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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Head men’s soccer coach Bob Thompson has announced that Braima Samati joins the staff as an assistant coach.   Samati has spent the last three years as a volunteer assistant on the Boston College coaching staff assisting in all facets of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, scouring, training sessions, player development, game preparations, and team operations.   Prior to BC, Samati spent four years as the head men’s soccer coach at Roxbury Community College and one year as the head coach at Massbay Community College.   Samati, a 2014 graduate of Bridgewater State University…

Find the full list of spring champions here, browse back through all the quarterfinal and semifinal results, or check out the Globe Foundation/Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athletes selections, as well as the Will McDonough Writing Contest winners.Mark your calendars for Friday, July 10, when the Globe’s spring All-Scholastic picks will be published at Globe.com/Schools, followed by a special section in the Sunday, July 12 newspaper. Catholic Memorial’s Timmy Mills celebrates after scoring during a wild 11-run fifth inning that helped clinch the program’s first title in 53 years. Barry Chin/Globe StaffWe sifted through all 31 MIAA championship games played last week,…

Peterka has also scored at least 25 goals in each of his last seasons. This included in 2023-24, when he posted 28 goals in 82 games for the Sabres. With this, he is a consistent scoring threat, and the possibility of him hitting the 30-goal mark in Boston should not be ruled out. This is especially the case if he ends up playing on a line with David Pastrnak, who just recorded 71 assists last season.

SEATTLE (AP) — Images told the story of the United States’ World Cup downfall.Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle.Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.Chris Richards crumpling to the ground, his face pressed on the grass.Mauricio Pochettino kicking a rack in front of the American bench, sending four water bottles flying. American hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the U.S. defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that…

Apple today announced that its Apple Sports app is now available in more than 90 additional countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and many others across the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. The app was already released in North America, South America, and Europe. In total, it is now available in 170 countries and regions around the world. Apple also said the app offers these 2026 FIFA World Cup features: Tournament bracket view: The clean, scrollable view of matchups and results for each round…

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Massachusetts lawmakers have passed legislation to close a loophole in the state’s age of consent law, prohibiting teachers, coaches, and other adults in positions of trust or authority from engaging in sexual relationships with 16- and 17-year-olds.Berkshire County District Attorney Shugrue said his advocacy for the change began after his office investigated allegations of sexual abuse involving former Miss Hall’s School teacher Matthew Rutledge. The investigation highlighted challenges prosecutors face under current Massachusetts law when pursuing cases involving authority figures and older teenagers. Former Pittsfield teacher pleads not guilty to rape charges H1634DownloadThe district attorney said…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Varsity Club President Jack Carter ’23 has announced the selection of the 2026 Varsity Club Hall of Fame class. The eight honorees will be inducted into the Varsity Club Hall of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 18. All new members will be permanently enshrined on the Wall of Fame on the west concourse of Conte Forum.The eight Eagles inducted are Asiya Dair ’17 (women’s tennis), Chris Hovan ’00 (football), Sarah Mannelly ’16 (women’s lacrosse), Jillian Mastroianni ’12 (women’s soccer), Tyler Pruett ’02 (sailing), Duane Woodward ’98 (men’s basketball), Randy Thomas (track and field head coach)…

Getty Jeffery Simmons, who played for Mike Vrabel with the Tennessee Titans, admitted to being jealous of the New England Patriots. When the New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel, they hired him to bring the franchise back to prominence. He did that right away, playing for a Super Bowl in his first year in New England.That caught the eye of folks around the NFL, including with the Tennessee Titans, where Vrabel had previously been the head coach. Now, defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, who played for Vrabel in Tennessee, opened up about watching that from a distance and admitting he dealt…

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR announced the success of its annual BFAIR in Bloom Signature Fundraising Event, held on Wednesday, June 4, 2026, at the Proprietor’s Lodge.    The evening raised $40,000 in support of BFAIR’s programs and services for individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the Berkshire region.    The event brought together community members, business leaders, and supporters for a curated evening filled with craft tastings, desserts, live music, and floral arrangements.    Guests enjoyed tastings from Antimony Brewing, Berkshire Brewing Company, M.S. Walker, and Village Garage Distillery, alongside desserts…

This page may contain affiliate links. If you click and sign up, make a deposit, or place a wager, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Winning a U.S. Open is never easy, even when holding a six-shot lead entering the final round. Wyndham Clark felt every bit of that pressure at Shinnecock Hills but nevertheless emerged victorious on Sunday afternoon after grinding out a final-round 73 to post 4 under, beating Sam Burns by one stroke to claim his second national championship.With the victory, Clark became the 23rd man to win multiple U.S. Open titles…