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Home of the 2026 NFL Draft, top-tier college and professional teams, and some of the best high school storylines throughout history, there aren’t many states that can stand up to Pennsylvania’s sports scene.Legends like Arnold Palmer, Wilt Chamberlain, Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Reggie Jackson, Tony Dorsett and countless others once called the Keystone State home. And from each of those legends to the talented athletes today, plenty of iconic high school programs set the stage for accomplishments on the field, in sports, on the track, in the pool, and beyond.AdvertisementMore: Which U.S. schools are best for athletes? According to…

Only seven countries have ever won the men’s FIFA World Cup. Will we see one of those teams do it again this summer, or will a new nation join that elite few?On June 11, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup — which will be broadcast on FOX Sports’ family of networks — will commence in what’s the first time that the United States is a host country (there will also be games played in Canada and Mexico) for the Men’s World Cup since 1994. While pondering whether Lionel Messi and Argentina — which won both the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup…

A Massachusetts woman appeared briefly via video in a Rutland County court on Monday following an investigation into the deaths of her two children. Janette MacAusland, 49, is facing two counts of murder in the state of Massachusetts for the deaths of Kai MacAusland, 7, and Ella MacAusland, 6, who were found dead in their home in Wellesley on Friday. MacAusland appeared via videoconference from the Marble Valley Correctional Facility. She waived her right to extradition on a fugitive from justice charge, meaning she will be sent back to Massachusetts.Her attorney said MacAusland wants to go back to Massachusetts to…

Boston College men’s basketball head coach Luke Murray has his first new staffer at Boston College.  The program is hiring former Syracuse staffer Brenden Straughn to serve as an assistant coach, according to a report from ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello.  “Boston College’s Luke Murray is hiring Brenden Straughn as an assistant coach, sources told ESPN,” said Borzello via X. “Straughn spent the last three seasons at Syracuse and was at George Washington previously. Brings ACC experience and strong recruiting connections in the DMV area.”  Straughn started with the Orange in March of 2023 as an assistant coach. In…

Miami Dolphins NFL Draft discussion: A solid first run for new regimeLet’s talk about how the Miami Dolphins did in the 2026 NFL Draft. Joe Schad and Hal Habib do that on April 25, 2026.Des Moines native and former Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon was recently selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.Raridon was one of several Iowa natives selected in this year’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, which took place April 23-25. Here’s what NFL team Raridon will be suiting up for in 2026.Where was Eli Raridon drafted to?The New England Patriots took Raridon in the third round with the No. 95…

Women’s pro sports is having a moment, but as the AUSL comes to OKC, it hopes it’s learned a few things from other leagues.

The KFC Yum! Center, home to Louisville men’s and women’s basketball, will host trials June 16-19, 2028.Louisville to host 2028 USA Gymnastics Olympic TrialsLouisville is set to become ‘Gymnastics City, USA’ as it prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Trials at the KFC Yum! Center.Louisville, Kentucky will host the 2028 USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials at the KFC Yum! Center.This marks the first time Louisville has hosted the gymnastics trials since the inaugural event in 1960.A formal announcement will be made on April 15 at Churchill Downs Racetrack.The event is expected to have a significant economic impact on the city, following…

A Massachusetts acupuncturist allegedly murdered her two young kids as she fought to get custody of them during her bitter divorce, cops said.Janette MacAusland, 49, is accused of killing her children — Kai, 7, and Ella, 6 — in their home in Wellesley last Friday night before fleeing the state to a relative’s home in Vermont.The alarmed relative then called cops for a welfare check on the “highly distraught” mom who was bleeding from the neck, authorities said — with a mugshot showing a wound across her throat.Janette MacAusland, 49, is accused of killing her children — 7-year-old Kai and…

Over the weekend, the Boston College football program had a surprisingly successful NFL Draft, as four players were selected from BC. It was the third-highest number of players from any ACC team, behind only Clemson and Miami, despite the team going 2-10 this past season.OL Jude Bowry selected by the Buffalo Bills, #102 overallThe first Eagle off the board was Bowry, who was taken in the fourth round by Buffalo. The Bills are looking to strengthen their offensive line to protect Josh Allen and Bowry will slot in nicely as a backup tackle for their O-Line. He has great size…

The Orioles (13-15) dropped the rubber match against the Red Sox less than 24 hours after Boston fired manager Alex Cora and his coaching staff.