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The 2025 State Police Women’s Charity Softball Tournament was held on Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21 at Norlo Park in Fayetteville, with 11 different states represented.  Female State Troopers from all over the East Coast descended upon Franklin County to play in the tournament that benefited Franklin County Special Olympics and Susquehanna Service Dogs. States represented in the tournament included Maryland, Delaware, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan and Pennsylvania.Approximately 320 State Police Troopers in attendance. The tournament weekend started on Friday, September 19th at the Hampton Inn in Chambersburg with a “Meet & Greet” event. Saturday’s…

At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, track and field contributed 17 of India’s 29 medals, including four golds, the highest from any single discipline. This year, a record 73 athletes will represent the host nation, including 35 debutants, aiming to build on the 17-medal haul, with six golds, achieved at the 2024 Kobe Championships. With a mix of experienced stars and fresh talent, India will be looking to make a strong mark on home soil.

BOSTON –– Casey Mittelstadt broke out of the zone with Matt Poitras and Tanner Jeannot on either side of him. The forward was testing chemistry with his new linemates during Thursday’s practice at Warrior Ice Arena. The trio was part of Group A, which featured the Boston Bruins’ regular NHL talent, along with a few names still vying for a stable roster spot. Mittelstadt, who was traded to Boston in March, had never played with Jeannot nor Poitras. The veteran Jeannot signed his five-year deal with the Bruins in July and adds size and an edge to the line, while…

By Juli McDonald Click here for updates on this story     CHESTNUT HILL, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A year after his death, late Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino is still giving back to his community. The money from the sale of his home in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts will be donated to charity. “There’s three rules in real estate: location, location, location. And this is the best of the best for Chestnut Hill,” said Michael Carucci of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. The stunning estate offers a dream come true address for a baseball fan, or a buyer who likes the idea of…

Rory McIlroy might be competing in his eighth Ryder Cup for Team Europe and going for his sixth win this weekend, but he praised the United States — the rival country he’ll square off against at Bethpage Black — during his press conference Thursday. “Everyone wanted to make it in America,” McIlroy said, when asked about his impressions of the country as a child and how his thoughts are either similar or different after living there. “It’s the land of opportunity. And I still believe it’s the best country in the world, and if you come here and work hard…

Abby Wambach has some sage advice for parents who have kids that play sports. On the Sept. 23 episode of her “Welcome to the Party” podcast, the Olympic soccer player, along with co-host Julie Foudy, discussed survival tips for parents with athletes. While Wambach said she was pro kids playing multiple sports, guest Rebecca Lowe, NBC’s Premier League host and Olympic broadcaster, said there isn’t enough time. “Are we supposed to go to every practice?” Lowe asked, before Wambach replied, “No.”“That is actually on my don’ts list,” Wambach continued. “Do not go to the practices and watch your children. This…

The Carolina Panthers (1-2) go on the road to play the New England Patriots (1-2) at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 28, 2025.If you are looking for Patriots vs. Panthers tickets, information is available below.New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers game infoShop Patriots vs. Panthers ticketsHow to buy Patriots vs. Panthers tickets for NFL Week 4You can purchase tickets to see the Patriots play the Panthers from multiple providers.New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers betting odds, lines, spreadsThe latest odds can be found below:New England Patriots scheduleWeek 1: Sept. 7 vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 20-13 lossWeek 2: Sept. 14 at…

The latest Natick charity & fundraising news:   Rotary holding Brett Conaway Cup golf tourney The Rotary Club of Natick is hosting its annual Brett Conaway Cup charity golf tournament on Friday, Oct. 17  at the Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland. Registration is open. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m., with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. The event will feature contests, including putting, longest drive, closest to the pin, and a hole-in-one challenge with the chance to win a Subaru. Additional prizes include New England Patriots tickets and complimentary rounds of golf. All golfers will receive a special gift and enjoy a day filled with…

North Carolina has been known as one of the biggest blue blood programs in college sports.While that is factual, it wasn’t always true. In the advent of the creation of the Atlantic Coast Conference, it was created because of football, not basketball. The headquarters of the ACC was and still is located in North Carolina.However, due to several figures, including NC State’s Everett Case, led to the ACC becoming the premier basketball conference. While Case gets a lot of credit for that, Frank McGuire and North Carolina’s national championship team put the conference on the map.𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚…

World Cup 2026 (Q): Ethiopia will host Guinea-Bissau in RwandaEthiopia will play their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau at Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda this October.Ethiopia is among several African nations whose stadiums do not meet international standards for hosting qualification matches. As a result, CAF has granted Ethiopia special permission to play outside its borders in their quest for a spot at the World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Against Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia will therefore play at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium.In Group A, Ethiopia currently sits in sixth place behind Egypt. During…