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Major sporting events have evolved far beyond the arena, News.az reports. What once began as gatherings to test athletic skill have become global spectacles that drive tourism, accelerate urban development, influence geopolitics, and unite — or divide — nations. From football and cricket to athletics, basketball, tennis, and multi-sport tournaments, the world’s largest competitions now function as cultural milestones and multi-billion-dollar economic engines. As international audiences grow and digital media transforms how games are consumed, the global sports calendar has become a year-round cycle of anticipation, drama, and commercial activity. Understanding how and why these mega events matter offers a…

New England Patriots “I think there’s numerous guys on our squad that I think are deserving. I don’t want to leave out anybody’s name.” Drake Maye is heading back to the Pro Bowl. Danielle Parhizkaran / The Boston Globe For the second year in a row, Patriots QB Drake Maye was named a Pro Bowl participant. After serving as an alternate last season, Maye was voted onto the Pro Bowl roster in 2025 amid his ascension as a legitimate MVP candidate. As such, Maye expressed plenty of gratitude on Tuesday during his weekly meeting with the media — adding that he gained…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – As 2025 winds down, it’s time to look back. Sports offer no shortage of big moments, but it’s the people behind them who make the memories stick. Whether by accomplishment or example, these are some names that helped define the year in Kentuckiana sports.We’ll have a separate rundown of top sports stories of the year in a few days. But this is something different. This is about the people — the coaches, athletes and voices who inspired and amazed us, and made our sports landscape richer.There’s no ranking here. They all made their mark. And while no…

Inter outcast Davide Frattesi could reportedly be on his way out of the club when the transfer window reopens for business in January. Despite pledging his future to San Siro until 2028, the Italian midfielder appears to be on the verge of cutting ties with the Nerazzurri.Frattesi’s future at Giuseppe Meazza is once again hanging by a thread. Indeed, the 26-year-old came close to exiting the club last winter, only for former boss Simone Inzaghi to stop him from returning to his boyhood club, Roma.AdvertisementHowever, Frattesi remained on the fringes of Inzaghi’s setup for the rest of the season. With…

The state’s parole board has released 39 “emerging adult” murder convicts who were originally sentenced to life without parole, but who later became eligible after a court ruling. The Massachusetts Parole Board has issued 51 parole decisions since the Supreme Judicial Court last year ruled that emerging adults who were 18 to 20 at the time of the offense cannot be sentenced to life without parole. The board OK’d the release of 39 convicted first-degree murderers — and those guilty of accessory to murder — while denying parole to 12 inmates, according to state data. That’s a 76% release rate…

With the World Junior Championships around the corner, some United States Hockey League players are preparing to take their talents to Minnesota to represent their home countries on the world’s stage.One of these players is Rūdolfs Bērzkalns, who currently plays for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL. Bērzkalns is off to a strong start with the Lumberjacks, having posted seven goals and nine assists through his first 27 games played, good for eighth overall on the Lumberjacks in points.AdvertisementIn 2024-25, Bērzkalns’ first season with the Lumberjacks, the forward recorded five goals and three assists over 43 games after making the…

Connor Glew scored the lone goal in Bromfield’s 1-0 win over Rockland in the Division 4 state championship boys soccer game in Leominster. The goal was assisted by his brother, Liam Glew, and the victory handed the Trojans the 14th state championship in program history. That is the most of any boys soccer program across the MIAA. Football Dominick Renzoni rushed for four touchdowns to lead No. 3 West Boylston (9-2) to a 42-22 Div. 8 state semifinal win over No. 2 Lee. Blue Hills advanced to the MVADA Small championship game with a 24-21 final over Northeast. Mikey McDonagh…

The Buffalo Sabres (18-14-4, 13th in Eastern Conference) host the Boston Bruins (20-17-1, 12th in Eastern Conference) at KeyBank Center on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.Buffalo earned a 3-2 victory on the road its last time out on Dec. 23 against the Ottawa Senators.Boston’s last game was a home loss, 6-2, to the Montreal Canadiens on Dec. 23.Ahead of this matchup, here is everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s hockey action.Watch Sabres vs. Bruins on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins odds and betting linesNHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 5:51…

Ohio State football hopes to earn a second consecutive national title and starts its 2025 College Football Playoff campaign against Miami in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31. The last time the Buckeyes faced the Hurricanes in a bowl game was during a 31-24 Ohio State victory 2003 BCS national championship game.But how many national championships has Ohio State really won? The number is not as straightforward as you may think.College football crowned a champion for well over a century (1869-1998) without a title game and went even longer (until 2014) before instituting a playoff. The Buckeyes have won multiple…

1 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The International Shooting Sports Federation awarded Sgt. Samantha Simonton (third from left) of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit the 2025 Women’s Shotgun Athlete of the Year title during the World Cup Opening Ceremony in Doha, Qatar December 5. The winner of the ISSF Men’s Shotgun Athlete of the Year was fellow American, five-time Olympic Medalist, Vincent Hancock (second from left), who is a veteran of the USAMU Shotgun Team.ISSF photo by Andrea Caroppo (Photo Credit: Lt. Col. Michelle Lunato) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The…