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Fanatics was fined $10,000 by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for a betting violation
On Thursday, Fanatics Sportsbook was fined $10,000 by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). In December, they incorrectly took a bet on an in-state football game. That goes directly against Massachusetts sports betting laws prohibiting in-state betting on college teams. Within 24 hours of the incident, Fanatics self-reported the violation and canceled the bet. The customer received a full refund. However, the sportsbook still has to answer why an in-state college wager was even taken in the first place.
On holiday: MLB top prospect Jackson Holliday, with his family in tow, visits Polar Park
WORCESTER -- At just 20 years old, Jackson Holliday, the top prospect in all of baseball, has gotten to see many sides of baseball. Growing up with a father, Matt, who was a seven-time All-Star and enjoyed a 15-year career, and Jackson got to grow up inside MLB clubhouses. Now...
'First step in the right direction toward states': Wachusett softball defeats St. Paul for second straight Central Mass. Class A title
WORCESTER — As the top team in the latest MIAA Division 1 power rankings, the Wachusett Regional softball team obviously has lofty ambitions for the coming weeks. Before the start of the state tournament, though, the Mountaineers had one last test in Wednesday night’s Central Mass. Class A final against St. Paul, the No. 7 team in Division 1, and they excelled. ...
Clara, the Heart of the Commonwealth, makes her debut as the latest WooSox mascot
WORCESTER — Move over Smiley Ball, Woofster the WonderDog and Roberto the Rocket, there’s a new mascot in town. On Saturday, the Worcester Red Sox introduced their latest mascot — Clara, the Heart of the Commonwealth — to the crowd at Polar Park ahead of the WooSox’ 9-5 loss to Norfolk Tides.
37 MetroWest high school athletes to watch at the MIAA track & field state championships
While most of the nation will be having a relaxing Memorial Day weekend, the best track and field athletes in Massachusetts will be competing for state championships. The divisional state meets will be held from Thursday to Sunday as two-day events at Westfield State, Bridgewater State and Merrimack. ...
Wood Beavers, Lincoln Lions Top Inaugural Flag Football Standings
The inaugural season of Alameda’s middle school flag football league was resolved in games on Sunday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 22. In the co-ed league, the Wood Beavers are ranked #1 and the West Alameda Hellcats are ranked #2. They will play against each other for the championship at Lincoln Middle School on Saturday, June 1, at 8:50 a.m.
Chandler Elementary in Worcester Receives $10K Grant from Patriots Foundation for Playground Enhancements
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Bryant is heading to Raleigh Regional of the NCAA baseball tourney; who will Bulldogs face?
SMITHFIELD — The real drama came over the weekend. Monday afternoon was just a little excess anxiety. The live ESPN show announcing the NCAA baseball field went to commercial before Bryant heard its name called. The top half of the 64-team bracket had already been revealed, and the Bulldogs weren’t included. Their ticket was...
The road to a state tennis title starts as the MIAA seedings and schedule are released
The MIAA has released the seedings and schedule for the boys' and girls' high school state tennis tournament. Find out what the road to a state championship will be like for your favorite team. Boys' tennis: Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4 Girls' tennis: Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4 ...
Title chases about to kick off: South Shore top 10 high school softball rankings
When the MIAA released its latest power rankings Tuesday morning, there were 23 South Shore softball teams in playoff positions and four others that were still within reach of qualifying as the regular season winds down. Four of those teams were in the top 10 in their respective divisions with Silver Lake (No....
Check out the 2024 MIAA spring state championships schedule
The sun beating down and rising temperatures can only mean one thing, the MIAA spring postseason is right around the corner. Central Massachusetts has already begun its sectional championships. There are eight MIAA spring sports. That's a lot of tournaments, cutoff dates and championships to track. The top 32 teams...
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