Author: Stephen Ur

NFL Announces Multi-Year Extension to Host Games in Mexico

By Stephen Ur MEXICO CITY, MEXICO — Feb. 2, 2026 — The National Football League has announced that they will return to Mexico City to play regular season games for the next three years at the  iconic Estadio Banorte, starting with the 2026 season. The NFL has also extended its broadcast partnership with TelevisaUnivision, an official media partner for the last 60 years, as part … Continue reading NFL Announces Multi-Year Extension to Host Games in Mexico

By Stephen Ur - NEW YORK – Jan. 28, 2026 – The National Football League and Livewire today announced details for NFL Race to the End Zone LIVE powered by Verizon, which will stream live on the NFL's YouTube channel during Super Bowl LX week in San Francisco on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 4-7 p.m. PT.NFL Race to the End Zone … Continue reading

NFL Announces First Game to Be Played in Paris in 2026

By Stephen Ur - PARIS, FRANCE — Feb. 2, 2026 — The National Football League has announced that it will play its first-ever regular season game in Paris, France in 2026, one of at least nine scheduled international games for next season.The game in France will take place at the Stade de France, the country's national … Continue reading NFL Announces First Game to Be Played in Paris in 2026

Women’s Lacrosse League Inaugural Season Comes to Three New England Cities

By Stephen Ur The Women's Lacrosse League [WLL] has released their schedule for their inaugural season coming this May, and it all begins in New England.Opening weekend will take place in Rhode Island from Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, about five mins outside of Providence. Centreville Bank … Continue reading Women’s Lacrosse League Inaugural Season Comes to Three New England Cities

Two Chefs Eliminated in Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States, Episodes 10, 11

By Stephen Ur In Episode 10 of Hell's Kitchen: Battle of the States, the remaining chefs competed in a challenge where they had to determine whether a steak was actually steak or a cake. Texas chef Henry missed for the blue team, mistaking a steak for cake. When it came to Delaware chef Anaiya, she … Continue reading Two Chefs Eliminated in Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States, Episodes 10, 11

Hell’s Kitchen Hosts Private Event in Battle of the States, Episode Nine

By Stephen Ur - In Episode 9 of Hell's Kitchen: Battle of the States, the challenge was to create a menu for a private event for 50-year celebration of Johnson and Wales University's culinary school based out of Providence, RI. The red and blue team had their dishes going head-to-head.In the battle of the scallops, … Continue reading Hell’s Kitchen Hosts Private Event in Battle of the States, Episode Nine

Second Consecutive New England Chef Eliminated in Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States

By Stephen Ur In the latest episode of Hell's Kitchen, the first challenge had the chef go on a "road trip", sitting in go-karts and reading different ingredients off of a license plate. After picking the ingredient, the chefs got to choose if the ingredient goes on one of their own dishes or a dish … Continue reading Second Consecutive New England Chef Eliminated in Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States

Vermont Women’s Basketball Opens With 106-Point Victory Over Dean College

By Stephen Ur The Vermont Catamounts hosted Dean College (Franklin, MA) in their season opener at the Roy L. Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT on Tuesday. It was the first time in Dean College history that their women's basketball team played against a Division I opponent.Vermont jumped on them fast and often in this game, … Continue reading Vermont Women’s Basketball Opens With 106-Point Victory Over Dean College

Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States, Episode 7

by Stephen Ur In Episode 7 of Hell's Kitchen: Battle of the States, the chefs were welcomed by a mariachi band in the dorm with the last man having a sign on his back that said "follow me" on it. The chefs followed the band downstairs, where Chef Gordon Ramsay surprised them with a wack-a-mole … Continue reading Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States, Episode 7

New England Chef Eliminated from Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States

By Stephen Ur Hell's Kitchen Episode 6 saw the chefs compete in a fried chicken dish challenge. Assisting in testing each of the chefs dishes was CEO of Church's Texas Chicken, Ronald Gonzalez Down 16-12, California chef Lisa scored a five to give the women another challenge victory.Their reward was a lunch at Foxwoods Casino … Continue reading New England Chef Eliminated from Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States

New England College Wins First Game in Over 50 Years

By Stephen Ur New England College did something that no team has ever done and may never do again - win their first football in over 50 years.The school, based out of Henniker, NH, cut their football program all the way back in 1974. The Pilgrims returned in 2024, playing a pre-varsity schedule. After an … Continue reading New England College Wins First Game in Over 50 Years

