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Danny Ventura, the longtime face of Massachusetts high school sports coverage who spent over three decades working for the Herald, died Tuesday night following a battle with cancer at age 66. Ventura was revered for his tenacious work ethic, encyclopedic knowledge, clever wit and passion to put student-athletes in the spotlight, and the news of his passing produced an outpouring of mourning from the high school sports community. “It’s a sad day for high school sports in Massachusetts,” said renowned Catholic Memorial football coach John DiBiaso, who was first introduced to Ventura when he coached at Weston in the 1980s.…

Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin has dominated at Rate Field this season. But he had a rough Wednesday in front of a home crowd of 23,973, allowing five runs over four innings in a 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Martin surrendered six hits, struck out two and walked two in the loss. The White Sox have dropped the first two games of the series as their club-record stretch of 10 straight home series wins came to an end. “There were some good spots,” Martin said. “Mechanically, felt really in sync in those first two innings. Felt like…

Hear from Natick, Wayland Meet of Champions championsNatick’s Chloe Elder (400 meters) and Emmanuella Edozien (100 hurdles) as well as Wayland’s Ryan McCormack (pole vault) won titles at the Meet of Champions.Then there were four. The state semifinals are upon us, and the track & field season is in the rearview within the Commonwealth after the weekend’s Meet of Champions.These Fantastic Five athletes ensured they will keep playing or be remembered forever over the weekend.Here’s the Daily News high school sports top performers from the weekend June 5-7:Emily Atwood, Hopedale softballThe freshman punched out 12 batters and allowed just two…

For the first time in 27 days, there are no men’s World Cup matches to watch on Wednesday.There are five rest days in this final stretch before the tournament’s winner is crowned at the MetLife Stadium on July 19, with the first on Wednesday marking a quick breather before the quarter-final stage gets under way on Thursday, when France play Morocco.There are now only two knockout rounds before the final — and the jeopardy, excitement and anticipation are ramping up.The most recent matches at the last-16 stage had no shortage of drama, with Golden Boot-leader Lionel Messi scoring his eighth…

This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Easthampton, Massachusetts-based Hometown Financial Group, the holding company for bankESB, bankHometown and TruNorth Bank, has entered into a merger agreement to acquire Bedford, New Hampshire-based Primary Bank for $160 million, the banks said Monday. The acquisition is set to add four branches to Hometown’s 55-branch footprint and $743 million in assets to Hometown’s $6.9 billion, according to a news release. “This is a low-margin business that requires scale,” Matt Sosik, Hometown’s CEO and chairman, said in…

BOSTON, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EARNED is proud to announce the signing of Ford McCarthy, one of the nation’s premier high school baseball players, a Top 20 outfielder in the Class of 2026, and a Boston College commit, as the newest member of Team EARNED. A standout at The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, McCarthy has established himself as one of the country’s top outfield prospects through his athleticism, power, speed, and relentless work ethic. His commitment to Boston College and national ranking among the top outfielders in the country reflect years of dedication, discipline, and consistent performance.”When…

Nearly 400 readers voted with 71% backing the striking nurses. Here’s what they said about supporting ‘the backbone of our health care system’ …

Doug McNamee  |  Special for USA TODAYTrump says soaring college football costs are hitting sportsU.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (March 6) said the soaring cost of paying for football at colleges was harming school sports in general and the problem would need to be addressed by legislation, adding he might sign an executive order about it.Baylor’s athletic director argues that college sports have neglected fans amid recent industry changes.Fans are being asked to invest more financially and emotionally while receiving less attention.There is a concern that the industry may be reaching a breaking point for what fans are willing…

India has recently announced it’s bidding for the 2036 Summer Olympics. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has embraced a form of Hindu nationalism that is repressive of Muslims. With Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar also weighing bids for the 2036 Summer Games, it’s an opportune time to ask: How are repressive regimes using international sporting events for nation-building purposes? First and foremost, international sports events provide widespread media coverage and brand exposure. That media lens is attractive for authoritarian and repressive regimes, because having a western audience provides them with the opportunity to “sportswash” — to use the…

Massachusetts congressional candidate Micah Jones, a former Democrat, outlines his journey from the Democratic Party to running as a Republican, seeking to provide a moderate voice. Jones highlights his ‘JFK Democrat’ ideals and concerns over the party’s direction, particularly the Defund the Police movement. He campaigns for Massachusetts’ open House 6 seat, advocating for bipartisanship.