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Christen Press, one of the most celebrated players in U.S. women’s soccer history, is officially hanging up her cleats.At 36, the two-time World Cup champion and Angel City FC forward announced her retirement from professional soccer, sharing the emotional news in an interview with “Good Morning America” that aired Wednesday.Christen Press #23 of Angel City FC in the second half at BMO Stadium on September 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Ronald Martinez/Getty Images”I’m retiring from professional soccer, and I’ve decided that this is my last season and my last few games,” Press said. “I feel a mix of everything. There’s…

How Los Angeles Dodgers made it to third World Series in six yearsUSA TODAY Sports’ Gabe Lacques breaks down how the Dodgers dominated the Brewers en route to another World Series appearance.Sports PulseThe debate over who is the greatest baseball player of all time ended Friday, Oct. 17.Sorry for those of you still arguing in favor of Babe Ruth, but it’s Shohei Ohtani. Hands down. However, after Ohtani hit three home runs and pitched six scoreless innings in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the NLCS, there is a new debate: Did…

Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day protest at Hyannis rotaryA Workers Over Billionaires protest Monday was held at the Hyannis rotary by Mid Cape Indivisible and Cape Cod Women for Change.The “No Kings” movement, launched by Indivisible, is a response to what they describe as increasingly authoritarian tactics by Trump.There are over 140 protests planned in Massachusetts on Oct. 18. Some towns and cities are holding multiple events.Massachusetts is set to hold over 140 “No Kings” protests across the state on Saturday, Oct. 18, joining a national movement that organizers expect to be the largest single day of protest in modern…

BOSTON, MA (WFSB) – Fresh off their bye week, the UConn Football team took their talents and their three-game winning streak on the road to face Boston College. Even though the Huskies were in control for most of the first half, the Eagles found the end zone with a minute remaining in the second quarter, sending the Huskies into the break down, 20-17.However, the Huskies offense led by Quarterback Joe Fagnano, started barking in the third quarter, outscoring Boston College 21-3, in the final two quarters. That second half offensive explosion helped the Huskies pick up a big win on…

The Ridge Club, SandwichTuesday, 9 a.m. shotgun startThe Ridge Club will host 13 teams and 24 individual qualifiers in a Catholic Conference-heavy field of sectional champions with BC High (290), St. John’s Shrewsbury (296), and Xaverian (300), plus Western champ Longmeadow (298). St. John’s is the two-time defending champion.The par-71 course, designed by Robert von Hagge, plays 5,854 yards and features elevation changes, fast greens, and difficult tee shots.“It’s a shot-maker’s golf course,” head pro Matt Baran said. “You’ve got to pick and choose your shots, you have to take advantage of holes that are shorter and have easier hole…

The Tennessee Titans have another player added to the injury list ahead of their matchup with the New England Patriots.Punter Johnny Hekker has been ruled questionable with an illness by the Titans, putting his availability in doubt against the Patriots on Oct. 19 (noon CT, CBS).The Titans do not have another punter on the roster, though they could look to add one before the game against the Patriots.Hekker, 35, is in his first season with the Titans, averaging 42 net yards per punt. He’s landed nine punts inside the opponents’ 20-yard line, a 31% rate.Over 14 seasons, Hekker has 992…

GARDNER, Kan. (KCTV) – Gardner Edgerton High School has installed a new state-of-the-art weather monitoring system. It’s been atop the Advanced Technical Center between the high school building and sports fields. Jason Radel, Gardner Edgerton High School’s athletic director and assistant principal, says it’s been up the last two weeks.“We’re excited about this,” said Radel. “The big thing for us is that we’re the only ones in this area. We’re a one high school town. I know there are a couple of others that have it, but they’re a little bit bigger and have multiple areas. We have this one…

Marquee events such as 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and multiple Formula 1 race weekends, have elevated region’s global profile, according to PwC Middle East reportThe GCC has established itself as a global stage for major sporting events – and now stands to capture a share of the $2tn global sports tourism market by 2030, a PwC Middle East report has shown.Marquee events such as the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and multiple Formula 1 race weekends, have elevated the region’s global profile, it said.A new PwC Middle East report, ‘Game on for the GCC – Turning sporting…

Looking for a job? Here are some tips to help your search for workIf you are a job seeker, these tips may help you land a new postion.A new Massachusetts pay transparency law that goes into effect this month will make it easier for job seekers.Last year, Governor Maura Healey signed an act to increase both “equity and transparency” in pay in the state, according to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office.Starting Oct. 29, employers with 25 or more employees will be required to provide wage ranges in all job postings. They will also have to give them to applicants and…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Boston College women’s soccer team is set to hit the road Sunday for an ACC matchup against Syracuse. Kickoff is slated for 12 p.m. at SU Soccer Stadium, with live coverage available on ACCNX. The Eagles look to bounce back following a 1-0 loss against Louisville, while the Orange enter the weekend coming off a 1-0 win against Miami. A Look at the Opposition Syracuse enters the contest at 5-6-4 overall and 1-5-1 in ACC action, fresh off a 1-0 victory at Miami. The Orange attack is powered by junior forward Mia Klammer, who…