The accomplishments for Masconomet star Maggie Blosser felt like they were endless last year. She scored an eye-catching 34 goals, was an All-State selection and, most importantly, played a massive role in the Chieftains going unbeaten to capture a state title for the first time since 1989. The bevy of accolades could have found a way to diminish Blosser’s competitive appetite as she entered her junior year, but her relentless work ethic is again driving Masconomet to a terrific season. “Maggie doesn’t get to where she gets by resting on her laurels,” Masconomet head coach Alison Lecesse said. “The cat’s…
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By MARIA SHERMAN, Associated Press Taylor Swift says she did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, which will be headlined by Bad Bunny. “The Life of a Showgirl” singer paid a visit to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday and dispelled a few rumors. Most notably, she shared she did not turn down the NFL’s biggest stage because she wouldn’t be allowed to own the performance footage, as claimed in a popular internet rumor. “No, no, no,” she said. The Super Bowl halftime show is produced by the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation — the latter founded…
NHL superstar Connor McDavid inked a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. The three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner contract’s average annual value (AAV) pales in comparison to some other sport’s athletes, including a pair of former Boston Red Sox players. “Your regular reminder about how NHL salaries stack up against other sports 🤯,” The Athletic posted on Bluesky. Among the handful of notable names on the list shared by The Athletic are former Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi ($15 million AAV) and ex-Boston starting pitcher Nick Pivetta ($13.75 million AAV). Story continues below advertisement Benintendi…
The Patriots received proof in primetime. It’s no longer a question and instead a statement: Stefon Diggs has helped Drake Maye in a way no other pass-catcher has to this point. “That chemistry seems to be building every week,” Patriots insider Phil Perry said on The Breakdown alongside Ted Johnson. Diggs caught 10 of 12 passes Maye threw his way in New England’s 23-20 victory against the Bills on Sunday night. His 10 receptions accounted for 146 receiving yards and marked the second consecutive game Diggs eclipsed 100 yards — the first time he’s done so in back-to-back games since…
CANTON – Dynamic scoring tandem Carolyn Schiavo and Shannon Lane, and the rest of the No. 6 Canton field hockey team’s attack, are used to lighting up the scoreboard regularly. Playing to a scoreless tie in their first major test against Div. 1 power Franklin a week ago, then, left a bit of a sour taste. Against fellow Div. 2 standout No. 13 King Philip on Monday, though, the No. 6 Bulldogs (10-0-1) got some vindication with a 3-1 win that head coach Chrissy O’Connor called the team’s best all-around performance yet – snapping the Warriors’ nine-game win streak. Lane’s…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It was difficult enough for Josh Allen to watch helplessly on the sideline as New England quarterback Drake Maye marched the Patriots 37 yards to set up Andy Borregales’ decisive 52-yard field goal with 15 seconds left.What was worse for the Bills’ quarterback is knowing how much of a hand he and his teammates played in the 23-20 loss on Sunday night.As if three turnovers, two by Allen, were not enough: The offense came up short on a final drive that stalled at New England’s 27, leaving Buffalo settling for Matt Prater hitting a game-tying 45-yard field…
Several promising rookies began their MLB careers for the Boston Red Sox in 2025. For all the talk about Boston’s young position players led by Roman Anthony, two pitchers joined the fold down the stretch. Connelly Early and Payton Tolle each arrived late in the 2025 season, and the former found himself working a must-win playoff matchup. After just four major league starts, Early pitched Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees. Although it didn’t work out for the Red Sox, manager Alex Cora expressed confidence in Early during Monday’s end-of-season press conference. “After…
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 05: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers warms up against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning in game two of the Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 05, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Getty ImagesRemember last season, around the trade deadline, when every analyst in America was calling for the Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal because their “window” wasn’t open? Then they went on a run, made the playoffs, did it again the next season without trading Skubal? People have already started talking about the Pirates trading Paul Skenes.…
The Bruins’ brass entered its annual eve-of-the-season on Monday with the typical declarations of optimism that management can freely espouse before any games are played. But even team president Cam Neely and GM Don Sweeney conceded that the 2025-26 Bruins probably won’t be playing the most exciting brand of hockey. If they have to win 2-1 games, so be it. They won’t be involved in many barn-burners, at least not if they plan to win many games. They did promise the team would play with the kind of edge – at least the ‘25-26 version of it – with which…
Just as he was as a player, Marco Sturm the coach is quick to smile and give off a positive vibe, at least off the ice. But if you’re looking to furrow the new Bruins coach’s brow quickly, bring up his team’s penalty kill. It concerned him back in the summer before he ever put whistle to mouth and it concerned just a few days ago as opening night looms. It’s no secret why. The B’s, once a standard in the PK department, fell to 24th in the NHL. On top of that, they traded away three players who had…