A Stanley Cup title. A superstar-laden roster. A packed, boisterous arena. And now, the 2026 Winter Classic. Here's how a hotbed was created.

Syracuse (7-8, 1-3 ACC) travels to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, to take on Boston College (9-6, 1-3) on Saturday.

Terry McLaurin and DeVonta Smith could see plenty of opportunities, and the Vikings need to be ready for Jared Verse.

The lefty point guard has been the Rhody Rams’ ultimate closer. “My teammates and my coaches trust me with the ball in my ...