Monday marks Patriots Day in Massachusetts and the 130th running of the Boston Marathon. Cool weather and an expected tailwind will greet them at the starting line in Hopkinton.Boston Marathon: What to know about the course, start times, and road closuresMore than 30,000 runners are making the 26.2-mile trek to the races iconic finish line on Boylston Street in Bostons Copley Square.Organizers say the race has its strongest field ever, with seven of the top mens finishers from last year and eight women with personal bests that would have beaten the Boston course record until last year.Reigning mens and womens champions, John Korir and Sharon Lokedi, both of Kenya, lead the packed field of runners.Reigning wheelchair champion Marcel Hug of Switzerland has already finished the race and claimed victory, while defending womens wheelchair champion Susannah Scaroni is expecting a baby in August and not racing.Follow along below for live race updates:10:23 a.m.Marcel Hug of Switzerland blitzed to the front of the field to win his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, claiming the victory in 01:16:06.10 a.m.The first of six waves of runners departs the startling line. The six waves will range in size from 3,200 to 7,100 athletes.Legendary line ups! @bostonmarathonpic.twitter.com/snBwsp5QY2 Boston Marathon Pro (@Boston26_2_Pro) April 20, 20269:50 a.m.The para athletics division is on the course.9:47 a.m.The professional womens division of runners is on the course.9:37 a.m.The professional mens division of runners is on the course. 9:30 a.m.Handcycles & duo teams have departed the starting line.9:09 a.m.Both the mens and womens wheelchair participants are on the course.9:06 a.m.The mens wheelchair racers have departed the starting line. The womens division follows at 9:09 a.m.8:40 a.m.Many celebrities and notable figures are taking part in the race. Heres a full list. Thousands will be running the Boston Marathon, including notable figures and celebrities. https://t.co/HIrTk34RHq Boston 25 News (@boston25) April 20, 20268 a.m.Boston 25 News is LIVE from the finish line, with everything you need to know about todays Marathon.View this post on Instagram7 a.m.Mens and womens wheelchair racers are on their way to Hopkinton. They begin the Marathon at 9:06 a.m. and 9:09 a.m., respectively.Wheelchair Pros are on their way to Hopkinton #BostonMarathonpic.twitter.com/O2YobGXR2q Boston Marathon Pro (@Boston26_2_Pro) April 20, 20266:45 a.m.The racers are ready to go.Pros are ready! pic.twitter.com/QGEJW0sw6p Boston Marathon Pro (@Boston26_2_Pro) April 20, 20266:30 a.m.Boston 25 Meteorologist Tucker Antico confirms a tailwind is expected to help the runners.Chilly for spectators, not too bad for runners today!After you've scraped the frost off your windshield, look forward to mid-upper 40s in the afternoon. A breezy west (tail) wind later on too! pic.twitter.com/y81yorIbhz Tucker Antico (@tuckerweather) April 20, 20266 a.m.MassDOT reminds the public that highway ramp closures will be in place to support Marathon operations.Today in #Boston#Newton Daytime ramp closures of I-90 EB, I-95, and Route 16. Closures will be in place Monday, April 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to support @bostonmarathon operations. Posted detours will be in place for each closure. #Boston130pic.twitter.com/PfA5YbVXgl Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) April 20, 20266 a.m.Race Director Dave McGillivray sent a group of about 50Massachusetts National Guard members across the Boston Marathon start line, officially launching the worlds oldest and most prestigious annual marathon.View this post on InstagramDownload the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

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The reasons why NFL teams are intrigued by LSU linebacker and team captain and former Cypress Park blue-chip recruit Harold Perkins Jr. is because of his rare blend of versatility, athleticism and big-play skills.A once-heralded high school football player ranked as the top player in the state of Texas, Perkins can rush the passer, stop the run, drop back in coverage and excel on special teams. He played the Star position for the Tigers.Hes the fastest linebacker in the draft with a 4.38 time in the 40-yard dash and had a 10-4 broad jump with a 35-inch vertical leap at his Pro Day.Im an X-factor, Perkins said during the NFL scouting combine. Come get me.Perkins, who was given the coveted No. 7 jersey by LSU which is a major nod of respect in the program, can line up practically anywhere from edge to off-ball linebacker to big nickel or safety.At 6-foot-1, 223 pounds, Perkins is a slightly undersized and instinctive linebacker.He has made a full recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament that cut his season short two years ago.He has conducted Zoom interviews with several teams, including multiple with the hometown Texans, who have displayed interest in Perkins throughout the draft process, in addition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited several teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers and has met formally with the New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles at the NFL scouting combine. The Green Bay Packers, Eagles, Chargers, Washington Commanders Steelers, New England Patriots, Buccaneers and Las Vegas Raiders have shown consistent interest in Perkins throughout the draft process. In four seasons at LSU, he recorded 220 tackles, 35 1/12 for losses and 17 sacks.As a true freshman, Perkins made an immediate impact with 75 tackles, 13 for losses and 5 1/2 sacks with three forced fumbles. He had three sacks in a game against Arkansas.As noted by East-West Shrine Bowl director Eric Galko, Perkins has played in over 600 snaps as an edge, over 900 snaps at linebacker, and over 700 snaps in coverage as a defensive back and over 200 snaps on special teams. He led the team with four sacks last season and intercepted three passes.Hes a defensive weapon, Galko said. He could end up being one of the most impactful defensive front seven players from this draft class.Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com

