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Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta revealed that Lamar Jackson gave his evaluations specifically on wide receivers from South Florida in the 2023 NFL Draft.Apr. 27, 2023 was quite the day for the Baltimore Ravens.After weeks of contentious contract negotiations, the Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson reached an agreement on a five-year, $260 million extension, making him the highest paid player in NFL history.

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Nestled in a clearing between rye fields and lush jungle, the bases on one of the few baseball diamonds in the Philippines' Tanauan City sat in sludge.In video taken by scouts visiting the area, a rooster crowed in the background and a dog watched from behind a rusty foul-line fence.

Patriots "For my whole career, I never felt like a first-rounder, never felt like a top guy.I always carried that mentality."At one point, Devin McCourty's NFL dreams seemed so far off that he would joke about representing his twin brother Jason and their friends as an agent.One moment that stuck out and gave McCourty an extra dose of motivation was when Boston College came to his house on a recruiting visit.

Northeastern has reached the final weekend yet again.This time for the first time they will not play Minnesota-Duluth who was knocked out last weekend.Instead they draw the top seeded Ohioii State Buckeyes.Northeastern v Ohio State This will be the first time since 2006 that these teams meet at all.

NFL The move opens up $6 million in salary cap space before the NFL's signing period opens this week
BUFFALO, N.Y.(AP) - The Buffalo Bills agreed to sign starting linebacker Matt Milano to a two-year contract extension on Sunday, a move that frees up $6 million in salary cap space before the NFL's signing period opens this week.

TV "It opened in 1864 in the South End to educate its city's 'predominantly Irish, Catholic immigrant community.'""Jeopardy!"went back to the Boston well for a clue on Wednesday night's program - but this time it failed to stump the contestants like two other recent local topics did.

For New England Patriots fans, the first night of the draft usually involves a late-night battle to stay awake until the team (finally) makes a pick.This year, similar to 2021, the Patriots find themselves picking earlier in the proceedings than usual at No. 14.On Day 2, they currently hold pick No. 46 in the second round and pick No. 76 in the third round.

It is officially time for the 2023 NFL Draft.For the New England Patriots, their offseason has been highlighted by remodeling their coaching staff - starting by hiring Bill O'Brien as their official offensive coordinator.What did not get an overhaul was their personnel, which has remained largely the same outside of a few additions on the offensive side of the ball.

With the NFL Draft just over a month away, the New England Patriots ' personnel department has been busy traveling the country to attend different Pro Day workouts.On Friday however, a small contingent of Patriots' staffers needed to travel just 20 miles north to Boston College.The BC pro day included just a handful of prospects, but a full house was on deck to watch projected first-round pick wide receiver Zay Flowers.

Across the decades of Boston sports, fans have had the joy of experiencing more than a few dramatic comebacks.In some cases - such as the Red Sox rally from a 3-0 deficit in the 2004 American League Championship Series - it became larger-than-life, echoing through history.In others, the comebacks were just as astounding in the moment - and arguably maybe even more impressive in feat - but perhaps with lower stakes.

The Basics: * What: The 2023 Beanpot Championship
* Where: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA
* Who: Northeastern University and Boston College
* When: 7:30 PM February 14, 2023
* How to watch: TV: NESN Plus (in New England), ESPN+ (outside New England)
Season Series: NU 3-0 BC @ NU (0:4), NU @ BC (2:0), BC @ NU (0:1 OT)
The Huskies have once again completed a season shut out of BC in Hockey East play something Aerin Frankel led them to a few years ago but the last time out the Eagles took NU to OT and almost won it there.

There has been recent speculation about the Maple Leafs going out after a third-string goalie as insurance with names like Cam Talbot coming to the forefront.Although it is just three games, Joseph Woll has proven he can be that insurance goaltender.Woll made his third start of the season for the Maple Leafs on Thursday night and turned away 25 of 26 shots to lead the club to a rebound win after one of their worst performances the night before in Edmonton.

Local The most expensive schools all charge over $60,000 per year in tuition.Three Massachusetts colleges and universities made the list of the top 20 most expensive colleges and universities in the U.S. - and perhaps surprisingly, none of them are in Cambridge.The most expensive Massachusetts school, Tufts University, was found to be the fifth most expensive school in the country with a yearly tuition of $63,804.

