Author: BostonSportsNews

A legendary rock band recognized for having the biggest song of all time is gearing up for a farewell tour with a stop in Massachusetts.Journey is hitting the road on its “Final Frontier” tour, which includes 60 shows across the United States and Canada, the group announced Thursday.In a Facebook post, the band wrote, “The wait is over – JOURNEY is hitting the road on our FINAL FRONTIER TOUR!”The Final Frontier tour kicks off in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on February 28, 2026.The rockers will later visit the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, on June 6, followed by a night at the…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — The Boston College women’s hockey team struck first but couldn’t hold the lead on Friday night, falling 3–1 to UConn at Kelley Rink. Freshman Maxim Tremblay opened the scoring midway through the first period, finishing off a feed from Ava Thomas and Sammy Taber to put the Eagles ahead 1–0.UConn evened the score in the second period on a goal from Claire Murdoch, then took the lead late in the third when Sadie Hotles capitalized on a loose puck at 16:29. The Huskies sealed the win with an empty-netter at 19:04 to hand BC its second…

Kevin Ozulumba rushed for two touchdowns and returned an interception for a third, while Ben Atherton rushed for two scores as No. 7 Ashland (8-1) defeated No. 10 Danvers 36-20 in Div. 4 first round football action. Jake Banda rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns as top-seeded Shawsheen (9-0) rolled to a 55-14 Div. 5 first round win over No. 16 Salem. … Brady McCormack ran for three touchdowns to power No. 4 Medfield (9-0) past No. 13 Northeast, 38-6. Girls soccer Frankie Mazzini netted a hat trick, while Caitlin Nugent had a goal and an assist as fifth-seeded…

Amid an NFL season in which no team has been particularly dominant, and even the expected title contenders have been fallible, what exactly New England’s strong start portends remains unclear. But for fans who love the Patriots and rivals who have loathed them, the possibility of the the franchise being good again this soon wasn’t among their 2025 expectations.Barry Inciong first felt a change during New England’s unexpected October win at Buffalo. Soon after, interest surged in the gameday meet-ups he organizes between Patriots fans in Orange County, California, and at road games.It suddenly felt like the clock had been…

Before one of the most anticipated games of the college football season on Saturday for both Texas Tech University and BYU, two Kansas City Chiefs stars have done their part to draw attention to charity. Former Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes and former BYU alum Andy Reid teamed up with Lubbock Literacy.Mahomes, now the quarterback of the Chiefs, and Reid, the head coach, have shared many moments since their partnership began back in 2017. They have become one of the strongest player-coach duos in the history of sports, resulting in seven straight AFC Championship games and three Super Bowl wins.…

USC standout junior guard JuJu Watkins joined the investor group of National Women’s Soccer League’s expansion Boston Legacy Football Club, the club announced Thursday. She became the first college athlete to directly invest in a professional women’s sports team.  Watkins joins a growing list of high-profile investors backing Boston Legacy ahead of the club’s 2026 inaugural season, including Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston, Chicago Bears quarterback and USC alum Caleb Williams, Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman, and actress Elizabeth Banks.  Boston Legacy Controlling Owner Jennifer Epstein called Watkins’ involvement “a groundbreaking moment for women’s sports,” in a Thursday news release.…

In a series of compelling sports updates, the Anaheim Ducks continued their winning streak by overcoming the Dallas Stars, marking their fifth consecutive victory. Chris Kreider was instrumental in the performance, supported by consistent plays from Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier. Meanwhile, the sports community mourns the young life of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who passed away at the age of 24 under tragic circumstances.In the tennis world, Australian player Nick Kyrgios expresses optimism as he recovers from a persistent knee injury, potentially preparing for a Grand Slam return. In Major League Baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays…

White House says partial SNAP benefits will go forwardThe White House is cooperating with a court order and says partial SNAP benefits will go forward despite the government shutdown.The USDA agreed to send partial November SNAP benefits as directed to by court rulings on Nov. 4 but will cut in half the maximum amount SNAP households can get.Tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) won’t receive benefits in November, according to the Massachusetts DTA.DTA estimates that it will take approximately 1 week from Nov. 4 for the November SNAP benefits to hit…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Donald Hand Jr. scored 18 points to lead Boston College to a 76-47 victory over The Citadel on Thursday night.Hand missed all seven of his 3-point attempts but finished 5-of-14 shooting from the floor and 8 of 14 from the free-throw line. Chase Forte added 12 points, six assists and two steals for Boston College (1-1) in its home opener. The Citadel (1-1) started the game with a 16-7 surge and BC answered with a 23-2 run, capped by a Jayden Hastings’ dunk, and later led 38-24 at the break. Forte scored eight points, and Hand…

Third-seeded Nipmuc (16-7) is the first Division 4 squad to reach the semifinals, besting Greater Lawrence, 3-1. Nipmuc will face the winner of No. 3 East Bridgewater and No. 7 West Bridgewater, who play Friday (4 p.m.).Thursday also featured 20-plus nonplayoff football games ahead of Friday’s first-round action. Find our 10 games to watch and Nate Weitzer’s picks here, and his deep dive into undefeated Burlington and how a new offensive scheme elevated the program. As always, the scoreboard lives here.▪ In a 60-38 win over Haverhill, Arlington senior Ori Forest ran wild, churning up 226 yards and four scores.…