Author: BostonSportsNews

When the nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline closed its specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth in July after the Trump Administration decided not to continue funding the program, local suicide-prevention organizations all over the country had to scramble to stand in the gap.  Samaritans South Coast, whose operators answer the Lifeline whenever a local caller dials 988, is providing operators more training in culturally competent care to ensure they’re able to deliver for everyone who calls. Samaritans South Coast, based in Fall River, covers the 24/7 988 lifeline in Massachusetts for Bristol and Suffolk counties. When a caller dials-in to the…

Boston College hosts Cal in the Bears’ ACC opener Saturday, and Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien spoke to the media on Tuesday about Saturday’s matchup. Boston College (1-2) is coming off a bye following its 30-20 road loss to Stanford, while Cal lost to San Diego State 34-0 this past weekend and is a 6.5-point underdog to Boston College this week.Coaches always lavishly praise their upcoming opponent and the opponent’s prominent players, and O’Brien was no different as he spoke about Cal quarterbacks Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who struggled for the first time in the loss to San Diego State.Here are excerpts…

WWE x Coyote Promotions announce a multi-year partnership. On Tuesday, September 23, WWE and Coyote Promotions issued a press release that announced a multi-year licensing partnership. Specifically, the partnership will allow Coyote Promotions to host company-branded promotional nights at major sporting events in the United States. From Coyote Promotions: “WWE and Coyote Promotions, a sports merchandising agency, announced a multi-year licensing agreement that will see Coyote develop and execute WWE-branded promotional nights in partnership with professional sports teams across the U.S. This strategic partnership grants Coyote Promotions the rights to create immersive WWE-themed nights for fans of all major sports…

An electronic billboard in Times Square, New York (United States), displaying the message ‘Football federations: boycott Israel,’ September 16, 2025. JEENAH MOON / REUTERS At 6:45 pm Paris time on Wednesday, September 24, Greece’s PAOK Salonika hosted Maccabi Tel Aviv for the opening round of the single group stage in the Europa League. While the Israeli club is the only representative from that country competing in European football competitions this season, other teams from the country – whether clubs in other sports or national squads – are also set to take part in continental tournaments, including the qualifying campaign for…

Planning a leaf-peeping trip this fall? The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has updated its Interactive Fall Foliage Map for the 2025 fall season to help residents and visitors track peak foliage conditions at DCR properties across the state, according to a community announcement.The map allows users to select various calendar dates to see which sections of the state, including specific DCR properties, will experience peak fall colors during that time. By analyzing current conditions and data from past years, DCR forestry staff can predict approximately when the leaves in each area will change color throughout the season, including…

Entertainment “I’m not sure who had a weirder 48 hours. Me or the CEO of Tylenol.” This image released by Disney shows Jimmy Kimmel hosting his late night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (Randy Holmes/Disney via AP) Randy Holmes/Disney via AP By Associated Press September 24, 2025 | 2:44 AM 6 minutes to read LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel made an emotional return to his late-night show Tuesday night after a nearly weeklong suspension for remarks he made after conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing. For 16 minutes, Kimmel mixed humor, pointed messages…

The Hamburg Area High School Student Council recently hosted its Second Annual Charity Basketball Game, pitting high school staff against middle school staff in a friendly yet competitive matchup. The event, held at the high school in front of a crowd of 600 in attendance, aimed to raise funds for Blessed Beginnings, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families rebuild their lives after experiencing abuse. The Hamburg Area Middle School team dominated the game, securing a 57-36 victory over the high school staff. The middle school team showcased impressive skills, landing three-pointers and executing seamless layup passes. Though…

US LBM Coaches Poll: Indiana Hoosiers climb after win over IllinoisUSA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest US LBM Coaches Poll and discusses the Indiana Hoosiers’ climb up the rankings.Sports PulseThe USC Trojans and Illinois Fighting Illini play on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, in a game on the college football Week 5 schedule.Which team will win the college football Week 5 game?Check out these college football Week 5 picks and college football Week 5 predictions for the Big Ten game, which can be seen at 9 a.m. MST on FOX (stream with FUBO).USC…

With Indian sport being as action-packed as it is, it’s quite easy to miss out on important news and results. That’s where we come in — ESPN’s daily Indian sports blog has all the updates from the world of Indian sports as well as the news, scores, schedule, results and commentary that comes with it.September is here and brings with a whole new set of sports events. You can see details of other events in our 2025 sporting calendar.Here are all the updates from Indian sports on September 21, 2025.What’s on today? What happened yesterday? Wrestling Worlds: India’s challenge ends…

BOSTON (WHDH) – Hundreds of unemployed Massachusetts residents spent the summer on hold.“The waiting is terrible by itself, never mind how long you are waiting, and you don’t know what you are going to do next,” said Danielle Robinson, who unexpectedly lost her job in May. “I would sit on hold for 30-40 minutes to reach somebody sometimes.”The minutes turned into hours and the wait for payment went from weeks to months.“I began to get anxious. This can’t be. There is no communication. No, nothing – just pending – waiting,” said Taeminn Song, who also lost his job in May.Both…