Registration for the Shoot Straight Youth Winter Basketball League in Cambridge for grades 3-6 is open, with a $50 fee and spots available until filled.

The Boston Youth Flag Football League is recruiting for its 2026 season starting January 3, with co-ed sections for various age groups and a High School Girls division.

Youth hockey players from diverse Boston neighborhoods are set to compete in the 2025 Mayor's Cup Ice Hockey Tournament beginning December 5, with 1,500 participants across 134 games in nine rinks.

The Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL) will launch in 2026 with teams in New York, Boston, L.A., and San Francisco, featuring historic players and neutral venues.

The Yankees restricted playoff ticket sales to local fans, excluding those from New England states, sparking controversy among Red Sox supporters. Fans can still buy from the secondary market.

Registration is open for the 2025 Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament in Boston, with separate divisions for competitive, recreational, and children with disabilities.

The Mayor’s Cup Cross Country celebrates its 35th anniversary with races for all ages and skill levels in Franklin Park, and pre-registration is required for participation.

The B.A.A. has increased the Boston Marathon qualification standards, leaving some runners who met previous times ineligible. Only 24,362 out of 33,249 applicants have been accepted so far for the 2026 race.

The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is happening in Boston's Seaport, featuring top cliff divers competing for the King Kahekili Trophy at the ICA.

Presale for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets at Gillette Stadium begins, with early registration available via the FIFA website and initial ticket prices starting at $60.

Registration for the 130th Boston Marathon opened, with a deadline on Friday and a field size of 30,000 spots. The selection process favors faster qualifying times.

Rob Gronkowski opened the "Gronk Playground" in Boston, funded by his $1.2 million donation, which offers unique play structures like a duck boat and a football-shaped circuit.

Massachusetts seeks volunteers for FIFA World Cup 2026, with shifts available during the event's June-July schedule.