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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Athletics and SIDEARM Sports, the industry-leading digital platform provider in college athletics, are rolling out a new-look BC Athletics App, which launched last week.   With new content modules and an updated design, the refreshed BC Athletics App will elevate the engagement between Eagles fans and their favorite Boston College teams and players through a modern, flexible and streamlined user experience.   The following updates to the BC Athletics App provide fans enhanced access to the latest news, videos, photo galleries and promotions, highlighting the content that matters most all in the palm of their…

New England Patriots Brown noted that Gonzalez has a little more to say when lined up against him. Christian Gonzalez isn’t historically known for trash talk, but A.J. Brown is hearing plenty from the corner during training camp. (Lane Turner/Globe Staff) When A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez line up against each other at Patriots training camp, there are usually fireworks sounding off. The newly acquired Pro Bowl receiver and the All-Pro corner have been trading blows all camp long as they sharpen each other up for Week 1. Brown has gotten the better of Gonzalez a handful of times for…

Why is IMG Academy our Preseason High School Football No. 1?USA TODAY Sports national high school sports reporters Logan Newman and Alex Martin break it down.The 2026 high school football season begins in Hawaii on August 7, a week before any mainland state.Favorable weather allows Hawaii’s academic year and sports programs to start in early August.Games are split between Fridays and Saturdays to accommodate officials and allow for junior varsity doubleheaders.The Hawaii state championships are scheduled for November 27 and 28.Opening night for the 2026 high school football season has arrived.Well, at least for one state. While the mainland United…

Are FIFA’s World Cup changes permanent?Hydration breaks, longer halftimes and expansion talks could signal a lasting shift in FIFA tournaments.The 2026 World Cup was the biggest tournament yet. The expanded field of 48 teams meant there was 104 matches played, the most ever. The competition, which was won by Spain after they beat defending champion Argentina, set records for viewership and attendance with 6.8 million people watching a match in person.Beyond the facts and figures, the 16 stadiums that held matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada were home to memories that fans will carry with them for a…

In Massachusetts, business confidence has returned to its highest level since President Trump took office in January of last year.The Associated Industries of Massachusetts business confidence index rose for a fourth straight month in July, the employer group said on Wednesday, amid modest expansions in both the state and national economies. The index hit 52.7, in its second straight month in optimistic territory. It had largely been stuck below 50, the breakpoint between a negative mood and an upbeat one, during the current Trump administration, in large part because of concerns around Trump’s unpredictable trade policies driving up costs.The last…

Local News “Luke did not make this decision because he does not have the ability to make this decision.” Luke Murray (right) was introduced as BC men’s basketball coach on March 31. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff By Chad Finn August 6, 2026 4 minutes to read Boston College’s decision not to renew the contracts of men’s basketball radio broadcasters Kevin Collins and Josh Maurer — a story that turned into a surprising social-media maelstrom this week — was not because of an alleged desire of new coach Luke Murray to make sweeping changes. Per athletic director Blake James and multiple sources…

Casey Mittelstadt found himself a home on the Boston Bruins’ second line left spot last season, and it is fair to say he did pretty well with the position change. In 71 games with the Bruins in 2025-26, he posted 15 goals, 27 assists, and 42 points. With this, he was one of the Bruins’ key forwards. 

As a University of Utah alum, I warn the nation to not let Congress do to everyone what private equity has already done to us. College sports is far from pure now, but what’s coming could be far worse …

Long before he became one of the most recognizable figures associated with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, Casey Wasserman had established himself as a prominent executive operating at the crossroads of sports, entertainment, media, and business.Over the past three decades, Wasserman’s career has mirrored broader changes in the global sports industry, where athletic competition has become increasingly connected to international commerce, media rights, talent representation, and large-scale event management. While the success of the 2028 Olympics will ultimately be measured after the Games conclude, Wasserman’s professional journey offers a window into how modern sports executives have come…

Earlier this year, I pitched my editors on a series of stories that would take a deep dive into why the state’s competitive edge is fading and what can be done to reverse it. They bought it — and on Tuesday, my introductory commentary went online. Emma Platoff followed with a story about a Massachusetts entrepreneur who moved his biotech to the Bay Area, and my colleagues have more stories in the pipeline.Five key takeaways from my piece: Once a star performer, Massachusetts is losing ground to other states on job growth and new business creation, while the Trump administration…