Virginia Tech dominates BC, ending Eagles’ win streak at five

College Sports The Hokies scored 28 unanswered points to close the first half and cruised to a 48-22 win. Virginia Tech cornerback Dorian Strong intercepted BC quarterback Thomas Castellanos early in the first quarter. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff) By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe November 11, 2023 | 5:57 PM In Boston College’s five-game winning streak, … [Read more…]

Harvard claims share of Ivy title with triple-OT win over Penn 25-23

College Sports Harvard will try and claim the title outright at 4-2 Yale next Saturday. By Associated Press November 11, 2023 | 5:40 PM BOSTON (AP) — Quarterback Jaden Craig took a double-reverse pass from Cooper Barkate to score in the third overtime and give Harvard a 25-23 win over Pennsylvania on Saturday and at … [Read more…]

Here are the latest odds for the Red Sox to land top MLB free agents this offseason

Red Sox The Red Sox have already been linked to some of the top free agents this offseason. Shohei Ohtani is the top free agent on the market this offseason. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) The Red Sox seem poised to spend some money this offseason. Oddsmakers agree appear to agree. DraftKings Sportsbook listed the Red Sox … [Read more…]

Army takes early lead, hangs on to defeat Holy Cross 17-14

College Sports Matthew Sluka’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Coker with two minutes left got the Crusaders within three points. Matthew Sluka. Mark Stockwell for The Boston Globe By Associated Press November 11, 2023 | 4:47 PM WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Tyrell Robinson scored on a 14-yard run, Elo Modozie returned a blocked punt … [Read more…]

Malakai Anthony throws 3 touchdown passes to lead Merrimack over Central Connecticut 35-24

College Sports Anthony was 11-of-15 passing for 190 yards. By Associated Press November 11, 2023 | 4:30 PM NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Malakai Anthony threw for three touchdowns, twice to Donovan Wadley, and Merrimack defeated Central Connecticut 35-24 on Saturday. Anthony hit Wadley in the end zone for a 39-yard score and a 28-17 … [Read more…]

ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ announces appearance at Army-Navy game at Gillette Stadium

College Sports The game at Gillette is the first Army-Navy game in New England for a storied rivalry that goes back 124 years. The game marks the ninth time “America’s Game” has been featured on ‘GameDay’, having previously travelled to game sites in East Rutherford, N.J., West Point, N.Y., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. By Emma Healy, … [Read more…]

Michigan will be without coach Jim Harbaugh against No. 9 Penn State after no ruling to lift ban

College Sports The Big Ten gave Harbaugh a three-game suspension for Michigan’s alleged illegal sign-stealing on Friday. The block M logo for the University of Michigan is displayed at the school’s NCAA college football stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Coach Jim Harbaugh has been banned from Michigan’s three remaining regular-season games … [Read more…]

What Pedro Martinez and Jason Varitek said about Craig Breslow’s hiring

Red Sox “I hope he understands that as much as Boston loves him, that he’s willing to love Boston, he’s willing to put up with Boston and to be patient with Boston” Craig Breslow. AP Photo/Charles Krupa What Jason Varitek said about speaking with Giants for manager job Report: Red Sox ‘look like possible contenders’ … [Read more…]

Legacy of ‘Toucher and Rich’ should be the many years of laughs, not the recent drama

Sports News Their skills were distinct, but together they had what program directors constantly seek and rarely find: a chemistry that raises the show to a level even higher than the sum of the hosts’ talents. Although Rich Shertenlieb is no longer part of the show, it seems certain that The Sports Hub will keep … [Read more…]