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After having their five-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday night, the Boston Red Sox will look ahead towards a four-game road series with the New York Yankees.And to add fuel to the fire, the two rivals are only separated by 2.5 games in the AL East.Simply put, there will be a lot to play for in this series.On Friday night, the Red Sox will roll out Patrick Sandoval (1-2, 4.54 ERA) to counter New York’s Cam Schlittler (11-6, 2.17 ERA).With an advantageous pitching matchup, the Yankees will enter Friday’s showdown as a favorite; however, Boston has been the hottest team…

Nick Saban threw his support behind a bipartisan bill designed to regulate college sports during a Senate hearing Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the SEC and Big Ten said the legislation still needs work.The Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the Protect College Sports Act, sponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas-R) and Maria Cantwell (Wash.-D), lasted just over three hours.“I’m not here representing a conference or a team but to preserve college athletics as a whole,” Saban said in his opening testimony.Saban touted the bill for creating “competitive balance.”“If you had the biggest, baddest Ferrari that you could ever have,…

UEFA filed a discovery application in three U.S. court districts on Thursday against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Thrive Capital and ex-Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei over their attempts to privatize the World Cup in a short-lived but controversial plan that continues to inspire a weeks-long back-and-forth between soccer’s most influential organizations.In a filing in the Southern District of New York, UEFA petitioned the court to take discovery from Thrive Capital and the venture capital firm’s founder, Joshua Kushner, who was the lead investor in FIFA’s since-scrapped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to outside investors. UEFA has not…

The 2026 Massachusetts state primary falls on Tuesday, Sept. 1, ahead of midterm elections this November.Registered voters in Massachusetts will cast ballots for U.S. senator, governor, and attorney general, among several other offices. The primary election determines which candidates will represent their respective parties in November’s general election.While incumbent Gov. Maura Healey is the only gubernatorial candidate on the Democrats’ ballot, two candidates – Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve – are on the Republicans’ ballot. Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton are competing for the 2026 U.S. Senate Democratic nomination, while John Deaton is the only Republican running…

Boston College WR coach Joe Dailey on Jaedn Skeete and comparisons to Zay Flowers and Lewis Bond …

Local News Mayor Michelle Wu and state Sen. Nick Collins have been publicly feuding for years. Wu is hoping political newcomer Latoya Gayle can unseat him. Nick Collins, Latoya Gayle and Michelle Wu. Boston Globe and Submitted Photos As primary day approaches, an election in Boston is set to become a referendum on Mayor Michelle Wu’s political power. Wu has taken a prominent role in recent municipal elections, helping boost allies on the City Council. Now, she is attempting to wield her influence to shape the power dynamics on Beacon Hill. That dynamic is on full display in the Democratic primary…

Aryna Sabalenka’s tennis skills weren’t the only thing fans were talking about during the U.S. Open on Tuesday. Her fashion choice also got plenty of attention. The world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player stepped onto the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium alongside Novak Djokovic for a mixed doubles match against Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten wearing one of Nike’s more daring looks for the tournament. Think fishnet. Or mesh, depending on who you ask. Sabalenka wore a black, see-through dress over a red sports bra and shorts. And apparently that still wasn’t enough to make the look stand out.The female tennis star added even more flash…

The undisputed boxing champion Claressa Shields may have won Olympic medals, but she still has one wish on her bucket list. The self-proclaimed “GWOAT” has made a public plea to Beyoncé to accompany her to the ring before she hangs up her boots. Claressa Shields wants Beyoncé for her final boxing walkoutSpeaking to TMZ Sports, Shields appealed directly to the “Single Ladies” singer. “Beyoncé, listen, baby girl. Before I retire, I need you to walk me out,” Shields said. “You pick the song, and only perform 30 seconds, one minute, whatever you decide.”AdvertisementThe champion continued, “Before I retire, I need Beyoncé…

Massachusetts’ highest court has blocked a city from installing two towering statues of Catholic saints honoring police officers and firefighters outside a new public safety headquarters, ruling the monuments could improperly signal government support for one religion.The Aug. 20 ruling upheld an October 2025 lower court decision that temporarily blocked the city from installing two 10-foot statues of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of police officers, and St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters.The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which is representing the city of Quincy, told Fox News Digital the legal battle is not over.Trump Doj Expands…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College has entered into a partnership with CLC, the nation’s leading collegiate licensing company, to help advance its trademark licensing program and further expand its brand at retail across the global marketplace. Through this new collaboration, Boston College gains access to CLC’s expansive industry reach, expertise and customized approach to brand management and marketing. BC will also be able to tap into CLC’s robust systems and data to help BC make more informed decisions on its licensed vendors and retail strategies. “We are excited to partner with CLC and leverage their industry expertise and network to strengthen…