09 Mar, 2025

NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports next week

College Sports While college sports leaders have repeatedly said federal intervention that prevents college athletes from being deemed employees is the best solution for NIL, the NCAA is working on finally passing its own detailed rules. Charlie Baker is expected to testify in front of a Senate committee next week during the 10th hearing on […]

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Nichols College president resigns amid allegations of misconduct at Coast Guard Academy

Schools A performance evaluation during Glenn Sulmasy’s time at the academy cited inappropriate communications with cadets and subordinates. The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File By Associated Press October 4, 2023 | 12:19 PM DUDLEY, Mass. (AP) — A former Coast Guard Academy professor whose tenure coincided with […]

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Undeterred by early deficit and halftime Hail Mary, Boston College rallies past Virginia

College Sports Thomas Castellanos threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns for the Eagles. Pat Garwo got Boston College on the board in the final minute of the second quarter with a 2-yard touchdown run. By Trevor Hass September 30, 2023 Merrimack grinds out 17-7 win over Sacred Heart as defense rules the day When […]

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Dad who won an appeal in college admissions bribery case gets 6 months home confinement for tax offense

Local News John Wilson, 64, of Lynnfield, was also ordered to complete 250 hours of community service and pay a $75,000 fine. John Wilson, left, and his wife leave federal court after he was found guilty of participating in a fraudulent college admissions scheme, Oct. 8, 2021, in Boston. The former Staples Inc. executive Wilson, […]

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Boston College football is in bounce-back mode after a thrashing at Louisville

College Sports BC’s Jalen Cheek couldn’t keep Louisville’s Ahmari Huggins-Bruce out of the end zone — one of eight touchdowns the Cardinals scored against the Eagles last week. Michael Hickey/Getty By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe September 28, 2023 | 12:40 PM Two days after a lopsided loss at Louisville, Boston College football coach Jeff […]

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Boston College takes big step backward with embarrassing blowout loss to Louisville

College Sports The Boston College defense was at a loss to stop Louisville quarterback Jack Plummer from scoring the Cardinals’ fourth touchdown early in the second quarter. By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe September 23, 2023 Boston College entered Saturday’s matchup with Louisville eager to prove the previous week’s near-upset of then-No. 3 Florida State […]

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Plummer’s six touchdowns lead Louisville in 56-28 rout of Boston College

College Sports Plummer, a senior, threw a career-high five touchdowns against a porous Eagles defense. Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos logged 265 yards and 3 touchdowns in the loss. AP By STEVE BITTENBENDER, Associated Press September 23, 2023 Boston College takes big step backward with embarrassing blowout loss to Louisville Matthew Sluka throws four touchdown […]

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Watch: Rob Gronkowski shoots hoops at Providence College with head coach Kim English

Patriots English joked about Gronkowski’s eligibility following the workout. Rob Gronkowski got a basketball workout in at Providence on Saturday. Harry How Patriots’ rookie linebacker Marte Mapu fined for unnecessary roughness against Dolphins’ wide receiver Jaylen Waddle Jonathan Jones, Sidy Sow ruled out vs. Jets. Here’s what it means for the Patriots Rob Gronkowski spent […]

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7 thoughts on Boston College football after three games

College Sports BC’s quarterback situation seems to be in good hands with dual threat Thomas Castellanos (left). By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe September 21, 2023 | 11:56 AM Through three roller coaster games, Boston College football has shown flashes of brilliance and flashes of ineptitude en route to a 1-2 start. The Eagles lost […]

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Boston College suspends swimming and diving program after school determines hazing took place

College Sports JOHN TLUMACKI/GLOBE STAFF By Associated Press September 20, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Boston College says its men’s and women’s swimming and diving program has been placed on indefinite suspension after university administrators determined hazing had taken place within the program. The school released a one-paragraph statement on Wednesday and didn’t provide any further […]

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