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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.— Boston College introduced its new men’s basketball coach Luke Murray at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. During his introductory press conference, Murray put an emphasis on the three things in his opening remarks that he hopes to accomplish at the helm for the Eagles. Luke Murray’s opening remarks in his Boston College introductory press conference. pic.twitter.com/KF8CPY46lH— Kim Rankin (@kmrankin1) March 31, 2026The first being getting back to the NCAA Tournament, a mark Boston College has not reached since 2009. “I know it’s been a while, right,” said Murray. “It’s been since 2009, since we’ve enjoyed that NCAA Tournament and…

The Boston Red Sox didn’t trade from their surplus of outfielders this past offseason and it was the right move.Right now, the Red Sox still have Roman Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, Jarren Duran and Masataka Yoshida all in town. Now, of course, it’s not going to be easy to get playing time for everyone. But Boston still made the right call. Abreu and Duran specifically were the two outfielders most in trade talks. Yoshida was mentioned as a trade candidate, but after a tough 2025 season and with an expensive contract, there was no market.AdvertisementAbreu and Duran were both…

Cody Campbell  |  Special for USA TODAYTrump says soaring college football costs are hitting sportsU.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (March 6) said the soaring cost of paying for football at colleges was harming school sports in general and the problem would need to be addressed by legislation, adding he might sign an executive order about it.The author argues that college sports are a public trust, not privately owned by schools or conferences.The author calls on Congress to pass legislation to stabilize the system for the benefit of all schools and athletes.Proposed solutions aim to preserve college sports by allowing…

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is already building up immense hype, especially after the conclusion of the recent 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. Athletes and fans alike can’t wait for the summer Olympics to arrive, and preparations are in full swing from potential participants. That includes a six-time Olympic medalist who, despite being only six weeks out from giving birth, has returned to training.That’s exactly what Abbey Weitzeil Jensen revealed via a post on her official Instagram page, ending a two-year break from competitive swimming.Advertisement“I really thought Paris would be my last race ever…,” Weitzeil Jensen wrote on Instagram. “Since then:…

Get Starting PointA guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday.The tax cut and a related ballot question aimed at reining in state spending growth are being proposed by a business coalition known as the Massachusetts Opportunity Alliance. The group was launched in 2024 by the Massachusetts High Technology Council and the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership — a group of prominent CEOs — along with the libertarian-leaning Pioneer Institute think tank. MOA’s backers were frustrated with the millionaires tax — which added 4 percentage points to the income tax rate for earnings over $1 million —…

ALBANY, N.Y. – Boston College lacrosse dominated UAlbany with a 22-5 victory on Monday afternoon at John Fallon Field.The Eagles improve to 7-5 in their fifth straight win over the Great Danes. UA falls to 8-4 on the year. Kylee Colbert put forth a career day with personal bests in goals (5) and points (6), while Marissa White recorded a career-best five goals. Giulia Colarusso (3 G, 2 A) and Molly Driscoll (1 G, 4 A) registered five points as well, and Casey Colbert dished out a personal-high five assists in the win. Hanna Davis netted her first-career hat trick…

Crime Authorities say the South Deerfield man brought a knife and Molotov cocktails to the U.S. Capitol grounds before turning himself in. The U.S. Capitol building is seen on March 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Samuel Corum / Getty Images A South Deerfield man pleaded guilty last Thursday to federal charges tied to a plot to attack a then-Trump Cabinet nominee at the U.S. Capitol.Ryan Michael English, 24, admitted to attempting to assassinate then-Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent and to carrying a dangerous weapon on Capitol grounds, according to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the District…

Follow WBC championship game live: Keep up with Team USA vs. Venezuela updates and highlightsThe 2026 World Baseball Classic champion will be decided on Tuesday night in Miami, with the United States and Venezuela facing off in the winner-take-all championship game.Team USA lost in the 2023 title game against Japan after winning its only championship in 2017. Featuring some of the biggest names in Major League Baseball, Venezuela is in the final for the first time in history led by MVP outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.Young right-hander Nolan McLean takes the mound for Team USA having made only eight MLB starts…

Germany will face Austria home and away in the 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifiers in mid-April. Christian Wück named 23 players as the DFB-Frauen hope to maintain their perfect record.Wolfsburg attacker Cora Zicai will return to the setup after missing the opening two games due to illness, but Klara Bühl is still out due to a serious injury. There are ten players on the standby list, including seven from the U23 selection.AdvertisementOn April 14th, Germany will host Austria at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nürnberg before traveling to their neighbors for another meeting four days later. Wück’s side started the qualifiers with…

Above the surface of the water, the newly commissioned USS Massachusetts nuclear submarine doesn’t appear too impressive. It only emerges about 30 feet out of the water with a periscope, a non-descript black skin and not much else. Underneath, however, the $2.8 billion attack sub is a sight to behold. The brand new underwater war machine is docked in Boston Harbor this weekend inside the Conley Shipping Terminal in South Boston. Enjoying this coverage? Sign-up for the Reporter’s free weekly newsletter! “The thing that’s amazing to me is watching it from the end of construction and seeing it built in…