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Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trial
Read full article: Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trialFlorida State has asked a judge to decide key parts of its lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference without a trial, hoping for a quicker resolution and path to a possible exit from the league.
Florida State drops out of AP Top 25 after 0-2 start. Texas up to No. 3 behind Georgia, Ohio State
Read full article: Florida State drops out of AP Top 25 after 0-2 start. Texas up to No. 3 behind Georgia, Ohio StateFlorida State has fallen out of The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after starting the season 0-2.
Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida State
Read full article: Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida StateTreshaun Ward totaled 138 offensive yards, including a 13-yard touchdown reception, against his former team as Boston College stunned No. 10 Florida State 28-13.
Reactions to the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau
Read full article: Reactions to the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew GaudreauThe hockey world was not alone in sending immediate and heartfelt condolences following the announcement that Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau died when, according to police, they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey.
Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection
Read full article: Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protectionThe NCAA and major college conferences are considering a possible settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that could cost them billions in damages and force schools to share athletics-related revenue with their athletes.
Student protests take over some campuses. At others, attention is elsewhere
Read full article: Student protests take over some campuses. At others, attention is elsewhereA student protest movement has washed over the country since police first tried to end an encampment at Columbia University in New York nearly two weeks ago.
Denver beats Boston College 2-0 to win record 10th NCAA hockey national title
Read full article: Denver beats Boston College 2-0 to win record 10th NCAA hockey national titleJared Wright and Rieger Lorenz scored second-period goals, Matt Davis had 35 saves and Denver beat No. 1 overall seed Boston College 2-0 to win the 10th national championship in program history.
The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet
Read full article: The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yetA new online application designed to make applying for federal student aid easier went live this week, but not everyone has been able to access it.
No. 3 Florida State survives late Boston College rally to win 31-29
Read full article: No. 3 Florida State survives late Boston College rally to win 31-29DJ Lundy intercepted a pass to set up his own 1-yard touchdown run as No. 3 Florida State scored four unanswered touchdowns to build a 21-point lead and survive a late Boston College charge to win 31-29.
STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite company
Read full article: STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite companyOregon’s Bo Nix and Wake Forest’s Sam Hartman became the fourth and fifth Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks to throw for five touchdowns in multiple games this season.
COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowls
Read full article: COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowlsThe Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl have been canceled due to the pandemic as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College forced them to call off their postseason plans.
Picasso, Cassatt art among pieces donated to Boston College
Read full article: Picasso, Cassatt art among pieces donated to Boston CollegeWorks by Pablo Picasso, Mary Cassatt and Winslow Homer are among 30 pieces of art worth more than $20 million that alumnus and legendary investment manager Peter Lynch is donating to Boston College’s art museum.
Harassment cases revive worries of racism at Boston College
Read full article: Harassment cases revive worries of racism at Boston CollegeStudents walk past Black History Month posters on the Boston College campus, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Boston. Harassment by white male students targeting Black and Latina women housed in a Boston College dormitory has revived concerns about racism on campus. Some students say the recent cases are part of a pattern of bias that seems to be tolerated at the Jesuit Catholic school. Ellana Lawrence, a leader of the Black Student Forum campus group, said the administration has failed to acknowledge that racism is a problem at Boston College. Students say the harassment cases drew a delayed and much milder response.
The Latest: BC-Ga Tech men's hoops off, delays coach's debut
Read full article: The Latest: BC-Ga Tech men's hoops off, delays coach's debutBoston College forward Andrew Kenny (23), who joined the team as a walk-on, congratulates teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Boston College men’s basketball game at Georgia Tech scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed. The Atlantic Coast Conference said the postponement was due to the continued quarantines and contact tracing within the Boston College program. Boston College is 3-13 overall and 1-9 in the ACC. The Flyers are scheduled to face Boston on Sunday outdoors at Lake Tahoe as part of a league event.
Virus-hit Boston College (3-13) fires coach Jim Christian
Read full article: Virus-hit Boston College (3-13) fires coach Jim ChristianFILE - Boston College head coach Jim Christian questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, file photo. Boston College fired basketball coach Jim Christian on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, with three weeks left in his seventh season. The basketball team that struggled to fill out a lineup as COVID-19 protocols chipped away at the roster lost coach Jim Christian on Monday when he was fired with three weeks remaining in his seventh season. Athletic director Pat Kraft said assistant Scott Spinelli will coach the team the rest of the season. Ad“It’s not easy,” Christian said Saturday after the 75-67 loss to Syracuse that would turn out to be his finale.
