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Boston College often concludes a women’s basketball practice with running drills designed to simulate crunch time minutes near the end of a quarter. They are, in a sense, a lasting image of the team’s daily workflow after grueling practice drills challenge the Eagles to operate under the building layers of duress throughout the earlier session, but the crescendo beat of players pushing their individual basketballs up and down the main court of the Hoag Basketball Pavilion approaches a harmonic symphony that’s conducted by their coaching staff’s shrill whistles.At one end of the court, the prime example of BC’s rediscovered dedication…

Special to the Record In partnership with Special Olympics, Chelsea Public Schools and Chelsea High School started a Unified Sports basketball team that had its first game earlier in October. Shown (top photo left to right) are Assistant Coach Greg Sullivan, Bryan Pineda Perez, Diego Garmendia Portillo, Head Coach Joe DiGaetano, Jonathan Williams Jr., Matthew Merino Del Rio (standing), Genesis Serrano, and Sofia Gutierrez Joj. Shown above, Diego (#31) prepares to shoot in Chelsea’s game against Lynn Classical at CHS. The sounds and sights were the same as what you’d be accustomed to hearing and seeing at a Chelsea High…

In a game with two strong offenses and fast defensive units, it’s only fitting that the result of the New England Patriots’ one-point win over the Atlanta Falcons came down to the kicking game. In the first episode of Patriots On SI’s newest podcast “All Patriots Talk” ahead of the game, reporters Mike D’Abate and Ethan Hurwitz discussed what might have been an under-discussed storyline in the matchup, and what may be an x-factor.The answer? The kickers. Atlanta’s John Parker Romo — who spent part of the 2024 season and 2025 training camp with the Patriots — missed what would…

Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, William Byron and Chase Briscoe will race for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.’It was 100% real’: Jeff Gordon on his rivalry with Dale Earnhardt Sr.NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon takes us inside his rivalry with Dale Earnhardt Sr.Sports SeriouslyFour drivers from two teams, Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, will compete for the NASCAR Cup Series title.The championship contenders are Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson, and William Byron.This season finale could be the last to use the current one-race, winner-take-all playoff format.Four drivers, two teams, one championship.Following 35 races, the NASCAR…

On a beautiful day in Central Florida, Rayhao Feng of Short Hills, New Jersey, didn’t waste a single opportunity. Feng blistered Celebration (Florida) Golf Club in the second round of the Golfweek International Junior, going bogey-free on his way to a 10-under 62 and a three-shot victory in the long-running event.Feng’s opening 70 on Nov. 1 had left him one shot off the lead and in a six-way tie for second on a crowded leaderboard. But in the second round, Feng took it to another level. He made four birdies in his front-nine 32, added a fifth on the par-5…

Warren worked as the deputy state director for Senator John Kerry’s Massachusetts office from 2004 to 2008, held multiple positions in the Clinton White House, and served as New England regional director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.After he was elected mayor of Newton, he ran in 2011 for the US Senate and also challenged Republican Governor Charlie Baker in 2018 before withdrawing from the race.US Representative Ayanna Pressley said she had just spoken with Warren on Saturday night, and was in shock — and heartbroken — about his death.“There will be plenty of time to remember him as a…

Notre Dame did not play great football against the EaglesNotre Dame fans had a clear vision of what they wanted to see from the Irish against Boston College. Coming off a huge rivalry win over USC, followed by a week off before facing the 1-7 Eagles as a 30-point favorite, Irish fans expected and wanted domination. Aside from just earning bragging points over Boston College, there was a very practical purpose to the desired combination. Impressing the CFP committee. Due to Notre Dame’s two early-season losses, it’s unclear as to whether a 10-2 Irish team is a lock to make…

Grady Pfefferkorn, Acton-Boxborough — With a share of the Dual County League Baker title at stake, the senior captain came through in all phases with 12 tackles, including three for loss, an interception in the red zone, two returns for 45 yards, and 105 rushing yards with a touchdown to pace a 23-7 win at Newton South. Stephon Reed, Franklin — The senior amassed over 200 all-purpose yards with a touchdown on 12 total touches (5 receptions, 4 carries, 3 returns) in a 28-14 win over Hockomock Kelley-Rex rival Milford. Joey Saratella, Needham — Seniors Owen Gonzalez (47 yards, TD)…

With baseball season over, Major League Baseball end-of-year awards are starting to roll in. On Sunday night the league announced the Gold Glove winners for the 2025 season, a list that includes two Boston Red Sox outfielders. In right field, Wilyer Abreu wins his second consecutive Gold Glove award. He’s joined by first-time winner, centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Abreu, 26, beat out finalists Adolis Garcia and Cam Smith for the title. He played 104 games in right field for the Sox this year, and finished the season ranked second in the American League in defensive runs saved. Abreu also helped turn…

As money disappeared from the 50/50 raffle, the raffle manager made large cash deposits into his personal bank account. USA TODAY analyzed bank records, quarterly reports and more to follow the money.DENVER – Nearly 100 nights a year, thousands of dollars in cash poured into a room the size of a broom closet in downtown Denver’s Ball Arena.  Each night, Randy Kanai collected the cash and stashed it in a safe.   The money came from the charity 50/50 raffle held for a decade at Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Rapids home games. As the state-certified raffle manager, it was…