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Related coverage in the video aboveNebraska scored a 6-foot-1, 292-pound defensive tackle from the transfer portal.Owen Stoudmire redshirted at Boston College in 2021. Then in 2022, he played in nine games, tallying eight tackles.Then in 2023, the Ohio native played in 10 games, recording nine tackles, three of which were solo tackles against SMU in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl.Stoudmire started two games at defensive tackle in 2024, making an appearance in all 13 games. He recorded 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. Three of his tackles were against Nebraska in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl.In 2025,…

New England Patriots Maye had three touchdowns, including a highlight-reel throw to Kayshon Boutte. He also had four fumbles and three turnovers. Drake Maye AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty ‘I need to play better’: Will Campbell’s candid comments after Patriots’ playoff win vs. Texans 4 things to know about Patriots’ AFC title game foe Broncos FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots knew all along that the Texans’ defense presented one of the toughest tests of the year. Ultimately, they passed with a 28-16 victory at Gillette Stadium.Drake Maye made the throw of the day, hitting Kayshon Boutte for a one-handed TD grab in…

Key takeaways Professional sports represent a sought-after investment sector, with valuations continuing to climb. There are a growing number of investment opportunities in emerging sports like pickleball, lacrosse, and women’s soccer. New investors are entering space, including current and former athletes, private equity firms, and high-net-worth individuals. Tech investors can help sports leagues use new means to monetize IP and expand fan bases. Emerging sports leagues can be nimbler and more innovative in how they build visibility and reward players. More dealmaking in emerging sports leagues is expected in 2026. In Depth Professional sports is currently one of the hottest…

We all remember the epic championship game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic when Shohei Ohtani struck out Team USA slugger Mike Trout to give Team Japan its third title in five editions of the tournament.  Now we are gearing up for the 2026 WBC, which will see Ohtani and Japan try to defend their title in the 20-team competition that includes a stacked USA squad seeking redemption. Among the players committed to Team USA include Yankees superstar Aaron Judge, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, and Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.We are counting down until the opening pitch of the tournament and…

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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College women’s basketball was dealt a 73-58 setback on Sunday afternoon to California. The Eagles drop to 4-17 and 0-7 in the ACC, while the Golden Bears improve to 11-9 and 2-5 in the league.Lily Carmody came off the bench for a team-high 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting. The sophomore guard also led the way with seven rebounds. Jocelyne Grier poured in 15 points on six field goals, and Kayla Rolph netted 10 to round out the leading scorers. Amirah Anderson led the team with three assists.Cal started the game off on a 13-0 run…

Joonas Korpisalo made 22 saves for the Bruins (28-19-2), who rallied from down 2-0 in the first period for their eighth win in their past nine games. Pavel Zacha, Casey Mittelstadt, David Pastrnak and Elias Lindholm each had two assists. “You just never know,” said Boston coach Marco Sturm of his team falling behind and then rallying. “The frustrating part was because we played so well … All of sudden we were down 2-0. Again, good feeling today. Guys had a good energy. Maybe it was the siblings. I don’t know. But we got the job done because we just…

A new college football champion will be crowned Monday night in Miami Gardens, Fla., when No. 1 Indiana faces No. 10 Miami in the national title game. One of the central figures in the matchup isn’t a specific player or a coach, but a high school that sits just 21 miles south of Hard Rock Stadium:Christopher Columbus High School.Located in the Westchester suburb of Miami, the small, all-boys Catholic school has built a formidable reputation both academically and athletically.Founded in 1958, the school produced Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, Indiana starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and several other NFL, Major League…

The Winter Olympic Games are just around the corner. Does watching triple axels make you dream of gliding across the ice? Do you think you might be a snowboarder-in-the-making? Wishing you could show your prowess as a curler? While there are many opportunities for kids, these local venues also offer adults the opportunity to try a few of these sports or watch the experts put on a show.Cross-Country Skiing Cross-country ski lessons at Weston Ski Track Credit: Weston Ski Track Great Brook Farm Ski Touring CenterNorthwest of Boston, Great Brook offers a 10-mile network of machine-groomed trails for cross-country skiers…

Happy Sunday! Our tricky coastal storm is tracking farther west, so that’s quickly increasing the snowfall forecast for most of Massachusetts. First, we’ve got chances for spotty, light snow this morning. Late this afternoon and evening is when the snow will become more widespread and really start picking up in pace. That’s also when we’ll start to see impacts on the roads. The snow will continue through late tonight. At times on the Cape and the islands, some mix and rain may move in. The snow clears overnight for central Massachusetts, but spotty light snow will linger along eastern Massachusetts…