SPORTS

We take a tour of the exhibit to re-frame perspectives of Black life in Easthampton, and talk with local pro-wrestler Perry Von Viscious about the state of local wrestling ahead of the wrestling season.

Every four years coinciding with the Winter Olympics, people in the U.S. become interested in the sport of curling. This year far from Italy in a small Massachusetts town, a curling club and its greying membership are hoping to capitalize on the moment.

First Mayor of the Month with Joshua Garcia of Holyoke, welcome Mr. Universe home from his trip to Pakistan, and count our wins and losses from the Super Bowl.

We check out United Way's fundraiser, Ski United, learn about the "Calm and Candlelight" concert at South Church in Amherst, and send a good Belmonte send-off to the New England Patriots.

We speak with Heartbeat Theater about their debut production of David Auburn's "PROOF," sit with President Nate Costa of the Springfield Thunderbirds and hear live music with Boston band Almost Olive.

UMass Amherst finished the 2025 season winless. As colleges face a looming financial and enrollment crunch, administrators say football still matters for recruiting and relevance.

Last week Mass. Gov. Maura Healey signed the 104-page $2.3 billion supplemental budget. Her requested FIFA World Cup tournament funding for next year's games in Foxborough was halved.

Boston Globe meteorologist Ken Mahan says we haven't seen this type of cold snap happen this early since the 1960s.

Gambling offering and taxes are getting fresh look as Massachusetts' share of betting revenues clears $1.5 billion per year.

Charles Evans and his international basketball team and foundation flew out to Puerto Rico for a basketball tournament this past July.