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Boston University, Pandolfo Agree to Contract Extension
Story Links BOSTON - Boston University director of athletics Drew Marrochello has announced that Jay Pandolfo has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain head coach of the men's ice hockey program. "We're committed to the continued and...
Massachusetts bids farewell to periodical cicadas until 2042
People who have visited Cape Cod in recent weeks have likely heard the unmistakable sound of thousands of cicadas, but as we enter the dog days of summer, the insect's long journey of 17 years is coming to a close. What You Need To Know Brood XIV,...

"Traded Joy Taylor for Dave Portnoy" - CFB fans trash FOX Sports over plans to bring Barstool owner on "Big Noon Kickoff" for 2025 season
FOX Sports parted ways with analyst and sports anchor Joy Taylor on Monday. Two days later, Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy is reportedly being considered to be featured across FOX Sports' platforms during the 2025 college football season. "Fox...

Friedkin Forms Pursuit Sports to House Soccer Clubs, Hunt Big 4 Team
Billionaire Everton FC and AS Roma owner Dan Friedkin has formed a new sports-team group, Pursuit Sports, to manage his soccer teams while actively hunting for a franchise in one of the big four North American leagues. Friedkin, who also owns AS...

Greystar Begins Leasing 325-Unit Apartment Community in Everett, Massachusetts
5EVERETT, MASS. — Greystar has begun leasing Jade, a 325-unit apartment community in the eastern Boston suburb of Everett. Jade offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with oversized windows, stackable washers and...

Sail Boston 2026 is one year away: Officials discuss plans for celebration
One year from now, a fleet of majestic tall ships will return to Boston Harbor for Sail Boston 2026. First announced in 2023, the event is scheduled to run from July 11 to 16, 2026, and will be part of the Sail250 Tall Ships tour and will be a...

5 Best Moments From Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour Boston Show
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour has resumed in the United States, hitting cities that they missed during the first round of their tour. Back by fan demand, Coldplay not only added US dates, but added additional international dates at multiple...

Cahoon Museum of American Art — Martha Cahoon’s Garden Of Inspiration
“Floral still life” by Martha Cahoon, oil on Masonite. Collection of Mary LeClair. By Kay Koeninger COTUIT, MASS. — There are literally hundreds of categories we can use to talk about art. Most of the time these categories work very well;...

Watertown state lawmaker charged with drunken driving, Boston police say
State Representative John J. Lawn, a veteran Watertown Democrat, was charged with drunken driving early Wednesday in Boston, according to police and court records. Lawn, 56, was arrested at 1:45 a.m., and charged with operating under the influence...

Sabres Get Cheeky With Social Media Schedule Reveal
The Buffalo Sabres are following in the footsteps of other NHL clubs in using social media in an irreverent and even trollish manner. On Tuesday in advance of the NHL regular season schedule release, the club revealed references of the 31 other...

Krissie Kelleher promoted to CEO of Boston nonprofit Team Impact
Krissie Kelleher graduated from Boston College nearly 30 years ago. But she clearly remembers the camaraderie she enjoyed and the leadership skills she honed by being part of BC’s lacrosse team. It’s an experience that informed her decision to...

WNBA All-Star Weekend events focus on empowering women and girls beyond sports
The WNBA All-Star Weekend is this weekend. It’s the first time Indianapolis has hosted the women’s professional basketball mid-season marque event. On and off the court, one major message organizers want to emphasize is female empowerment. Pacers...
7/15 Sports Brief
Cal Raleigh successful as 4 of 5 challenges reverse calls in first All-Star use of robot umpire ATLANTA (AP) — Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh successfully used the robot umpire to gain a strikeout for pitcher Tarik Skubal in the first inning of the...

Sports Betting Influencer Files Lawsuit Against Caesars Over $500,500 Payout
Posted on: July 16, 2025, 10:21h. Last updated on: July 16, 2025, 10:26h. A disgruntled sports bettor has sued Harrah’s Cherokee The sports bettor is also an influencer who says he was defamed by casino employees The bettor’s $500,500 winnings...
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Bradley Beal, 3-time All-Star, agrees to buyout with the Phoenix Suns, AP source says PHOENIX (AP) — Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a buyout on the final two years of his contract. That's according to a person with knowledge of...

Sports on TV for Thursday, July 17
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, July 17 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:35 a.m. (Friday) FS2… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, July 17 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL...

With a discerning eye, Hebert transforms the mundane into art
Medora Hebert found her calling with her head in the sky and a camera in her hand. It was 1978 and she was on an airplane, shooting a rock n’ roll concert at the Cheshire Fairgrounds in Swanzey, N.H. Hebert’s husband, Ernest, then a reporter at...

MLB commissioner lays out Boston’s chances of hosting another All-Star game (report)
Will the home of the Boston Red Sox host the MLB All-Star game for the first time in over 25 years in the near future? Commissioner Rob Manfred doesn’t see why not. Manfred said on Tuesday that Fenway Park “would be a great venue” for the...
Today in Sports - Joe DiMaggio’s record hitting streak of 56 games comes to an end
July 17 1939 — Henry Picard beats Byron Nelson 1-up in 37 holes to win the PGA championship. 1941 — Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak of 56 games is stopped by Al Smith and Jim Bagby of the Indians before 67,000 at Cleveland. 1955 — Beverly Hanson...

How to watch New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever: TV/stream info, preview Caitlin Clark vs. Sabrina Ionescu matchup
The New York Liberty host the Indiana Fever tonight at the Barclays Center for an 7:30 PM ET showdown, one of the last regular season games before the 2025 All-Star Weekend begins. See below for additional information on how to live stream today’s...