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Iran supporters wave flags during the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. | Photo: AP/DAVE HUNTIran supporters wave flags during the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. | Photo: AP/DAVE HUNT

Above the surface of the water, the newly commissioned USS Massachusetts nuclear submarine doesn’t appear too impressive. It only emerges about 30 feet out of the water with a periscope, a non-descript black skin and not much else. Underneath, however, the $2.8 billion attack sub is a sight to behold. The brand new underwater war machine is docked in Boston Harbor this weekend inside the Conley Shipping Terminal in South Boston. “The thing that’s amazing to me is watching it from the end of construction and seeing it built in the shipyard, then taking it out for sea testing and…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James announced today the hiring of Luke Murray, assistant coach of the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball program, as the new Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Boston College.   Murray brings to BC more than a decade of coaching experience at the highest levels of collegiate basketball, including playing a key staff role in two national championships. Known for his offensive acumen, player development, and recruiting success, Murray becomes the 14th head coach in program history.   “Today marks a turning point in Boston…

The Boston Bruins decided to sign James Hagens to an Amateur Tryout Agreement, which will likely end his career as a Boston College Eagle, despite some speculation about whether the changing NIL landscape can offer an opportunity to return if he doesn’t sign an NHL deal. There are currently no plans for Hagens to sign in Boston this season and play the rest of the year in the AHL, but that could change, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.“Someone asked me if the Bruins don’t want to burn the first year of his contract so a new one is needed in…

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Birdies will be flying in the Air Capital this July, but not the winged kind.Visit Wichita announced on Thursday that the city has been selected to host the 2026 YONEX U.S. Junior National Championships.AdvertisementThe event is expected to bring over 600 athletes to Wichita and generate about $1 million in economic impact. NJCAA tournament expected to bring more than $2 million to Hutchinson “Securing the 2026 YONEX U.S. Junior National Championships is a major milestone for Wichita and the state of Kansas,” Josh Howell, vice president of sports development at Visit Wichita, said in a new…

Another trophy in sight for Ousmane DembéléLaureus World Sports Awards 2026: Ousmane Dembélé nominatedAs we await April 20, when the 26th edition of the Laureus World Sports Awards will take place in Madrid, the list of nominees has been revealed.Among the athletes nominated are Carlos Alcaraz (Tennis), Jannik Sinner (Tennis), Mondo Duplantis (Athletics), Marc Marquez (MotoGP), Tadej Pogacar (Cycling), and Ousmane Dembélé. The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner is in the running to claim another major trophy.AdvertisementDésiré Doué is also among the nominees for World Breakthrough of the Year. It’s also worth noting that PSG is nominated in the Team of…

BEFORE BOATERS BEGIN CHARTING A COURSE THIS SUMMER, THEY WILL HAVE TO PASS ONE. MASSACHUSETTS RECENTLY ENACTED A NEW BOATING SAFETY LAW THAT REQUIRES MOTOR BOAT OPERATORS TO TAKE AND PASS A BASIC SAFETY COURSE. THE HANSEN MALONE BOATING SAFETY ACT IS NAMED FOR TWO MEN DAVID HANSEN, A YOUNG MAN WHO DIED TRAGICALLY IN A BOATING ACCIDENT, AND PAUL MALONE, THE LONGTIME AND BELOVED WEYMOUTH HARBORMASTER AND BOATING SAFETY ADVOCATE. MALONE PASSED AWAY IN 2020 AT THE AGE OF 74, AND HIS NAME WAS ADDED TO THE BILL AS A TRIBUTE. DAVID HANSEN WAS JUST 20 WHEN THE SMALL…

UConn men’s basketball assistant coach Luke Murray will soon leave the Huskies’ sidelines.Boston College announced Thursday that it has hired Murray as its next men’s basketball head coach.Murray will remain with UConn for the remainder of the NCAA Tournament and then relocate to Chestnut Hill, Mass.AdvertisementThere, he’ll look to rebuild a program that has long been at the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference and hasn’t appeared in March Madness since 2009.Since joining UConn in 2021, Murray has played a critical role in the program’s success, which includes back-to-back national championship victories.Head coach Dan Hurley has credited Murray with modernizing…

Drake Maye is quickly rising up the NFL’s pecking order. After an incredible sophomore season that saw him lead the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl, the quarterback is well on track to become a household name and a popular figure. That will, naturally, include doing some promotional stuff.Maye was back in North Carolina to watch the Charlotte Hornets at home play the New York Knicks. During one of the timeouts, the stadium announcer acknowledged the Patriots star’s presence. Maye also gave the fans a little treat by throwing footballs to the crowd during the timeout. Drake Maye is…

Two Milford High School students have been named ambassadors for the Massachusetts Special Olympics’ March fundraising event.Trevor Dupre and Miguel Herpin-Hernandez will serve as ambassadors during Jersey Mike’s “Month of Giving,” according to a community announcement.The two students are scheduled to visit local Jersey Mike’s locations, meet with staff and customers, and raise awareness about the Special Olympics in Massachusetts. They will also share the importance of inclusion and community as they prepare to compete in the upcoming Special Olympics games.AdvertisementAdvertisementSpecial Olympics is the 2026 beneficiary of “Month of Giving.” Throughout March, Jersey Mike’s locations in the U.S. and Canada…