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Amid the recent success of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the $10 billion valuation and sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, a slew of Southern California sports teams supported $12.1 billion of economic activity in 2024, according to a new report from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. That was a 3.4% increase from the prior year. The findings, commissioned by the Los Angeles Sports Council, were unveiled at the annual L.A. Sports Innovation Conference held at Intuit Dome.In addition to the 12 professional sports teams based in Southern California, the region is home to major annual events such…

Massachusetts is the historical home of the gerrymander. A historical marker in downtown Boston commemorates the salamander-shaped district drawn in 1812 to give an advantage to then-Gov. Elbridge Gerry’s political party.Today, the contours of Massachusetts’ electoral districts are again in the spotlight amid unusual mid-decade redistricting efforts first in Texas and then in California.National GOP figures like former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vice President JD Vance have been pointing to the maps in Massachusetts and saying gerrymandering is the reason the Bay State hasn’t sent a Republican to Congress in decades. “I kind of laugh when I hear that…

New Analysts this Season on Peacock Include Former Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder, NBA Veterans Brendan Haywood and Evan Turner, and Big Ten All-Time Leading Scorer Calbert CheaneyNoah Eagle, John Fanta, Robbie Hummel Among Returning Voices on Men’s College Basketball; Zora Stephenson, Sloane Martin, Aliyah Boston Return to Cover Women’s GamesNBC Sports’ 2025-26 College Basketball Schedule Features Nearly 200 Men’s and Women’s Games Across the Big 12, Big Ten, and BIG EASTEligible Students Can Sign-Up to Receive Special Peacock Student Discount Offer for $2.99/MonthSTAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 30, 2025 – NBC Sports’ 2025-26 college basketball coverage, which features nearly 200…

We had you covered with Wednesday’s playoff roundup, which featured a pair of double-overtime wins, plus Stoughton field hockey capturing its first postseason victory in 20 years. AJ Traub went deep previewing all five girls’ volleyball divisions with analysis, predictions, and players to watch.Alexandria Evans, Kat Cornetta, and Alexa Podalsky teamed up to do the same with all four field hockey divisions.As always, find Wednesday’s scores and recaps on our revamped Scoreboard.▪ In Dartmouth’s 2-0 boys’ soccer win over North Attleborough, senior Landon Raposa scored and notched an assist, surpassing 100 career points. ▪ Senior Jacqueline Manning, who broke North…

The New England Patriots spent Tuesday reshaping their depth chart, first shipping edge rusher Keion White to the 49ers, then sending safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers for 2026 late-round capital. Dugger lost his starting role in Mike Vrabel’s new scheme, Pittsburgh needs help after the DeShon Elliott injury, and New England keeps stacking picks while trusting a defense that has carried them most weeks.Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, and as an NFL rumor, the Patriots made two trades Tuesday and might not be done. Adding a pass rusher is a potential option for New England, which sent safety Kyle Dugger…

The first set of College Football Playoff rankings come out on Tuesday of next week, so Saturday provides one last chance for contenders to make an impression before the committee finally gives us insight into their thought process. The Week 10 college football schedule includes a handful of ranked matchups, including No. 14 Tennessee vs. No. 18 Oklahoma at 7:30 p.m. ET and No. 24 Utah vs. No. 17 Cincinnati at 10:15 p.m. ET. The latest Week 10 college football odds list the Volunteers as three-point favorites at home with the over/under at 56.5, while the Utes are 10-point favorites…

NBC Sports’ February 2026 Lineup Headlined by Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Super Bowl LX, and NBA All-Star GameTirico to Call His First Super Bowl on Feb. 8 from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Before Hosting Olympics in Primetime for Fifth Time; Handles Debut Game of Sunday Night BasketballTaylor to Host Super Bowl LX Pregame, Olympic Late Night Show, and Basketball Night in America; Fareed to Host NBA All-Star Weekend, Olympic Daytime Shift from Milan, and BNIA; Eagle to Call NBA All-Star Game, Join Super Bowl Pregame Show and Call Sunday Night BasketballNBC News’ Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin to…

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The phone is ringing, the email inbox busy at The Parish Cupboard in West Springfield.With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits soon to run out in the federal government shutdown, people are looking for alternative ways to feed their families, said Robert Fastie, the executive director. But with SNAP running out of money Friday and in the news, donors are also contacting The Parish Cupboard. Twenty online donations Wednesday — $10, $20, $50 at a time — and it’s enough so that fundraising is up 10% compared with October last year.“People are stepping up,” Fastie said. “We have…

Data Skrive The Boston College Eagles (1-7) are facing tough odds as 28.5-point underdogs heading into their matchup on Saturday, November 1, 2025 against the No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-2). The game’s point total is set at 56.5.Last time around, the Fighting Irish defeated the USC Trojans, with 34-24 being the final score. Against the Louisville Cardinals in their last contest, the Eagles lost 38-24.Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports.Indiana & Notre Dame in Klatt’s November CFP bracket projection 👏 Joel Klatt Show Joel Klatt revealed his November CFP bracket projection. He explained why…

High School SportsPublished: Oct. 29, 2025, 11:25 p.m.The Weymouth Boys Soccer team huddles ahead of its matchup against BC High on Monday during senior night.Jack BelangerWEYMOUTH – With the ball sitting on the 25-yard line, Weymouth’s Mason Fasoli scanned the field before taking the direct kick.In front of him was a wall of Boston College High Eagles standing shoulder to shoulder. Above, the score flashed zeros as the clock ticked under ten minutes left in the game. Across the field, his number along with his 13 fellow seniors lined the fenced in celebration of senior night.Jack Belanger is a sport…