By TIM WILLERT Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Javian McCollum scored 19 points and Milos Uzan added 17 points and 12 rebounds as No. 19 Oklahoma limited Providence to 20 second-half points in a 72-51 win on Tuesday night. The Sooners (8-0) scored 40 points in the paint, forced 15 turnovers and outrebounded the […]
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Bailey Zappe appears likely to make his 2nd straight start for the offensively challenged Patriots
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — All signs point to quarterback Bailey Zappe making his second straight start for the New England Patriots on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 2022 fourth-round pick addressed the media from the podium on Tuesday, usually a good sign when trying to figure out who […]
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CVS Health lays out changes to clarify prescription drug pricing that may save some customers money
CVS Health is introducing changes to how its prescription drug pricing model works, and that could lead to some savings for customers starting next year. The health care giant said Tuesday that it will roll out a new reimbursement model designed to make costs more predictable at the drugstore counter. The company will start offering […]
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Haliburton’s triple-double and late 4-point play help Pacers oust Celtics from NBA tourney
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All that Tyrese Haliburton wanted before the season was to get his first taste of playoff basketball. Monday night’s NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinal seemed like the perfect dry run. So the 23-year-old All-Star guard registered the first triple-double of his career, completed a tiebreaking four-point play with 1:33 […]
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Florida motorist accused of firing at Rhode Island home stopped with over 1,000 rounds of ammo
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Florida motorist accused of firing shots at an East Providence home before leading officers on a wild pursuit in Rhode Island last week appeared in court Monday. More than 1,000 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the black Nissan Armada, and several guns were also found in a backpack discarded along […]
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Obituary: Suzanne Reardon
On Monday evening, November 27th, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida, Suzanne Reardon, 78, peacefully passed away with her girls by her side. She was a Fifth Ward native of Newport, Rhode Island, and enjoyed living between Newport, Maryland, and Florida throughout her life. Sue was a lifelong teacher and administrator. After achieving her degree at Salve […]
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Heavy snowfall drops tree branches onto power lines, causing outages in New England
A storm dropped a mix of rain and snow on parts of New England with some locations recording more than a half-foot (15 centimeters) of snowfall on Monday, knocking out power for tens of thousands of customers and causing slick roads that contributed to a fiery propane truck crash in Vermont. Evacuations were ordered in […]
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Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ The Patriot Way has lost its direction. Robert Kraft’s once-proud franchise is a disaster and Bill Belichick can’t fix it because he contributed to the mess. The New […]
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Brad Marchand gets natural hat trick in 3rd period; Bruins beat Blue Jackets, 3-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand recorded a natural hat trick in the third period to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night. Facing each other for the second time in six days, the Bruins got some payback for a 5-2 loss in […]
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Davis, Hyman help Rhode Island women upset No. 25 Princeton 60-58
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Dee Dee Davis scored 21 points and Teisha Hyman hit the tie-breaking bucket with 33 seconds to play, lifting Rhode Island to a 60-58 win over No. 25 Princeton on Sunday. Neither team had a double-figure lead or led by more than three in the fourth quarter until Sophie Phillips followed […]
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With Jones struggling, Patriots go with 3 QBs vs. Chargers. Cunningham promoted from practice squad
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots dressed three quarterbacks for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, with Bailey Zappe expected to start in place of the benched Mac Jones and rookie Malik Cunningham promoted from the practice squad. Jones has been pulled from four games this season — including the past two, […]
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Bullets scattered on Rhode Island roadway after wild pursuit of vehicle laden with ammo
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Law enforcement officials brought more than 100 counts against a Florida motorist accused of firing shots at a residence before leading officers on a wild pursuit in which two cruisers crashed into a house and several other vehicles were damaged, officials said. The motorist remained in jail on Sunday, two […]
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Marchand scores late in OT to lift Bruins to 4-3 win over Maple Leafs
TORONTO (AP) — Brad Marchand scored at 4:52 of overtime as the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night. David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists, and Trent Frederic and Kevin Shattenkirk also scored for Boston. Linus Ullmark made 37 saves for the Bruins, who have won two in a […]
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Hopkins scores 24, Providence beats Rhode Island 84-69
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins’ 24 points helped Providence defeat Rhode Island 84-69 on Saturday night. Hopkins also had seven rebounds for the Friars (7-1). Devin Carter scored 17 points and added 11 rebounds. Jayden Pierre shot 3 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free throw […]
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Pinzon’s 15 help Bryant beat Brown 69-66
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon’s 15 points helped Bryant defeat Brown 69-66 on Friday night. Pinzon was 6 of 13 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (5-4). Sherif Kenney was 4 of 13 shooting (1 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 11 points. Earl Timberlake had 10 points and […]
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Hall of Famer David Ortiz hopes new Red Sox boss Craig Breslow turns away from analytics some
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press Hall of Famer David Ortiz has watched his former team, the Boston Red Sox, stumble to consecutive last-place finishes and in three of the past four seasons. Now he believes his old teammate and recently hired Chief Baseball Officer, Craig Breslow, can turn things around by going away from analytics […]