Wolves teammates Tolu Arokodare and Mateus Mane reportedly came to blows in the changing room following their comprehensive defeat to West Ham last week.The incident occurred after Rob Edwards' struggling side suffered a 4-0 thrashing at the London Stadium, where Dinos Mavropanos and Taty Castellanos each netted twice for the Hammers.Both players had been introduced as second-half substitutes during the match.Wolves currently sit at the foot of the Premier League standings and face the very real prospect of dropping down to the Championship this season.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe Express & Star reports that tensions boiled over at full-time, with the 25-year-old Nigerian striker and 18-year-old playmaker initially engaging in a fierce verbal confrontation.What began as an exchange of words allegedly turned physical, with Arokodare reported to have been the one who escalated matters.The pair had both watched much of the humiliating defeat from the bench before being brought on during the second period.Their clash adds further turmoil to an already troubled campaign for the Midlands outfit, who have endured a dismal sequence of results under Edwards' management.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Nike forced to take down Boston Marathon sign as offended athletes accuse them of 'pace shaming'Matt Fitzpatrick makes feelings clear on hostile American crowd after RBC Heritage winSnooker chiefs respond after Barry Hawkins complaint at World ChampionshipThe club subsequently took disciplinary action against Arokodare, issuing him with a fine for his role in the confrontation.His punishment extended to the pitch as well, with the forward left out of the matchday squad entirely for Saturday's 3-0 loss away to Leeds United, where he remained an unused substitute.The Nigerian international is now expected to leave Molineux in the wake of the incident.Arokodare only arrived at Wolves from Belgian side Genk on transfer deadline day last summer, penning a four-year contract with the club.Mane has since sought to downplay the dressing room confrontation, taking to Instagram to refer to Arokodare as his "big bro" a post the striker promptly reshared on his own story.During his time at Wolves, Arokodare has contributed six goals and two assists across 33 appearances for the club.Mane joined the academy from Rochdale in 2024 before earning promotion to the first team, where he has recorded two goals and two assists in 26 outings.The teenager, who previously represented England Under-18s before switching allegiance to Portugal Under-21s, has also been linked with a potential departure as Wolves brace for a major squad rebuild should relegation be confirmed.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Yet another country in Europe is weighing a proposal to add tourist taxes and levies to visitors in an effort to raise money.Already considered an expensive destination, Finland is now taking a closer look at how tourists pay their way.The Finnish government has started drafting legislation that would allow municipalities to introduce a tax on tourists, part of a broader effort to boost revenue while easing the strain that travel places on local communities, according to a government statement.TRAVELERS MAY BE SLAPPED WITH 'RIDICULOUS' NEW FEES AS POPULAR CITY SEEKS MILLIONS PER YEARThe Ministry of Finance confirmed that legal preparations are in progress for a system that would give cities and towns the option to charge visitors who are staying in paid accommodations.The proposed tax would apply to international tourists and Finns traveling within their own country.Finance Minister Riikka Purra said the plan is highly flexible. Rather than imposing a nationwide rule, the government would leave the final decision to local hands."The goal is a clear model, and municipalities would decide themselves whether to introduce it," Purra said in a statement.If the proposal passes, the tax would be calculated as a percentage of the accommodation price, including hotels, holiday cottages and short-term rentals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERAny revenue raised would stay within the municipality that collects it, offering local governments a new stream of funding to manage tourism-related costs.Those costs include maintaining infrastructure, supporting public services and handling the wear and tear that comes with an influx of visitors.Finland, if it makes this move, would not be breaking new ground.Tourist taxes are common across Europe, with cities like Venice, Paris and Seville using similar systems to balance the benefits of tourism with its challenges.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESFinnish officials say their model would draw from these examples while tailoring their approach.The move follows a study and consultations with industry stakeholders. Next, the proposal will be opened up for public feedback before entering a formal legislative process, according to a statement.If approved, the law could take effect in 2027.Then, municipalities could choose to add the tax to their 2028 budgets.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZFinlands tourism industry hit a record high in 2025, marking a strong rebound from the pandemic-era downturn.The country welcomed 5.1 million international visitors last year a 5% increase from 2024 according to Business Finland and Visit Finland. It is estimated that tourists spent more than $4 billion.Officials say the surge is partly driven by the growing "cool-cation" trend, with travelers from Europe and North America heading north in search of fresh air and cooler temperatures, the "VisaHQ" blog reported.Reddit users weighed in on the proposed tax."Finland is one of the most expensive countries to visit because of its already sky-high taxes. Introducing [a] tourist tax is not going to help get tourists," one commenter said."Sounds like Las Vegas. It's like $100 in taxes to rent a car, $15+ a night in just taxes for a hotel every little thing they can soak tourists for they do," another Reddit user said.Finland has carved out an identity as a destination for nature-driven travel, drawing visitors with its vast forests, pristine lakes and seasonal extremes.In the winter, travelers head to Lapland for Northern Lights viewing and snow activities.In the summer, tourists love the long daylight hours, including the midnight sun.

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