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article FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) The countdown is on as the U.S., Canada and Mexico are 100 days from hosting the World Cup. The 23rd edition of soccer’s most prestigious tournament, which has been running since 1930, will be the biggest yet with 48 teams taking part. RELATED: World Cup group schedule released What they’re saying: “I think it’s a big deal for Americans…

PeopleImages // Shutterstock (Stacker/Stacker)Stop doing everything: How small business leaders in Massachusetts can reclaim 71 workdays each yearLeaders in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate under constant pressure to deliver results with limited time, budgets, and staff. In a volatile market, they’re expected to balance immediate execution with long-term strategy, often without the layers of support available to larger organizations. As a result, many leaders step in wherever the business needs momentum, stretching their time across roles that extend far beyond leadership.In a November 2025 survey of small business leaders conducted by Upwork, an online marketplace for hiring skilled freelancers,…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College baseball travels to Miami this week for a midweek series against Florida International. The Eagles and Panthers will play two games on Mar. 3 and Mar. 4, with both starting at 6:00 p.m. All three games will be streamed on ESPN+. Record vs the Panthers This will be the first meeting between the two programs since 2012. FIU leads the series 5-4 and has won the last two meetings. Scouting the Weekend FIU enters the midweek series at 7-5 after splitting its weekend matchup with Stony Brook. The Panthers had dropped four straight before they defeated…

Now this is what March is all about, athletes in all sports competing to be the best. Some might call it madness, but for high school sports fans across Massachusetts, it sure is a lot of fun.With so much action happening each night, the readers are the big winners because the students involved in the Globe’s unique photojournalism program are on the scene, too. Many of their pictures have already been featured in the Globe’s daily high school roundups, but they have submitted dozens more over the last week. Here below in this week’s photo gallery are more than 50…

The New England Patriots likely aren’t making a splash at the guard position in free agency, according to a recent report from MassLive’s Mark Daniels and Karen Guregian.There have been some concerns at the left guard position for the Patriots. They initially drafted Jared Wilson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft to play at center. However, they ended up moving him to left guard in an effort to keep their five best offensive linemen on the field.AdvertisementIn 2026, they could look into moving Wilson back to center for a competition with veteran Garrett Bradbury. If Wilson wins…

A ‘Shot For Life’ charity basketball game featuring Beverly High School students vs. teachers will be held this Wednesday, March 4, at the Henry Cabot Lodge Fieldhouse with a tipoff time of 3:45 p.m.The game will be played for A Shot for Life, an organization founded by Mike Slonina that raises money and awareness for brain cancer research, specifically glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmp7E6C 9:D >@E96C H2D 5:28?@D65 H:E9…

Extension Includes 2033 Ryder Cup at The Olympic Club in San FranciscoAgreement Encompasses KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and PGA Professional ChampionshipSTAMFORD, Conn., and FRISCO, Texas – March 2, 2026 – The PGA of America, NBC Sports and USA Sports have extended their media rights agreement through 2033, inclusive of the Ryder Cup, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship, and the PGA Professional Championship.The extension of the current agreement, which runs through 2031, is highlighted by the 2033 Ryder Cup at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif., with live event and studio coverage continuing to air…

International sports featuring the best players from both American leagues and around the world have never before had such a death grip on sports fans. Not long ago, the 4 Nations Face-off turned non-hockey fans into diehards of the sport. Canada ended up victorious in that event, but the United States got its revenge in the recently finished Winter Olympics. Of course, the Olympics featured more than just the hockey showdown, and Team USA walked away with 12 gold medals and 33 medals in total, which only trailed Norway for the world’s best. Furthermore, the NBA just turned its All-Star…

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Friday that two case of the measles have been diagnosed in state residents.It’s the first report of measles in the state since a case was reported here in 2024.One case was diagnosed in an adult who lives in Greater Boston, according to the DPH. The person recently returned from international travel and state officials did not know the person’s vaccination history. DPH officials are in the process of alerting people at various locations where the individual had recently visited to notify those who may have been exposed. The other case was reported in…

As spring practice across college football nears full swing, it’s time for a borderline futile experiment — 2026 bowl projections for every game, from mid-December Group of Six pairings through New Year’s, punctuated by the College Football Playoff. Half of the 12-team bracket last fall was made up of first-time participants, spiking parity that enhanced the sport for fans.Should we expect more unpredictability at the top of the postseason polls in 2026?The Peach, Fiesta, Rose and Cotton Bowls hold playoff quarterfinal designations for next season, while the Orange and Sugar Bowls will host the semifinals. Add the additional 34 non-playoff…