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While the fate of college sports was being discussed at the White House with the biggest and best of sports and politics, the silent partner of the free-spending, free-falling framework was all but ignoring it.ESPN, Fox, NBC and CBS — who combined to throw more than two billion dollars annually at college sports — were more interested in televising the NFL, college basketball, and talk and reality shows.AdvertisementDon’t mess with Judge Judy, people.Then again, what played out in Washington D.C. wasn’t much different from Judy’s reality show.Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961: Here’s latest bipartisan proposal in effort to ‘stabilize’ college…

TAMPA BAY – Vinik Sports Group (VSG) and Benchmark International, a global leader in mergers and acquisitions, today announced a multi-year naming rights partnership that will usher in a new era for Tampa Bay’s premier sports and entertainment venue. Beginning August 13, 2025, AMALIE Arena will officially become Benchmark International Arena. “We’re proud to welcome Benchmark International as the new naming rights partner of our venue,” said Vinik Sports Group CEO Steve Griggs. “Benchmark International is a well-respected brand with global reach and strong ties to the Tampa Bay community. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to excellence, service and…

For the first time in 12 months, Massachusetts’ business confidence has bounced back into optimistic territory. The state’s Business Confidence Index climbed 5.4 points to a score of 52 in February, a figure reflecting strong labor productivity and company earnings, according to a Monday press release from the trade group Associated Industries of Massachusetts, which compiles the index. The AIM index is based on a survey of more than 140 Massachusetts employers and is scored on a 100-point scale; a score of above 50 represents an optimistic outlook, and a score below 50 represents a pessimistic outlook. “Deployment of artificial…

Sun, March 8, 2026 at 8:12 PM UTCFeb 17, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Boston College Eagles head coach Earl Grant during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images (Melina Myers-Imagn Images)Boston College has fired Earl Grant after five seasons, the school announced Sunday.Grant, 49, posted a 72-92 record during his time with the Eagles, including 11-20 this season with a 4-14 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference.”We are grateful to Earl for his dedication to our student-athletes and to the Boston College community over the past five seasons,” Boston…

Local News Boston Public Schools’s graduation rate increased to a record high 81.3 percent, eight percentage points behind the state’s average. Mayor Michelle Wu spoke at a press conference at Dearborn STEM Academy held to discuss 2025 Boston Public Schools high school graduation rates in Roxbury. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe Boston’s four-year graduation rate was the highest in the district’s history in 2025, city officials said, with more than 400 more students earning their diplomas compared to the previous year.Boston Public Schools’s graduation rate increased to 81.3 percent, a 1.6 percent increase from 2024, data released by the state Department…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! American figure skating couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates would consider appealing the scoring in the recent Olympic ice dancing final that delivered them silver, while French rivals were awarded gold. Chock was asked if they would consider appealing in an interview with Access Hollywood. “I suppose we would consider it. I think skating is such a subjective sport, but I do think that for fairness it is good when the judges are reviewed for their work. Not just after this competition but every competition to just make sure there’s a fair and even…

The 2026 World Baseball Classic continued Friday with Japan, the Dominican Republic and the United States among the teams beginning pool play.The eight-game schedule began with Shohei Ohtani’s offensive exploits at the Tokyo Dome. It ended with the other two favorites allowing their opponents to hang around but ultimately posting double-digit wins as well.AdvertisementIt was a day low on upsets but plentiful in intel on the tournament favorites.Chinese Taipei 14, Czechia 0The mercy rule came out for Chinese Taipei, which had 19 batters reach base in seven innings before the game was called. They scored multiple runs in the majority…

Prices at the pump keep going up in Massachusetts.Last week marked the first time gas prices moved above $3 since December, according to AAA Northeast. And they’re only continuing to rise.Last week, prices climbed 30%, the largest weekly gain since 1983, according to AAA, as cargo is still at a standstill through the critical Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices are now over $100 a barrel.”Even with strong domestic production of oil and refined products, gas prices are heavily influenced by the price of crude oil. Additionally, global supply issues caused by the conflict in the Middle East could cause…

Boston College football has had another player announce his decision to enter the transfer portal.  Eagles tight end Stevie Amar Jr. shared his decision to hit the portal on Friday afternoon via social media. “First and foremost, I want to thank Boston College, Bill O’Brien & the entire coaching staff, my teammates, and everyone who supported me during my time in Chestnut Hill,” said Amar Jr. “I am grateful for the opportunity, experiences, and relationships. After much prayer and conversations with my family, I have decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal with four years of eligibility.”

The Boston Bruins announced Monday that the team has signed Providence Bruins defenseman Frederic Brunet to a two-year contract extension with an annual NHL salary cap hit of $875,000. The deal contains a two-way contract for 2026-27, which turns into a one-way deal for the 2027-28 season. Prospect Profile: Frederic Brunet The 22-year-old Brunet was a fifth-round draft pick, 132nd overall, in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Brunet made his NHL debut on April 15, 2025, with the Bruins and has not played with the parent club this season. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound left-shot defenseman is the Providence d-man with 11…