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Heads up, parents and students!Many schools in Massachusetts have announced closings ahead of Sunday’s snowstorm that will last well into the day on Monday.See the full list of local school delaysThe Boston 25 Weather Team is continuing to monitor the timing, track, and expected snow totals for the storm.This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Braeden Shrewsberry scored 22 points and Notre Dame beat Boston College 68-64 in a double-digit second half comeback on Saturday.Shrewsberry was 8-of-17 shooting for the Irish (11-9, 2-5 Atlantic Coast Conference). Jalen Haralson added 17 points on 8 of 13 from the floor. Carson Towt had 13 rebounds, including seven on the offensive glass.Fred Payne led the Eagles (9-11, 2-5) with 18 points to go with five rebounds and four assists. Donald Hand Jr. had 17 points and six rebounds. Luka Toews had 14 points.The Eagles took a 35-24 lead into the half after opening…

BOSTON — Add the Bruins to the long list of Drake Maye fans in New England.As the Bruins arrived for Saturday night’s rivalry game with the Montreal Canadiens, the Boston players were all wearing black “I ♥ Drake Maye” T-shirts in support of the Patriots.AdvertisementNew England will play Denver in the AFC Championship on Sunday.The four Boston sports teams have a long history of mutual support and the Patriots and Bruins have regularly been in the stands at each other’s game.Maye has been to several Bruins games since being drafted last year.More Bruins contentRead the original article on MassLive. Add…

The Minnesota Vikings take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park on Sept. 28, 2025, in Dublin, Ireland. (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images/TNS) American sports leagues treated global expansion as an aspiration for decades, but it was something to pursue only when convenient — and often without much strategic forethought.The calculus changed in 2025, as evidenced by the organizations that signaled that going global is now a permanent feature of doing business as an American sports league, and the National Football League has provided the clearest example of how far a U.S. league is willing to go.Over the last 12 months, it…

NBC and Peacock to Lead NBCU’s Coverage of the XXV Winter Olympic Games from Northern ItalyOpening Ceremony: NBC and Peacock to Present Opening Ceremony Coverage Live and in Primetime on Friday, Feb. 6NBC Daytime: Olympic Daytime Takeover Includes Biggest Events Live Resulting in More Programming Hours on the NBC Broadcast Network than any Previous Winter OlympicsNBC Primetime: Primetime in Milan will Provide Three Hours of Edge-of-your-Seat Entertainment Each Night with Top-Tier StorytellingPeacock: Live Streaming Coverage of All Sports and Events, All NBC Programming, Full-Event Replays, Gold Zone, Multiview, Clips, and MoreLinear Networks: Versant-Owned USA Network and CNBC to Present NBCU’s…

Staff Reports  |  Wicked LocalTips for driving during wintry weatherAAA Mid-Atlantic has provided some tips to help you drive during wintry weather.Massachusetts is preparing for a winter storm with extremely cold temperatures and significant snowfall expected.Governor Maura Healey has urged residents to stay home and directed non-emergency state employees not to report to work.Snow accumulations could exceed 12 inches, with some areas potentially receiving up to two feet.Officials advise residents to prepare for power outages, limit travel, and check for public transit service updates.Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is asking everyone to be prepared for this weekend’s weather.“This weekend, we will…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Head Football Coach Bill O’Brien announced the signing of the 2026 transfer portal class on Friday. O’Brien and his staff added 26 student-athletes during the newly established single transfer portal window. O’Brien brought in 15 players on offense, nine on defense and two specialists. The Eagles signed 15 players from Power Four schools from the transfer portal. “As college football continues to evolve and the landscape changes, we strategically used the transfer portal to complement our roster and address key needs,” said O’Brien. “We are excited to welcome these new players to Boston College as we…

Welcome to the fourth installment of our AFC Championship Game roundtable discussions. In our first entry, we discussed Jarrett Stidham. The second entry focused on what Denver Broncos players needed to step up to take down the New England Patriots. Yesterday, the staff highlighted what concerned them the most about facing the Patriots.For my final question, I wanted to focus on the Broncos. The team had a phenomenal regular season and has overcome a lot of adversity. They’ve embraced the underdog status and proved a lot of doubters wrong. They may be without Bo Nix, but you know they are…

Bills suffer another heartbreaking loss, Rams win OT thriller v. BearsPrince Grimes reacts to a chaotic NFL divisional round, highlighted by Bo Nix’s season-ending injury and heartbreaking losses for the Bills and Bears.The NFL playoff bracket has narrowed from 14 teams competing to four battling to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara.The upstart New England Patriots will attempt to continue their resurgence and usher in a new dynasty, while the Denver Broncos will aim to end the Pats’ season, backed by a tremendous defense, in the AFC championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium.Meanwhile, the…

India captain Ayush Mhatre has won the toss and opted to bowl first against New Zealand after the toss was delayed due to wet outfield in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2026. Having already sealed their Super 6 spot, the Indian team would aim for group top finish at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Saturday. With wins over USA and Bangladesh, India are already on top of Group B with four points, followed by Bangladesh (three) and New Zealand (two). On the other hand, rain played spoilsport in both of New Zealand’s games so far. The Kiwis…