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Readers Say Macklemore was scheduled to perform with Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 25 and 26, but was removed from the tour after Robert Kraft objected to his appearance. US rapper, singer, dancer and DJ, Benjamin Haggerty, known as Macklemore, performs at the Goldencoast Rap Festival in Corcelles-les-Monts, near Dijon, central-eastern France, on August 30, 2026. (Photo by ARNAUD FINISTRE / AFP via Getty Images) By Annie Jonas September 15, 2026 | 4:50 PM 5 minutes to read Ed Sheeran broke his silence on the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his tour, offering a new account of who…

The bill is the latest attempt at federal regulation of college sports and aims to create a single standard on athlete eligibility, transfers, agent fees, compensation and other issues.

Breanna Stewart won a historic women’s World Cup MVP. What will she do in 2028?USA Today Studio IX’s Callie Fin breaks down how Breanna Stewart might be a winning cheat code for Team USA after Sunday’s win over France in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medal game.Team USA came back from a 14-point first-half deficit to win its fifth straight FIBA Women’s World Cup, 97-79, over France on Sunday, Sept. 13, in Berlin, Germany.It was a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game in which the U.S. narrowly defeated France, 67-66.”Really proud of our players, they got…

College students who’ve arrived in Massachusetts this fall can study a real-world lesson in unintended consequences: the Commonwealth’s surtax on million-dollar earners is hurting our state’s economic competitiveness. According to new IRS data, Massachusetts lost nearly 13,000 high-earners – those reporting at least $1 million in adjusted gross income – between 2021 and 2023. That makes it the state with the largest decline in high-earners relative to the size of its taxpayer base. This disproportionate loss is an important warning about the Commonwealth’s ability to retain million-dollar earners and the ensuing income and investment that our economy and state budget depend on. The…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — The Boston College Swimming & Diving team has released the 2026-2027 schedule, as announced by head coach Dara Torres. The schedule consists of four home meets and four showdowns on the road. To open 2026, the Maroon & Gold meet, which will take place on Sept. 25 at 3 PM in Chestnut Hill. The team will then have their first two road tests of the season. First, a trip to Piscataway, N.J., in a meet against Rutgers University from Oct. 9-10. Then, a Halloween morning matchup in Atlanta, Ga., against Georgia Tech. The Eagles then return…

James Hagens put together a performance to remember as the Boston Bruins prospects defeated the Buffalo Sabres prospects 4-3 in overtime Monday afternoon. Hagens scored four goals, including the overtime winner, as Boston erased a two-goal deficit to sweep the two-game prospect showcase. The Bruins won the opening game 6-2 on Sunday before completing the sweep Monday. Jan Larys started in goal for Boston, while Buffalo turned to Samuel Meloche. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Sabres Take Early Lead The Bruins received the first power play of the game just over three minutes into the opening period after Sabres defenseman David…

How does USA TODAY create their high school football rankings?USA TODAY’s national high school sports reporter Logan Newman walks us through the factors considered in the selection process.High school athletic transfer rules are becoming more common but vary significantly from state to state.Many states require student-athletes to sit out for a period of time unless the transfer involves a family move.Some states have adopted a one-time free transfer rule, allowing immediate eligibility under certain conditions.The complex and differing state-by-state policies have led to legal challenges and ineligibility rulings for some athletes.It’s been two years since the NCAA revamped its transfer…

Seven Missouri football players rising during fall campMissouri fall camp risers: McClellan, Wilson, Darris Smith, Hopkins, Dowell, Lange & Hafer ready for bigger roles.The Missouri football uniforms will have a new look in 2026.Mizzou athletics announced in a news release Friday that it has secured a jersey patch sponsorship deal for its football and Olympic sports teams, with the Ambetter Health logo to appear on uniforms in 2026-27 seasons.Ambetter Health is a health insurance company owned by Centene, which is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri.According to a photo from the Mizzou website, the patch will appear between the neckline and the…

Related video above: SNAP error rates could change benefitsBOSTON, Mass. (WWLP/NEXSTAR) – A proposed federal bill would end a program that allows certain Massachusetts SNAP recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals from restaurants and food trucks. New bill would restrict SNAP benefits in 9 states. Here’s what could be cut The legislation, introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas), would eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), an option currently available in Massachusetts and eight other states.The RMP is designed for SNAP recipients who may have difficulty preparing food themselves, including older adults, people with disabilities, individuals experiencing…

Rutgers looks to bounce back from its humiliating, Week 1 loss to UMass against Boston College tonight, Sept. 11, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass.Catch the Week 2 contest for free on ESPN2 at 7:30 p.m. ET with a trial to DIRECTV or Fubo.Scarlet Knights quarterback AJ Surace will make his first career start tonight. He replaces Boston College transfer Dylan Lonergan, who started last week’s season opener but left before the final drive against UMass due to injury. Surace completed 6-of-9 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown in his one drive against UMass. READ MORE: Can Rutgers…