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Jack Kelley, left and Steve Stirling celebrated after Boston University defeated Minnesota to win NCAA Hockey Championship in 1971.

Famed Boston University hockey coach Jack Kelley dies at 93

Greta Gerwig, right, talks to Jerry Harris on the red carpet at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Jerry Harris of Netflix's ‘Cheer’ accused of sex abuse in teenagers’ lawsuit

It's been an eventful nine months since Jeff Hafley's opening press conference in December. On Saturday, he'll coach his first game with the Eagles.

5 things to know before BC football opens the season

Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all September 16, 2020 | 9:48 AM

An arial view of Boston College from the Chestnut Hill Reservoir on May 18.

13 members of BC's swim and dive team tested positive for coronavirus September 10, 2020 | 12:13 PM

More charges brought in college admissions bribery scandal September 2, 2020 | 1:56 PM

Quarterback Phil Jurkovec will be in the mix for Boston College this season.

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New coach and new QB could have BC breaking out of ACC pack September 1, 2020 | 12:22 PM

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Former Georgetown coach John Thompson dies at 78 August 31, 2020 | 9:55 AM

Jeremiah Oatsvall of Austin Peay stiff arms Chris Kershner of Central Arkansas.

College football kicks off COVID-19 style in Alabama August 29, 2020 | 9:45 PM

Jeff Hafley is in his first year coaching the Eagles.

BC football cancels practice to discuss racial injustice August 27, 2020 | 12:41 PM

A heart ailment linked to COVID-19 will force a college football quarterback to miss the season August 20, 2020 | 4:38 PM

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Bentley hires BC associate AD Vaughn Williams as its athletics director August 17, 2020 | 3:05 PM

NCAA cancels fall championships as major football marches on August 13, 2020 | 7:56 PM

The New Hampshire Lottery and DraftKings launched mobile sports betting in the state in December.

1st sports betting retail location opening in New Hampshire August 12, 2020 | 10:47 AM

John Bazemore

ACC, SEC say they plan to continue with football this fall August 12, 2020 | 9:59 AM

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball against Wisconsin during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, in Indianapolis. The Big Ten won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, becoming the first of college sports' power conferences to yield to the pandemic. The move announced Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, comes six day after the conference that includes historic programs such as Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska and Penn State had released a revised conference-only schedule that it hoped would help it navigate a fall season with potential COVID-19 disruptions. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Spring college football: When? How much? Who plays? August 12, 2020 | 3:26 AM

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President Trump sounds off on college football, the NBA, and why Bill Belichick would make a good military general August 11, 2020 | 5:08 PM

Justin Casterline

Big Ten, Pac-12 call off fall football seasons August 11, 2020 | 3:16 PM

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow holds the trophy as safety Grant Delpit looks on after LSU defeated Clemson 42-25 in the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, in New Orleans. Imagine if a pandemic had shortened or wiped out that last, golden season for Burrow, who won the Heisman Trophy and led LSU to the national championship. Would he still have emerged as the first overall NFL draft pick? (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

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Here's what Harvard's Ashish Jha said about the push for a college football season August 11, 2020 | 1:01 PM

Jessica Hill

UMass cancels football season due to coronavirus August 11, 2020 | 10:35 AM

Harvard's Reilly Walsh (2) during an NCAA hockey game against Brown on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Reilly Walsh signs with New Jersey Devils, becoming fourth Harvard player in a month to choose pro route August 11, 2020 | 10:33 AM

John Tlumacki

Boston College announces 2020 football schedule August 6, 2020 | 12:12 PM

Stephen Dunn

UConn becomes first FBS school to cancel 2020 football season due to coronavirus August 5, 2020 | 10:15 AM

Quarterback Phil Jurkovec will be in the mix for Boston College this season.

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec is immediately eligible August 4, 2020 | 4:39 PM

Everyone on the Eagles, including head coach Jeff Hafley, tested negative for COVID-19.

Boston College football currently has zero student-athletes and staff with COVID-19 August 1, 2020 | 5:44 PM

Cole Kmet of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs after catching a pass against BC's Marcus Valdez on Saturday.

ACC schedule includes Notre Dame, 10 conference games July 29, 2020 | 9:38 PM

Clinton Burton Jr.

BC football lands highest-ranked commitment in program history July 18, 2020 | 7:22 PM

Gianni Thompson

Why hoops star Gianni Thompson chose to stay home and play for Boston College July 18, 2020 | 6:30 PM

Andy Walker (left) and Jake Adkins are rollerblading from Boston to Michigan to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Why two UMass Boston hockey players are rollerblading to Michigan July 17, 2020 | 6:13 AM

FILE - In this is an April 25, 2018, file photo, NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is viewed. College sports programs are already being cut and more are likely on the chopping block. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered fears of an economic meltdown on campuses around the country. The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools $375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

NCAA lays out plan for playing but warns of surging pandemic July 16, 2020 | 7:01 PM

Kara Lawson excited for chance to coach at Duke July 13, 2020 | 6:21 PM

FILE - In this July 1, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson passes the ball at the team's training facility in Boston. Celtics guard Gordon Hayward said Lawson has already made her presence felt. “She’s been good as far as just the experience she has as a basketball player,” Hayward said. “Reading the game and kind of little things she sees coaching on the sideline. Having somebody that well-versed in basketball, that experience is good.” (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Kara Lawson accepts head women’s basketball coach position at Duke July 11, 2020 | 12:14 PM

Students walk on the campus of Amherst College in January.

NESCAC cancels all fall sports July 10, 2020 | 1:08 PM