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Someone in Massachusetts claimed a $1 million prize on Thursday from a winning $50 lottery ticket.The $1 million prize was from “Lifetime Millions,” a $50 scratch ticket game released in 2024. There’s still four $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed in the game as of Oct. 3, along with two $2 million and one grand prize of $1 million a year for life.The winning ticket was sold at T&T Market in Winthrop.Overall, at least 480 prizes worth $600 or more were won or claimed in Massachusetts on Thursday, including 13 in Springfield, 21 in Worcester and 40 in Boston.The…

See New Posts   Iowa State makes a statement in win over Arizona FINAL: No. 14 Iowa State 39, Arizona 14No. 14 Iowa State cruised to a 39-14 win over Arizona at home on Saturday to move to 5-0. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht completed 14 of 20 attempts for 243 yards and ran for three scores on the ground. Most importantly, the Cyclones are now tied at the top of the Big 12 standings with Arizona State after the victory.Looking ahead, Iowa State will play BYU, Arizona State and TCU in Big 12 play. Notably, the Cyclones will not…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The names of experts appointed to an Olympic panel looking at female gender issues ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are not being revealed, the IOC said on Friday. A working group on “Protection of the Female Category” in sports was promised by the International Olympic Committee’s first female president Kirsty Coventry when she was elected in March. A key campaign theme was the IOC taking more strategy-setting responsibility in fallout from the furor around women’s boxing at the Paris Summer Games that was widely used then and since as a…

THAT WORK FOR YOU, YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK ON THEM TODAY BECAUSE THEY MIGHT BE A LITTLE SLEEPY. HER LATEST ALBUM DROPPED AT MIDNIGHT. OH, THEY WANTED TO LISTEN TO IT FIRST. THE ALBUM IS CALLED LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL, AND IT’S ALSO BEING SOLD ON VINYL, CD AND CASSETTE. 54321. WOO! IT’S LIKE A NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY FOR THEM. FANS LINED UP AT THE TARGET IN WATERTOWN LAST NIGHT TO MAKE SURE THEY SCORED SWIFT’S 12TH ORIGINAL STUDIO ALBUM. TAYLOR SAYS THE ALBUM WAS INSPIRED BY EVERYTHING HAPPENING BEHIND THE SCENES DURING HER RECORD BREAKING ERAS TOUR.…

Where to watch Boston U. vs. Minnesota women’s hockey: TV schedule, times, channels, live streams for college games originally appeared on The Sporting NewsAs the weather gets colder and days get shorter, it’s time to take sports inside the arena. Hockey is one of the premier sports, especially in the northern parts of the United States.AdvertisementThe NCAA women’s ice hockey season is kicking off with excellent matchups, one of which is the Boston University vs. Minnesota two-game set on Oct. 3 and 4.The two schools enter the season as nationally ranked teams with Minnesota earning the No. 3 spot and…

For Somerville, it was Ryan Louis who played hero, scoring both of the Highlanders’ touchdowns as they improved to 4-1 with a Greater Boston League road win. Louis scored on a 66-yard TD catch and later added a 61-yard scoring scamper.Jake Varholak had a big game for Hingham, which rolled over Patriot League Keenan rival Whitman-Hanson, 49-6, thanks to the senior’s 6-for-6 passing night, which led to two touchdowns and 139 passing yards. In Haverhill’s 22-8 Merrimack Valley win over Lawrence, Ryan Bates scored twice, on a 1-yard run and a 15-yard catch from Michael Bayko, who threw a pair…

Yankees legend Bucky Dent makes key contribution to Game 3 vs. Red Sox originally appeared on The Sporting NewsBucky Dent put the pinstripes back on Thursday night.The New York Yankees needed some positive mojo for the decisive Game 3 of their AL Wild Card clash with the Boston Red Sox, and so they called on the legend.AdvertisementDent, on the anniversary of his famous home run to beat Boston in Fenway Park, threw out the ceremonial first pitch.MORE: Mason Miller threw the hardest fastball in MLB postseason historyDent’s home run came on Oct. 2, 1978, 47 years ago.The matchup then was Game…

More than 30 of Boston’s top chefs will come together for a fundraiser to support hunger relief, and foodies can get in on the action.Spoonfuls’ Ultimate Tailgate will be held at Roadrunner in Brighton starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23.Returning for its 15th year, the event will be hosted by Emmy Award-winner Jenny Johnson of NESN’s Dining Playbook and Meet Boston.Attendees can take advantage of unlimited bites from some of Boston’s most acclaimed chefs and restaurants, bid in a silent auction and more.Proceeds from the event will support the nonprofit Spoonfuls and its work to address food waste…

Matt Turner is back in the United States men’s national team mix. The Revolution goalkeeper was among four netminders named for the squad’s next pair of international friendlies — against Ecuador on Oct. 10 in Austin, Texas, and Australia on Oct. 14 in Commerce City, Colo.“I’m really excited to be going back with the USMNT,” Turner said Thursday amid preparations for New England’s road finale on Saturday night at Inter Miami. “Fight to play some minutes there … enjoy it, but also understanding that there’s only so many games left to be had before the [2026] World Cup. Every time…

FIFA has officially revealed the ball that will define the 2026 World Cup, announcing today that the tournament will be played with the Adidas “Trionda”.The ball’s name is a fusion of “tri” and “onda”, the Spanish word for wave, symbolizing both the three host nations and the ‘motion and energy’ of the global game.AdvertisementThe Trionda embraces the unique identity of the first tri-nation World Cup, with a design that highlights the colors and cultural symbols of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Red panels feature maple leaf patterns for Canada, green sections carry inspirations from Mexico, and blue elements showcase stars…