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Oct. 2 vs. Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena Time: 7:00 p.m. TV: MNMT Radio: 106.7 THE FAN/Caps Radio 24/7 Boston Bruins (2-1-1)Washington Capitals (4-0-0) The Boston Bruins come to the District on Thursday night to supply the opposition for Washington’s first preseason game at Capital One Arena in 2025. The Caps played a previous exhibition “home” game in Hershey, Pa. a week ago. Thursday’s game against Boston is expected to mark the preseason debut of Caps captain Alex Ovechkin and defenseman Martin Fehervary. Ovechkin missed the first half of training camp with a lower body injury and Fehervary underwent…

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that 193 organizations have been selected for the 2026 Bank of America Boston Marathon®Official Charity Program. Organizations will raise funds for worthy causes ahead of the 130thBoston Marathon presented by Bank of America on Monday, April 20, 2026. The Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program provides invitational entries into the Boston Marathon to select non-profit organizations. Comprising almost 10% of the total field size, organizations utilize entries to recruit athletes who pledge to raise funds for their cause. “The Boston Marathon touches countless lives beyond its 30,000 participants on race day.…

Despite its impressive success, there are still many folks who wonder, “is WWE fake?” Here we answer everything you need to know about the professional wrestling giant known as World Wrestling Entertainment.What is WWE?Credit: USA Today NewsWWE is a professional wrestling company that is the brainchild of long-time CEO Vincent Kennedy McMahon. McMahon purchased what was known as the World Wide Wrestling Federation at the start of the 1980s from his father and rebranded it WWF.The new promotion became a disruptor in the industry as it went away from promoting shows in certain regions of the United States, like other companies,…

article FILE-A view of FIFA World Cup 26′ Winner Trophy as draw for the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers kicks off in the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland on December 13, 2024. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images) Soccer fans can purchase tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they go on sale Wednesday. The 39-day tournament starts June 11, 2026, and will feature 104 matches across 16 North American cities—all of which will be broadcast on FOX and FOX Sports. How can I buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets? Why you should care: FIFA World Cup ticket…

Local politicians, such as Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, were quick to condemn the government shutdown in the early morning hours of Oct. 1.The federal government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over money. All the while, President Donald Trump has threatened mass layoffs for federal workers.For weeks, Democrats have been pushing for changes related to health care policies, such as the reversal of Medicaid cuts and the extension of enhanced health insurance subsidies. Republicans have continued to push a stopgap solution to keep funding at existing levels through Nov. 21.During a government shutdown, “essential” government services like the U.S. Postal Service remain…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Sixth-ranked Boston College begins its 104th season of men’s hockey this Friday against No. 13 Quinnipiac. Puck drop is slated for 7:00 p.m. and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Radio coverage on WEEI 850 AM will begin at 6:45 p.m.   Boston College enters the 2025-26 season with seven newcomers to a roster of 26 players, including six freshmen and one transfer. Represented among the newcomers are four forwards, two defensemen, one goaltender and four NHL draft picks.   LEADERS ELECTED • Brady Berard, Andre Gasseau, and Lukas Gustafsson were named the captains of…

Shantell Jeter will receive a Health & Wellness Champion award at this Saturday’s (Oct. 4) 30th anniversary celebration at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center. The “Reggie,” which opened in 1995, is much more than a track facility. For three decades, it’s been a hub for the community and a place of opportunity. But as it’s so often said, it’s the people who make a place, and Jeter is one of many who bring greatness to Roxbury. “Shantell has dedicated her life to advancing the physical and mental health of Boston’s youth, while also inspiring countless others through her…

The New England Patriots are well positioned to make a run at the NFL playoffs this season.Upcoming games against the New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns will give the Patriots a great chance to improve their record to 5-2 and be in the thick of the playoff picture around the trade deadline. That is why Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay believes there is a trade to be made with the Philadelphia Eagles to push New England into true contender territory.Kay has proposed a trade between the two teams that would send Eagles receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots in…

The last $1 million prize remaining in a $5 lottery game was claimed in Massachusetts on Monday.The $1 million prize was from “Diamonds and Dollars,” a scratch ticket game that costs $5 per ticket.The game was released in 2023 with four $1 million grand prizes. All four grand prizes have been claimed as of Sept. 30.The winning $1 million ticket was bought at Blanchard’s Revere in Revere.Additionally, someone claimed a $200,000 prize from the “$200,000 Halloween” game. The winning ticket was sold at NK Convenience in Medford.There were six $100,000 prizes won or claimed on Monday. One was from the…

The Sporting News 2025 High School Football Top 25 — Week 8: September 30 originally appeared on The Sporting NewsThe SN No. 1 St. John Bosco [Bellflower, CA] Braves return to action this Friday after taking a bye last weekend prior to the start of California’s Trinity League play.AdvertisementThe Braves started the season in the No. 3 position in The Sporting News High School Football Top 25, but the two teams initially ahead of them lost in back-to-back weeks to create a path forward for Bosco. Their Trinity League mates from Santa Ana, California, the Mater Dei Monarchs, were the…