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Human rights advocates say hijab bans in sports “need to go” as they “deny a space for women themselves”.France banned its athletes from using the Muslim head covering when they competed in last year’s Paris Olympic Games. The European country also bans the use of hijabs across sports such as football, basketball and volleyball at all levels. The French Senate passed a bill in February to ban religious symbols, such as the hijab, in all sporting competitions.The head covering, however, is considered in Islam as an expression of devotion and faith in modesty. It can also be seen as a…

State Democratic leaders said Tuesday they have been in talks about the potential of the Trump administration deploying the National Guard in Massachusetts, signaling they could move quickly to fight any effort to send troops into yet another Democrat-led state.Aides to Attorney General Andrea Campbell declined to share details of conversations they said she’s had with other state and local leaders. But the first-term Democrat’s office said it would be ready to challenge any “unlawful deployment,” noting Campbell has backed other lawsuits challenging the deployment of troops in Washington, D.C. and California.“The unlawful deployment of the National Guard creates unnecessary…

The “Patriots Tour” continues for Dabo Swinney and Clemson.A week after routing New England’s six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick and his new North Carolina team, the Tigers (2-3, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) have shifted gears to a Saturday night matchup with Boston College (1-4, 0-3) in Chestnut Hill, Mass.”I feel like I’m playing the whole Patriots organization,” Swinney said before facing Belichick and former associate Bill O’Brien, now the Boston College coach, in consecutive weeks.Clemson has won its last 35 games against teams with losing records, the third-longest active streak nationally according to Stats Perform. The last loss was…

Such was the case Tuesday, as Globe correspondent Alexa Podalsky dove deep into the Franklin field hockey’s tenacious defense, which hadn’t allowed a goal in 11 straight games, helping the Panthers to an 11-0-2 record. No more. No. 12 Lincoln-Sudbury got a goal from Blaire Brennan for a 1-0 win over No. 10 Franklin hours after Podalsky filed her story. Of course, it doesn’t change the premise of the story. Franklin’s defense is still awesome. The Panthers allowed just one goal on 15 corners and Devon Barry made 10 saves vs. L-S, but the timing was inconvenient.While a mild upset,…

The Washington Capitals enter the 2025-26 season aiming to build on their Eastern Conference-best record a year ago, while the Boston Bruins embark on a new era following their first playoff miss since 2016.Though the two teams are largely projected to be at opposite ends of the standings, hope springs eternal when they clash Wednesday in the nation’s capital.Washington’s roster has undergone little change since a second-round playoff exit last spring. Alex Ovechkin still leads the way, entering his 21st season sitting just three goals away from becoming the first 900-goal scorer in NHL history.There are still milestones left for…

Kevin J. DohertySHREWSBURY — A fundraiser and vigil for Kevin Doherty, the Shrewsbury father shot and killed Aug. 28, will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Scandinavian Athletic Club Park.”We want Kevin’s family to feel surrounded by love and supported during this heartbreaking time,” event organizer Andrea Castinetti said.Community members have donated a range of items, from face-painting services to autographed jerseys and vacation rentals, for an event that will feature a raffle, live music and food trucks, among other activities.More: Suspect in Shrewsbury slaying remains held at Women’s Correctional Center in ChicopeeMoney raised at the event will go…

On this episode of the Tar Heels Insider Podcast, beat writer Grant Chachere explains how UNC Women’s Basketball program is gaining popularity in Chapel Hill due to their recent success but also with the way sport is becoming more mainstream in general.Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels mascot “Rameses” walks the court in the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn ImagesTHE MODERATOR: Welcome to the 2025 ACC Tipoff Q&A. I am happy to have UNC on the stage with me. Courtney Banghart going…

World Cup qualifiers: Blue Sharks on the verge of making historyLibya vs Cape Verde / @x.com/afrikfoot/Cape Verde will play a crucial match tomorrow, Wednesday, against Libya as part of the penultimate ninth matchday in Group D of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.AdvertisementThe “Blue Sharks” are aiming for victory to secure their first-ever qualification for the finals, having collected 19 points from their previous eight matches.Currently, Cape Verde tops Group D with 19 points, followed by Cameroon (15 points), Libya (14 points), and Angola (10 points). Mauritius and Eswatini round out the standings with 5 and 2 points…

A cold front is set to bring rain to Massachusetts overnight on Tuesday, leaving the state with cooler temperatures for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service. The precipitation is set to begin first in the Berkshires between 9 and 11 p.m. Tuesday night, the weather service said. The rest of the state isn’t expected to start seeing rain until the early morning on Wednesday.Areas further west and north are predicted to get showers beginning around 3 or 4 a.m., while communities to the east and south can expect to see precipitation around 5 or 6…

Boston, Mass. – Boston College (4-6) defeated Northeastern (5-5) in a hot 3-2 match on Dedham Field Sunday afternoon. Mia Garber scored the first goal of the game and her first goal of the season at the 5:06 mark to put the Eagles on top early in the first quarter. BC would hold that lead into the half. Northeastern scored early out of the half to tie the game up at 1-1. The Eagles responded quickly with two goals of their own to take a 3-1 lead in the same quarter. Klara Mueffelmann started it with her first goal of…