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There was only one bed available at Pathways, a Bradford group home for teens in crisis, when a state worker secured a spot there for G Araujo.The home was supposed to be a haven for the vulnerable 17-year-old from Gloucester.Araujo had begun gingerly embracing a gender transition, experimenting with makeup and women’s clothing, while leaning away from her birth name, Gustavo. At the same time, her home life was strained, and she struggled with drugs. Placed in a foster home, she kept missing curfew. The foster parents worried she needed more supervision than they could provide.Araujo was uneasy as she…

Data Skrive Oddsmakers heavily favor the Clemson Tigers (2-3) when they visit the Boston College Eagles (1-4) on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in a matchup between ACC rivals at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA). Clemson is favored by two touchdowns. The contest’s point total is set at 54.The Tigers’ last game was against the North Carolina Tar Heels, and they won by a score of 38-10. The Eagles lost against the Pittsburgh Panthers in their last game, 48-7.Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports.Clemson vs. Boston College Game Information & OddsWhen: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:30…

Seeking its first Middlesex title in 25 years, Winchester (4-0) is determined to take the first step Friday vs. Reading.

Before his historic Game 3 start for the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler made sure he didn’t let his emotions boil over.Schlittler, who grew up in Massachusetts and rooted for the Red Sox during his youth, was aware that some fans had attacked members of his family on social media. Still, he advised those closest to him to let him respond on the mound, because he knew that’s where he would get his revenge.”I texted my family 20 minutes before the game,” Schlittler said, per ESPN’s Jorge Castillo.…

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Palm Beach will make history in 2026 as the Palm Beach Royals become the city’s first major professional sports franchise, joining Major League Pickleball as its 23rd team.Hyperspace Ventures, a group of UNC-Chapel Hill alumni and tech entrepreneurs, acquired the team for a record $16 million. The ownership group includes former Tar Heel tennis players Zach Hunter, Taylor Meyer and Alex Rafiee, alongside fellow alumnus Peter Fox.The star-studded ownership roster also features Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, US Open champion Bianca Andreescu, former UNC basketball stars Tyler Hansbrough and Marvin Williams, Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowler Kenny…

FOX MLB Pregame Show Announces During Postseason Pregame Coverage 47 Tournament Games Set to Air and Stream Across FOX, FS1, FS2, the FOX Sports App, FOX One and Tubi FOX Deportes to Televise 28 Games in Spanish NEW YORK – The 2026 World Baseball Classic will again be televised and streamed in the United States by FOX Sports; it was announced today by World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI). WBCI is an organization that is owned by Major League Baseball and jointly operates the tournament with the Major League Baseball Players Association. FOX is set to air seven games, including three…

Massachusetts’ business confidence was once again on the decline in September as the state’s Business Confidence Index has experienced oscillating scores this past year, changing directions on almost a monthly basis. September’s score fell 1.5 percentage points from August to 47.5, marking Massachusetts’ seventh consecutive month in pessimistic territory. September’s index was 5.7 percentage points lower than in September 2024, according to a Monday press release from the trade group Associated Industries of Massachusetts, which compiles the index. The AIM index pulls from a survey of more than 140 Massachusetts employers and is scored on a 100-point scale; a score…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Boston College women’s soccer team returns to Newton after a three-game road stretch to face N.C. State on Thursday evening. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Newton Complex. The match will be streamed live on ACCNX.A LOOK AT THE OPPOSITION – The Wolfpack is coming off a ranked victory against Wake Forest. – N.C. State has a record of 2-1-2 in conference play, with wins against Wake Forest and SMU. – Jade Bordeleau leads the Wolfpack with 17 points, having scored eight goals and provided one assist.SERIES HISTORY – Boston College holds a…

Media In morning drive, The Sports Hub’s Toucher and Hardy had the highest share of any radio show in the Boston market this summer with a 17.9. The playoff-bound Red Sox helped WEEI finish the 7 p.m.-midnight window with a 5.2 share, tied for fourth with the Sports Hub. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Chad Finn October 7, 2025 1 minute to read The sports-radio competition between 98.5 The Sports Hub and WEEI wasn’t much of a competition at all in the summer Nielsen Audio ratings. The Sports Hub’s three daytime programs finished first in their respective time periods among the…

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s ban on transgender athletes participating in high school sports that don’t align with their gender identity is “fully in effect,” Utah’s House speaker said, after plaintiffs challenging the law agreed to have their lawsuit dismissed.The ban, passed in 2022, has been on hold for years pending the resolution of the lawsuit, brought by several anonymous athletes who claimed it violated their civil rights. While that law was paused, a state commission has been tasked with determining eligibility for transgender athletes who seek to participate.”Big news for Utah!! HB11 … which we passed in 2022, is…