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Chris Evans' Boston wedding brings the Avengers to town

Chris Evans' nuptials brought Downey, Johansson, Hemsworth and Renner to Boston

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Massachusetts' peak fall foliage schedule

When and where the good leaf peeping will be.

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MBTA saw slower summer service as repairs mount

Slow zones on the MBTA led to longer delays this summer.

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Boston Unity brings women's soccer back to town

The league will bring pro women's soccer to Boston for the first time in nearly a decade.

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It&#x27;s official. Boston will have professional women&#x27;s soccer again.Driving the news: The Boston Unity Soccer Club will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="take the field in 2026" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/18/sports/nwsl-boston/" data-vars-content-id="0bac2991-23f2-4cb0-99d9-2a5327aa6086" data-vars-headline="Boston Unity brings women&#x27;s soccer back to town" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/18/sports/nwsl-boston/" target="_blank">take the field in 2026</a> as part of the National Women&#x27;s Soccer League (NWSL), Jennifer Epstein, controlling manager of Boston Unity Soccer Partners said on Tuesday.

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First Massachusetts NFL season with legal sports betting kicks off

It's the first NFL season with legal betting in Massachusetts

This NFL season will not only be a major test for New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, but also for sportsbooks in Massachusetts.Why it matters: The gaming industry is closely watching how the pro football season influences Massachusetts&#x27; first year of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legalized sports betting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2023/01/30/sports-betting-massachusetts-guide" data-vars-content-id="90519036-1fde-403e-9473-89b6734e786d" data-vars-headline="First Massachusetts NFL season with legal sports betting kicks off" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2023/01/30/sports-betting-massachusetts-guide" target="_self">legalized sports betting</a>.

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How to fake it: What to know about the 2023 New England Patriots

The new season is a rebuilding one for Bill Belichick and Mac Jones

The Patriots&#x27; regular season kicks off Sunday in Foxborough with a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.<ul><li>When you find yourself at a tailgate party feeling anxious about your season knowledge, let us help you prepare.</li></ul>

Tom Brady returns to New England for halftime honors

The legend himself will be on the field Sunday

The greatest Patriot who ever lived will be back at Gillette Stadium on Sunday for a halftime ceremony honoring his 20-year career in New England.Driving the news: The game kicks off at 4:25pm on WBZ, so expect halftime around 6pm.

Inside the Cliff Diving World Series

Boston is the only U.S. stop in the competition.

Twenty-four of the world’s best cliff divers will leap off a board as high as the Institute of Contemporary Art roof tomorrow.What’s happening: The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is back. Here’s what to know if you want to go and experience the secondhand adrenaline (or dread).

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Unpacking how the Celtics blew it

Derrick White's Game 6 buzzer-beater kept the Celtics alive in dramatic fashion, but all it did was stave off elimination.

The Celtics used the phrase &quot;unfinished business&quot; as a rallying cry this season as they chased banner number 18 for the Garden.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Miami Heat " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/05/17/miami-heat-boston-celtics-nba-finals" data-vars-content-id="cc7cf640-9d51-4580-b798-97ce9d52c0dc" data-vars-headline="Unpacking how the Celtics blew it" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/05/17/miami-heat-boston-celtics-nba-finals" target="_self">The Miami Heat </a>wouldn&#x27;t let the team finish that business in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Game 7 Monday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/30/nba-basketball-miami-heat-reach-finals" data-vars-content-id="cc7cf640-9d51-4580-b798-97ce9d52c0dc" data-vars-headline="Unpacking how the Celtics blew it" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/30/nba-basketball-miami-heat-reach-finals" target="_self">Game 7 Monday</a>, and fans are asking what&#x27;s next for a talented Celtics roster that got so close.

Patriots take their brand global

The Patriots now have marketing rights in Austria and Switzerland.

The New England Patriots are trying to win fans in Europe as part of the NFL&#x27;s global markets program.<ul><li>The league announced new marketing rights for American football teams in certain international markets Tuesday.</li></ul>Why it matters: Prior to the 2022 launch of the program, NFL teams were prohibited from marketing overseas. Now, they can sell sponsorships, set up fan clubs, and operate much like they do domestically.

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New bill would crack down on toxic culture in youth sports

The bill is a response to incidents of racist and antisemitic language at sports events in recent years.

