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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.…

Potential Red Sox trade sees Boston deal Jarren Duran for $5.25 million 32 HR hitter, top prosect originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Boston Red Sox have a few issues to address this offseason, with two of them being getting a first baseman of quality and addressing the logjam in the outfield. Luckily, there’s a potential trade that can address both of those problems.AdvertisementSammy James of Play Tessie proposed a trade that would send away All-Star Jarren Duran for a 30-homer-hitting first baseman in the Kansas City Royals’ Vinnie…

Check out the latest scores, photos and video highlights from Week 11’s gridiron action across South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Just as quick as we were witnessing the first kickoffs of the Texas high school football season, regular season finales are upon us.  This weekend will see many San Antonio squads hitting the gridiron for the final time this year, and some solidifying their resumes ahead of the playoffs. Bookmark this page to see the latest high school scores and sights from around San Antonio and South-Central Texas.  And if you’re attending a Friday night football game, we want to…

Brittney Reese, a seven-time world champion and Olympic golf medalist long jumper, headlines the 2026 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame induction class announced at the MSHOF museum Wednesday. Reese is joined by a talented and diverse group that includes three former football stars, the winningest college baseball coach in Mississippi history, a championship swimming and diving coach, and perhaps the most successful strength and conditioning coach in football history. In alphabetical order, the MSHOF Class of 2026: Glen Collins, a Jackson native and Mississippi State first team All American football star. One of the most decorated defensive linemen in Mississippi…

NEED TO KNOWLindsay Clancy, 35, is seeking a change of venue for her upcoming murder trialDefense attorney Kevin Reddington cites “prejudicial information contained in the media coverage” and “the community disapproval the coverage has evoked”Clancy has pleaded not guilty to the murders of ther three childrenLindsay Clancy is requesting a change of venue for her upcoming murder trial in a motion filed in court this week.The Massachusetts mother is currently set to stand trial starting on Feb. 9 in Plymouth County after being indicted on three counts each of murder and strangulation for the deaths of her three children: 5-year-old…

ACC foes match up when the SMU Mustangs (6-3) and the Boston College Eagles (1-8) square off on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA). The contest will be broadcast on ACC Network, with the kickoff at 12 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around SMU vs. Boston College odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.The Mustangs head into this matchup after a 26-20 win over the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in their most recent game. The Eagles’ last game was a 25-10 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Kevin Jennings threw…