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Russia moved closer Tuesday toward having a full team with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted a suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russian athletes for neutral status.The IOC said the timing was because qualifying events are starting for the L.A. games, and “the need to offer equal access to these competitions to all athletes.”The move, which also signals a return for Russia in team sports, was expected since the IOC advised two months ago that athletes from Belarus,…

Here’s the problem: The state used actual tax collections to set the ceiling only once — in fiscal 1986. For 40 years, the state has compounded that figure in an unbroken chain stretching back to 1986, never resetting the calculation to actual collections. Because the revenue limit is protected by a “no decline” rule, wages and salaries may fall during a recession, but the revenue limit cannot. Each downturn can push the ceiling farther above actual tax collections, widening over time the gap between the revenue limit and taxpayers’ wages and salaries. No wonder refunds are rare. Chapter 62F has…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Volleyball (10-3, 1-1 ACC) fell in straight sets (19-25, 21-25, 14-25) to No. 4 Louisville (12-2, 2-0 ACC) on Sunday afternoon at the Connell Recreation Center. Audrey Ross paced the Eagles’ attack with a team-high 13 kills while hitting .270 on the afternoon. Reese Dunkle was efficient in the middle, recording five kills on a .556 hitting percentage to go along with two blocks. Ava McBride recorded 11 assists and eight digs, while Lucie Vesela served up a team-best three service aces alongside seven assists. Boston College grabbed early momentum in the opening set,…

How to find the best deal on tickets on StubHubUtilize your budget by filtering “cheapest” vs. “best value” ticketsCheck Alternate sections: Upper center vs. Lower cornerWatch timingEarly = Best selectionCloser to showtime = Sometimes better prices, but less inventoryDay-of-show checklistConfirm ticket delivery (mobile/transfer) and entry instructionsCheck venue bag policy and arrive early for security linesPlan parking/transit and note the posted start timeTD Garden parking options and costThere are several parking areas available around TD Garden with the most convenient being the North Station Garage located directly below the venue. It is recommended to purchase parking passes in advance for events at TD Garden in…

A bid for breaking to return to the Olympics in 2032 was submitted by the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF).“Our proposal for Brisbane 2032 is about securing a long-term future for our athletes,” WDSF President Shawn Tay said in a press release. “We proved in Paris that breaking belongs on the world’s biggest stage. Our focus now is opening doors for the next generation and keeping that Olympic pathway open.”Breaking made its Olympic debut in Paris in 2024 under a rule that allows Olympic hosts to propose the addition of one or multiple sports strictly for their edition of the…

Question Three on the November ballot is good, but it could be better. This is the proposed law that would eliminate state political primaries and throw the process open to whoever can run and win, regardless of party. It is designed, if possible, to take some of the politics out of politics. In other words, the proposed law would eliminate primaries as we know them and set up a system where all eligible candidates running for governor, for instance, would be listed on the ballot without having to go through the party endorsement process. It would provide primary voters with…

iStockphoto / ESPN Boston College played its college football game against Virginia Tech in a nasty Nor’Easter. The weather was vicious. Wind and rain led to one of the lowest-scoring halves of the entire season. Despite the wicked conditions, the Eagles drew a pretty big crowd. College football fans embraced the conditions! What is a Nor’Easter? In its most simple form, a Nor’Easter is a powerful storm that affects the east coast of the United States. It’s that simple. The name comes from the strong winds that blow from the northeast. They can bring heavy snow or rain (depending on…

CC Sabathia throws out ceremonial first pitch on his day at Yankee StadiumCC Sabathia throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium to his son, Carsten III, after his number retirement ceremony on Sept. 25, 2026.NEW YORK – When informed Sunday of his Game 1 Wild Card starting assignment, Cam Schlittler was “half asleep on the training table,” said Yankees manager Aaron Boone.Even in that typical, somnambulant clubhouse state, Schlittler was “excited’’ to kick off a best-of-three against the rival Boston Red Sox in the Bronx.“He wants the ball, he’s ready to go,’’ Boone said. “He’s been the best…

Kansas City’s sports ties should be as obvious and celebrated as Nashville’s musical identity, said Neal Sharma, describing the region’s potential to redefine itself based on recent headline-grabbing wins.“Honestly, we can’t stop talking about sports because it’s a real export here in Kansas City,” he told a crowd gathered Friday at Back2KC, fresh off his FIFA World Cup run as vice president of KC2026’s board of directors.The “unmitigated, unequivocal success” of Kansas City’s World Cup spotlight this summer was just the launch pad, Sharma continued, noting that the board measured the city’s hosting success on three goals: to deliver the…

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a law on Monday allowing abortions to be performed in her state at any point before birth.Before the change, abortions were legal until 24 weeks (5½ months), with exceptions granted to preserve the life or physical or mental health of the mother.”We’re signing this law today so that new patients — people we won’t know or won’t meet — will be able to get the care that they need in Massachusetts,” Healey said upon signing the bill. The new law says abortions after 24 weeks will be allowed “based on the professional judgment of the…