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A Massachusetts native took home a silver medal for the United States in mixed doubles curling Tuesday night at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Korey Dropkin won the silver alongside his partner Cory Thiesse.They were bested by siblings Isabella and Rasmus Wranå, who won a gold medal for Sweden.Dropkin and Thiesse are the first U.S. team to ever win an Olympic medal in the event, and Thiesse is the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in curling. After getting their medals, Thiesse and Dropkin shared the news with their families over FaceTime. And in an interview with NBC,…

On Saturday, Boston College football made a late addition to its 2026 transfer class, adding former Harvard defensive end Alex DeGrieck.Harvard EDGE Alex DeGrieck has signed with Boston College, his agency @thebizofathlete tells @SWiltfong_ and me for @On3. Posted 6 sacks in 2025 and was a first-team All-Ivy League selection.https://t.co/wMrfFrcNOy pic.twitter.com/8mvsmPRPOI— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos) February 8, 2026DeGrieck is the Eagles’ 27th signee this offseason and comes to Chestnut Hill, Mass., after spending four years on the opposite side of the Charles River with the Crimson.As a senior in 2025, the 6-foot-4, 250-pound edge rusher accumulated a career-high 24 tackles with…

But with 1:36 remaining, the East Boston senior guard knocked down the first of two free throws to reach the milestone, letting out a sigh of relief as his teammates and coaches gathered to celebrate.And before the opening tap, East Boston celebrated the legendary run of former coach, and headmaster, Mike Rubin, naming the court in his honor and unveiling a jersey that will be placed on the back wall of the gym.Before his transfer to East Boston, Lau Quan played his freshman and sophomore seasons in Milford, N.H.“Since he stepped foot in [East Boston], he’s been a leader, he’s…

The Milwaukee Brewers’ trade that sent infielder Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox was surprising, and caught numerous people across baseball off guard.Durbin was the key piece in the Brewers’ return last year for Devin Williams. He emerged as a revelation, a player that people within the organization compared to Dustin Pedroia especially considering their similar stature. He hit .256/.334/.387 with 11 home runs and 53 RBI and appeared a long-term asset within the Brewers’ infield. So what gives?AdvertisementWhy the Brewers traded Caleb Durbin in the first placeSep 20, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kyle…

Team USA ice dancers Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik impressed at the Winter Olympics, following a historic sweep at the Four Continents. Here’s what you missed. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Team USA’s ice dancers were riding a high heading into their Winter Olympics performance on Monday, and it was clear during their first rhythm dance competition. American skaters Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik set the stage with a magnificent performance, with the judges awarding them an 83.53 score total.  The score was a personal best for the pair, and their performance landed them a sixth-place finish in the…

Uzbekistan is hosting a series of high-level international sports meetings in Tashkent, bringing together more than 360 officials from global sporting bodies and underlining the country’s ambition to position itself as a regional hub for major international events.The meetings, which began on Saturday, included sessions of World Aquatics Federation, the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and an international forum organised by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).Participants included senior representatives of the International Olympic Committee, heads of international sports federations, and officials from the National Olympic Committees of 45 Asian countries. Government delegations from the United…

That unregulated proliferation of AI-altered messaging is making some Democrats uncomfortable, and could spur movement on Beacon Hill to tamp down on how and when campaigns can use AI-generated content. House leaders are teeing up a pair of bills for votes Wednesday, including one that would bar campaigns from spreading “materially deceptive” synthetic media intended to “injure [a] candidate’s reputation” within 90 days of an election. A Republican-led proposal would require campaigns and PACs to disclose when AI is deployed in a campaign “communication.”“People want to have assurances that what they’re consuming and what they’re reading is what their eyes…

HUMACAO, P.R. – Boston College Men’s Golf is in ninth place overall following round two of the Palmas del Mar Collegiate. The Eagles (291-291=582) sit at 6-over par after 36 holes.   Freshman Tony Yin (69-73) continues to lead BC in the tournament, shooting 1-over par Monday afternoon to sit tied for 13th place. On stroke behind him is senior Jack Pogorelc (76-69), who shot a team-best 3-under par to remain in the top 20. He highlighted the round with an eagle on the third hole, a par-5.   Sophomore Tommy Mangan (72-74) finished round two at 2-over, sitting in…

Sports Southborough’s Korey Dropkin and his partner, Cory Thiesse, guaranteed the U.S. its first Olympic medal in the mixed event after a 9-8 victory over Italy in a semifinal match. United States’ Korey Dropkin, left, and United States’ Cory Thiesse react following the semi-finals round of the mixed doubles curling match against Italy, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. AP Photo/Fatima Shbair By JULIA FRANKEL and STEVE DOUGLAS, Associated Press February 10, 2026 | 8:52 AM 2 minutes to read CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Korey Dropkin whooped and hollered and directed a…

The national high school boys basketball 2025-26 season is entering postseason mode as many states begin the playoff portion of their campaign.The latest set of Top 25 National high school boys basketball rankings is a new No. 1 in Sierra Canyon (Calif.) as they edge out SPIRE Academy (OH). What other programs should be are under consideration as among the top high school boys basketball squads in the land in our tenth set of rankings?AdvertisementNational high school boys basketball teams now eye the road to the state playoffs and mythical national championship as the 2025-26 season starts heading down that path into the February.The Massey Ratings, officially used…