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Jay Pandolfo signs multiyear extension to remain men’s hockey coach at Boston University

Pandolfo is the only active head coach to win an NCAA Tournament game in each of the last three years.
MLB Draft

Lefthanders Caleb Leys (Maine), Jordan Gottesman (Northeastern) among locals taken in MLB Draft

That began a busy day for locals in the draft, with Rounds 4 through 20 taking place Monday.
COLLEGES

College Football Playoff might not be expanded due to big conferences disagreeing on changes

The CFP contract provides the SEC and Big Ten with the ability to impose changes they both want, but that doesn't matter if the conferences can't agree on those changes.
Jim McBride | Sunday hockey notes

For Bruins draft pick Will Moore, hockey always has been music to his ears

Moore chose the ice over the pitch, but piano was his first love.

COLLEGES
Collective system on the outs as schools adapt to new athlete-payment environment in college sports
Many new deals could not be cleared because they did not conform to an NCAA rule that sets a “valid business purpose” standard for approval.

College hockey
How BU’s Jack Parker made the Hockey Hall of Fame: A yearlong pursuit by an old friend results in much-deserved nod
Parker, who amassed 897 wins and three national championships in 40 seasons behind the bench at BU before retiring in 2013, had been overlooked. Then Bernie Corbett got involved.

Many Boston connections, including Bruins draft pick James Hagens, on USA Hockey roster for World Junior Summer Showcase
Nine of the players invited were on the 2025 US National Junior team that won gold in January.

College sports
Exactly how do college coaches communicate with players these days? A lot more texting, and a lot less face time.
Negative player-coach interactions were at the heart of recent allegations levied by former players against two former Boston University women’s soccer coaches.

BRUINS NOTEBOOK
Chris Pelosi’s adjustment hasn’t been easy, but Bruins prospect is finding plenty to build on
An invite to Team USA's camp before the world juniors was a turning point in Pelosi's inaugural college season at Quinnipiac.

NHL
Taylor Makar aims to follow in his brother’s footsteps, join Cale Makar on contending Avalanche
If it happens with the Avalanche, the former UMass and Maine players could join the likes of the Hughes brothers, who have Jack and Luke suiting up together with the Devils.

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men's college hockey

Jay Pandolfo signs multiyear extension to remain men’s hockey coach at Boston University

Pandolfo is the only active head coach to win an NCAA Tournament game in each of the last three years.
Jim McBride | Sunday hockey notes

For Bruins draft pick Will Moore, hockey always has been music to his ears

Moore chose the ice over the pitch, but piano was his first love.
College hockey

How BU’s Jack Parker made the Hockey Hall of Fame: A yearlong pursuit by an old friend results in much-deserved nod

Parker, who amassed 897 wins and three national championships in 40 seasons behind the bench at BU before retiring in 2013, had been overlooked. Then Bernie Corbett got involved.

college basketball

COLLEGE SPORTS

NCAA settlement will reshape Providence College sports

A multibillion-dollar settlement paves the way for colleges to pay athletes who competed between 2016 and now. The Friars’ share will be “significant,” PC’s athletic director says.
CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

There’s a silver lining to the NIL spending bonanza: Better basketball for all

Instead of fleeing for an uncertain NBA future, talented college basketball players can run it back on campus, where they can get paid, improve their craft, and show up to the pros better prepared.
college basketball

March Madness bracket expansion would add value and could be decided in next few months, Baker says

NCAA president Charlie Baker discussed the idea of expanding from 68 teams to 72 or 76.

college football

COLLEGES

Through Hyde Park skills camp, the likes of Boston College’s Jaedn Skeete and Max Tucker savor the chance to give back

The Pop Warner teammates on the powerhouse Hyde Park Cowboys, with the help of fellow players and coaches, are seeking to inspire the next generation of football talent. 
College Football

North Carolina players embrace new world with Bill Belichick as coach

North Carolina players hadn't spoken to reporters since last year's Fenway Bowl loss to UConn, which came after Belichick had been hired. Tuesday marked the first time UNC had made players available to reporters since then to discuss Belichick's arrival.

Bill Belichick’s ‘creative muse,’ a fisherman’s daughter, a pageant queen: Who is Jordon Hudson, really?

The 24-year-old former cheerleader's relationship with Patriots ex-coach Bill Belichick has gobsmacked the sports world. Where did she come from and where is this going?

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BRUINS

In his first day with the Bruins, James Hagens basks in the responsibility to represent his ‘second home’

“The fans are so passionate about this team,” Hagens said. “They’re so passionate about their sports here. I wanted to go to school here ... It’s a dream come true to be able to stay in Boston."

UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

The case focused on Thomas, the transgender swimmer who last competed for the Ivy League school in 2022, when she became the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I title.
BRUINS DEVELOPMENT CAMP

Dean Letourneau, the Bruins’ top pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, works toward big-time bounce-back season for BC

Letourneau dealt with adversity in his first Hockey East season after a late change of plans landed him in the college game instead of juniors.
COLLEGES

UMass officially joins Mid-American Conference

The longtime Atlantic-10 school is the MAC’s 13th member, though its men's hockey program will remain in Hockey East.
COLLEGES

Through Hyde Park skills camp, the likes of Boston College’s Jaedn Skeete and Max Tucker savor the chance to give back

The Pop Warner teammates on the powerhouse Hyde Park Cowboys, with the help of fellow players and coaches, are seeking to inspire the next generation of football talent. 
COLLEGES

Boston University said it found no misconduct by a soccer coach. Now after multiple complaints, its athletic program faces ‘new external review.’

An initial BU investigation into allegations against a second women's soccer coach was met with pushback from former players.

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Game 99: Red Sox at Cubs lineups and notes for matinee at Wrigley

Lucas Giolito will be on the mound when the Red sox open a three-game series with the Cubs Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

The Red Sox’ Ceddanne Rafaela and Cubs All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong have similar skill sets — and mutual admiration

This season, especially lately, Rafaela has been great. Crow-Armstrong has been even better.

With rise of the Big Three, pitchers now get spotlight when it comes to Red Sox prospect pipeline

Several members of last year's draft class have made huge leaps in velocity and their performances on the mound so far this season.

Patriots

Patriots offensive line preview: Will offseason upgrades, including drafting Will Campbell fourth overall, pay off?

New England’s offensive line was among the worst in the league last season.

Lloyd Howell steps down as executive director of NFL Players Association

Several stories have put Howell under intense scrutiny recently, leading to his resignation Thursday night.

Here are three Patriots players (and a position group) facing pressure to perform in training camp

The expectation is that quarterback Drake Maye can take a leap in Year 2, with help from an improved coaching staff and supporting cast.

Bruins

Bruins to open season Oct. 8 against Alex Ovechkin and Capitals, followed by home opener the next night vs. Blackhawks

The Blackhawks game will kick off a three-game homestand (Sabres and Lightning) followed by the first of three trips west in Las Vegas (Oct. 16), Colorado (Oct. 18), and Utah (Oct. 19).

Can Viktor Arvidsson give the Bruins much-needed scoring punch?

Signed through 2025-26 in Edmonton at an agreeable $4 million cap hit, the 32-year-old winger opted to waive his no-movement clause to approve a trade to the Bruins.

Bruins re-sign winger John Farinacci to a one-year, two-way contract

The former Harvard standout has spent the majority of the last two seasons with Providence, where he collected 22 goals and 76 points in 129 AHL games.

Celtics

Miles Norris makes several splashes in Celtics’ Summer League win over Lakers

The 6-foot-7-inch swingman, in his first season on a two-way contract, slammed home four buckets en route to 11 points as the Celtics beat the Lakers, 87-78, in Las Vegas.

Report: Damian Lillard to sign three-year deal with Trail Blazers

The nine-time All-Star, a possible target for the Celtics, will instead return to Portland, where he played the first 11 years of his 13-season career.

The person putting the most pressure on Hugo González to perform is González himself

The Celtics' latest first-round pick is his own harshest critic, as he continues to hold himself to a higher standard as he adapts to a new league, game, and country.

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red sox at cubs | 2:20 p.m. (NESN)

Game 99: Red Sox at Cubs lineups and notes for matinee at Wrigley

Lucas Giolito will be on the mound when the Red sox open a three-game series with the Cubs Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. 1 hour ago

Red Sox

The Red Sox’ Ceddanne Rafaela and Cubs All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong have similar skill sets — and mutual admiration

This season, especially lately, Rafaela has been great. Crow-Armstrong has been even better.

Frank Dell'Apa | On soccer

Revolution failed to refocus after mistakes in loss to Red Bulls, and now they’re feeling heat of playoff race

The Revolution have won only once since May 3, but despite a losing record, the Revolution have rarely had their confidence shaken.

Patriots positional preview: offensive line

Patriots offensive line preview: Will offseason upgrades, including drafting Will Campbell fourth overall, pay off?

New England’s offensive line was among the worst in the league last season.

MINOR DETAILS

With rise of the Big Three, pitchers now get spotlight when it comes to Red Sox prospect pipeline

Several members of last year's draft class have made huge leaps in velocity and their performances on the mound so far this season.

Dan Shaughnessy

The Red Sox’ long winning streak could be a clear indication that this season will indeed be memorable, and other thoughts

The Sox were all the rage at Atlanta’s All-Star week. Respected national media members Ken Rosenthal and Jeff Passan spoke of Boston as a serious World Series contender.

CELTICS

Miles Norris makes several splashes in Celtics’ Summer League win over Lakers

The 6-foot-7-inch swingman, in his first season on a two-way contract, slammed home four buckets en route to 11 points as the Celtics beat the Lakers, 87-78, in Las Vegas.

NFL

Lloyd Howell steps down as executive director of NFL Players Association

Several stories have put Howell under intense scrutiny recently, leading to his resignation Thursday night.