Author: BostonSportsNews

Female athletes and Olympic sports athletes, two overlapping groups that have long thrived in US colleges, are facing an uncertain future on campus. These athletes’ college prospects may lie in the hands of a surprising savior …Donald Trump.Yes, the same Donald Trump who invited the US men’s hockey team to the State of the Union address and joked that he’d have to invite the women under threat of impeachment. The same Donald Trump who invited Georgia’s women’s tennis team to the White House and released a photo in which he and several men are standing in front of the women.…

Company Logo Mega-events, premium fan packages, AI trip planning and sports heritage are boosting demand, while active, endurance and Asia-Pacific travel offer key opportunities. Dublin, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Sports Tourism – Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global Sports Tourism Market to Reach USD 957.91 Billion by 2031, Driven by Major Events and Premium Fan Experiences The global sports tourism market was valued at USD 680.23 billion in 2025 and is projected to increase from USD 721.60 billion in 2026 to USD 957.91 billion by 2031. The…

BOSTON (WWLP) – Recent national reports are recognizing Massachusetts as a top state in education and innovation.The U.S. News & World Report found that Massachusetts has the highest share of top-performing high schools in the country, with 47% of eligible high schools ranking in the top quarter nationally.In the report’s annual Best High Schools rankings, nearly half of eligible Massachusetts public high schools were ranked in the top 25% nationally, marking the highest share of any state. Springfield opens lottery for six new single-family homes “Massachusetts’ leadership in education and innovation go hand in hand,” said Education Secretary Steve Zrike. “From building strong foundations…

Boston College entered the 2026 college football preseason with questions at its quarterback position. The now-commonplace roster attrition associated with the transfer portal sent every backfield starter to other pastures, and the unknowns surrounding incoming players yielded a natural break from last year’s performances. The clean slate subsequently produced an open-ended debate about the team’s upcoming potential and performance, to which the Eagles couldn’t fill the void without real games against real opponents.The noise intensified throughout the spring and summer months, and training camp opened with hyperanalysis surrounding every move from BC’s offense. Spotlights shone on every position’s growth or…

The Boston Bruins are taking their show to Germany, with the Original Six franchise set to play two regular-season games in Munich as part of the 2027 NHL Global Series.The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced Friday that Boston will travel to SAP Garden during the 2027-28 season, bringing NHL regular-season hockey to Munich for the first time.Dates, opponents and ticketing details have yet to be announced.“The 2027 NHL Global Series games in Germany present an incredible opportunity for the Bruins organization to build on our longstanding connection with fans around the world,” Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said.Advertisement “We look…

Transaction underscores DAZN’s ambition to play pivotal role in US sports ecosystem DAZN and ViewLift’s complementary businesses to bring compelling proposition for leagues, teams, partners, and fans Combination will enable enhanced scalable streaming, direct-to-consumer, and business-to-business solutions for existing and prospective clients NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DAZN Group today announced it has reached an agreement to merge ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions for content owners that is deeply embedded in US sports, into DAZN. DAZN is the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, streaming more than 140,000 live events annually and available in over…

NEW YORK (AP) — While interest in women’s sports is booming and Olympic sports organizers lock in preparations for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, advocates worry that the college athletic programs that feed both those systems may be strained further by increased demands from bigger sports.Olympic sports haven’t had the opportunity to thrive on their own, according to Women’s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton, because the business has centered one product: college football.Leighton is calling on donors to set the agenda. Philanthropy can protect those teams, she said, by endowing scholarships for women’s gymnastics or men’s tennis.“There are…

The Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts this week — the first time this year, state public health officials announced Wednesday.The mosquito sample that tested positive for the virus was collected in Kingston on Monday, officials said. As a result, the EEE risk level for Kingston, as well as the surrounding towns of Carver, Halifax and Plympton, has been raised to moderate.The EEE risk level in all other Massachusetts towns and cities remains low. No human or animal EEE cases have been detected so far this year, officials said.EEE is a rare but serious and…

The excitement for Boston College football’s upcoming campaign, the third with Bill O’Brien at the helm, is becoming increasingly tangible.The Eagles practiced inside Alumni Stadium for the first time this past weekend, taking the field for a “scrimmage” with real officials present to rehearse exactly what it might feel, look, and sound like on gameday.There are still 19 days until that day comes, however, which brings us back to our countdown of BC’s top 20 players heading into the season.Next up is a player who transferred into the program this December from a true blue-blood college football program, one that…

The NFL is back. The Patriots are ready to go, opening their home stand in Week 2 of the season against the Steelers.It’s a matchup of the old and the new as quarterbacks Drake Maye and Aaron Rodgers face off for likely the last time. Last season, Pittsburgh earned a 21-14 win on the road. New England got the last laugh, however, as it advanced all the way to the Super Bowl.Fans will be watching the sidelines, too. Can Mike Vrabel avoid the noise and lead this young team back to the title game? How will Mike McCarthy fare in…