In U.S. politics, domestic issues tend to fall into one of two categories: economic or cultural.But it's getting harder these days to decide where education belongs.That's because Democrats and Republicans are talking about the issue differently and their rhetorical dissimilarity shows how each party has adopted its own view of class conflict.

India's publication of draft guidelines for foreign universities establishing branch campuses in the country has sparked concern among academics about potential infringements on institutional autonomy.The criteria, which were expected to be finalized later this month following consultation, clarify the rules for international universities setting up Indian campuses, a shift first announced in the 2020 National Education Policy (NEP).

With the Beanpot appropriately concluded we move on the the final stretch of the college season.Our pro team returns to action hosting a hated city even if the teams haven't developed animosity quite yet.Boston Pride (12-2-1) Standings: (1 Points Ahead) A week off saw the Pride retain the top spot in the standings and have a game in hand over Toronto.

It was a rough end to the regular season for most of the college teams but our pro team shined at home.Boston Pride (16-2-1) Standings: 1st (4 Points Ahead)

Last Week: W 4-1 v Montreal Force (2/18), W 2-1 v Montreal Force (2/19)
Next Week: @ Metropolitan Riveters (2/24)


After a thrilling sweep of Montreal at home the Pride will only have one game to play this weekend as they head to New Jersey.

We have reached our end game.All but one college team is done for the year while the Pride are on their final weekend of the regular season.Boston Pride (18-3-1) Standings: 1st (3 Points Ahead)

Last Week: W 5-4 OT (SOW 2-0) v Minnesota Whitecaps (3/3), W 5-1 v Minnesota Whitecaps (3/4)
Next Week: @ Toronto Six (3/11, 3/12)


After throwing away a two goal lead in the last minute of play in the first game the Pride recovered with a shootout win and then the next day blew Minnesota out.

The NFL Scouting Combine 2023 is set to take place between Feb. 28 and Mar.6, and a total of 319 players have been invited to the event.While not all of them will go through every drill in the book, most of them will be able and willing to showcase their skills at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium - both on and off the field.

Maryland lawmakers recently introduced a bill that-if passed-would establish a pilot program and income tax credit encouraging public and private employers to experiment with a four-day workweek.Slated to begin in July and run though 2028, the program would work like this: employers would be required to transition at least 30 employees to a four-day workweek without any decrease in pay or benefits.

Local "Our kids need results, and I know Dr. Tutwiler will deliver."Patrick Tutwiler is taking up the mantle of secretary of education, appointed by Governor-elect Maura Healey.Tutwiler is the former Lynn Public Schools superintendent and the first Black person appointed to Healey's cabinet.

It was not a spectacular weekend for our teams as two college teams ended their seasons ignominiously and the Pride were unable to do anything on their road trip.Boston Pride (16-3-1) Standings: 2nd (2 Points Behind)

Last Week: L 2-6 @ Metropolitan Riveters (2/24)
Next Week: v Minnesota Whitecaps (3/3, 3/4)


Their magic number sits at nine still as the Six swept the same Minnesota team Boston takes on this weekend.

We had a mixed bag of a weekend for our teams.Some teams moved in the right direction, others were a bit more up and down, and then we had our other team that just imploded with home ice on the line.Boston Pride (12-2-1) Standings: (4 Points Ahead)

Last Week: W 5-0 @ Montreal Force (1/21), L 1-2 OT @ Montreal Force (1/22)
Next Week: All Star Game (1/29)


While the weekend was less than ideal the Six provided help by dropping a game in regulation to allow Boston to have a lead over Toronto even with the game in hand.

Lots of goals and excitement for us to be had.Both of our front running teams had slip ups go to OT that they salvaged but our other teams were all over the place.Boston Pride (11-2-0) Standings: (3 Points Ahead)

Last Weeks: W 8-0 v Buffalo Beauts (1/14), W 2-1 OT v Buffalo Beauts (1/15)
Next Week: @ Montreal Force (1/21, 1/22)


Once again the Pride were able to blow the barn doors off the Beauts in one game but get taken to OT the other.

We have one game left in 2022 and the Pride will be on the road for it.Boston Pride (7-1-0) Standings: 1st (0 Points behind)

     Last Weeks: W 3-0 @ Buffalo Beauts (12/10), W 7-5 @ Buffalo Beauts (12/11)
     Next Week: @ Connecticut Whale (12/18)


After Corrine Schroeder set the single season shutout record in game one the Captain got her first career hat trick and was initially awarded six points to tie the league record in a game but has since been downgraded to only five points.