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Hasty and the Patriots agreed on a one-year contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Hasty will return to the Patriots after spending the 2025 campaign on the Dolphins’ practice squad following his release by New England last August. The running back appeared in 15 regular-season contests with the Patriots in 2024, compiling 69 yards on 20 carries while also reeling in 10 of 12 targets for 59 yards and a score. Hasty was also utilized on special teams, registering 238 kickoff-return yards, and his best path towards making New England’s initial 53-man roster in 2026 is as a…

The world’s top competition for amateur golfers is back as the United States Amateur Championship gets underway. The action from Merion Golf Club outside Philadelphia, PA, will put a spotlight on the future stars of men’s golf.Read on for more information on how to watch the event.How to watch 2026 US Amateur Golf ChampionshipHere’s the daily broadcast schedule for streaming and TV:(All times ET) Wednesday, August 123-6 p.m.: Peacock, NBCSNThursday, August 133-6 p.m.: Peacock, NBCSNFriday, August 143-6 p.m.: Peacock, NBCSNSaturday, August 153-6 p.m.: NBC (4 p.m.), Peacock, NBCSNSunday, August 163-6 p.m.: NBC (4 p.m.), Peacock, NBCSN2026 US Amateur Golf Championship…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Starting with the 2026-27 season, the Mountaineer Ticket Office will now offer WVU Olympic sports student tickets online, in advance of home events.The WVU football and men’s basketball student ticketing process will remain the same with no changes for students. For more information on the football and men’s basketball student ticketing process, CLICK HERE.New for the 2026-27 season, all student tickets for WVU’s Olympic sports will transition to mobile delivery. Students will now be required to log in to their WVUGAME.com account to reserve a student ticket for each home athletics event. For Olympic sports, there is no…

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed a sweeping abortion law that removes the state’s previous list of restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks, immediately igniting a fierce debate over how far abortion rights should extend.The Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act gives physicians broader authority to perform abortions later in pregnancy based on their professional medical judgment. Supporters say the change protects patients facing serious and complicated pregnancies, while opponents argue that removing specific gestational restrictions goes dangerously far.The phrase “abortion up to birth” has quickly become central to the political backlash. The law does not require or encourage abortions…

Ted Roof’s career has never followed a straight line. The Georgia native played linebacker for Georgia Tech’s fabled defense during the 1980s before embarking on a whirlwind coaching career throughout nearly every geographical region. A graduate assistant in the Deep South, Roof rose to a coordinator position in the Yankee Conference before a return to the pre-realignment Atlantic Coast Conference. A former head coach, assistant head coach, analyst and coordinator of some of college football’s most glamorous programs, he earned honors as one of the brightest names on the defensive side of the football, and his trademark enthusiasm for the…

Getty BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 01: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after scoring a three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Fenway Park on May 01, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) The Boston Red Sox are looking to get back in the win column on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays after dropping the first two games of the four-game series.Boston has been outscored 7-4 through the first two games, with Toronto gaining some nice ground in the wild-card race. Entering this series, the Red Sox had…

Apple TV has joined the battle to win US rights to golf’s Open Championship in the streaming platform’s latest move into sport.The Guardian has learned that Apple has had preliminary discussions with the R&A about bidding for the Open, whose current US deal with NBC expires in 2028.The formal tender process will take place at the start of next year, with the R&A also expecting interest from Apple’s fellow streamers Netflix and Amazon in a major challenge to traditional broadcasters.NBC has had live rights to the Open since 2017 when it outbid existing holders ESPN to secure a 12-year deal,…

Brad Senkiw • News Editor 16+ years betting experience Updated: Aug 11, 2026 , 10:06 AM ET • 4 min read Top U.S. sports betting locales see jumps of up to 36% in handle from June 2025 to June 2026. However, bettors made out well during the World Cup with sportsbook revenues suppressed. Photo By – Reuters Connect. How major a sports betting event the 2026 World Cup was in the U.S. was felt across multiple states.  Key Takeaways The average year-over-year handle increase among the top-10 U.S. sports betting states in June reached 23.5%. That group of jurisdictions generated…

A Massachusetts judge is now weighing what comes next for the legal challenges filed against a Springfield courthouse proposal. Last month, the state announced the winning bid for replacing the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse. But, two developers who were passed over say the winning proposal was “plagued by conflicts of interest” and other issues.Tuesday’s hearing – in the very building the state and developers have been hoping to replace — ultimately took just over an hour.Superior Court Judge David Hodge had few questions for attorneys representing the plaintiffs — USPB JV and Springfield Tower Square, LLC — and defendants —…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. –  Today, Boston College Football announced the signing of seven-year old Logan March through Team IMPACT.  March, who lives with Gould Syndrome, epilepsy and cortical visual impairment, officially signed with the team inside the Murray Room of the Yawkey Athletics Center. Logan will participate in many activities with the Boston College Football program, including games, practices and other team events, over the next two years. Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization, has developed a unique multi-year program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a…