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The World Cup is coming to Massachusetts.
As part of Robert Kraft's pitch to host World Cup matches in 2026, the Patriots owner is willing to switch the field back to natural grass.
Revolution midfielder Tajon Buchanan has been called in to the Canada Men's National Team, and will face off against his New England teammate Matt Turner in September.
Liverpool fans are not at all happy with Fenway Sports Group's decision to join the newly created Super League.
The United States women will be playing for World Cup glory on Sunday, after punching their ticket to the World Cup Final with a 2-1 semifinal win over England on Tuesday.
The Women's World Cup starts today! Get up to speed before the USWNT takes on Thailand on June 11th.
North America will be hosting the World Cup in 2026, and on Tuesday, President Donald Trump remarked that Patriots and Revolution owner Robert Kraft deserves some credit for the event returning to the U.S.
France won its second World Cup title by beating Croatia 4-2 on Sunday.
A World-Cup style soccer tournament has kicked off in Boston.
According to President Trump, Patriots and New England Revolution owner Robert Kraft gave him "excellent advice."
World Cup games will be hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026.
The Americans won't be playing in the World Cup, but there's still plenty of good soccer to be watched in the coming weeks.
It's rare to see a building explode on live TV. It's even more incredible to see it during a sporting event.
After reeling off four early goals, the USA maintained their lead and beat defending champion Japan 5-2 to win the Women's World Cup on Sunday.
Cheer for your favorite team at a local Boston sports pub!
The investigation into FIFA has finally caught up to Sepp Blatter.
The world of soccer has been thrown into a corruption scandal, but don't expect any changes to the World Cup venues, according to Jason Davis.
98.5 The Sports Hub's Marc Bertrand believes the FIFA corruption crackdown is a warning sign to other leagues.
Seven soccer officials were arrested and 14 indicted Wednesday in a U.S. corruption probe.
Let's take a look at five events in sports over the last year more surprising than Beck's shocking GRAMMYs Album of the Year win.
The Revolution are on their bye week, but could be making a major move on the field.
Read on for a visitor's guide to transportation, dining, hotels and the top attractions in London.
That guy who bit that other guy, what's he up to?
Sometimes they aren't just crying wolf.
Jon says if Trump partisans thought the hearings would be a harmless dud, it's time to think again.
Zena Rose owner Marina Melnikova has never forgotten the kindness shown to her when she arrived as a refugee.
The deal is the first since museum workers voted to join a union in November 2020.
Things are looking promising for most of the upcoming holiday weekend.
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
The Emerson Colonial Theatre said many cast members had COVID and the show simply could not go on.
State Rep. David LeBoeuf will lose his license for 45 days and will be forced to pay $600 in fines.
It's that time of year again on Cape Cod.
The hospital has been closed since it flooded in June 2020 when nearly six inches of rain fell in just a few hours.
Jon says if Trump partisans thought the hearings would be a harmless dud, it's time to think again.
Zena Rose owner Marina Melnikova has never forgotten the kindness shown to her when she arrived as a refugee.
The deal is the first since museum workers voted to join a union in November 2020.
Things are looking promising for most of the upcoming holiday weekend.
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.63%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.37%.
That said, the vaccines still provide significant protection against severe disease.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.53%.
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
A Watertown facility is facing new allegations from a Braintree mother who says her quadriplegic son died as a result of the home's negligence.
MassDOT says it is ahead of schedule removing hazardous soil it dumped in Chelsea.
Three years after UMass officials were alerted to significant gender pay gaps, the inequity has only gotten worse.
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting finally make it across the finish line?
"This is a Jewish hit list," says Robert Trestan, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of New England.
A new report from Bank of America claims the company has cut air conditioning in an effort to lower expenses.
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Stocks are falling, interest rates are rising and prices are skyrocketing, but an economist says it's too soon to panic.
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Will Hardy is leaving the Celtics to become the new head coach of the Utah Jazz.
Tommy McNamara will remain a mainstay in the Revs lineup through 2024.
Draymond Green would have loved to throw some four-letter words back at Celtics fans during the NBA Finals, but he didn't want to pay the hefty price it would have cost him.
The Celtics are reportedly among the teams that has shown interest in trading for veteran Alec Burks.
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.
A Connecticut woman came home this week to find a bear in her kitchen.
History was made in Massachusetts recently when two TikTok stars created the world's largest chicken nugget.