A top Beacon Hill Democrat wants to put curriculums in place to combat what some describe as a toxic culture in school sports.Driving the news: There have been numerous incidents involving <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="racism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wcvb.com/article/racist-remark-middle-school-track-meet-wayland-massachusetts/43757730" data-vars-content-id="49da1200-aa5c-4bc0-86eb-ef06b6fe0917" data-vars-headline="New bill would crack down on toxic culture in youth sports" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wcvb.com/article/racist-remark-middle-school-track-meet-wayland-massachusetts/43757730" target="_blank">racism</a>, antisemitism and anti-LGBTQ <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hate speech" data-vars-click-url="https://whdh.com/news/just-one-station-alleged-racial-remarks-at-middle-school-age-football-game-prompts-response-in-woburn-wilmington/" data-vars-content-id="49da1200-aa5c-4bc0-86eb-ef06b6fe0917" data-vars-headline="New bill would crack down on toxic culture in youth sports" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://whdh.com/news/just-one-station-alleged-racial-remarks-at-middle-school-age-football-game-prompts-response-in-woburn-wilmington/" target="_blank">hate speech</a> between players at youth sports events in Massachusetts in recent years.

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NBA playoffs revive old rivalry between Celtics and 76ers

The teams will meet tonight for the 22nd time in the playoffs, the most among two NBA teams.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wilt Chamberlain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theringer.com/2022/3/18/22984538/nba-wilt-chamberlain-bill-russell-icons-club" data-vars-content-id="9dc13485-8d27-42c6-8577-dfd1c5095a3d" data-vars-headline="NBA playoffs revive old rivalry between Celtics and 76ers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theringer.com/2022/3/18/22984538/nba-wilt-chamberlain-bill-russell-icons-club" target="_blank">Wilt Chamberlain</a> vs. Bill Russell. Dr. J vs. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Larry Bird" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3tb7zX1wJ8" data-vars-content-id="9dc13485-8d27-42c6-8577-dfd1c5095a3d" data-vars-headline="NBA playoffs revive old rivalry between Celtics and 76ers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3tb7zX1wJ8" target="_blank">Larry Bird</a>. The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="“Boston Strangler.&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/sportsweek/20120527_How_Andrew_Tony_became_the__Boston_Strangler_.html" data-vars-content-id="9dc13485-8d27-42c6-8577-dfd1c5095a3d" data-vars-headline="NBA playoffs revive old rivalry between Celtics and 76ers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/sportsweek/20120527_How_Andrew_Tony_became_the__Boston_Strangler_.html" target="_blank">“Boston Strangler.&quot;</a>Driving the news: The heated rivalry between the Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers stretches back decades. The teams will meet tonight for the 22nd time in the playoffs, the most among two NBA teams, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per ESPN" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/36306221/celtics-76ers-first-look-decide-battle-eastern-conference-heavyweights" data-vars-content-id="9dc13485-8d27-42c6-8577-dfd1c5095a3d" data-vars-headline="NBA playoffs revive old rivalry between Celtics and 76ers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/36306221/celtics-76ers-first-look-decide-battle-eastern-conference-heavyweights" target="_blank">per ESPN</a>.

Bruins head to playoffs after making history

This year’s Bruins are the winningest team in NHL history.

The Boston Bruins start a potentially historic playoff run tonight. The Stanley Cup is in sight and if Boston hasn&#x27;t caught Bruins fever just yet, it&#x27;s probably about to.Here&#x27;s what to know about the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="best team" data-vars-click-url="https://www.google.com/search?q=nhl+standings&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1038US1038&amp;oq=NHL+standings&amp;aqs=chrome.0.69i59i131i433i512j0i131i433i512l2j0i433i512j0i131i433i650j0i20i263i512j0i131i433i512l4.1933j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#sie=lg;/g/11q4c13lqq;7;/m/05gwr;st;fp;1;;;" data-vars-content-id="3ee8f2b5-97cd-4fed-8db1-4ea909256a23" data-vars-headline="Bruins head to playoffs after making history" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=nhl+standings&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1038US1038&amp;oq=NHL+standings&amp;aqs=chrome.0.69i59i131i433i512j0i131i433i512l2j0i433i512j0i131i433i650j0i20i263i512j0i131i433i512l4.1933j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#sie=lg;/g/11q4c13lqq;7;/m/05gwr;st;fp;1;;;" target="_blank">best team</a> in hockey:

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