Oh, say can you see: 5-year-old’s anthem version goes viral
Read full article: Oh, say can you see: 5-year-old’s anthem version goes viralLouisville head coach Jeff Walz instructs his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)Louisville coach Jeff Walz first heard his daughter sing the national anthem while she was in the playroom at their house earlier this week. So was his team after it heard a recorded rendition of 5-year-old Lucy singing the “The Star-Spangled Banner” Thursday night before the Senior Night game against Georgia Tech. They were staging their own Senior night game for Cardinals star Dana Evans. “I knew though she wouldn't have wanted to do it if I told her.”___More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25.
The Latest: NHL says Tomas Nosek of Vegas out with COVID
Read full article: The Latest: NHL says Tomas Nosek of Vegas out with COVIDVegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) celebrates after defenseman Zach Whitecloud, left, scored against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The NHL says Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Nosek has tested positive for COVID-19 after he was removed from playing in a 5-4 win over Anaheim on Tuesday night. The NHL says the Golden Knights home game against the Ducks remains scheduled for Thursday, pending test results of players and staff on both teams. In other coronavirus pandemic developments, Minnesota forward Victor Rask was added to the NHL’s COVID-19 list. The Wild now have 13 players on the list, with their games postponed through at least Saturday.
The Latest: Michigan-Illinois men's hoops postponed
Read full article: The Latest: Michigan-Illinois men's hoops postponedThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Michigan’s men’s basketball game Thursday against Illinois has been postponed. That came after several positive tests for a new COVID-19 variant that transmits at a higher rate. Michigan said it expects to resume the men’s basketball season Feb. 14 at Wisconsin. ___The Boston College women’s basketball team is going back into a COVID shutdown for the second time in a month. The Atlantic Coast Conference postponed BC’s next two games after a positive test and contact tracing within the program.
The Latest: Chattanooga postpones 2 men’s basketball games
Read full article: The Latest: Chattanooga postpones 2 men’s basketball games___Boston College has postponed two men’s basketball games this week because of positive COVID-19 tests, prompting the Atlantic Coast Conference to juggle its schedule. Carolina, Dallas, Florida, Nashville and Tampa Bay have all had games postponed because of the pandemic. ___The Chattanooga Mocs have postponed a pair of men’s basketball games after a positive COVID-19 test among the team’s Tier 1 personnel. ___The Southern Conference postponed three games because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Furman and Chattanooga men’s basketball programs. Furman’s next scheduled game is Feb. 3 at Samford, while Chattanooga is slated to return to the court at Western Carolina the same day.
The Latest: NBA’s Wizards cleared to return to practice
Read full article: The Latest: NBA’s Wizards cleared to return to practiceThat can mean a positive COVID-19 test, an inconclusive test or potential exposure to someone who tested positive. He was pulled at halftime of Memphis’ game against Brooklyn on Jan. 8 but played the Grizzlies’ next game Jan. 11 against Cleveland. The postponement follows a positive COVID-19 test, subsequent quarantining, and contact tracing within the Boston College men’s program. The conference also said Pittsburgh's men's game at Wake Forest scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7, will move to this Saturday evening. ___Washington’s NFL team says it has closed its practice facility “for several days” after employees of the organization tested positive for COVID-19.
The Latest: ACC postpones two women's basketball games
Read full article: The Latest: ACC postpones two women's basketball games___George Washington’s men’s basketball team is postponing two upcoming Atlantic 10 games after head coach Jamion Christian tested positive for COVID-19. ___The Kennesaw State women’s volleyball team called off the first two games of its spring season because of positive COVID-19 tests. The league says the postponement is because of a combination of positive COVID-19 tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining inside the Vanderbilt program. ___Rutgers women’s basketball has postponed home games on Thursday against Penn State and Sunday against Iowa. Rutgers has not announced any recent positive tests, but it cannot play because of protocols outlining a return to competition after positive COVID-19 tests among Tier 1 individuals.
