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Massachusetts relaxed its rules on public drinking and bar closing hours to accommodate the throngs of international fans traveling here for the World Cup. One libertarian magazine is wondering why it isn’t permanent. “While these moves are worth celebrating, it is unclear why this temporary relaxation in rules cannot be made permanent,” Reem Ibrahim wrote for Reason magazine last week, adding that Massachusetts joins eight other states in changing open-container laws for the World Cup. “Adults who can be trusted to drink in a bar, at a private party, or inside a stadium do not suddenly become incapable of responsible…

CROMWELL — There is probably no more famous athletic alumnus in Boston College history than Doug Flutie.You know: the Heisman Trophy, the Hail Mary. And sure, the occasional duff off the tee (as he did to start his round at the Travelers Pro-Am on Wednesday).So when a new Boston College coach gets an endorsement from Flutie, it can only be a good thing. And that’s exactly what Luke Murray got from Flutie on Wednesday.”It’s exciting for us, him being a part of what they did at UConn,” Flutie told CT Insider. “Boston College has a lot of challenges when it comes…

Not everyone can look as focused as Somerset Berkley’s Preston Walker does in this week’s lead image up above. But now’s the time for high school students to stay locked in — especially those in the Class of 2026 who only have a few more weeks to go before graduation.For student photojournalists, it’s the busiest time of the entire school year, what with proms, and graduations, and lots and lots of sports to cover.Thankfully, followers of high school sports in Massachusetts can see the result of their hard work here. This week’s photo gallery has three dozen pictures from students…

Boston Red Sox The 38-year-old Chapman broke Hoyt Wilhelm’s record with his 1,364th career strikeout as a reliever when he fanned Denzer Guzman leading off the ninth. The knuckleballing Wilhelm last pitched in 1972. Boston Red Sox pitcher Jake Bennett delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, July 3, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang) AP By GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press July 4, 2026 | 12:22 AM 1 minute to read ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aroldis Chapman set the major league record for relief strikeouts after rookie Jake Bennett yielded five…

New York Knicks capture first NBA Championship since 1973Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA Championship with a 4-1 series victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in 53 years.A victory parade is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, through the Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan.Here we reflect on other historic New York sports championship parades.The New York Knicks have won the NBA Finals for the first time in 53 years, bringing a championship parade back to New York City for the first time since…

Olympic Hockey Gold Medalists From Team USA at the 2026 Milan Olympics – Matthew Boldy, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk – Grouped Together at the American Century ChampionshipMore than 80 Stars from Across Sports and Entertainment Currently Entered into the Championship, Including Defending Champion Joe Pavelski, 2023 Champion Stephen Curry, Three-time Champion Tony Romo and Fan Favorite Charles BarkleyFirst-time Participants include Baltimore Ravens Safety Kyle Hamilton, Seattle Seahawks Coach Mike MacDonald of the Super-Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks, Hall-of-Fame NBA Coach Doc RiversTournament Coverage Across NBC, Peacock and NBCSNSTAMFORD, Conn. July 1, 2026 – NBC Sports announced television coverage and early commitments…

Massachusetts is on a bender.With no signs of a stinging hangover, the state’s beer sales growth during the first two weeks of the World Cup has been the strongest among US host markets, according to data from the Beer Institute, a national trade association.During that period, beer sales at Massachusetts bars and restaurants rose 27.5 percent year-over-year, which is 9 percentage points greater than the next largest market, New York and New Jersey. Total beer sales across Massachusetts grew 12 percent compared to last year. That is four times greater than US host markets on average.The trade group said it…

Florida high school football 2025: Nease vs. Trinity ChristianKickoff time: Nease played Trinity Christian in high school football preseason action. See highlights from the action.Nease High School rising senior Chase Phifer has committed to Boston College football.The 6-foot-4 tight end is rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports.Phifer recorded 32 receptions for 500 yards during his junior season.Add another Nease standout to the list of Jacksonville-area high school football players on the way to the next level.Rising senior tight end Chase Phifer committed to Boston College football on July 2, announcing his decision on Twitter/X.The 6-4, 220-pound Phifer is rated…

NHL-Darnell Nurse of the Edmonton Oilers (Credit: Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to move on from Darnell Nurse was one of the biggest NHL stories of the offseason as the veteran defenseman was eventually traded to the San Jose Sharks. But new reports indicate that there may have been several stops along the road to that deal before the final agreement was reached.Recent insider speculation has suggested the Boston Bruins are one of the teams talking to Nurse. Those talks reportedly got to a serious stage before a contractual clause of a Bruins player prevented the deal from happening.Nikita…

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Sports practices are resuming at the Baker High School campus this summer after recent shooting incidents.Helix Community Schools President and CEO Preston Castille stated in a Facebook update that football, basketball, and cheer practices continue on campus as the school works with law enforcement to boost security.He said three law enforcement units are on campus at all times and announced that the sheriff’s office will join in the fall when students return to class.AdvertisementAdvertisement“We want to make sure from a law enforcement perspective, from a safety perspective, we have as much in place to…