Author: BostonSportsNews

The New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars were two of the top three teams in the AFC last season, but both have dropped one of their first two games in 2026. Drake Maye and the Patriots have really struggled on offense, ranking in the bottom 10 in the league in EPA/Play while Maye has thrown four interceptions. Despite that, the New England defense led the way in a Week 2 win over Pittsburgh at home.Now, the Pats hit the road to take on Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars, who blew a lead against Denver in a loss on Sunday. The Jaguars…

The phone calls started coming long before the lights at “The Pit” flickered on for the first time this fall. “When will the senior citizen passes be available?” Aliquippa High athletic director Jennifer Damico’s office heard more than once as the latest season of Quips football inched forward. At the school about 30 minutes northwest of downtown Pittsburgh, the passes have been a longstanding tradition — a way for the community’s past to connect with its present. A lot has changed in the century-plus since Aliquippa first opened its doors. The Aliquippa Works steel mill, which employed well over 10,000…

The California-based streaming juggernaut is keeping a close watch on FIFA’s early talks for the 2030 and 2034 World Cup rights. Netflix executive Bela Bajaria confirmed the streamer wants to stay part of conversations for major sports properties. The football governing body FIFA has held preliminary talks for the U.S. rights to both men’s soccer tournaments, according to a report by Deadline. Speaking at the Financial Times’ Business of Entertainment conference, the executive described this year’s tournament as “exciting.” While Netflix already holds U.S. and Canadian rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups, Bajaria noted that the…

In 2024, Massachusetts voted for Kamala Harris by a 25.2-point margin. This was the 3rd biggest margin for Harris among the 50 states.Massachusetts: Harris, +25.2 D, 11 electoral votesDistrict of Columbia: Harris, +83.8 D, 3 electoral votesVermont: Harris, +31.5 D, 3 electoral votesMaryland: Harris, +28.5 D, 10 electoral votesHawaii: Harris, +23.1 D, 4 electoral votesCalifornia: Harris, +20.1 D, 54 electoral votesWashington: Harris, +18.2 D, 12 electoral votesDelaware: Harris, +14.7 D, 3 electoral votesConnecticut: Harris, +14.5 D, 7 electoral votesOregon: Harris, +14.3 D, 8 electoral votesRhode Island: Harris, +13.8 D, 4 electoral votesNew York: Harris, +12.6 D, 28 electoral votesColorado: Harris,…

“We know this is a big challenge,” said coach Bill O’Brien. “That’s why these guys came to Boston College, to play in games like this.”Here are five keys as the Eagles, who are 14-point underdogs, try to pull off an upset.BC will have to withstand the storm, literally and figuratively, to give itself a chance. Literally, BC has to adapt to the elements and be prepared for any possible permutation of wind, rain, and more.“Part of football is embracing whatever the weather is,” said running back Bo MacCormack. “Whatever it is, we’re just excited to play.”O’Brien said the Eagles love…

It’s happening again!The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will face off in the 2026 MLB Wild Card Series for a second consecutive year, as Boston’s Friday afternoon victory over the Chicago Cubs secured its spot as the No. 2 American League wild-card seed; New York secured the No. 1 AL wild-card seed earlier in the week.Game 1 of the three-game set will come on Sept. 27, as the series takes place at Yankee Stadium, like last year when New York defeated Boston in three games.Here’s how the two AL East rivals fared against each other this season and…

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote soon on a measure known as the Protect College Sports Act. Among many other provisions, the bill would limit the number of times student-athletes could transfer from one school to another. It would also address name, image, and likeness, or NIL, payments that athletes can get, and generally prevent conferences from cutting the number of varsity or Olympic sports a school in that conference has to offer.There are passionate arguments on both sides of this debate as some observers worry about the future of college sports. To delve into some of them, The…

Exhibit A is the job market, where hiring has trailed the country as a whole over the past four years. Unemployment remains low — 4.3 percent in August — but that’s largely because the ranks of available workers are shrinking as boomers retire and immigration is restricted.I’ve been quick to blame the usual suspects for the state’s economic malaise, including a dearth of reasonably priced housing, high living costs, an inhospitable business climate, and, more recently, hostile Trump administration policies. Get TrendlinesA business newsletter from Globe Columnist Larry Edelman covering the trends shaping business and the economy in Boston and…

NEWTON, Mass. — Boston College women’s soccer dropped a 1-0 decision to California on Thursday night at Newton Soccer Complex. With the result, the Eagles move to 8-2-0 overall and 1-2-0 in ACC play.Boston College recorded 13 shots throughout the match, including four on goal, and earned six corner kicks. Sophie Reale led the Eagles with four shots, while Addison Kalaw added three shots, including two on target. Georgina Clarke also recorded two shots, with one on goal.The Eagles controlled the majority of the opportunities in the opening half, registering eight shots and four corner kicks. California broke through in…

The East Boston High School football team trekked over to Clemente Field in the Fenway last Friday evening and got pummeled by the Boston Latin Wolfpack 35-6. At halftime, Latin lead 28-0. Having a good game for Latin was Sammy Tshimuanga scoring three touchdowns in the first half. The Jets got on the board in the fourth quarter. Senior Gio Shire scored a touchdown as the clock wound down. The first home game is this Friday at 6 p.m. The Brighton Bengals will be the visiting team. Both teams are 0-1. Sept. 11 Boston Latin (Clemente) L 35-6 Sept. 18…