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Morgan Rogers has refused to be drawn into discussions over competition with the likes of Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer for an England starting berth at the 2026 World Cup. The Aston Villa attacking midfielder has been in exceptional form this season and once again starred for the surprise Premier League title challengers on Sunday. Two exquisite efforts clinched a 2–1 victory over Manchester United and secured Rogers back-to-back braces. Rogers has seven goals and three assists in 17 Premier League outings this term and his outstanding displays have already caught the eye of England manager Thomas Tuchel,…

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported a record $97.3 million in gross sports betting revenue for November on Monday as Bay State bettors also reached a new peak for handle.The revenue figure eclipsed the previous record of $96.4 million set in January. It was 17.9% higher than the $82.6 million claimed in November 2024, which also set a record at the time.AdvertisementMassachusetts became the seventh state to crest $900 million in total handle, with the $914.7 million representing a 17.6% increase from last year and 2.5% bump from October’s short-lived standard. That also made it the 13th state in the post-PASPA…

Entertainment Minaj’s appearance included an awkward moment when, in an attempt to praise Vance’s political skills, she described him as an “assassin.” Nicki Minaj speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry) AP By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associated Press December 21, 2025 3 minutes to read Rapper Nicki Minaj on Sunday made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona that was memorializing late activist Charlie Kirk, and used her time on stage to praise President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, calling them “role models” for young men.…

ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” on Nov. 11 was being filmed live from the Marines depot at Parris Island, S.C. on Veterans Day. So the Commander-in-Chief called.President Donald Trump joined the program and touched on a number of topics, including college sports. He was asked whether he felt former Alabama coach Nick Saban would be a choice to fix college sports.Advertisement“Well I know him, and I got to know him because he brought his team to the White House,” Trump said. “He won a lot, and I got to know him. He’s a fantastic guy, and you know he’s somebody…

Could an increase in international regular-season games a year be in the near future for the NFL?It’s certainly a possibility. In fact, an “international game every year for every team” is “probably on the horizon,” according to Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, per NBC Sports.Blank’s comments during an interview at Falcons training camp on Saturday come months after league commissioner Roger Goodell said last fall that the NFL wants to stage 16 international games per year. The league is limited to a maximum of 10 international games per year under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, but that number is reportedly widely…

Meta’s DefenseMeta strongly disputed the claims. Its attorney, Mark Mosier, argued the company’s actions are protected speech and traditional publishing functions, saying the suit would improperly impose liability for choices about how information is presented. Mosier told the justices that, because the state is not alleging false or fraudulent speech, the claims fall squarely within First Amendment protections.

Football seasons in which a team wins just two games tend not to leave a good taste in the mouth of a fan base. And while Boston College did manage to topple the Syracuse Orange in its last game of the season, improving to said 2-10 record, that reality is the same one BC football finds itself in. However, today represents the first opportunity for Boston College to improve its image after such a lackluster season. The December signing period begins today, with most players in the signing window expected to make their decision. Recruits from across the country will…

Freshman Gabby Davis poured in 28 points and senior Taylor Mann added 12 points, fueling Quincy (2-1) in a 62-32 nonleague girls basketball win over Framingham. In a nonleague clash in Lowell, Tyngsboro jumped out to a 25-6 lead and cruised to a 57-37 win over Lowell Catholic. Alanna Anderson paced the Tigers with 14 points, including four 3-pointers. Alexis Deschenes added 12 points. Girls hockey Freshman Cadence Dionne posted 28 saves for Norwell/Scituate/Abington, shutting out Div. 2 title contender Duxbury as part of a 1-0 overtime win in Patriot League play. Balance bolstered Pope Francis (4-0) in a 5-0…

Liam Ohgren was the only one to score in a seven-round shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.Ohgren had tipped in the tiebreaking goal 7:34 into the third period before Andrew Peeke’s shot from the point hit the post, bounced off the back of goalie Kevin Lankinen’s arm and went into the net, tying it at 4-all with 3:44 left in regulation.Linus Karlsson had two goals and Max Sasson also scored for the Canucks. Lankinen, playing his first game since Dec. 8, made 38 saves in regulation to stop…

The U.S. now has legal sports betting in 40 states (with Missouri set to come online later this year) thanks to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Professional Sports and Amateur Protection Act (PASPA) in May 2018.The increase in available outlets for big bettors and the prevalence of social media has led to an increase in large wagers reported by different sportsbooks. Previously, those wagers could (legally) be made only in Nevada, and speaking with many veteran Vegas bookmakers for this story, there certainly were plenty of seven-figure wagers made before legalization.AdvertisementHowever, there’s little doubt that we hear more…