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By TIM REYNOLDS President Donald Trump talked to many U.S. pro sports leaders about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.” “I want fans back in the arenas,” Trump said later in a briefing at the White House. “I think it’s … whenever we’re ready. As soon as we can, obviously. And the fans want to be back, too. They want to see basketball and baseball and football and hockey. They want to see their sports. They want to go out onto the golf courses…

LA28 is providing fans worldwide another chance to secure tickets to the 2028 Olympic Games LA28 announced on Wednesday that a second drop for public Olympic tickets will be held from Aug. 10 to 20.  Fans can register for Drop 2 through July 22, 2026, at tickets.LA28.org. Those randomly selected in the LA28 Olympic Ticket Draw will be assigned a time slot during the drop to purchase tickets. Tickets are available across all Olympic sports for fans who were not selected during Drop 1 or were not able to register in time. Fans are able to select a maximum of…

This story was originally published on Smart Cities Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Smart Cities Dive newsletter. Dive Brief:Wellesley, Massachusetts, is suing the state over plans to build 180 housing units in a community college parking lot owned by the state.The complaint argues that the state cannot legally apply a required “surplus real property” designation to build housing on the 5-acre parking lot because the college is still actively using it. It also objects to the proposed housing density.Massachusetts passed the Affordable Homes Act, which includes an initiative to use state-owned land for…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College hired UConn assistant Luke Murray on Thursday as coach of a slumping men’s basketball program that has gone 17 years without an appearance in the NCAA Tournament.Murray, the son of actor Bill Murray, will be a first-time head coach. He replaces Earl Grant, who was fired earlier this month after the Eagles had a losing record in four of his five seasons. Grant went 72-92 overall and 30-67 in Atlantic Coast Conference games.In five years with UConn under coach Dan Hurley, Murray has been a part of two national championship teams, with Bill Murray…

The 2026 Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association baseball semifinals and state finals are set for this week on ball diamonds around the state.Twenty teams across the five MIAA classifications will take the field and compete in final four state tournaments June 9-13.All 15 MIAA baseball tournament games can be livestreamed on the NFHS Network — that’s 10 semifinals on June 9 plus the five state title games live from Polar Park June 12-13. (2025 MIAA baseball state champions are listed below.)Tune in and watch your favorite Massachusetts high school baseball athletes and teams battle for state titles this week. Find your…

The New York Rangers are getting set for the offseason with the Stanley Cup playoffs set to come to a close soon. Following a couple of bad years, this offseason feels like an important one for the Rangers. This is a team that will have a lot of cap space to attack free agency and also two picks in the first round of the NHL Draft. New York is going to be a team that will be trying to improve this summer, but how they go about it will be interesting to see. The free agency class isn’t very strong, but they…

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – A fundraising event benefiting Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity has sold out ahead of its return this weekend in Easthampton. 22News marks Founder’s Day with 1,000 sandwiches for local charities “Bingo and Brews with the Queens,” presented by Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and House of Hors, is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, from noon to 3 p.m. at Fort Hill Brewery.The event will feature multiple rounds of bingo, craft beer, prizes, and opportunities for attendees to connect with members of the local queer community. Western Massachusetts drag performers Tytannia Lockhart and Fanny Midnight Lockhart will…

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — A brief look at the U.S. Open (all times EDT):Event: 126th U.S. Open golf championship:Dates: June 18-21.Site: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.Length: 7,440.Par: 70.Cut: Top 60 and ties.AdvertisementPlayoff (if necessary): Two-hole aggregate immediately after 72 holes are completed.Field: 156 players (19 amateurs).Purse: TBA. Last year: $21.5 million ($4.3 million for winner).Defending champion: J.J. Spaun.Last year: J.J. Spaun emerged from a crowded pack on a soggy Oakmont Country Club course with two shots that define his career. He drove the green on the par-4 17th for a two-putt birdie and holed a 65-foot birdie putt on the 18th…

Can the US turn home-field advantage into a deep World Cup run?How far can the US really go at the 2026 World Cup and what has to break their way for a true home-soil run?Editor’s note: Follow along live for 2026 World Cup opening match and the star-studded opening ceremony!The United States men’s national team begins its biggest World Cup journey in a generation on Friday as the co-hosts take on Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California, in a Group D opener.The Stars and Stripes have plenty of familiar faces with 13 players from the 2022 tournament back…

An hour outside of Boston is an artificial lake that is well worth visiting for beautiful views and activities along the shoreline. Wachusett Reservoir is a source of 65 billion gallons of water for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority water supply system. The large reservoir has 37 miles of shoreline, offering public access to hiking, fishing, and a host of scenic views.Since it is a source for the water supply, there are restrictions on activities that could add pollutants and negatively impact water quality, such as boating, swimming, or walking pets along the reservoir. Since it is so important to protect…