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Boston Red Sox The Red Sox have won seven straight, tied with Atlanta for the longest active streak in the majors, and have won 25 of 28. Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray delivers during the first inning. AP Photo/Charles Krupa BOSTON (AP) — Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games, Sonny Gray struck out eight in six innings for his 14th win, and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.The Red Sox have won seven straight, tied with Atlanta for the longest active streak in the majors, and have…

Matt Perrault gives his analysis of the Protect College Sports Act shows it reshapes NCAA operations, sets spending limits, and faces enforcement hurdles.View MoreVideo TranscriptThis is an interesting look at the way that politicians feel they can get involved to save college sports.AdvertisementThis is the Protect College Sports Act.The Big Ten and the SEC were not really supportive of it.They looked like they wanted to get away from it, but politicians can strong arm people in sports, and it looks like it worked.There was a pretty quick about-face in the 11th hour that sent this landmark legislation to the Senate…

On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp is joined by Richard Deitsch, Alex Silverman and Bret McCormick for a deep dive into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The quartet looks back at the tournament’s record-breaking viewership for Fox and Telemundo, forecasts the future of World Cup media rights, and discuss FIFA’s first World Cup halftime show. Plus, Silverman and McCormick share on-the-ground insights from host cities across the country.

Cyclospora outbreak concerns grow as cases rise in MassachusettsCyclospora cases are on the rise in Massachusetts, according to data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.So far in 2026, 147 cases have been reported statewide — the highest annual total since 2019, when more than 200 cases were confirmed.While Cyclospora outbreaks were relatively uncommon in the United States for several years, cases increased about a decade ago, with a significant spike in 2018 and 2019, when more than 4,000 cases were reported nationwide.Cyclospora is a parasite that can contaminate fresh, uncooked produce through fecal matter.On July 17, Taylor Farms recalled…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Former Boston College quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie and former Eagles linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductee Luke Kuechly have been named to the Sporting News All-Decade All-America Teams, the publication announced. Flutie cemented his legacy as one of the most prolific offensive players in college football history during his career on The Heights. He became the first major college quarterback to surpass 10,000 career passing yards and finished with more than 11,300 yards of total offense. With Flutie under center, the Eagles earned bowl berths in the…

The 2026-27 regular season continues to grow ever closer, and the <a href=" Bruins can really take stock of their roster.

article FILE-A general view shows the interior of MetLife Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Liu Lu/VCG via Getty Images) The 2026 World Cup is in the books and now host cities in the United States are turning their attention to FIFA as they seek funds the cities claimed were promised to them by soccer’s governing body. Ahead of the Club World Cup in 2025 held in the U.S., FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the soccer organization would contribute $1 million to each…

When Marsha Gleason and her husband decided it was time to downsize from the 2,000-square-foot bungalow where they’d lived for the past 40 years, they didn’t head to Florida or research local retirement communities. Instead, they looked to their own backyard.The pair sold their house in Northborough, Massachusetts, to their son in 2024 and moved into a compact, super-energy-efficient modular home they’d put up across the driveway from their former abode. Today, Gleason says her new home, though less than half the size of her previous one, has everything she needs: stunning natural light, proximity to family, and really low…

Boston College fired longtime men’s basketball radio broadcasters Kevin Collins and Josh Maurer, allegedly telling both that the decision came directly from new head coach Luke Murray, who did not want anyone associated with the old coaching staff to stick around.Collins and Maurer called BC basketball games together for nine years, and both learned in late July that they would not be returning for the upcoming season, leaving little time for them to find new full-time gigs before the start of the 2026-27 season.“The reasoning that I was given was that coach Murray basically wants a whole new fresh coat…