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LYNN, MA – December 10, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Antique upholstery in Massachusetts continues to reflect a distinct regional relationship with history, craft, and everyday living. Across the state, restored settees, tufted armchairs, and heirloom dining chairs remain more than decorative objects. They function as lived-in pieces that carry stories across generations, often requiring careful decisions about materials, methods, and long-term value. Zimman’s has observed that interest in antique furniture has shifted in recent years from purely aesthetic appreciation to a more practical mindset. Collectors, designers, and homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to preserve original character while making pieces…

At long last, the 11-year hiatus of the Massachusetts basketball team’s rivalry against Boston College came to an end on Wednesday night in Springfield. It wasn’t always convincing, but UMass (7-3) withstood the Eagles (5-6) when it mattered most. After building up a fairly comfortable 14-point lead, the Minutemen had no answers for driving guards and a severe lack of offense during a blazing 23-2 Boston College run in the second half. Once the sizable lead was promptly transformed into a seven-point deficit, they reeled it back in to claim a gritty 76-74 triumph for their fourth consecutive victory. The…

Luxury Homes Sargent, who previously served as the CEO of Staples, purchased the pricey pad in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood for $11.5 million. 362 Marlborough Street. Matt Surette from Surette Media Group Ron Sargent, the interim CEO of Kroger and former CEO of Staples, just dropped $11.5 million on former Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca’s Back Bay mansion.The home, which had a listing price of $10.995 million, generated significant interest, receiving multiple bids, and went under contract within four days, according to a representative for George Sarkis, CEO and co-founder of The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman, who had the listing.Built…

Mohamed SalahIn an official statement, the Egyptian Football Association has called on FIFA regarding the “Pride Match” in support of the LGBT cause during the 2026 World Cup.FIFA had announced that during the 2026 World Cup, one game would be designated as the “Pride Match” to support the LGBT cause. The draw resulted in this initiative being associated with the match between Egypt and Iran. Since the announcement, reactions have come swiftly. After Iran labeled this decision as “irrational,” the Egyptian Football Association has now broken its silence, refusing to be associated with the initiative.Advertisement”We have sent a letter to…

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NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports after the organization’s membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have permitted those bets. The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have raised questions about the integrity of competition in college and pro sports. In late October, an NBA coach and player were arrested in a takedown of two sprawling gambling operations, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was accused of exploiting private information about players to win bets on NBA games. WATCH: Arrests of current and former stars raise troubling…

San Diego may create a special multimillion-dollar fund to attract high-profile sporting events it hopes would elevate the city’s global image and potentially pay for itself by boosting tourism. Mark Neville, chief executive of Sports San Diego, is asking for a $2.2 million initial investment from the city to launch the fund, which he calls a global sports event fund. Additional funding could be requested in coming years. Sports San Diego is a nonprofit that runs the Holiday Bowl and began promoting the city for global sports events in 2022. It argues San Diego is not getting as much as…

Wild oyster reefs are functionally extinct in Massachusetts. But efforts are underway to restore the coastal ecosystems, starting with Mashpee’s Hamblin Pond.The Nature Conservancy is working with local and state officials to reintroduce wild oysters to Massachusetts estuaries. Funding also comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service.Dan Goulart is a Coastal Project Manager with The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts. He said this is the start of a coordinated effort, with projects along the state’s coastline.“The end goal of this is to sort of achieve 10 to 20% of what Massachusetts once had in oyster habitat and…

Sixteen high school football teams played at Gillette Stadium this week looking to become a Massachusetts state champion at the home of the New England Patriots.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Angels purchased another lottery ticket. The Angels swung a deal to get former top prospect Vaughn Grissom, an infielder whose status has fallen since disappointing performances with the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox. The Angels sent Class-A outfielder Isaiah Jackson to Boston to complete the trade. Jackson was the Angels’ eighth-round pick last summer, and he’d played just 10 professional games, hitting .219. Grissom, who turns 25 next month, is out of options. He will come to spring training with a chance to win a bench spot or possibly even everyday at-bats. He has primarily…