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The world’s best sporting event – the 2026 FIFA World Cup — is coming this summer, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. But which fans of the 48 teams will be the loudest? The most fun and the most passionate? Vote in our 2026 FIFA World Cup Ultimate Fanbase, sponsored by Lay’s!How To Vote?Easy! All voting takes place across the @FOXSoccer social accounts. So if you don’t already follow FOX Soccer, do so now! You’ll be able to vote on:- Instagram- Facebook- YouTube – XOr check out the polls below.  Vote on your platform of choice and it…

Massachusetts correction officials say state prisoners use computer tablets more than those incarcerated in any other state.The tablets used in state prisons are made by the company Orijin, which said that Massachusetts is the only state that provides tablets to every incarcerated person. The company found that people in Massachusetts prisons used the tablets for programming more than those incarcerated in any other state.Orijin officials said that last year, those incarcerated in Massachusetts used their tablets for more than 446,000 hours, a 20% increase from the year before. They said that while individuals can use tablets for emails and phone…

Boston College men’s basketball transfer guard Akbar Waheed III is headed to St. Bonaventure. “NEWS: Former Boston College guard Akbar Waheed III has committed to St. Bonaventure, he told ESPN,” said ESPN college football senior writer Pete Thamel. “He’s a former four-star prospect who earned two-time All-Met honors at Georgetown Prep. He redshirted this year at BC and has four years remaining.”The North Bethesda, Md., native spent one season in Chestnut Hill and did not play a game for the Eagles. Waheed III was a three-star prospect from the class of 2025. He ranked No. 219 nationally, No. 49 in small forwards,…

It’s been a tough run over the last few years for young Boston Red Sox slugger Triston Casas.He recently suffered another setback, unfortunately. Casas had pain in his rib area, but wasn’t fully shut down. He tried to begin a hitting progression last week, but he came away sore and was shut down. On April 11, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the current expectation is that Casas will be out for “a while,” but the club was awaiting his MRI results. The club announced them on Tuesday.AdvertisementCasas was diagnosed with a left abdominal strain. On Tuesday, Cora opened…

Becoming a professional athlete is incredibly difficult. Only a small number of players ever reach the top level of competition. Most athletes dedicate their entire lives to mastering just one sport. The training, discipline, and physical demands usually make it almost impossible to succeed in more than one league. However, a few rare people proved that it is possible. These players had exceptional talent and work ethic. They managed to compete in more than one professional sport. Some even played two sports during the same period. Others switched sports during their careers and still performed at a high level. In…

Eileen Gu is not bothered at all. The entire month of February seemed to be centered around San Francisco-born skier Eileen Gu competing under the Chinese flag. Gu represents China to honor her Chinese heritage, promote skiing among young Chinese girls. Born in California to a Chinese mother, she frequently visited Beijing, but her roots are in the United States of America. When you look deeper into her decision, you will notice that she made it primarily for a strategic, high-value move. The decision earned her millions of dollars, far exceeding typical earnings in U.S. winter sports. By 2025, Gu…

Leaders from the public and private sectors as well as across the political spectrum came together to answer a question that long seemed unthinkable in Washington: Could we make health care coverage a reality for all? Massachusetts proved to the nation that the answer was a resounding yes. The lessons of that day went well beyond the policy. It was a tangible demonstration of what is possible when leaders of all perspectives come together, set aside partisanship, and focus on solving real problems. It showed that the government can do hard things. And that when Washington fails, it’s up to…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — No. 24 Boston College Baseball will host Northeastern and UConn in a pair of midweek contests. The matchup with Northeastern will be on April 14 at 6:00 p.m. for the Beanpot Championship. The Eagles and UConn will meet on April 15 at 3:00 p.m. Both contests will stream live on ACCNX. This will be the second meeting with both teams this season. Record vs Northeastern Boston College is 63-41-1 all-time against Northeastern, including a 23-21 record at home. They are also 17-8 all-time against the Huskies in the Beanpot and 2-3 under Todd Interdonato. The Eagles defeated…

Wayland High School sophomore Brandon Hill was the photographer who snapped this week’s lead image, the one of Owen Harrington soaking in the adulation following his home run.Moments like these happen around the state each day. Thankfully, readers around the world can enjoy these shots all year around because of the Globe’s unique (and free) sports photojopurnalism program.Current students from more than 180 high schools from across Massachusetts have signed up … and there’s still room for more.Now, with plenty of spring season still to come, is a great time to join. The first step: Simply sign up here. Questions?…

Local News “I am extremely grateful for the way our students looked out for one another today and for the swift response from our first responders and staff,” the school superintendent said. A school bus carrying 26 students crashed into a tree Monday morning in Mashpee after the driver suffered a “life-threatening medical emergency,” police said. Around 8:40 a.m., Mashpee police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Old Barnstable Road near Leather Leaf Lane, according to a statement from Chief of Police Scott Carline. When officers arrived, they found the bus — containing 26 students between the ages…