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This article was sent as a newsletter. Sign up for our weekly Jewish sports newsletter here.  Happy August, sports fans!  Oakland Athletics rookie Zack Gelof is off to a solid start in his MLB career, with 14 hits and 4 home runs in his first 16 games. On Wednesday, Gelof and his younger brother Jake, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers last month, both homered. It was Jake’s first home run in professional baseball. Israel has become a go-to host for international sports tournaments Mamu Noam of Israel, Jakub Dudycha of the Czech Republic and Davide De Rosa…

The legislation up for a vote Wednesday would instead leave the decision to end a pregnancy at 24 weeks or later up to “the professional judgement of a physician” alone.Its emergence comes as other states, mostly Republican-led, have severely restricted abortion access in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in 2022 to overturn Roe v. Wade. Some more liberal states, including Massachusetts, have countered by bolstering existing laws that, for example, protect online and mail access to abortion amid fears of future restrictions. State Representative Christine Barber, who sponsored the legislation, said it was prompted by the number of…

AMHERST, Mass. – The Massachusetts men’s basketball team will face rival Boston College on Friday, Nov. 6 at TD Garden as part of TNT Sports Hall of Fame Series Boston at TD Garden. The Minutemen and Eagles will square off at the NBA’s home of the Boston Celtics.   “What an incredible opportunity to once again play Boston College in our own state,” said head coach Frank Martin. “Thankful to the Hall of Fame for making it happen last year in Springfield and obviously this year at TD Garden in Boston. Boston College-UMass should make for a great game for…

The Boston Bruins continue to hit the overhaul and reset button on the Providence Bruins, and one of the first steps of that process is reportedly complete.

When Spain lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy, Nigeria’s flag was visible on the global broadcast. Yet, the celebration masked a striking national paradox. The Nigerians dominating the world’s most-talked-about sporting event were not athletes representing the republic, but private musicians representing themselves. For Nigerian artistes, the 2026 World Cup was beneficial. Burna Boy headlined the first-ever World Cup final halftime show and opening ceremony alongside Shakira with their hit “Dai Dai,” joining the league of Nigerian stars like Davido, Rema, and Ayra Starr to appear on the global stage. While official sources are yet to confirm any payment…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Led by Boston College lacrosse head coach Acacia Walker-Weinstein, Team USA begins The Nissin Foods 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship held in Tokyo.The Stars and Stripes will begin the road to a fifth straight title tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET against Ireland on World Lacrosse TV.Representing the Eagles along with coach Walker are associate head coach Jen Kent, Shea Baker ’26, Shea Dolce ’26, Emma LoPinto ’25, Sydney Scales ’24, Cassidy Weeks ’24, Charlotte North ’22, Sam Apuzzo ’19 and newly-hired assistant coach, Kenzie Kent ’19.Coach Walker was announced as the Senior National Team head coach…

The end of the school year is a time of memories. For those affiliated with high school sports in Massachusetts — the athletes, coaches, parents, and fans across the state — they can be thankful the Globe’s high school photojournalism program helped capture so many of them.Nearly 200 students from more than 115 Massachusetts high schools were able to contribute to this unique (and free) photo program in 2025-26. Throughout the school year, their submitted work was used to supplement the Globe’s online high school coverage.Down below, work from more than 40 students is on display, representing the best of…

As the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline nears, the Boston Red Sox see Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto as a “strong fit,” per sources to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.”The Sox, after expressing interest in the Los Angeles Angels shortstop last offseason, continue to view him as a strong fit, according to people briefed on their discussions but granted anonymity to speak freely.”The talks between the Red Sox and Angels regarding Neto last winter did not progress to the point of exchanging names. John Mozeliak has since taken over as interim general manager of the Angels,…

Youth baseball coach gets lifetime ban, son five-year suspensionA baseball coach received a lifetime suspension from USSSA after allegedly telling his 11-year-old son to throw a ball into the opposing team’s dugout.The high school baseball season is approaching an end, with plenty of teams winning championships and programs turning into dynasties.With more and more states wrapping up play, this week’s composite will be a look at the best team in every state that sanctions the sport. Through success and championships, difficulty of schedule, star talent and more, USA TODAY Sports is diving into the best of the best.See the full…

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A pesky native bird appeared on the podium almost on cue as organizers prepared to unveil a countdown clock marking six years to go until the 2032 Olympics.Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner noted the timely white ibis in his welcoming remarks, joking with the crowd that it wouldn’t be an event in Brisbane without the appearance of a “bin chicken,” as the bird is colloquially known.There’s a small, humorous push locally for the ibis to become a mascot for the Brisbane Games rather than one of Australia’s more widely known native animals such as the kangaroo or…