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Hilary Jaén, a standout defender from UMass Lowell, has signed with SK Slavia Prague, bringing her collegiate experience and international background to the Czech league and a European competition.
Harvard’s baseball team has secured the American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award for the tenth straight year, reflecting sustained scholarly achievement alongside athletic competition.
Harvard University announced that defensive back Damien Henderson, offensive lineman Thomas O'Brien and linebacker Sean Line have been named to the 2026 FCS Football Central Preseason All‑America Team, highlighting the squad’s depth and recent championship success.
Luka Gavran posted his second consecutive clean sheet, making four saves, while Matt Turner added one, as Toronto FC and New England Revolution settled for a 0‑0 draw. Both teams now turn their attention to next week’s matches.
Greenfield Post 81 clinched a berth in the state tournament with an 11‑3 win over Monson, finishing the Western Mass. season at 17‑0‑2 and showcasing a deep, unified roster.
The Pittsfield 16s secured a decisive win over Westfield in the Western Massachusetts final, advancing to the New England Regionals in Stamford, Connecticut.
The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Festival will host a World Cup watch party on Worcester Common on July 14, featuring soccer activities, mini‑games, food trucks and a live broadcast of the England‑Argentina match.
The Bourne Braves ended a two-game shutout streak with a 10-2 win, highlighted by Blake Schaaf's four hits and Andrew Costello's season-high four RBIs.
Holden Pantier and Jackson Kircher were honored for their dominant displays in the Cape Cod Baseball League, helping their teams to strong weekly records and a combined no‑hitter.
Jacob Lombard, an 18‑year‑old selected 14th overall by the Miami Marlins, grew up immersed in baseball through his father’s coaching career and his brother’s rising prospect status, while his athletic foundation was forged on soccer fields where he captured multiple state titles.
The Bourne Braves fell 2-0 to the Y-D Red Sox in a rain‑shortened game, marking their first shutout of the season and snapping a four‑game winning streak.
Joe Salandra, an 18‑year‑old forward who played for the Barrie Colts, has decided to enroll at Harvard a year ahead of schedule, forgoing a final Ontario Hockey League season after a broken fibula.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals held at Boston Stadium, sparking excitement among fans in Foxborough and turning local courts into a vibrant beer garden.
The Worcester Railers Hockey Club has announced the re-signing of forwards Riley Piercey and Riley Ginnell along with defensemen Adam Samuelsson and Vinny Corcoran, securing key contributors through the 2026-27 campaign.
At the Arizona MLB Draft Combine, three standout players — Coleman Borthwick, Brody Bumila, and Drew Burress — showcase unique physical gifts and competitive drive that could reshape the upcoming draft.
A crash on Interstate 71 claimed the life of soccer goalkeeper Tobias Forsythe and led to charges against driver Bekhzod Asrarov, sparking a national conversation on driver qualifications and immigration policy.
A half‑point PPR mock draft spotlights top running backs, wideouts, and quarterbacks, weaving together breakout narratives, injury worries, and trade impacts.
The Worcester Railers announced the re‑signing of forwards Riley Piercey and Riley Ginnell and defensemen Adam Samuelsson and Vinny Corcoran, securing the core of a roster that has been a fixture in the playoffs over the past three seasons.
Sam Walters, a key member of Alabama’s 2023 Final Four squad, is moving to Troy University for the 2026‑27 campaign, where he will help launch a non‑conference schedule that opens against UMass on November 2.
Myrte van Herwijnen clinches Academic All‑America first team honors, joining an elite group of student‑athletes who excel both academically and athletically.
The American Hockey League has announced the dates and opponents for all 32 teams' home openers for the 2026‑27 season, with the complete schedule set to be unveiled on July 9.
Fifteen members of the St. Olaf College hockey teams were named AHCA Krampade All‑American Scholars for the 2025‑26 season, highlighting a record number of women honorees and multiple repeat awardees.
Michael Hrabal, a sport management major with a 3.82 GPA, was named to the 2025-26 Academic All-America Men's At-Large Third Team and is set to sign with the Utah Mammoth after a standout season.
The Worcester Railers have announced the re‑signing of five key players, including forward Lincoln Hatten and defenseman Michael Suda, as part of a strategic effort to maintain competitiveness for the upcoming season.