College Sports

March 30, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

Braylon Mullins sank a desperation 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn an astonishing...

Michigan forward Kason Muscutt, left, celebrates with teammate Garrett Schifsky after a goal in the second period during a 5-1 NCAA Tournament victory over Bentley in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

Bentley University bounced from NCAA hockey tourney by Michigan, 5-1

By Barry Scanlon

March 27, 2026 at 8:20 p.m.

Bentley University fell 5-1 to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament in Albany, N.Y.

UConn goalie Tyler Muszelik stops a shot by Michigan State forward Daniel Russell during the second period of an NCAA hockey regional game on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Worcester. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

NCAA hockey roundup: Merrimack, Providence, UConn, Dartmouth bounced

By Barry Scanlon

March 26, 2026 at 11:33 p.m.

It was a miserable day for Hockey East teams in the NCAA Tournament, as all...

UConn assistant coach Luke Murray gestures during the first half of an exhibition NCAA basketball game against Boston College, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

BC tabs top UConn assistant to take over men’s basketball program

March 26, 2026 at 10:36 p.m.

BC went to Dan Hurley's staff at UConn to find its next men's basketball head...

Merrimack Warriors forward Caelan Fitzpatrick, right, celebrates his game-winning goal with Merrimack Warriors forward Caden Cranston as UConn takes on Merrimack in the Hockey East championship at TD Garden. (Staff photo by Stuart Cahill)

Merrimack to reprise underdog role with NCAA men’s hockey tournament matchup

March 22, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

With the NCAA men's hockey tournament being released Sunday, Merrimack now knows who it will...

Merrimack goaltender Max Lundgren, rear, celebrates a 2-1 win over UConn in Hockey East championship game action Saturday. Lundgren finished with 49 saves. He celebrates the win with Caden Cranston, right, and Filip Nordberg. (Staff photo by Stuart Cahill)

Underdog Merrimack claims first Hockey East title, Lundgren makes 49 saves

March 22, 2026 at 8:27 a.m.

Cinderella’s going dancing. About 24 hours after head coach Scott Borek said the eighth-seeded Merrimack...

UConn Huskies defenseman Trey Scott (21) upends Boston College Eagles forward Brady Berard (19) as UConn takes on BC in the Hockey East semi finals at the Garden. (Staff photo by Stuart Cahill)

UConn ousts BC, 4-3, in overtime in Hockey East semifinal

By Steve Conroy

March 21, 2026 at 12:08 a.m.

UConn beat Boston College on a deflected goal to knock off the Eagles and end...

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 20: Zuby Ejiofor #24 of the St. John’s Red Storm shoots the ball in the first half against theNorthern Iowa Panthers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

St. John’s opens NCAA Tournament with wire-to-wire victory over Northern Iowa

By Peter Sblendorio

March 21, 2026 at 8:57 a.m.

On Sunday, the Johnnies will try to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first...

Merrimack goaltender Max Lundgren and Merrimack Warriors defenseman Seamus Powell celebrate after topping UMass in the Hockey East semifinals on Friday. (Staff photo by Stuart Cahill)

Merrimack’s ride continues with win over UMass in Hockey East semifinal

By Steve Conroy

March 20, 2026 at 8:07 p.m.

Merrimack did not slay the giant last week only to open the door for someone...

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

11 Massachusetts natives to watch for once NCAA Tournament begins

March 20, 2026 at 9:07 a.m.

There might not be any Massachusetts-based colleges in the NCAA Tournament there, but there are...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 14: Zuby Ejiofor #24 of the St. John’s Red Storm raises the trophy after winning the 2026 Big East Men’s Tournament Championship game against the Connecticut Huskies 72-52 at Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

St. John’s blows out UConn to win second consecutive Big East Tournament championship

By Peter Sblendorio

March 14, 2026 at 11:48 p.m.

Zuby Ejiofor erupted for 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, nine rebounds, seven blocks and three...

Massachusetts guard Marcus Banks (24) and guard K'jei Parker (5) celebrate after Massachusetts defeated Miami in a basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

UMass hands No. 20 Miami (Ohio) first loss for D-I’s last undefeated men’s team

March 12, 2026 at 5:36 p.m.

UMass did what no other team could this season against Miami (Ohio).

UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) celebrates with teammates at the end of an NCAA basketball game against Seton Hall, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Alex Karaban cements himself among UConn legends with most important stat

March 1, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

The list of all-time great college basketball players from UConn feels endless. But Massachusetts native...

