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A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints they take up too much classroom time and questions about how well they measure readiness for college or careers.

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Cases of the respiratory illnesses are up nationally this year, signaling a return to pre-pandemic levels.

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What does the Super Bowl champion think of the rookie QB and his former teammate? Plus, why he's not convinced Belichick will return to coaching.

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“I got a lot of problems in life — confidence has never been one of them.”

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Jayson Tatum rocked denim and diamonds, and Celtics debuted 2024-25 City Edition uniforms.

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Tatum made the most out of a broken play to stun the Raptors and send the TD Garden into an uproar.

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Tatum got a shot at redemption after his game-winning look in regulation was well off the mark.

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James totaled 237 yards passing and two total touchdowns in his first start since taking over as BC's top quarterback.

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“We have a plan in place. We know there’s certain aspects of the roster that we have to improve. I think we’re going to be very aggressive on that.”

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Boston continued an ugly theme by committing numerous breakdowns in the second and third periods on Saturday.

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The Skyhawks (1-9, 0-5 NEC) were held to just 113 yards on 35 carries on the ground.

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The Crusaders remain alive to win or share the Patriot League championship for the sixth consecutive year.

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Ranked 22nd in the FCS coaches poll, Harvard (8-1, 5-1 Ivy League) has won seven straight.

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If the Red Sox were able to land Soto, they would be able to create some flexibility with their roster.

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“Offensively, we haven't been there all year.”

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Jermaine Corbett rushed for 163 yards on 22 carries including an 18-yard touchdown for Merrimack (4-6).

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UMass had a chance to win at the end of regulation, but missed a 43-yard field goal.

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In hopes of an offensive booster shot, the Bruins Saturday morning recalled forwards Georgii Merkulov and Ryan Tufte, both of whom were penciled into the lineup for the afternoon game against the Blues at TD Garden. The Bruins also placed veteran defenseman Hampus Lindholm, felled by a shot early in the 3-2 win over St. […]

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"Hear you might need a dawg in your corner?" Julian Edelman asked Rob Gronkowski.

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Barmore will likely be limited in Sunday's game after returning to practice this week.

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