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Editor’s note: Watch CNN Original Series “Decades in Sports” on the CNN app. Across six episodes, the series explores the defining moments, athletes and cultural shifts that shaped sports over the past six decades, from the television revolution and Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, right up to the impact of social media on today’s biggest stars. It was June 17, 1994, and Madison Square Garden was packed for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. The series was hanging in the balance tied at two games apiece. The winner would move within…

The first World Athletics Ultimate Championship, the biggest track and field meet of 2026, airs live on NBC Sports and Peacock from Friday through Sunday in Budapest.The biennial World Ultimate Championship gathers Olympic gold medalists, world champions and the top athletes in the world rankings with no limits on athletes per country.World Ultimate Championship live broadcast scheduleDayTime (ET)Key FinalsPlatformsFriday1-4 p.m.100m Hurdles, 110m HurdlesPeacock, NBCSNSaturday12-3 p.m.100m, 400mPeacock, NBCSNSunday12-3 p.m.200m, 400m HurdlesNBC, PeacockThe full event-by-event daily schedule is here. The three-day meet features eight to 16 athletes per individual event, all representing their countries in their national uniforms. Track events 800m and…

As Massachusetts nears the end of another record-breaking summer of extreme heat, policymakers are responding to a new reality: It’s not just a cold-weather state anymore. It’s a hot one, too.Massachusetts has warmed by nearly 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit since the beginning of the 20th century. By 2050, experts predict the number of 90-degree days could double or triple compared to historic averages. New England is warming faster than much of the United States, according to a 2025 study published in the journal Climate.Municipalities and state governments in Massachusetts are taking measures to protect people from the rise in summer temperatures.…

Rutgers (0-1) at Boston College (0-1), Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. EDT.Opening Line: Boston College by 3.5. Against the spread: Boston College 0-1, Rutgers 0-1.How to watch: ESPN2Key statsBoston College OffenseOverall: 388.0 yards per game (81st in FBS)Passing: 223.0 yards per game (77th)Rushing: 165.0 yards per game (66th)Scoring: 15.0 points per game (109th)Boston College DefenseOverall: 339.0 yards per game (77th in FBS)Passing: 85.0 yards per game (11th)Rushing: 254.0 yards per game (126th)Scoring: 34.0 points per game (108th)Rutgers OffenseOverall: 349.0 yards per game (98th in FBS)Passing: 319.0 yards per game (32nd)Rushing: 30.0 yards per game (134th)Scoring: 21.0 points per game (92nd)Rutgers…

The latest DraftKings promo code allows new users to claim $200 in bonus bets after they spend $5, and the 2026 NFL Kickoff Game is the perfect opportunity to cash in. The Seattle Seahawks will host the New England Patriots in the first game of the season on Wednesday, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle. Claim your DraftKings promo code here:For the full terms and conditions and how to claim the promo, read our DraftKings promo code review.DraftKings promo code details DraftKings Promo CodeClick hereDraftKings Bonus Offer Spend $5 as a new user, get $200 in bonus betsStates where…

It took Caitlin Clark all of 25 minutes to end a USA Basketball drought that stretched back to 1998.Before Clark handed out 11 assists in Team USA’s win over China on Friday, no American player had registered double-digit assists in a FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup game since Dawn Staley in 1998.Staley is now the head coach at South Carolina. Clark is in the third year of her own WNBA career — and just starting her first competitive tournament with the United States’ senior national team.MORE: Caitlin Clark introduced herself to the FIBA World Cup as only she couldClark registered a…

A company called Teton Management is building a new manufactured home community in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, pointing to how strong demand remains for lower-cost paths to homeownership. Here’s what to knowTeton Management plans to sell 22 homes across three phases. The first phase, which advertised six homes and launched in May, has already basically sold out, iBerkshires reported. George Whaling, president of Teton Management Corp., said the project is aimed at buyers who want more room and long-term stability than apartment living provides but cannot afford a standard single-family house.”We can get folks into a home at Allendale Pines North for essentially a…

Chestnut Hill, Mass. – Boston College men’s soccer is set to host St. Bonaventure on Tuesday afternoon in a non-conference matchup at the Newton Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., and the game will stream live on ACC Network Extra.LAST TIME OUT • The Eagles traveled to Virginia on Friday evening to open ACC play. Boston College dropped the contest, 2-0, with both goals coming in the second half • Andrej Borak stopped a season-high five shots in the defeat THE EAGLES • Boston College started 3-0 for the first time since 2019 before dropping their first contest to…

Los Angeles Angels (54-90, fifth in the AL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (80-65, third in the AL East)Boston; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Reid Detmers (4-8, 3.44 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 182 strikeouts); Red Sox: Patrick Sandoval (1-4, 4.41 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, 50 strikeouts)LINE: Red Sox -151, Angels +122; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels.Boston is 80-65 overall and 36-34 at home. The Red Sox have the second-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .323.Los Angeles is 54-90 overall and 24-46 on the road.…

The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup will wrap up group play on Monday with a handful of matchups, including a battle between the USA and Czechia. Team USA reigns supreme at the Women’s World Cup, and is considered the heavy favorite for another global title this year. There are no guarantees, though, as the Americans’ narrow 55-52 escape against Italy on Sunday showed. Meanwhile, Czechia’s national team will be making its fourth appearance in the Women’s World Cup, and looking to top their best outcome, which was a silver medal in 2010. The Czech side will have to find their stride without…