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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College women’s soccer hits the road for the first time this season on Sunday, Aug. 23, as the Eagles take on Cornell in non-conference action. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and the game will air on ESPN+.LAST TIME OUT • Boston College improved to 2-0-0 on the season with a 2-1 victory over St. John’s on Monday at the Newton Soccer Complex • The Eagles have received contributions from four players who have scored their first career goals through the opening two games of the season • Nicolette Kiorpes, Tess Barrett, Anndi Wright and…

The New England Patriots had to dig deep to win Saturday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles late, and they managed to do so on the back of rookie quarterback Behren Morton.With the Patriots down by four points, Morton engineered a 73-yard drive with 3:39 left in the fourth quarter. The former Texas Tech standout methodically marched the offense down the field before sticking the dagger in the heart of the Eagles with a 37-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Nick DeGennaro.Philly had a chance to tie the game up on the other end, but the Patriots closed the curtains…

Watch: Scottie Scheffler on LIV golfers returning to PGA TourScottie Scheffler spoke about the potential for some LIV Golf players to return to the PGA Tour during a press conference at the BMW Championship.The BMW Championship is in full swing as the PGA Tour returns to Bellerive Country Club for the second event of the FedEx Cup playoffs. Wyndham Clark finished out Round 2 as the leader on Friday, Aug. 21.The lead changed several times with players including Rory McIlroy, Gary Woodland and Clark racing to the top of a star-studded leaderboard. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler rebounded after a…

What do anthem bans, jersey colors, and “neutral” athlete designations have in common? They’re all parts of a high-stakes game played in sports. From Russia’s situation at the Paris 2024 Games to the NBA’s Basketball Africa League, these events show more about global power than any UN resolution. When nations can’t agree on trade or climate, they argue over judo uniforms and doping allegations. The Olympics mix cultural imperialism with conflict resolution. Imagine Gandalf solving disputes through synchronized swimming. The BAL’s growth in Africa is more than just basketball. It’s changing post-colonial stories through basketball. History shows this isn’t new.…

Boston College men’s basketball will play UMass next season at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., according to a report from CBS Sports college basketball insider John Rothstein. Rothstein shared the news via social media on Thursday morning. “NEWS: Boston College and UMass will meet next season in a neutral site game at TD Garden in Boston, according to multiple sources,” said Rothstein via X. NEWS: Boston College and UMass will meet next season in a neutral site game at TD Garden in Boston, according to multiple sources.https://t.co/sDNm553qmw— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 2, 2026According to the report on his site College Hoops Today, there…

The Boston Red Sox saw an old friend back in town for the first time in a year on Friday. Boston welcomed the San Francisco Giants to Fenway Park on Friday night with a 6-4 win. That wasn’t the biggest story of the day, though. That was the return of slugger Rafael Devers. He was traded to the Giants last summer in a shocking mid-season swap. On Friday, he returned to Fenway Park for the first time since then and was welcomed by a chorus of boos from the Fenway faithful.Strong amount of boos for Rafael Devers in his return…

Trump backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversyPresident Donald Trump weighed in on the controversy surrounding FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying replacing him would be a “terrible mistake.”For Rebecca Lowe, the dynamic studio host of NBC’s Premier League coverage and the recent World Cup coverage on FOX, there is nothing better than talking about the global game.But between the time of the World Cup final on July 19 and the start of the EPL season this weekend, Lowe decided to take some well-deserved time off and, in the process, shock her husband and 10-year-old son by toiling for hours in…

Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold is currently under investigation by the Arizona Department of Gaming in connection with inside-information and betting allegations that have him suspended from his job. Via Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, Massachusetts is looking into the situation, too.Per the report, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is exploring “unusual betting patterns” in the state.Gold’s lawyer, Mike Caspino, continues to assert Gold’s innocence.“There is absolutely zero substance to the claims made against Ryan Gold,” Caspino told Weinfuss. “The NFL’s investigation is so deeply flawed and so wrong. He will be vindicated next month in our appeal.”The hearing on…

Boston College’s newest weapon has received another preseason accolade.On Tuesday, transfer Evan Dickens was named to the Doak Walker Award watch list for the 2026 season. This award has been given annually to the top running back in college football since 1990, when Washington’s Greg Lewis became the inaugural winner.Other winners include Eddie George, LaDanian Tomlinson, Reggie Bush, Derrick Henry, Bijan Robinson, and last year’s winner Jeremyiah Love. There have been three running backs who have won the award twice — Ricky Williams (1997-98), Darren McFadden (2006-07), and Jonathan Taylor (2018-19).The winner of the award will be announced on Dec.…

National News The ruling does not affect a separate $1.25 billion judgment against Jones in Connecticut, where he was also found liable for defaming and causing emotional distress. Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones speaks to the media after arriving at the federal courthouse for a hearing in front of a bankruptcy judge in Houston, June 14, 2024. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) AP By JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press August 21, 2026 4 minutes to read AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay families of…