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The radio ad posted online by Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve features a voice that sounds exactly like Governor Maura Healey, a Democrat. “We have one of the highest electricity rates in the nation. Thanks to me for slapping on excessive fees to fund my climate agenda,” the fake Healey says.While the average listener is likely to understand that Healey isn’t actually bemoaning her economic record, some may be fooled, as there’s no disclosure that her words are fake. The ad is a symptom of a larger problem. As artificial intelligence technology improves and proliferates in political advertising, there is…

Much of the attention over the past week remained on North Carolina men’s basketball and their coaching search. However, the rest of the college sporting world rolled on, and that included UNC over on the baseball diamond.With another weekend in the books, here’s a look at Carolina’s weekend series victory over Boston College.AdvertisementThursday: UNC 1, Boston College 6 (box score)The weekend actually started on a down note, as the Eagles took the opener on the back of a strong pitching effort from A.J. Colarusso.UNC actually got the scoring started when Owen Hull scored thanks to a throwing error on a…

Welcome back to the Globe’s weekly high school photo gallery, today kicking off coverage for the third spring season.The photo gallery below features nearly 50 photos of baseball, lacrosse, track, volleyball, and tennis from 18 students at high schools around the state. The Globe’s unique (and free) sports photojournalism program works with students to help cover the high school scene. Current students from more than 180 high schools from across Massachusetts have signed up . . . and there’s room for more.Now is a great time to join. The first step: Simply sign up here. Questions? Please send them along…

Getty The Patriots have been labeled a great for offensive line prospect Keylan Rutledge The New England Patriots have a lot of positive momentum building after their surprise run to Super Bowl LX last season. However, they ended up falling short against the Seattle Seahawks, which has led the team to begin working on ways to improve their team for the 2026 campaign.Right now, all eyes are on the 2026 NFL Draft, where the Pats have the No. 31 overall selection in the first round. Despite having its starting offensive line in place, New England is reportedly taking a long…

Those interested can now register for the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s Against the Tide Swim, Run, Walk events in Hopkinton and Brewster.The 34th annual event at Hopkinton State Park is scheduled for June 20, while the 27th annual event at Nickerson State Park in Brewster takes place June 27, according to a community announcement.The event includes USATF-certified 5K and 10K runs, USMS-sanctioned 1-mile swim, recreational and competitive 1-mile swims, a half-mile recreational swim and a 3-mile fitness walk. Participants also may join the event virtually between June 20-27, according to the announcement.In-person participants receive a T-shirt and goodie bag. Prizes…

The Big Ten is the biggest winner in college sports.With Michigan’s victory over UConn in the NCAA Tournament national championship game on Monday, the conference became the first league in history to hold the D-1 men’s basketball, women’s basketball and football national championships. Michigan joined UCLA, which won the women’s title on Sunday, and Indiana, which won the College Football Playoff in January, as three of the league’s current national champions in their respective sports.The conference’s domination doesn’t end there, either. Yes, Indiana won the national title in football — the sport that stirs the drink — but it was…

The executive order signed by President Donald Trump last week calls on the NCAA to update rules to restore and protect the financial stability and future of college sports. Specifically, it mentions how it will improve women’s and Olympics sports in the NIL era.Former longtime Alabama coach Nick Saban revealed his support of these sports, which are considered non-revenue compared to the likes of college football and basketball. In an era where revenue sharing dollars rule, Saban believes these less mainstream sports need major protections moving forward.AdvertisementSUBSCRIBE to the On3 NIL and Sports Business Newsletter“We have to look at how…

LOCALMass. business confidence dips back into pessimismEmployer business confidence in Massachusetts returned to pessimistic territory in March, with surging energy costs and the war in Iran. The drop in the Associated Industries of Massachusetts Business Confidence Index came as the US added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Friday. The unemployment rate stayed relatively stable at 4.3 percent. “The US economy is still growing, albeit at a moderate pace,” said Sara Johnson, chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors, in a statement, noting the steady unemployment rate.…

Chestnut Hill, Mass. – The Boston College softball team (11-26, 2-10 ACC) kicks off a long home stretch with a midweek game against non-conference opponent University of Connecticut (16-22) on Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. at Harrington Athletics Village and on ACCNX. Last Time Out Boston College spent the weekend in Atlanta, dropping all three conference games to Georgia Tech. Emma Knight led the Eagles at the plate with a .400 batting average, four hits, four RBI, and two home runs, while Knight and Adriana Martinez each homered in the series opener. Good Knight Freshman Emma Knight is off to…

Breaking down the Brewers’ big-league extension for Cooper PrattOn the ‘Microbrew’ podcast, Curt Hogg and JR Radcliffe discuss the surprising nature of the Cooper Pratt extension.The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-6 in a chaotic game at Fenway Park.Tensions flared after Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was hit by a pitch from Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff.Garrett Mitchell’s two-run single in the eighth inning broke a tie and secured the win for Milwaukee.BOSTON – First, tempers flared. Then Garrett Mitchell’s single did.A night that began with another quarrel between longtime National League Central foe Willson Contreras and the…