Providence Bruins Improve to 6-0 with 4-1 Win Over Bridgeport Islanders

By Stephen Ur The Providence Bruins hosted the Bridgeport Islanders at the Amica Mutual Pavillion in Providence, RI on Sunday afternoon. The Bruins came into Sunday's matchup with.5-0 record, having already defeated Bridgeport twice this season.Despite 15 combined shots on goal, 11 for Providence and four for Bridgeport, neither team could find the net in … Continue reading Providence Bruins Improve to 6-0 with 4-1 Win Over Bridgeport Islanders

Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States, Episode 5

By Stephen Ur - In Episode 5 of Hell's Kitchen: Battle of the States, the chefs' next challenge pinned two chefs against one another, having them choose one protein and one ingredient each from different state. In the final seconds, Massachusetts chef Jayden dropped his plate of Colordo lamb and Minnesota almonds before it could … Continue reading Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States, Episode 5

Women’s Pro Baseball League Selects Boston as One of Four Inaugural Markets

By Stephen Ur - The Women's Pro Baseball League [WPBL] have announced their first four teams ahead of the inaugural season coming Spring 2026, and Boston has been selected as one of those cities.The other three cities joining Boston are New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The WPBL is the first female-specific baseball league … Continue reading Women’s Pro Baseball League Selects Boston as One of Four Inaugural Markets

UMass One of Three Remaining Winless Teams

By Stephen Ur There are three winless teams left in the college football/NFL realm, and one of them lies right here in our own backyard. The UMass Minutemen currently sit at an 0-7 record on the 2025 season and sit in last place in the Mid-American Conference.After an opening 42-10 loss to Temple, the Minutemen … Continue reading UMass One of Three Remaining Winless Teams

Hell’s Kitchen Battle of the States Episodes 3,4 Sees Four Chefs Eliminated

By Stephen Ur - Season 24 of Hell's Kitchen, also known as Battle of the States, continued over the last two weeks at Foxwoods Casino and Resort in Mashantucket, CT. So far, only one chef had been eliminated from the competition - Maddy, the sous chef from New York.In the second challenge, both teams cooked … Continue reading Hell’s Kitchen Battle of the States Episodes 3,4 Sees Four Chefs Eliminated

Bad Bunny to Perform Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

photo credit: NFL/Instagram 3x Grammy Award-winning global recording artist has been named the performing artist of the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. The announcement was made at halftime of the Week 4 Sunday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and … Continue reading Bad Bunny to Perform Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

Connecticut State Wildcats 11-Game Win Streak Ends in 48-7 Loss to Milford Academy

photo credit: Connecticut State Wildcats/Facebook by Stephen Ur The Connecticut State Wildcats hosted the Milford Academy Falcons at PAL Field on Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats were looking to extend on their 11-game win streak. The Falcons took just four plays to score on their first drive as quarterback Domenico Berlingieri found Derrick Brodham for a … Continue reading Connecticut State Wildcats 11-Game Win Streak Ends in 48-7 Loss to Milford Academy

Hell’s Kitchen Returns to Foxwoods; Three New England Chefs Compete

By Stephen Ur For the second consecutive season, the Hell's Kitchen competition is taking place at Foxwoods Casino Resort in Mashantucket, CT. This season has been titled "Battle of the States" with the top 20 chefs, each from a different state, competing to become the next head chef at Foxwoods. Three of those chefs come … Continue reading Hell’s Kitchen Returns to Foxwoods; Three New England Chefs Compete

Boston College Eagles Bounce Back With 41-21 Win Over UNC

By Joel Perez - The Boston College Eagles (5-5) hosted the North Carolina Tar Heels (6-4) at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA, on Saturday afternoon. This was the second start for quarterback Grayson James after he took over for Thomas Castellanos. The Eagles entered this game looking for a win after falling short against … Continue reading Boston College Eagles Bounce Back With 41-21 Win Over UNC

New England Patriots Fall to 1-5 in Blowout Loss to Houston Texans

By Stephen Ur - The New England Patriots hosted the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA on Sunday afternoon. A new era officially began in New England as first-round pick Drake Maye made his first career start in this game.Houston got off to a fire start to this game as CJ Stroud threw … Continue reading New England Patriots Fall to 1-5 in Blowout Loss to Houston Texans

