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Boston CollegeBOSTON (AP) — 2026 record: 2-10ExpectationsAfter going 7-6 and playing in a bowl game in his first season in charge of the Eagles inƒ 2024, coach Bill O’Brien’s program stalled significantly in Year 2. The 2-10 finish was BC’s worst since 2012 (also 2-10), included a 10-game losing streak and was tied with Syracuse for the worst record (1-7) in the ACC. The Orange were the only team BC beat in league play and it came in the Eagles’ season finale at home. Athletic director Blake James pledged his confidence in his coach, saying in a letter to fans…

NEEDHAM – For the second year in a row, many of the state’s best and brightest football players were on display at the Massachusetts High School Football Media Day. Players and coaches from 20 MIAA programs ventured to the Homewood Suites on Friday to discuss the 2026 season. The teams were split into two groups of 10, with each group getting 90 minutes with local and statewide media members. The programs ranged from Cape Cod to Western Mass. and included several defending state champions, as well as multiple programs that could jump into that conversation this fall. The day was…

With all of this, it is clear that Steeves is going to need to stand out at training camp. If he can regain the strong form he had during the first half of the season for Boston, it would certainly help chances of making the team. In 43 games last season for the Bruins, he recorded nine goals, 16 points, 144 hits, and a plus-6 rating. 

Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) announced plans Wednesday for a bipartisan college sports bill, the latest development in a multi-year effort by college sports leaders to have Congress pass legislation attempting to stabilize the industry and curb the flood of legal challenges against the NCAA and power conferences.The bill would allow the NCAA to limit transfers and eligibility, enforce a spending cap, give conferences the ability to pool their television rights and prevent coaches from leaving their teams before the end of the season. It also includes language to prevent a possible breakaway “super league” by the Big…

The game does not care who you are, what greatness you’ve achieved, how you’ll be remembered or how many millions of people have pictures of you hanging in their homes.Sometimes, the game is the game and it can be so unconcerned and cruel in its sendoff. Such was the case Sunday afternoon in New Jersey at the World Cup final for one of the greatest soccer players the world has ever known, Lionel Messi. Had Argentina won, it would have instantly ranked among the most historic victories in world sports, the rare occasion of a repeat World Cup champion (and the…

People who refuse to eat fruits and veggies might now say, “Told ya so.” More than 1,000 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can spark “explosive” diarrhea, including 18 Massachusetts residents in recent weeks. The infection cyclosporiasis is caused by the microscopic parasite cyclospora — which has been linked to various types of imported fresh produce. People can get sick with cyclospora from eating fresh, uncooked produce that has been contaminated. Previous outbreaks in the U.S. have been tied to raspberries, fresh basil, cilantro, scallions, snow peas, and bagged salads. These fruits and veggies…

NEWTON, Mass. – Seven different Eagles found the back of the net as the Boston College women’s soccer team opened the 2026 season with a dominant 7-1 victory over Siena on Wednesday afternoon at the Newton Soccer Complex.Emily Mara, Nicolette Kiorpes, Tess Barrett and Ashley Roberts each scored in the first half as the Eagles built a 4-0 advantage at the break. Anndi Wright, Sophie Reale and Addy Kalaw added goals in the second half to cap the seven-goal performance.Boston College wasted little time finding its offensive rhythm, scoring four times in the opening half while holding Siena without a…

The New England Patriots could add two familiar faces to their defense before the regular season begins. New England hosted former Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones and linebacker Shaq Thompson for free-agent visits Tuesday, according to the NFL transaction wire. ESPN’s Mike Reiss also reported the meetings.Both veterans played for Buffalo last season, giving Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel an opportunity to add experience while weakening the depth of an AFC East rival. No signing had been reported as of Tuesday night. The visits, however, are worth monitoring as New England prepares for two joint practices with the defending…

The high school football season is quickly approaching, meaning stadiums across the country will be filled with thousands of screaming fans from August to December.While smaller stadiums have a distinct charm, there’s no denying the striking spectacle of a large stadium, with thousands of fans who are looking to flip the momentum one way or another.With that in mind, what are the largest high school stadiums in the country?There are multiple schools around the country that have a stadium with a capacity of 10,000. They include Bazemore-Hyder Stadium (Valdosta, GA), Buford City Stadium (GA), Dutch Clark Stadium (Pueblo, CO), Mitchell…

Effects of World Cup expansion to 64 teamsJon Arnold and Seth Vertelney break down the effects of a 64 team expansion should it happen for the 2030 World Cup.Sports SeriouslyGrowing up in Liverpool, England, Roger Bennett was fascinated by Ferris Bueller.“It was very profound being a kid watching that movie,” Bennett said in an interview with USA TODAY Sports. “As a kid that was obsessed with Chicago, even though I’d never been there, it just kind of defined the sense of possibility of the city.”Bennett recalled being drawn into the fictional character, played by Matthew Broderick in the 1986 John…