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The overwhelming majority of Bay Staters continue to have health insurance coverage, but a new survey highlights nagging challenges in accessing care and affordability woes exacerbated by high-deductible plans. The uninsured rate in Massachusetts is 2.1%, compared to the national rate of 8.2%, according to the biennial Massachusetts Health Insurance Survey released this month. Nine out of 10 residents also reported continuous insurance coverage for all family members living in their household over the past 12 months. A 2006 reform law signed by former Gov. Mitt Romney was crafted to facilitate universal insurance coverage.  But health care affordability issues persist,…

High school sports participation has reached unprecedented levels in the United States. According to the NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, 8,260,891 students competed in athletics during the 2024-25 school year — the highest total in history.The figure marks an increase of 198,589 participants from the previous year, topping the previous record of 8,062,302 set in 2023-24. Both boys (4,723,907) and girls (3,536,984) posted record highs, based on data from all 51 NFHS member state associations, including the District of Columbia.The 2024-25 total also represents the third straight year of strong growth since the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, participation has increased…

ABOUT THE 2022 WORLD CUP The 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar is the 22nd edition of the biggest sporting event on the planet. The tournament is already at a fever pitch, being held in the winter for the first time since 1930. The FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app are your complete home for World Cup content, including live matches, complete highlights, commentary and analysis, and full-match replays. You can also watch full-length replays on Tubi. Check out our FIFA World Cup 2022 Fan Guide for everything you need to know about this year’s event.

One former Boston Red Sox fan-favorite is wrapping up his big league career, without saying the word “retirement.”Three-time World Series champion Joe Kelly hasn’t pitched in a big league game since 2024. Earlier in the week, Kelly joined WEEI’s Rob Bradford on the “Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast and called it quits, but specifically avoided the word “retirement.” If you like our content, choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google.”Retiring is like something that my grandmother did,” Kelly said to Bradford. “It’s so disrespectful. I’m sorry to all you people out there watching this that work a real job. You…

President Trump has sent a blunt “warning” to every college in America.The President of the United States has been showing an interest in college sports as of late. President Trump has attended several major college football games, including the College Football Playoff and the Alabama vs. LSU game, among others. He’s also released a “Saving College Sports” executive order.AdvertisementPresident Trump wanted to create more “guardrails” for college sports, in an age of Name, Image and Likeness, the transfer portal and more.”It is the policy of my Administration that all college sports should be preserved and, where possible, expanded.  My Administration…

Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush is desperate to lead Egypt to glory at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations and upcoming FIFA World Cup.The Pharaohs kicked off their AFCON campaign on Monday with a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe in Morocco – hosts for the first time in 37 years – as Marmoush and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah both scored to put Egypt on course for an eighth title.AdvertisementMarmoush will be glad to find some playing time given he has barely featured for Manchester City so far this season, starting twice in the Premier League in 12 games wherein he has been…

In his final collegiate season, Bond caught 88 receptions for 993 yards and one touchdown. He broke the program record for most career receptions (213) in November, surpassing former wide receiver Zay Flowers, who had 200. His 88 catches also broke a program record for most receptions in a single season. He was one of the team captains this season.  Taylor, who was also in his final collegiate season, started on an offensive line that helped pave the way for 4,609 total offensive yards and 37 touchdowns. He was one of eight team captains.  This past season, Franklin had a…

In a nonleague matchup, Aiden Walter sunk a buzzer-beating 3-pointer as Lowell defeated Georgetown 65-63 in nonleague boys basketball action. Walter finished with 30 points. Girls basketball In nonleague play, Jasiya Norwood put in 24 points and Tajeaya Sterling added 14 as Durfee defeated Lawrence 64-39. In a Catholic Central League game, Mollie Mullen finished with 20 points, 10 steals, five assists and four rebounds to pace Bishop Feehan to a 57-48 win over Cathedral. Boys hockey Nate Peck and Greg Francis each had a goal and an assist as Apponequet (1-2) edged Southeastern/Bristol-Plymouth 3-2 in a nonleague matchup. Jaxon…

Boston Bruins “It’s terrible. It stinks. Really, this whole homestand, going into the break — it’s unfortunate,” Alex Steeves said. Tanner Jeannot dropepd the gloves at the start of Tuesday’s loss to Montreal. Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe A game on Dec. 23 — even a pitched rematch against an Original Six nemesis like Montreal — wasn’t going to be the final determinant in the Bruins’ fortunes in 2025-26. No playoff ticket would be punched — or rescinded — off a game two days away from Christmas. Granted, that sound logic flew in the face of the commentary shared by the Bruins entering…

A U.S. Congressman is reportedly aiming for federal regulation of controversial sports betting markets.Key TakeawaysHawaii Senator Brian Schatz wants to “heavily regulate” props.The Congressman says NBA and MLB scandals show a “need” for federal involvement. Schatz wants to end markets that can be manipulated by a “single bad actor.”Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) told journalist Pablo Torre that he will “heavily regulate prop bets” by introducing new legislation in 2026. Torre, who reported Schatz’s proposal on X, included illegal offshore sportsbooks in the regulation.AdvertisementSchatz’s pursuit comes on the heels of betting scandals involving multiple NBA and Major League Baseball players, who manipulated…