65 m. ago What Kevin Durant said about Jayson Tatum’s Achilles recovery, chances of returning this year

"I’m sure if he can get out there no matter what the team’s record is, no matter what, he’s going to get out there to play." The post What Kevin Durant said about Jayson Tatum’s Achilles recovery, chances of returning this year appeared first on Boston.com.

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60 h. ago No matter the records, the ‘Holy War’ between Boston College and Notre Dame remains a heated football rivalry

As he reflects 23 years later, former Boston College standout Jeremy Trueblood isn’t entirely sure what compelled him and a teammate to rip up the Notre Dame grass that day. Now, he wonders what they were thinking. Back then, they found it hysterical. After the Eagles defeated the Fighting Irish, 14-7, in yet another captivating […] The post No matter the records, the ‘Holy War’ between Boston College and Notre Dame remains a heated football rivalry appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

5 d. ago Review & setlist: Like clockwork, Boston fell in love with Laufey at TD Garden

A Berklee College of Music alumna, Laufey dazzled and delighted in her Boston homecoming with a five-act performance filled with whimsy, nostalgia, and undeniable talent. The post Review & setlist: Like clockwork, Boston fell in love with Laufey at TD Garden appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Missing Middlebury College student confirmed dead after dayslong search, Vermont police say

“She was a gift to us and we are so grateful that she was — and will always remain — a member of our Middlebury family.” The post Missing Middlebury College student confirmed dead after dayslong search, Vermont police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Finance professor questions how NBA figures got into illegal gambling ties despite millions in fortune

A finance professor from Notre Dame is questioning how former NBA players Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones ended up in custody despite their successful basketball careers.

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8 d. ago Finance expert asks why NBA figures allegedly developed illegal gambling ties despite million

A finance professor from Notre Dame is questioning how former NBA players Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones ended up in custody despite successful basketball careers.

Economics

9 d. ago Body found during search for missing Middlebury College student, police say

The body was found during police’s search for Lia Smith, 21, a college senior who was reported missing on Sunday.  The post Body found during search for missing Middlebury College student, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

1 week ago That’s a lotta bread: Panera founder gives $20 million to Mass. college

Ron Shaich, class of 1976, has donated more than $25 million to Clark University. The post That’s a lotta bread: Panera founder gives $20 million to Mass. college appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

1 week ago Boston College’s collapse is complete with five games to play, and other takeaways

Typically when a team unravels, there are signs a collapse is coming. The inevitable downfall, as agonizing as it may be, can feel more digestible for fans because it was easy to predict ahead of time. Boston College’s football’s sudden demise is an exception. The program’s precipitous decline, from exceedingly average to objectively abysmal, has […] The post Boston College’s collapse is complete with five games to play, and other takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Washington and USC tumble, BYU wins the Holy War as Week 8 delivers the drama

Washington and USC tumble, BYU wins the Holy War as Week 8 delivers the drama  Union-Bulletin

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2 w. ago College Football Week 8 Highlights: Georgia Downs Ole Miss; Notre Dame Beats USC

College Football Week 8 Highlights: Georgia Downs Ole Miss; Notre Dame Beats USC  FOX Sports

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2 w. ago Buffalo stages comeback in final minute to stun winless Massachusetts 28

UMass hasn't won a game nearly a full calendar year. The post Buffalo stages comeback in final minute to stun winless Massachusetts 28-21 appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago With no takers yet, White House sets meeting with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump

Those that have not yet announced a decision are Dartmouth College, the University of Arizona, the University of Texas, the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University. The post With no takers yet, White House sets meeting with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago No. 1 BU hosts No. 3 Michigan State this weekend in an early

“You’re going to see a lot of highly skilled plays, but this early in the season there’s more mistakes, and so I think you could see a lot of great opportunities.” The post No. 1 BU hosts No. 3 Michigan State this weekend in an early-season matchup of men’s college hockey powerhouses appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago USC vs. Notre Dame: Jayden Maiava eager to avenge last season’s showing against Irish

USC vs. Notre Dame: Jayden Maiava eager to avenge last season’s showing against Irish  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Cardinal Robert McElroy, archbishop of Washington, DC, to speak at Notre Dame Forum event on ‘Healing Our National Dialogue and Political Life’

Cardinal Robert McElroy, archbishop of Washington, DC, to speak at Notre Dame Forum event on ‘Healing Our National Dialogue and Political Life’  Notre Dame News

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2 w. ago A bad season for Boston College football gets even worse, and other takeaways at the midpoint

Boston College has unraveled to become one of the worst Power Four teams in the nation. When the season began players, coaches, and the fan base convinced themselves this would be the year the Eagles finally broke through. Now, after an appalling start, with the only win coming over Fordham in Week 1, things have […] The post A bad season for Boston College football gets even worse, and other takeaways at the midpoint appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Bill Belichick appears to call Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ segment about UNC’s struggles

"He probably has something to say." The post Bill Belichick appears to call Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ segment about UNC’s struggles appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

3 w. ago ‘Yo, you got to go’: Why more students from the Northeast are heading south for college

TikTok, tailgates, and, in some cases, cheaper tuition are a big part of the appeal. Until the SEC football hangover sets in. The post ‘Yo, you got to go’: Why more students from the Northeast are heading south for college appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

3 w. ago BC football is coming off an embarrassing loss. Now it has to face Clemson.

“Just because of what’s been going on, it doesn’t mean that the season is over.” The post BC football is coming off an embarrassing loss. Now it has to face Clemson. appeared first on Boston.com.

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