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Massachusetts lawmakers are considering one of the most comprehensive micromobility regulatory overhauls we’ve seen in the US yet, proposing a new legal framework that would categorize everything from bicycles and e-bikes to electric scooters and Sur Ron-style electric motos into a four-tier speed classification system. And unlike many recent state proposals that have focused narrowly on restricting e-bikes, the Massachusetts bill appears to be taking a more nuanced – though still fairly aggressive – approach to defining where different types of electric vehicles belong. The bill, known as S.3077, would formally recognize Class 3 e-bikes in Massachusetts law for the…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Thirteen Boston College teams earned a perfect score of 1,000 on the latest multi-year academic progress rate (APR) data released by the NCAA. The scores include data from the 2021-22, 2022-23 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years.15 programs also posted a score of 1,000 on report focusing on just the 2024-25 season. ­­­ BC’s multi-year average APR for all sports was 991 out of 1000. In total, eighteen BC teams scored 990 or better, while twenty-three had a score of 980 or better.   The 13 BC programs that earned perfect multi-year APR scores of 1,000 were:…

The Boston Bruins are in for a big off-season. While they made the playoffs this year, it is clear that they need to address multiple needs during the summer if they hope to continue to head into the right direction next season.One specific need that the Bruins have heading into the off-season is a top-six winger. This year’s free agency class is not the strongest, but if Alex Tuch ends up hitting the market instead of re-signing with the Buffalo Sabres, the Bruins absolutely need to make a push for him.AdvertisementThe Bruins experienced firsthand just how impactful of a player…

The US Open Pickleball Championships will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Naples this week, boasting a field of top professionals and the event’s largest-ever purse.More than 3,500 competitors of all ages and levels are scheduled to descend on East Naples Community Park for the tournament, which is set for April 11-18. Professional and amateur athletes alike, representing all 50 states and 53 different countries. will be playing on the park’s 60-plus courts. That includes more than 500 professionals competing for a purse of more than $160,000.AdvertisementIn the 2025 US Open, Megan Fudge won double gold, teaming with Jack Munro to win the mixed doubles…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 as the global spectacle takes place across North America.This edition will be the biggest in the tournament’s history, featuring 48 teams spread across 12 groups all vying the for the coveted trophy. Eleven cities in the U.S., three in Mexico and two in Canada will play host over a month of action.Advertisement2026 FIFA World Cup groupsGROUP AGROUP BGROUP CGROUP D1. Mexico1. Canada1. Brazil1. USA2. South Africa2. Bosnia and Herzegovina2. Morocco2. Paraguay3. Korea Republic3. Qatar3. Haiti3. Australia4. Czechia4. Switzerland4. Scotland4. TürkiyeGROUP EGROUP FGROUP GGROUP H1. Germany1. Netherlands1. Belgium1. Spain2. Curaçao2. Japan2. Egypt2.…

LYNNFIELD, Mass. (WPRI) — A Massachusetts State Police trooper died following a wrong-way crash early Wednesday morning.At the end of Trooper Kevin Trainor’s shift around 2 a.m., he began his commute home when state police said they received a 911 call about a wrong-way driver on Route 1.Trooper Kevin Trainor (Courtesy: Massachusetts State Police)Several troopers responded, but a Jeep Wrangler crashed head-on into Trainor’s cruiser.Trainor was rushed to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. The wrong-way driver was pronounced dead at the scene.“At just 30 years old, and a trooper of only three years, Kevin epitomized what it…

For the second NFL Draft in a row, the New England Patriots opted to double-dip at the offensive tackle position. After going with the first-round/Day 3 pairing of Will Campbell and Marcus Bryant in 2025, they went with Caleb Lomu and Dametrious Crownover this year.Obviously, Campbell and Lomu are locks to make the roster this year based on their draft status and significant developmental upside. Bryant and Crownover, on the other hand, will have to spend this summer competing for what might not be more than one available spot on a depth chart also featuring veteran right tackle Morgan Moses.AdvertisementIn…

The Indiana High School Athletic Association voted to allow high school athletes to pursue NIL-style deals.The proposal passed the board by a 13-5 vote.It’s not exactly NIL (Name, Image and Likeness). It is called “personal branding activity.” The policy is strictly personal.“We believe it is far better to be proactive and create thoughtful, education-based guidelines ourselves than to have policies forced upon high school athletics. This approach allows us to protect the values of high school sports while adapting responsibly to a changing landscape,” IHSAA commissioner Paul Neidig said in a news release. High school athletes will not be allowed…

4 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 6, 2026 05:24 PM IST A year after the Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor, India has formally opened the door for Pakistani athletes and teams to compete on its soil in international events, spelling out a clear policy that separates bilateral ties from global sporting commitments. In an Office Memorandum issued on May 5, the Sports Ministry stated that ‘Pakistani players and teams will be able to participate in multilateral events hosted by India,’ while also signalling a more supportive visa regime for athletes, officials and international federation representatives. The policy draws a firm line…

Tensions boiled over Tuesday night at Comerica Park, and the Boston Red Sox made their stance crystal clear following a controversial moment involving Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez.After back-to-back home runs put Valdez on the ropes, the left-hander hit Trevor Story with a 94 mph fastball on the very next pitch of his at-bat. The sequence immediately sparked a benches-clearing confrontation, with Boston players and coaches taking exception to both the pitch and its timing.Advertisement“I think we all know what’s what,” Story said. “It’s pretty indisputable.”“You can kind of see, just from the past, things that have happened,” Story added.…