Case against woman charged in boyfriend's suicide to proceed
Read full article: Case against woman charged in boyfriend's suicide to proceedThe manslaughter case against the former Boston College student accused of encouraging her boyfriend, Alexander Urtula, to take his own life will head toward trial, prosecutors said Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)BOSTON – The manslaughter case against a former Boston College student accused of encouraging her boyfriend to take his own life will head toward trial, prosecutors said Friday. The judge did dismiss one of the prosecution's theories, ruling that You’s failure to summon help didn't cause his suicide, Rollins' office said. The case grimly echoes that of Michelle Carter, who garnered headlines and an HBO film. We think this is a critical fact which will ultimately exonerate Ms. You,” Howard Cooper said in a statement.
BC opts out of bowl game to spend Christmas at home
Read full article: BC opts out of bowl game to spend Christmas at homeBoston College head coach Jeff Hafley reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Boston. “I’m very, very, very proud of them and the sacrifices they’ve made.”Meanwhile, three more major college football games scheduled for Saturday were canceled, including two with ranked Big 12 teams. That Northwest rival game will determine the Pac-12 North champion and a spot in the conference title game, if it is played. South Carolina has called off its men’s basketball game at George Washington on Monday because of a positive COVID-19 test. Georgia canceled its women’s basketball game against Radford because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Highlanders’ program.
Kelly earns 100th win, No. 2 Notre Dame rolls past BC 45-31
Read full article: Kelly earns 100th win, No. 2 Notre Dame rolls past BC 45-31(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)BOSTON – Notre Dame has a history of following big wins with letdowns against rival Boston College. I’m fortunate to be at Notre Dame that long. 1 Clemson, Notre Dame (8-0, 7-0 ACC) racked up a season-high 561 total yards against BC. The last time Notre Dame beat a top-ranked team was 1993, and then following week the Fighting Irish were upset by BC on a last-second field goal. It was recovered by Notre Dame defensive end Daelin Hayes on the Eagles 49 with 2:05 left in the quarter.
Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19
Read full article: Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including mens and womens basketball. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. That's still well below the peak of about 2,200 deaths per day in late April,The Ivy League has tried to be in front of the virus. The Ivy League announcement affects not just basketball, but wrestling, indoor track and field, swimming, fencing and other sports. Also, Conference USA announced Rice at Louisiana Tech scheduled for Saturday had been postponed because of COVID-19 issues with La Tech.
AP Top 25: No. 2 Alabama closes gap with Clemson; Liberty in
Read full article: AP Top 25: No. 2 Alabama closes gap with Clemson; Liberty in2 Alabama heading into a huge ACC matchup at fourth-ranked Notre Dame this week. The rest of the top five remained the same, with Ohio State at No. 1 on their ballots had Clemson third behind Ohio State. Penn State had the fourth-longest active streak behind Alabama (205), Ohio State (138) and Clemson (94). 4 Notre Dame: Another “biggest game of the year” — until the next one.
QB Uiagalelei rallies No. 1 Clemson to 34-28 win over BC
Read full article: QB Uiagalelei rallies No. 1 Clemson to 34-28 win over BCUiagalelei stepped in for Lawrence on Saturday and rallied the top-ranked Tigers to a 34-28 victory over Boston College after they fell behind by 18 points. “It's the same mindset that I had this week,” Uiagalelei said. A jarring week for Clemson ended with its 28th straight win over league competition, 10th straight over the Eagles and 27th in a row at home. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney told his team at halftime, “Don't flinch.”“It's been a long time since we've been down like this,” he said. Boston College took advantage of the Clemson chaos early on with TDs on its first two series.
