High school football kicks off in Massachusetts after season was delayed by pandemic
Players and coaches are excited to be back on the field, but the winter weather and COVID-19 restrictions will make things more challenging.
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The Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks will host their first home games with fans in nearly a year at Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden, respectively, Tuesday night, as coronavirus restrictions ease in New York.
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2 hard-hit cities, 2 diverging fates in vaccine rollout
Two predominantly Latino cities in neighboring states were hit hard by COVID-19. But Rhode Island's Central Falls and Chelsea, Massachusetts, have had diverging fates in the global rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. (Feb. 24)
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Oil rises after data shows slump in U.S. output amid Texas freeze
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday to fresh 13-month highs after U.S. government data showed a drop in crude output after a deep freeze disrupted production last week. U.S. crude oil production dropped last week by more than 10%, or 1 million barrels per day, during the rare winter storm in Texas, equaling the largest weekly fall ever, the Energy Information Administration said.
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Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher wins Lott Trophy
Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher won the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which goes to college football's defensive player who made the biggest impact on his team.
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Nearly one year later, city's students return to classroom
After a year of remote learning, some students in the state's fifth-largest city return part-time to classrooms Tuesday.
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State senator calls for audit into Massachusetts vaccine distribution
She says she is seeking answers about the selection of the vendors that the governor and his administration have tasked with distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.
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How To Tackle Paying Off Unexpected Medical Debt
Unexpected medical debt is a real concern, especially while people continue to battle the pandemic. A survey from Freedom Debt Relief regarding how people are handling finances, including medical...
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Sweden steps up pandemic restrictions in bid to avoid third wave
The Swedish government said on Wednesday it would reduce opening hours for all restaurants, bars and cafes as well as tighten limits on the number of people allowed in shops as it seeks to ward off a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. "The situation in Sweden is serious, we have a high spread of infection and it is increasing," Prime Minister Stefan Lofven told a news conference. Concerns about a possible third wave of the pandemic have been growing in Sweden in recent weeks as the number of new infections has risen, although deaths have come down significantly.
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Derrick Rose disappointed with the officiating in Knicks' loss to the Warriors
Knicks Derrick Rose explains his frustrations with the officiating in New York's loss to the Warriors tonight, saying the calls in tonight's game 'makes you think that there was something else going on.'
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How the U.S. can keep the power on during extreme weather
Blackouts in Texas are the latest example of how America's power grid isn't built to withstand an increasingly unpredictable climate.
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LeLe Grissett’s legacy as a Gamecock? How she gives USC a ‘tremendous example’
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Steve Letarte to crew chief No. 7 Spire Motorsports team at Miami; COVID-19 protocols sideline Sparks
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Bristol dirt weekend to feature heat races, Friday practices
Bristol Motor Speedway will hold heat races Saturday and practices Friday as part of its NASCAR dirt-race weekend, the track announced Wednesday. On March 27, both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will conduct four, 15-lap heat races to determine the starting lineup for each main race. On March 26, both […]
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NBA releases second-half schedule for 2020-21 regular season
The NBA announced the second half of its 2020-21 regular-season schedule on Wednesday, and as expected, it will be a grind for players and teams who will play as many as 40 games in the 68-day stretch from March 10 to May 16.
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Canelo Alvarez fixated on unifying after perplexing mandatory vs. Avni Yildirim
If Alvarez had refused to fight Yildirim for no other reason than it will be such a one-sided fight, he’d be stripped of his WBC belt.
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NBA rookie power rankings: Tyrese Haliburton excelling from deep
Sacramento Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 44% from 3-point range to lead all rookies.
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Ben Roethlisberger's agent 'happy' to adjust contract, Steelers 'would like to have him back'
Roethlisberger and his agent "are happy to creatively adjust his contract" according to a report.
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Devin Booker, Khris Middleton and the 10 biggest 2021 NBA All-Star snubs
The NBA announced its list of 14 All-Star reserves for this year's game in Atlanta on March 7. There were perhaps more deserving candidates this year than ever before, which means there were plenty of worthy candidates left out.
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Naomi Osaka's 'odd' dream for biggest achievement showcased vs. Serena Williams
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Reports: Rockets to waive DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins is soon to be a free agent as the Houston Rockets prepare to waive the center as early as Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Cousins is Houston's leading rebounder (7.6 per game) and is averaging a career-low 9.6 points. The Rockets intend to return to a "small ball" lineup with Christian Wood coming back from an ankle injury.