How much money is bet on March Madness? Billions, according to experts.
Americans plan to bet $2.72 billion during the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. That's about twice as much money as wagered on the Super Bowl.
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Americans plan to bet $2.72 billion during the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. That's about twice as much money as wagered on the Super Bowl.
Jayson Tatum scored 31 points on Wednesday night to help the Boston Celtics win their seventh game in a row, taking advantage of the absence of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-119.
Attorneys that represent Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani have accused his longtime interpreter with the theft of millions of his funds to use for illegal gambling.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla's block attempt will be his last.
While joining the rebuilding Patriots may not be the most enticing idea for many free agents, receiver K.J. Osborn saw a lot of opportunity in front of himself.
Curt Schilling will not be present when the 2004 Red Sox are welcomed to Fenway Park for a 20th anniversary celebration of their curse-busting World Series victory.
The combine is far off in the NFL rearview mirror, and the draft remains quite a distance off in the distance. That means it's officially pro day season.
Wednesday night was supposed to be one of the Celtics' last real tests of the regular season ahead of the playoffs, but the Milwaukee Bucks will not be whole when they come to TD Garden.
David Pastrnak has collected quite a few hats in his career, but none have compared to what flew onto the ice on Tuesday.
David Pastrnak scored two goals less than three minutes apart in the first period and then completed his hat trick in the third to lead the Boston Bruins past the Ottawa Senators 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Holy Cross women's basketball team are Patriot League champs for the second straight year, thanks to Sunday's won over Boston University at a raucous Hart Center.
"There wouldn't have been 20-plus years of a winning culture without Coach Belichick. He set the standard. Coach Belichick was the standard," Rob Gronkowski said
"I felt like I got kind of duped," Devin McCourty said in a conversation with fellow former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison
Trent Brown has found a new football home. The former Patriots left tackle will now protect quarterback Joe Burrow in Cincinnati.
Find out how and what time to watch today's First Four play-in games of the 2024 NCAA March Madness tournament.
Bill Belichick remembered the late Mike Leach on Friday, whom he called a great influence in the college game and a really, really funny guy.
Dan Roche brings you the latest from Tuscon, Arizona, where the Patriots are practicing ahead of Sunday's matchup with Josh McDaniels and the Raiders. Pats QB Mac Jones discusses his relationship with McDaniels, and the matchup ahead.
The Red Sox introduced Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida on Thursday, who said that he's extremely happy to be part of Red Sox Nation.
Dan Roche and Mike Reiss break down New England's Week 15 opponent: The Las Vegas Raiders.
Dan Roche and Mike Reiss discuss the Belichick vs. McDaniels dynamic in Sunday's game, as well as some returning Raiders that could make life difficult on the Patriots defense.
Follow along for live updates as the Patriots offense is struggling on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Drake Maye and the Patriots have been wearing "Be A Blessing" sweatshirts. Here's what to know about the Nike hoodie.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
Dan Roche thought Alex Bregman loved playing for the Boston Red Sox. Instead, he feels duped and disappointed.
The Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 at an NHL Stadium Series game.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
David Pastrnak scored 15 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and Josh Hart added 19 to help the New York Knicks beat the cold-shooting Boston Celtics 111-89 on Sunday.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum is not ready to come back yet this season, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said Friday.
The Kraft Group, owners of the New England Revolution, announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to move forward with plans to build a soccer stadium for the franchise in Everett.
The Caleb Porter era is over in New England, as the Revolution parted ways with the head coach on Monday.
Matt Turner is enjoying a happy homecoming with the New England Revolution, returning to the club that gave him his shot in professional soccer.
Follow along for live updates as the Patriots offense is struggling on Super Bowl Sunday.
The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl once again in 2026, hoping to add another ring to their list of wins. Here's a look back at their appearances, losses, how many they've won, and more.
Not sure where to watch the 2026 Super Bowl live? There are multiple ways to watch the game for free today. Here's how.
Two police officers were injured, and the suspect is dead, during a shooting in Fall River early Sunday morning.
Plowable snow is currently falling in Massachusetts. Here's how much your area has gotten.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Follow along for live updates as the Patriots offense is struggling on Super Bowl Sunday.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and Josh Hart added 19 to help the New York Knicks beat the cold-shooting Boston Celtics 111-89 on Sunday.
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Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
