Author: BostonSportsNews

Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Audio By Carbonatix The NCAA has certainly not been immune to the rise in scandals that are inextricably linked with the increased normalization of sports betting in the United States. However, all signs point to student-athletes having a bit more freedom to get in on the action thanks to a rule change that’s set to loosen the restrictions they’re required to abide by. It’s been seven years since the Supreme Court issued the ruling that marked the start of a new era for sports betting in America, and more than 75% of the states that comprise the…

Kenny Albert, the lead NHL play-by-play broadcaster for Turner Sports and previously a longtime voice for NBC’s coverage of hockey, will call Team USA men’s and women’s games at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, the network is set to announce Thursday.Joining Albert in the booth for men’s games is a familiar partner — Eddie Olczyk, who works for both NBC Sports and Turner Sports. Brian Boucher returns for his third consecutive Winter Games for the “Inside the Glass” reporter position. He is also part of Turner Sports’ coverage of the NHL.AdvertisementFor U.S. women’s games, Albert will pair with two-time…

Teamwork guides St. John’s Prep football over St. John’s (Shrewsbury) on SaturdaySophie Weller | MassLiveMassLive will be at 12 games across Western Massachusetts, the Bay State and Catholic Conferences on Friday night. Click here for live updates.Here are the games MassLive will have live updates from tonight:If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College men’s soccer returns to the confines of the Newton Soccer Field on Friday to host No. 7 Duke in league play. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 p.m. and the game will be streamed live on ACC Network Extra.   DROPPED LEAGUE MATCH TO SYRACUSE • Boston College suffered a 1-0 defeat to Syracuse last Friday • Andrej Borak finished with five saves, all in the first half • The Eagles posted five shots on goal • BC held the edge in corners, 7-6   THE EAGLES • The Eagles enter the game with a 5-6-0…

Christian M. Wade, Gloucester Daily Times, Mass.Gloucester Daily Times BOSTON — Health insurers will foot the bill for cardiac tests for high school athletes if a new proposal is approved by lawmakers on Beacon Hill. The legislation mandates athletes in grades nine to 12 be screened for heart conditions with an electrocardiogram (EKG) as part of their sports physical at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. Dubbed “Freddy’s Law,” the bill is named after Freddy Espinal, a 17-year-old Peabody Veterans Memorial High School junior who died in September from sudden cardiac arrest during wrestling practice. State Rep. Tom Walsh,…

Sports News “Just because of what’s been going on, it doesn’t mean that the season is over.” Bill O’Brien’s BC football team is a disappointing 1-4 entering Saturday night’s game against Clemson (Greg M. Cooper/Associated Press). Greg M. Cooper By Trevor Hass October 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM 3 minutes to read For a slumping Boston College football team on the verge of squandering an entire season, facing a powerhouse program such as Clemson is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, seeing a nationally prominent brand presents a daunting task that will require near perfection. On the other, the…

A big second quarter by Lehi propelled it to a dominant 34-6 win over Lone Peak on Thursday night.Lehi got contributions from all phases of the game, with two touchdowns coming from Legend Glasker and one apiece from Briggs Love and Wyatt Bingham.AdvertisementBode Hammon also contributed in a big way by converting on four field goals, with three of those coming in the first half.What started out as a low-scoring and sluggish affair quickly turned into a blowout for the Pioneers.“We just had a couple of mistakes early. Our defense started to make plays in the second quarter and from…

Manchester City star John Stones has been there and done it at the highest level – and England won’t be able to win a World Cup without him next summerJeremy joined the Daily Star in 2010 as Manchester football correspondent and for more than a decade has served as our Chief Sports Writer. He provides expert coverage on Manchester United and Manchester City, the Premier League as a whole, and the England football team. Jeremy has covered football, rugby and cricket World Cups, as well as Wimbledon, the golf majors and the Olympics.Thomas Tuchel watched England win against Wales with…

A front yard in Watertown, Massachusetts, has turned into a spooky Bad Bunny-themed Halloween display — and the showing is getting a lot of attention locally and on social media. It’s actually “Bad Boney” themed, technically. The yard is full of skeletons wearing some of the Puerto Rican icon’s famous outfits and accessories. One skeleton in particular is larger than life, and donning a pair of Calvin Kleins in reference to Bad Bunny’s shoot for the designer. The display is the work of Kimmy Nguyen, who said she loves Halloween and pop music, and wanted to make the display to…

Upsets are what make college football great, and we’ve seen some huge ones this year, like Florida State knocking off Alabama and Florida defeating Texas. With Week 7 underway, what upsets does the sport have in store for us this weekend? If you’re interested in college football betting on underdogs, be sure to check out our five top underdog picks for Week 7. There are some massive games on tap this weekend, and there are plenty of intriguing underdogs in play.All spreads and money line odds are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.No. 14 Missouri (+3, +130) vs. No. 8 Alabama The Tide get everyone’s best shot,…