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The Daily Mail received a statement from an FBI spokesperson, who said Patel’s trip to Italy was for business and “planned months ago.” Patel opted to make time to attend the two men’s hockey games and, according to social media video, was in the locker room after Sunday’s win. Patel appeared in an Instagram Live video with men’s hockey player Dylan Larkin and appeared in other videos celebrating with a beer in hand.Get Starting PointA guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday.While in the locker room, Patel connected the team with Trump via phone…

The BriefOfficial 2026 FIFA World Cup fan zones will open in nine Washington cities, offering free celebrations from June 11 to July 19.Locations include Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Olympia-Lacey, Tacoma (Puyallup Tribe), Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Yakima.Seattle will host six World Cup matches at Lumen Field, including group-stage and knockout-round games.SEATTLE – Washingtonians won’t have to travel far to catch all the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games.Seattle World Cup organizers have announced the official locations of “fan zones,” coming to nine separate cities across Washington state. The fan zones will bring tournament celebrations to each city, offering free,…

Video: Crews clear roads in Marshfield, MA during Winter Storm HernandoPatriot Ledger staff photographer Greg Derr captured crews with Marshfield Department of Public Works clearing Furnace Street on Feb. 23, 2026 during Winter Storm Hernando.New England’s first blizzard since 2022 dumped piles of snow across Massachusetts, with the National Weather Service (NWS) recording over 30 inches in multiple towns.Bristol County has seen the most accumulation, with the highest snowfall total at 37 inches in Bliss Corner as of 8 p.m. on Feb. 23 and 36 inches in Somerset and Berkly as of 10 p.m. on Feb. 23. On the other hand, western…

TAMPA, Fla. (KLTV) – Former Rains Lady Cat Emma Knight drove in two runs in Boston College’s 12-9 loss to Indiana on Sunday in the South Florida tournament in Tampa. The freshman is batting .200 with 10 RBI this season. Knight started at first base and batted cleanup. She was 0-for-4 with two RBI and a run. Knight grounded out in the second inning and Carly Bunnell scored. In the fourth, Knight reached on an error that allowed Kae DePerio to score. In the sixth, Knight reached on a fielder’s choice, allowing DePerio to score from third. Boston College has…

Alex Bregman was linked to multiple teams in MLB free agency. A Boston Red Sox-Bregman reunion was a possibility, while other suitors emerged throughout the offseason. Bregman ultimately signed with the Chicago Cubs, however. So, what led the 31-year-old to choose the Cubs?The third baseman was asked about his free agency decision during a recent interview with MLB Network. For Bregman, the Cubs’ potential to win was among the elements of the situation that caught his attention.“I think first and foremost, they valued what we valued, me and my family,” Bregman said. “I think it’s a great place that I…

Chock and Bates, Alysa Liu set tone for Olympics at 2025 Skate AmericaUSA TODAY Sports Jordan Mendoza breaks down all the takeaways from 2025 Skate America and what to watch for as the Milan-Cortina Games approach.Sports SeriouslyEditor’s note: Follow Olympics figure skating live updates and results from the 2026 Winter Games.It’s time to determine who will be the figure skaters representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.American skaters head to the 2026 U.S. figure skating championships in St. Louis for one final chance to prove they belong on Team USA in Milano Cortina. The event won’t solely decide…

There is a fascinating phenomenon that happens when we talk about the biggest sports broadcasts on the planet. For North American fans, it is almost a reflex to assume that the Super Bowl is the undisputed king of the mountain. After all, the NFL’s championship game treats television ratings like a video game, annually shattering domestic records while turning a simple football game into a de facto national holiday. The showdown routinely pulls in well over 120 million viewers in the United States alone, creating an advertising and pop culture spectacle that feels impossibly huge on home turf. But when…

MA State House: Watch out for the ‘Sacred Cod’Meet Margie Cullen, New England Politics Reporter, and get introduced to the Massachusetts State House – including the ‘Sacred Cod.’The analysis revealed that, as of Feb. 20, 12 Democrats are primarying five sitting members of the House, which is more than any election in the past decade.Political scientists in Massachusetts said that this phenomenon has to do with voters’ anger over Trump and frustration with Democrats.In Massachusetts, all of the congressional districts are safe blue seats, meaning that the winner of the primary is favored going into the general election.Massachusetts’ federal delegation…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Redshirt senior forward Emma Conner and senior goaltender Grace Campbell were named Hockey East Player and Goaltender of the Week, respectively, as announced by the league office on Monday.Conner recorded four points in two games, totaling three goals and one assist in wins over New Hampshire and Boston University. She posted a three-point performance (2g, 1a) in a 5–2 victory over UNH before adding a goal in a 4–0 shutout of BU. Conner finished the weekend with a plus-five rating as the Eagles scored nine goals across the two contests.Campbell went 2–0 on the weekend with…

Here’s something for everyone to dig into.(Which is way more fun than “digging out.”)As athletes, coaches, and fans across the state await the start of the MIAA basketball and hockey tournaments, those involved in the Globe’s photojournalism program are offering up one more serving of scenes from the winter season.The more than 30 pictures below, all taken by Mass. high school students, are of wrestling, basketball, and hockey — and even of snowboarding from this past weekend’s Red Bull event at City Hall Plaza.(As a bonus, there’s even some pics of the Maine Celtics in G League action in Delaware.)The…