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Bears predicted to acquire former Pro Bowler in deadline trade with NFC team originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Chicago Bears were dealt another harsh reminder that they need more cornerback help during their Week 9 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.AdvertisementChicago’s secondary got cooked for 470 yards and four touchdowns from the arm of Joe Flacco. Luckily, Chicago’s offense came to play and was able to overcome that putrid showing from the defense en route to pulling off what was a wild win.However, that win can’t let us lose…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions for the second consecutive year, and the sports world can’t stop talking about it. In one of the most dramatic Fall Classics in baseball history, the Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays in 11 innings for a 5-4 win in Game 7.The championship is the ninth in Dodgers history, and the franchise’s third since 2020.Game 7 was a roller coaster from start to finish. Toronto’s Bo Bichette lit up the Rogers Centre early, blasting a three-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in the third inning. For a moment, it looked like the…

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, nearly one million Massachusetts residents are bracing for the end of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this Saturday.Women’s sober house on North Shore bracing for loss of SNAP benefitsThe looming cutoff is expected to hit vulnerable populations hardest — including children, seniors, and people with disabilities — and has prompted a surge in activity among local nonprofits preparing to meet increased demand for food assistance.Governor Maura Healey will speak at the State House at 10:45 a.m. Thursday to address President Trump’s unprecedented decision to end SNAP benefits and outline…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Boston College volleyball team (15-9, 4-8 ACC) fell 3-2 (25-18, 20-25, 14-25, 23-15) in a hard-fought battle to Florida State University (12-8, 6-5 ACC) Sunday afternoon at Tully Gymnasium.   Audrey Ross led the Eagles posting 23 kills, matching her career high. The junior also added 17 digs and over 23 points. Sequoia Layne tallied 16 kills, also matching a career high. Lucy Mott guided the offensive effort with 33 assists, Aubrey Moore near with 18.   The Eagles set the tone early, getting the first four points of the match with a kill from Roach…

Patrick Mason catches go-ahead touchdown for Milton football vs NatickMilton needed an response after giving up a 99-yard drive to Natick. The Wildcats turned to seniors Patrick Collins and Patrick Mason.That’s how you close it out. These 12 high school football players dominated Week 9 to end the regular season strong.Here are our Week 9 high school football top performers:Thursday, October 30Ben Atherton, AshlandHe accounted for five touchdowns in a 41-13 victory over Norwood that clinched the Tri-Valley League Large championship. Ashland’s Kevin Ozulumba caught one touchdown pass, and Ezra Hatchett ran for a score.Mason Bastien, HudsonHe brought a punt…

New England Patriots Drake Maye is set to battle the NFL’s top-ranked pass defense in the Falcons. Mike Vrabel and the Patriots will look to make it six wins in a row on Sunday. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe By Conor Ryan November 2, 2025 | 11:10 AM 1 minute to read FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots will look to make it six wins in a row on Sunday afternoon. The 6-2 Patriots will host the Atlanta Falcons (3-4) at Gillette Stadium, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. You can watch the game on CBS, as well as listen on 98.5 The Sports Hub. The…

Assumption High School won its third straight title during the 2025 Kentucky high school cross country state meet. See 3A KHSAA cross country results: …

Indonesia vowed Thursday to play an “active role” in global sports after the IOC urged federations not to stage events there following the country’s ban on Israeli gymnasts.The International Olympic Committee’s executive board said Wednesday it would “recommend to all international federations not to host any international sports events or meetings in Indonesia” until it provided guarantees over access for all participants in competitions.The board said it also ended dialogue with the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation on hosting any future Olympic events.It came after Indonesia denied visas for Israelis to compete at the on-going world artistic gymnastics championships in…

Massachusetts election guide 2025: What you need to know to voteElection Day in 2025 is filled with local elections. Here’s a breakdown of the dates and deadlines you need to know.Framingham voters will decide on mayor, City Council and School Committee in the city’s Nov. 4 election.There are seven competitive races, including four for City Council and two for School Committee.Voters will also decide on proposed changes to the city charter, including mayoral term limits.Voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Framingham’s biennial city election, deciding who will represent them as mayor and on several city boards.There…

The Boston College Eagles are 1-7 on the season. The team sits at the bottom of the ACC standings. Their non-conference loss to perennial basketball school UConn two weeks ago just added insult to injury. Regardless of how the Eagles have fared this season, if there is one thing Marcus Freeman learned through his first three seasons on the job in South Bend is that underestimating any opponent is a recipe for disaster. Here are the Irish’ keys to victory this Saturday. First-half dominance Freeman has repeatedly used the phrase “play violent” during his press conferences this season. That fierce…