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The 2026 Algonquin football schedule features a tough opening stretch with five playoff teams from the previous season, including a matchup against Division 8 No. 1 seed Nashoba.
The biennial National Goaltending Symposium, held in Boston this August, brings together coaches, players and industry partners to celebrate goaltending, combat long‑standing stigmas and showcase the latest in equipment.
The Gators have announced a slate that blends challenging buy games with high‑profile résumé builders, seeking to avoid the road and neutral‑site pitfalls of last season.
A fresh wave of players with roots in Central Massachusetts is arriving at NFL training camps, bringing a blend of college success, draft pedigree, and special‑teams prowess that could reshape their respective teams.
A broken leg has not stopped the Yankees' Clay Holmes from becoming a coveted trade asset, with the Rangers, White Sox and Red Sox eyeing his services.
The 2026 baseball season will be remembered as one of the most exciting in recent SouthCoast history, with Apponequet Regional High School making its first ever appearance in the state final. At the center of the story is Petie Kanakis, whose name appeared on every local ballot for Player of the Year. Kanakis posted a 1.67 earned run average, struck out 71 batters and finished the year with a 7‑1 record on the mound, while also contributing three saves in the tournament. His consistency across five state‑tournament games helped the Lakers close out a historic run that culminated in a championship game appearance.
A recent simulation projects the 2026 Notre Dame squad to finish 11‑1, with quarterback CJ Carr earning Heisman consideration and a defense anchored by veteran linebackers. The model predicts victories over traditional powerhouses and a heartbreaking overtime defeat in the title game.
The 2025‑26 WPI men's soccer campaign delivered a stunning upset over No. 8 Wheaton, earned multiple awards, and highlighted academic achievements across the roster.
The Colorado Avalanche secured 23-year-old right wing Fabian Lysell on a one-year, two-way contract after acquiring him from the Boston Bruins in late June. The deal, featuring an $850,000 NHL cap hit and a $190,000 guaranteed minor-league salary, positions Lysell as the most affordable call-up option for the club.
Two first-round picks from the Columbus Blue Jackets crack the top 60 of The Athletic's 100‑player prospect rankings, highlighting their rapid development and offensive upside.
Jackson Kircher has opened eyes in the Cape Cod Baseball League with a string of scoreless outings, a combined no‑hitter and steady work on his command, while several fellow Razorbacks make their mark across summer circuits.
A journal kept during paternity leave reveals the juggling act of caring for a newborn, attending band rehearsals, watching sports, and confronting the unpredictable rhythms of early parenthood.
The New York Rangers announce their first two games of the 2026‑27 season, a broadcast‑televised opener against the Boston Bruins and a home matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, alongside a groundbreaking 84‑game regular season tied to a new CBA extension.
After missing the playoffs last season, the New Jersey Devils announced a series of coaching appointments that include Leo Luongo, Dan Stewart, AJ MacLean and Ted Donato, aiming to strengthen the team's goaltending and overall competitiveness.
What started as a modest tribute to a beloved coach has become a nationwide high school basketball showcase that raises vital ALS research funds.
Erica McKee’s journey from a nine‑year‑old beginner to a trailblazing coach and founder of the U.S. Women’s Development Sled Hockey Team illustrates how the sport is expanding its community, competition, and global reach.
The article explores how head coaches define the legacies of Massachusetts high school basketball programs, the challenges of retaining talent and competing with NEPSAC, and the recent Mount Rushmore recognition by analysts Steve Hewitt and Ethan Fuller.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fined MGM Springfield $25,000 after the casino listed betting odds for a 2025 Northeastern baseball game, a violation of state rules designed to protect student‑athletes.
Syracuse will open its non‑conference slate with games against Colgate and Canisius, while a host of other opponents and exhibition contests promise early tests for the Orange.
Henrik Tikkanen, 25, has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the New York Islanders after a breakout season with Bridgeport.
From Gold Glove‑winning center fielders to hard‑throwing relievers, the Rockingham County Baseball League’s influence stretches across the majors, highlighted by this year’s unprecedented quartet of alumni in regular‑season games.
The New England Revolution have announced the acquisition of Jack Harrison from Leeds United, a move that bolsters their attacking options and ties the 29-year-old to the club through 2029-30.
The New England Revolution have announced the acquisition of Jack Harrison as a Designated Player, a move that adds Premier‑League experience and a proven goal‑creating threat to the squad.
After losing key starters to graduation and the NFL Draft, Iowa looks to a new generation of third‑year athletes to drive impact on both sides of the ball.