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Boston College uses balanced scoring to ease by Central Connecticut State 82-68
BOSTON (AP) — Donald Hand Jr. scored 11 of his career-high 16 points in the second half, Mason Madsen had 13 of his 15 before halftime and Boston College beat Central Connecticut State 82-68 on Tuesday night. Quinten Post, averaging 20.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.4...
Biden tells donors: 'If Trump wasn’t running I’m not sure I’d be running. We cannot let him win'
BOSTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told campaign donors Tuesday that he wasn’t sure he’d be running for reelection if Donald Trump wasn’t also in the race, warning that democracy is “more at risk in 2024” and that the former president and his allies are out to “destroy” democratic...
The Pacers turn heads with offense. They leaned on defense to reach the tournament semifinals
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers entertain fans with their sprinter-like tempo and historic scoring pace. They're heading to Las Vegas because of defense. After forcing seven turnovers in a game-changing third quarter and 18 overall in Tuesday's 122-112 victory...
A trial deciding if JetBlue can buy Spirit — and further consolidate the industry — nears its end
BOSTON (AP) — A lawyer for JetBlue Airways said Tuesday that the biggest U.S. airlines are using their size to cement their dominance in a post-pandemic world, making it critical that a federal judge allow JetBlue to buy Spirit Airlines. The lawyer, Ryan Shores, said JetBlue needs...
Biden calls reports of Hamas raping Israeli hostages 'appalling,' says world can't look away
BOSTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday forcefully denounced the reported rape and sexual violence against Israeli girls and women by Hamas militants following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, calling on the world to condemn such conduct “without equivocation” and “without exception.” ...
Zackery leads Boston College against Cent. Conn. St. after 20-point game
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (3-4) at Boston College Eagles (5-3, 0-1 ACC) Boston; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -15; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: Boston College hosts the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils after...
Boston University plays Maine in non-conference matchup
Maine Black Bears (6-4) at Boston University Terriers (3-5) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Maine takes on Boston University for a non-conference matchup. The Terriers have gone 2-0 at home. Boston University averages 11.4 turnovers per game...
US tourist from Boston killed in shark attack in Bahamas, police say
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A female tourist from Boston was killed Monday by a shark while paddleboarding in the Bahamas, police told reporters. The victim, who was not identified, was attacked less than a mile off the western end of New Providence island, where the capital,...
Zackery leads Boston College against Cent. Conn. St. after 20-point game
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (3-4) at Boston College Eagles (5-3, 0-1 ACC) Boston; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston College takes on the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils after Jaeden Zackery scored 20 points in Boston College's 84-78 overtime loss...
Boston College to face No. 17 SMU in Fenway Bowl; preview of future ACC matchup
Boston College (6-6, Atlantic Coast Conference) vs. No. 17 SMU (11-2, American Athletic Conference), Dec. 28, 11 a.m. ET. LOCATION: Boston. TOP PLAYERS Boston College: QB Thomas Castellanos, 2,146 yards passing, 15 touchdowns; 957 yards, 11 touchdowns...