Boston College Bounces Back With 23-19 Win Over Michigan State

By Stephen Ur - The Boston College Eagles football team hosted the Michigan State Spartans at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA on Saturday night. Following a 2-0 start under new head coach Bill O’ Brien, a 28-13 win over then 10th-ranked Florida State and a 56-0 win over Duquesne in their home opener on … Continue reading Boston College Bounces Back With 23-19 Win Over Michigan State

Worcester Red Sox Win Sixth in a Row In 8-1 Win Over Syracuse Mets

By Stephen Ur - The Worcester Red Sox hosted the Syracuse Mets at Polar Park in Worcester, MA on Thursday night. The WooSox came into the game on a five-game win streak, including a 7-0 win over the Mets on Wednesday, and in second place of the International League standings.Worcester scored the first run of … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Win Sixth in a Row In 8-1 Win Over Syracuse Mets

Worcester Red Sox Survive Scare, Outlast Lehigh Valley Ironpigs 2-1

By Stephen Ur - The Worcester Red Sox hosted the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs in the second game of the series between the two teams at Polar Park in Worcester, MA on Wednesday night. The Sox defeated Lehigh Valley 4-3 in the opening game on Tuesday night. Richard Fitts took the mound for Worcester in this … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Survive Scare, Outlast Lehigh Valley Ironpigs 2-1

Worcester Red Sox Hold Off Lehigh Valley Ironpigs in 4-3 Win

By Stephen Ur - The Worcester Red Sox hosted the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs at Polar Park in Worcester, MA, on Tuesday night. The WooSox were coming off of a series against the Syracuse Mets in which only five games were played – the Sunday game was suspended in the top of the fifth and … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Hold Off Lehigh Valley Ironpigs in 4-3 Win

Worcester Red Sox Drop Series Finale to Buffalo Bisons 10-1

By Stephen Ur - The Worcester Red Sox hosted the Buffalo Bisons in the series finale at Polar Park in Worcester, MA on Sunday afternoon. 2010 MLB MVP Joey Votto was in town with Bisons on his first rehab assigned with the Toronto Blue Jays affiliate.Votto homered in this game, a two-run shot, his first … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Drop Series Finale to Buffalo Bisons 10-1

Massachusetts Pirates Defeat Green Bay Blizzard 51-28 in Indoor Football League Eastern Conference Championship Game

By Stephen Ur - The Massachusetts Pirates were on the road for their second playoff game as they took on the Green Bay Blizzard in the 2024 Indoor Football League Eastern Conference Championship Game at the Reisch Center in Green Bay, WI. The Pirates were coming off a 53-50 win over the Frisco Fighters in … Continue reading Massachusetts Pirates Defeat Green Bay Blizzard 51-28 in Indoor Football League Eastern Conference Championship Game

Team USA Men’s Basketball Opens Group Stage With 110-84 Win Over Serbia

By Stephen Ur - The US men's Olympics basketball team took on Serbia at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in northern France on Sunday. This was the first of their group stage games they would be playing during the 2024 Olympics.Kevin Durant, who did not play any of the men's exhibition matchups ahead of the Olympics due … Continue reading Team USA Men’s Basketball Opens Group Stage With 110-84 Win Over Serbia

Massachusetts Pirates Defeat Frisco Fighters 53-50 in Indoor Football League Semifinal

By Stephen Ur - The Massachusetts Pirates were in Frisco, TX to face off against the Frisco Fighters at the Comerica Center on Saturday night. They were looking to advance to the Eastern Conference Championship to take on the Green Bay Blizzard and a shot at the 2024 Indoor Football League National Championship Game in … Continue reading Massachusetts Pirates Defeat Frisco Fighters 53-50 in Indoor Football League Semifinal

Worcester Red Sox Bounce Back With 10-4 Win Over Columbus Clippers

By Stephen Ur - The Worcester Red Sox hosted the Columbus Clippers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians at Polar Park in Worcester, MA on Wednesday night. Columbus knocked seven home runs in their 16-4 victory over the WooSox on Tuesday night. Josh Winckowski took the mound for Worcester while Darren McCaughan took the … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Bounce Back With 10-4 Win Over Columbus Clippers