Florida State football vs. Boston College: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Florida State football vs. Boston College: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreFlorida State endured a lopsided loss and a coaching change ahead of its trip to Boston College for an ACC matchup Saturday afternoon. LINE: Boston College -2.5"We're going to fight," interim coach Odell Haggins told reporters. I always want to be the guy, not in a cocky way or in an ego way, Dillon told the media after the game. Florida State gained a 12-5 all-time series advantage with last year's 22-21 win at home on a 74-yard TD pass to WR Tamorrion Terry with 1:49 left. PREDICTION: Boston College 34, Florida State 27
Clemson football vs. Boston College: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Clemson football vs. Boston College: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreThe Clemson Tigers touch Howard's Rock as they run onto the field before their game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Memorial Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. Boston College lost 41-39 at Louisville two weeks ago but bounced back with its best all-around effort of the season in a 45-24 win over N.C. State. But despite ranking 11th nationally in total offense (494.4 yards), Boston College is 35th in scoring (34.6 points) due to inconsistency in the red zone. The Tigers have recorded multiple sacks in 15 consecutive games, but Boston College has surrendered only three in seven contests this season. PREDICTION: Clemson 47, Boston College 20More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Clemson football vs. Boston College: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Clemson football vs. Boston College: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreCLEMSON, S.C. Second-ranked Clemson aims for its ninth straight victory over Boston College - and its 23rd win in a row overall - when it welcomes the Eagles to Death Valley on Saturday. Boston College lost 41-39 at Louisville two weeks ago but bounced back with its best all-around effort of the season in a 45-24 win over N.C. State. But despite ranking 11th nationally in total offense (494.4 yards), Boston College is 35th in scoring (34.6 points) due to inconsistency in the red zone. The Tigers have recorded multiple sacks in 15 consecutive games, but Boston College has surrendered only three in seven contests this season. PREDICTION: Clemson 47, Boston College 20More college football scores
Wake Forest football vs. Louisville: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Wake Forest football vs. Louisville: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreJamie Newman #12 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons drops back to pass against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at BB&T Field on September 13, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. LINE: Wake Forest -6.5Junior quarterback Jamie Newman threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 102 more to lead the Demon Deacons in the latest victory. After hosting Florida State next Saturday, Wake Forest gets another week off before a third consecutive home game against North Carolina State on Nov. 2. Wake Forest won the last two meetings, including a 56-35 triumph at Louisville last year in which the Demon Deacons piled up 368 yards rushing. PREDICTION: Wake Forest 39, Louisville 31More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Louisville football vs. Boston College: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Louisville football vs. Boston College: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreLOUISVILLE, Ky. - A pair of ACC teams looking to bounce back from their first conference losses of the season meet Saturday in Louisville, where the Cardinals host Boston College. LINE: Louisville -6"This one comes at a good time," Louisville coach Scott Satterfield recently told reporters of the bye week. Boston College is coming off a 27-24 home loss to No. Boston College's 252 rushing yards per game leads the ACC while Louisville ranks second (225.3). PREDICTION: Louisville 31, Boston College 30More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Virginia Tech football vs. Furman: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Virginia Tech football vs. Furman: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreLINE: Virginia Tech -21.5. ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH (1-1)Junior Deshawn McClease picked up 64 yards on 20 carries against the Monarchs and Willis added 34 and a TD. Former prep quarterback-turned-wide receiver and true freshman Tayvion Robinson leads Virginia Tech with 10 catches for 134 yards. Virginia Tech has won 25 straight contests when holding opponents to 21 points or fewer dating to 2015. PREDICTION: Virginia Tech 36, Furman 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Boston College football vs. Kansas: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Boston College football vs. Kansas: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreQuarterback Anthony Brown #13 of the Boston College and the rest of the Boston College Eagles celebrate after the victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders at Alumni Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. - Boston College will try to open the season 3-0 for the second straight year when it hosts Kansas in a non-conference affair Friday night. LINE: Boston College -21.5Junior AJ Dillon ran for 86 yards and two touchdowns as part of a 346-yard effort on the ground for Boston College, which also forced a pair of turnovers and is tied for first among FBS teams with a plus-6 turnover margin. "I'm not happy," first-year coach Les Miles told reporters after the game. PREDICTION: Boston College 37, Kansas 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Boston College football vs. Richmond: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Boston College football vs. Richmond: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreQuarterback Anthony Brown #13 of the Boston College and the rest of the Boston College Eagles celebrate after the victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders at Alumni Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. - Boston College got a leg up in the ACC race with a significant season-opening conference victory, and it will try to pad its overall record when it hosts Richmond of the FCS on Saturday. Boston College owns a 4-1 series advantage over Richmond, but the teams haven't met since 1971. Boston College sophomore TE Hunter Long matched his career total with four catches in the win over the Hokies. PREDICTION: Boston College 42, Richmond 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Virginia Tech football vs. Boston College: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Virginia Tech football vs. Boston College: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreLINE: Virginia Tech -4.5"I think they've been through adversity, and that can do one of two things," Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente told reporters of his team's mindset. "We're playing an elite team in our conference on opening day here," BC coach Steve Addazio recently told reporters. Boston College outgained Virginia Tech on the ground by a 219-111 margin in last year's meeting. The Hokies begin their home slate Sept. 7 against Old Dominion, which delivered Virginia Tech its first loss last year with a stunning 49-35 upset. PREDICTION: Virginia Tech 24, Boston College 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.