Former Gloucester High star Marcus Montagnino is excelling at Endicott College, not far from where he grew up. (Endicott Athletics photo)

Gloucester native Marcus Montagnino thriving at Endicott College

By Erik Anderson

February 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Endicott boys' basketball has stormed out to a 23–1 start to the 2025–26 season, including...

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida exits the field at JetBlue Park through the outfield "Green Monster" wall after a spring training baseball workout in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Red Sox lineup: Masataka Yoshida to play 5 innings vs. Northeastern

By Gabrielle Starr

February 20, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

Red Sox lineup: Masataka Yoshida to play 5 innings vs. Northeastern

Former Patriots assistant coach Joe Judge has broken his silence on controversial parenting comments he made during a recent court hearing. (Herald file photo)

Ex-Patriots assistant coach breaks silence on controversial parenting comments

By Lance Reynolds

February 14, 2026 at 7:46 p.m.

A former Patriots assistant coach has broken his silence after landing in hot water for...

Boston College Eagles celebrate their 6-2 win against Boston University during the Beanpot championship at the Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

BC ends Beanpot drought with title victory over BU

By Steve Conroy

February 10, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.

Bruins' prospects were front and center in Boston College's Beanpot victory over Boston University on...

Nick Roukounakis of the Boston University Terriers celebrates his goal with Cole Hutson and Jonathan Morello against Northeastern University during the second period of the men’s Beanpot semifinals at TD Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Cole Hutson delivers heroics against Northeastern to send BU to Beanpot final

February 3, 2026 at 12:46 a.m.

A three-game skid had Boston University in dire need of a signature win entering the...

James Hagens of the Boston College Eagles scores against Ben Charette of the Harvard Crimson during the first period of the men’s Beanpot semifinals at TD Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Top Bruins prospects shine for BC to open up Beanpot

February 2, 2026 at 9:42 p.m.

Bruins prospects took center stage to start the 73rd annual Beanpot and gave Boston fans...

Harvard Crimson right wing Carla McSweeney (14) celebrates her game winning penalty shot with Harvard Crimson right wing Brooke Manning (19) in overtime as Harvard takes on BU in the women’s Beanpot Championship. (Staff photo by Stuart Cahill/Media News Group)

Harvard pulls off dramatic OT win to claim Women’s Beanpot title

January 22, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

Ainsley Tuffy and Carla McSweeney will go down in Women's Beanpot lore after leading Harvard...

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti smiles after their win against Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Curt Cignetti leads Indiana past Miami to win national championship

January 20, 2026 at 6:19 a.m.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Curt Cignetti came to Indiana to win championships. The old-school,...

Northeastern University's Mike Loughnane drives to the hoop in a game this season for the Huskies. (Jim Pierce – Northeastern Athletics)

Like father, like son: Mike Loughnane follows in dad’s footsteps at Northeastern

January 16, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

Transferring to Northeastern didn't just ensure a homecoming for Mike Loughnane. It also was an...

Boston University Terriers forward Lexie Bertelsen (22) celebrates her goal as BU takes on NU in the first round of the Women’s Beanpot. (Staff photo by Stuart Cahill/Media News Group)

BU ends Northeastern’s Women’s Beanpot reign with dramatic OT victory

By Brendan Connelly

January 13, 2026 at 11:06 p.m.

Anything can happen in the Women's Beanpot. BU reminded everyone of that Tuesday night.

Harvard Crimson left wing Elle Sproule (17) and Boston College Eagles forward Alanna Devlin (3) battle for the puck in front of Harvard Crimson goalie Ainsley Tuffy (1) as Harvard takes on BC in the first round of the Women’s Beanpot. (Staff photo by Stuart Cahill/Media News Group)

Local stars shine on Women’s Beanpot stage to push Harvard past BC

January 13, 2026 at 8:41 p.m.

Duxbury's Ainsley Tuffy and Walpole's Kaley MacDonald stepped up to lead Harvard in the Women's...

The Dog House erupts as Northeastern University fans cheer on their team against Boston University in the final event ever held at 115-year-old Matthews Arena on Saturday. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Boston University defeats Northeastern in final game at Matthews Arena

By Brendan Connelly

December 14, 2025 at 11:21 a.m.

Thousands were waiting to catch Northeastern University’s latest Hockey East clash with archrival Boston University,...

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick protests a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Bill Belichick’s 1st season at North Carolina ends in a rivalry loss at NC State — and just 4 wins