but did not fill up the stat sheet. Only two catches are on there, going for 30 yards. The first reception came early on, gaining 14 yards in an overtime nonconference loss to Michigan State. Around two months later, SMU saw Lockwood go…

Boston College football running back Turbo Richard is entering the transfer portal. Richard made the announcement via a social media post on Monday morning.“Forever grateful for the opportunity to wear the maroon and gold,” said Richard. “Thank you to my teammates for the battles, the brotherhood, and the memories. Thank you to the coaches and staff for giving me the opportunity to play this game I love. And thank you to the fans for your support every step of the way. “After prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal to continue pursuing my development and goals,” said Richard.…

The New England Patriots clinched the AFC East on Sunday, but they’re not done with the regular season just yet. They still have their Week 18 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, which includes seeding implications.We now know exactly when that game will be played. It’ll be a 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 4 the NFL announced following the conclusion of the Week 17 games. That timing puts the Patriots in the same window as the Denver Broncos, who they’re competing with for the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC. In order to clinch that seed, which comes with…

Just as the most vocal skeptics of the SCORE Act within college sports decided to pledge their support for the bill, another is being introduced by one of the most ardent critics of the potential legislation that has been making its way through the House of Representatives.Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), along with Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), introduced the Student Athlete Fairness Enforcement Act on Monday.The SAFE Act includes amending the Sports Broadcasting Act to allow schools and conferences to pool media rights, an idea touted by some as a way to fund the rising costs facing…

Major sports events are not just thrilling spectacles; they are economic powerhouses. These events ripple through various industries, driving significant economic activity. The betting sector, in particular, sees a notable surge in activity during such times. Global sports events such as the FIFA World Cup play a pivotal role in the economy by attracting millions of spectators and participants. These gatherings ignite a flurry of activities across sectors like hospitality, tourism, and media. The betting industry stands out as a key player, capitalising on the excitement and engagement these events generate. When people think of engaging with these events beyond…

Staff reports  |  USA TODAY NetworkInitial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose in recent data compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday.New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,301 in the week ending Dec. 19, up from 7,892 the week before, the Labor Department said.U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 214,000 for the week ending Dec. 19, down 10,000 claims from 224,000 the week prior on a seasonally adjusted basis.Nebraska saw the largest percentage increase in weekly claims, with claims jumping by 63.3%. West Virginia, meanwhile, saw the largest percentage drop in new…