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As the NCAA opens the door for college athletes to gamble on professional sports beginning Saturday, Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi wants no part of it. To him, the decision opens the door to a problem he calls a “disease”, built on hypocrisy and bad habits.”It’s absolutely one of the stupidest decisions I’ve ever seen,” Narduzzi said. “First of all, it’s a habit. It’s no different than smoking, drinking, doing drugs, it’s a bad habit. I don’t think anyone here encourages you guys to go out drinking and getting smashed on a Friday night or Saturday night, or at a ball…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States men’s national team will play Senegal in a friendly on May 31 at Charlotte, North Carolina, in the Americans’ next-to-last game before their World Cup opener.The U.S. has four games remaining before co-hosting the World Cup with Mexico and Canada. The 14th-ranked Americans play No. 8 Belgium on March 28 and sixth-ranked Portugal three days later, both at Atlanta. After meeting 19th-ranked Senegal, the U.S. faces No. 9 Germany on June 6 at Chicago. This will be the first meeting between the Americans and Senegal. The U.S. Soccer Federation…

No bucks given! It’s the fawn of a new day in the Bay State as officials reveal a calen-deer to expand hunting season where deer densities are ballooning. The Healey administration could also OK Sunday hunting down the line. Massachusetts is one of two states that bans hunting on Sundays. The new regulations announced this week will expand the deer hunting seasons on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket — with a six-week winter primitive firearms and bowhunting season from Jan. 1 to Feb. 14. The Islands have the highest deer densities in Massachusetts, which can lead to increased deer-vehicle collisions, the…

The Division 5 champion Lions are the first Boston city school to win an MIAA soccer championship. PHOTO: BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Lions of Boston International High School stepped into the record books as the first Boston public school to win a state soccer title. Following the team’s second straight Boston City Championship, coach Edmar Varela guided his team to their ultimate goal, completing a 20-win-1-loss season with a 2-0 victory over Hopedale High School in this year’s MIAA Division 5 title game. Valera spoke about their goals: “Coming off the setback of last season, my team arrived with a…

MLB rumors: Pete Alonso ducked media during Red Sox, Cubs meetings before signing with Orioles appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.On Wednesday, Pete Alonso decided to put his signature on the dotted line for the Baltimore Orioles, signing a five-year, $155 million contract that now makes him the current richest first baseman in terms of average annual value at $31 million. This is a huge step for the Orioles as they look to put the setback that was 2025 in the rearview mirror and pick up where they left off in 2023.AdvertisementPrior to…

LYNN, MA – December 10, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Antique upholstery in Massachusetts continues to reflect a distinct regional relationship with history, craft, and everyday living. Across the state, restored settees, tufted armchairs, and heirloom dining chairs remain more than decorative objects. They function as lived-in pieces that carry stories across generations, often requiring careful decisions about materials, methods, and long-term value. Zimman’s has observed that interest in antique furniture has shifted in recent years from purely aesthetic appreciation to a more practical mindset. Collectors, designers, and homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to preserve original character while making pieces…

At long last, the 11-year hiatus of the Massachusetts basketball team’s rivalry against Boston College came to an end on Wednesday night in Springfield. It wasn’t always convincing, but UMass (7-3) withstood the Eagles (5-6) when it mattered most. After building up a fairly comfortable 14-point lead, the Minutemen had no answers for driving guards and a severe lack of offense during a blazing 23-2 Boston College run in the second half. Once the sizable lead was promptly transformed into a seven-point deficit, they reeled it back in to claim a gritty 76-74 triumph for their fourth consecutive victory. The…

Luxury Homes Sargent, who previously served as the CEO of Staples, purchased the pricey pad in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood for $11.5 million. 362 Marlborough Street. Matt Surette from Surette Media Group Ron Sargent, the interim CEO of Kroger and former CEO of Staples, just dropped $11.5 million on former Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca’s Back Bay mansion.The home, which had a listing price of $10.995 million, generated significant interest, receiving multiple bids, and went under contract within four days, according to a representative for George Sarkis, CEO and co-founder of The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman, who had the listing.Built…

Mohamed SalahIn an official statement, the Egyptian Football Association has called on FIFA regarding the “Pride Match” in support of the LGBT cause during the 2026 World Cup.FIFA had announced that during the 2026 World Cup, one game would be designated as the “Pride Match” to support the LGBT cause. The draw resulted in this initiative being associated with the match between Egypt and Iran. Since the announcement, reactions have come swiftly. After Iran labeled this decision as “irrational,” the Egyptian Football Association has now broken its silence, refusing to be associated with the initiative.Advertisement”We have sent a letter to…

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