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Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Kennealy and Brian Shortsleeve have announced a flurry of early campaign endorsements as the September primary looms ten months away. Kennealy announced 22 new enforcements from the Republican party, including sitting and former State Representatives, numerous local elected officials, State Committee members, Republican Town Committee (RTC) Chairs, and young Republican leaders. The Kennealy campaign has won the endorsements of state Rep. Kim Ferguson (Worcester), former state Rep. E. Jay Barrows (Bristol); MassGOP officers Assistant Secretary Dr. Elizabeth Hinds-Ferrick and Treasurer Brent Andersen; current state party Committee members Lisa-Marie Cashman, Michael Scarlata, and Tom Mountain, who was…

Despite picking up where Jeff Hafley had left off when he left to become the Packer defensive coordinator, leading Boston College to a bowl game in his first season at the helm, year two did not shape up to be nearly as promising for Bill O’Brien.After losing star quarterback Tommy Castellanos to the transfer portal (where he eventually ended up landing at Florida State with Mike Norvell), O’Brien and the Eagles struggled to find their footing on either side of the ball, ending the 2025 just 2-10 while O’Brien constantly found himself defending his vision for the future of the…

The last time St. John’s Preparatory School and Xaverian Brothers met was on Thanksgiving Day, with the Hawks coming away with the win in the storied Massachusetts high school football rivalry. Missing from that very game was 2028 four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, who was on crutches last week and didn’t play. Over a week later, Vargas was back in action and it seemed like that might be the missing piece that could swing the pendulum in their favor. It didn’t impact the game quite like folks or the Hawks may have thought as the result remained the same as Xaverian…

The New Jersey Devils (16-11-1) visit the Boston Bruins (16-13-0) in a Saturday battle at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The opening scrum for the puck will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Devils vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.Season series: First meeting; split 2-2 last seasonNew Jersey was shut out 3-0 (Over 5.5) by the -137 Vegas Golden Knights Friday, and the Devils are playing their third game in the last 4 days. The Devils have failed to score in 2 straight games and have lost…

What channel is ACC championship on today? How to watch Duke vs. Virginia, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.College football Power Four title picks and top Group of Five contenderBefore the Snap looks at who’s poised to win the Power Four leagues and which Group of Five program could emerge as the top contender.If there’s one way to sum up the ACC football regular season, just look at who is playing in the conference championship game between No. 16 Virginia and Duke.The Cavaliers were projected to finish 14th in the ACC preseason poll, and now are…

The Florida International Panthers (6-5) are 10.5-point favorites when they visit the Sam Houston Bearkats (2-9) in a CUSA matchup on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Shell Energy Stadium. The point total is set at 50.5.The Panthers beat the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 27-21, in their most recent contest. The Bearkats lost against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in their most recent game, 31-17.Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports.Florida International vs. Sam Houston Game Information & OddsWhen: Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1 p.m. ETLocation: Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, TexasTV: ESPN+Live Box Score on FOX Sports…

BOSTON — Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. The lawsuit, filed in 2024 by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts who use the social media platforms.“We are making claims based only on the tools that Meta has developed because its own research shows they encourage addiction to the platform in a variety of ways,” said State Solicitor David Kravitz, adding…

AUSTIN, Texas — Freshman Sirui Wang competed in his final meet of  2025 Toyota U.S. Open Championships this morning on the campus of the University of Texas. Wang finished 25th in the 200-meter breaststroke with a time of 2:22.48. Full results can be found here. Up next: Boston College will return to the pool on Jan. 9 when they travel to North Carolina to take on UNC and UNC Wilmington.    

Let 2025 forever live in MIAA field hockey history as one of the most notable in this modern age of dynasties and rivalries, and one of the best of all time. This is the year when Walpole (21-1-1) ran through most of its competition for a third straight season, using overwhelming tenacity and the leadership of 20 seniors to cap off a three-peat in Div. 1. Only the 1994-96 Porkers have done that in Div. 1. This is the year when Somerset Berkley (22-1) sparked more conversation about boys in field hockey, as junior Ryan Crook partnered with star senior…

With four games left in the regular season, the New England Patriots have found themselves in a position that very few people expected back in the offseason. The Patriots sit at 11-2, currently holding the AFC’s No. 1 seed, with the Denver Broncos close behind. The remaining four games feature a mix of playoff-caliber teams, which will be a test of how far this team has come. The Buffalo Bills After their bye week, the Patriots will take on the Buffalo Bills. In October, the Patriots defeated the Bills in Buffalo 23-20. This could be considered New England’s first test…