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Laryn Edwards goes from coach to player for Providence women’s basketball team
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Laryn Edwards admitted she was a little nervous before stepping onto the court for Providence’s game at Columbia on Wednesday morning. It’s hard to blame her since it was Edwards’ first game in 20 months. She graduated from Loyola, Md., in 2022 after playing four […]
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Swayman rebounds with a shutout as the Bruins blank the Sharks 3-0 to stop their 3-game skid
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Paval Zacha had a goal and an assist as the Boston Bruins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Danton Heinen and Jake DeBrusk also scored. Jeremy Swayman — pulled during Monday’s 5-2 loss to Columbus — […]
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Zappe, Cunningham — not Mac Jones — get snaps in open part of Patriots practice
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Quarterback Bailey Zappe and practice squad rookie Malik Cunningham took snaps in the portion of the New England Patriots practice that media were allowed to watch on Wednesday. Starter Mac Jones and third-stringer Will Grier, who was cut and re-signed in the past week, did not get any reps with reporters […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 30 points as Celtics pound Bulls 124-97 and advance in the In-Season Tournament
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 21 and the Boston Celtics routed the Chicago Bulls 124-97 on Tuesday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Celtics won a three-team tiebreaker with Orlando and Brooklyn via point differential to take Group […]
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Providence secures 86-52 victory against Wagner
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Davonte Gaines’ 21 points helped Providence defeat Wagner 86-52 on Tuesday night. Gaines also contributed five assists for the Friars (6-1). Bryce Hopkins scored 20 points and added six rebounds. Josh Oduro finished 5 of 8 from the field to finish with 12 points. Melvin Council Jr. finished with 17 points, […]
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Massachusetts unveils new strategy to help coastal communities cope with climate change
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a new strategy Tuesday that she said will help the state’s 78 coastal communities work together to better cope with the challenges brought on by climate change. One element of the “ResilientCoasts” initiative is grouping distinct geographic regions that share similar landscape […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, November 28
Good Morning. Today is Tuesday, November 28, 2023. ⏱️ When Carpionato Group purchased the former Newport Grand property nearly six years ago, there was excitement at what the developer promised would be an intriguing mixed-use development. Six years later, the old casino building sits as a decaying monument to unrealized expectations. Six years later, casino site’s […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets win 5-2, handing the Boston Bruins their third straight loss
By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Yegor Chinakhov had a goal and an assist, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets over Boston 5-2 on Monday night, handing the Bruins to their third straight loss. Dmitri Voronkov, Ivan Provorov, Kirill Marchenko and Justin Danforth also scored for Columbus, and Boone Jenner added a pair […]
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Bryant wins 108-74 against Springfield (Mass.)
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Sherif Gross-Bullock had 25 points in Bryant’s 108-74 victory against Springfield (Mass.) on Monday night. Gross-Bullock also had six rebounds for the Bulldogs (4-4). Tyler Brelsford scored 20 points, shooting 6 for 9 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line. Earl Timberlake was […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 34, Jaylen Brown 21 in Celtics’ 113-103 win over Hawks
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, Jaylen Brown had 21 and the injury-depleted NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-103 on Sunday night. Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday were sidelined with injuries for Boston (13-4). Holiday was out for the second straight game with a sprained right […]
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Kortright helps Rhode Island earn 76-72 victory over Yale
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Luis Kortright had 15 points in Rhode Island’s 76-72 victory against Yale on Sunday night. Kortright also contributed five rebounds for the Rams (5-2). Zek Montgomery scored 14 points and added nine rebounds. Tyson Brown finished 5 of 5 from the floor to finish with 10 points. Danny Wolf led the […]
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Giants edge Patriots and their woeful quarterbacks 10-7, aided by late missed field goal
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Xavier McKinney set up Randy Bullock’s go-ahead 42-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter with New York’s third interception of New England’s woeful pair of quarterbacks, and the Giants won consecutive games for the first time this season, beating the Patriots 10-7 on […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom in Killington for record-extending 90th career victory
KILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin has extended her record of World Cup wins to 90. And she has done so in style. The American two-time Olympic champion dominated a slalom Sunday, pleasing the home crowd by posting the fastest time in both runs on the Superstar course and beating her Slovakian rival Petra Vlhova […]
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Benavidez stops Andrade after six rounds, calls for fight with super middleweight champ Canelo
LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Benavidez retained the interim world super middleweight belt by stopping Demetrius Andrade after the sixth round Saturday night. In what was billed as clash of styles that could go the distance between unbeaten 168-pounders, Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs) looked more like a clinician with a dominating performance before Andrade’s corner requested the […]
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Brown secures 93-83 OT win over UMKC at Baha Mar Hoops
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 27 points as Brown beat UMKC 93-83 in overtime on Saturday at Baha Mar Hoops. Lilly was 8-of-12 shooting, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 11 from the foul line for the Bears (2-5). AJ Lesburt Jr. scored 20 points while shooting […]
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Vesey puts New York ahead, Krieder scores 2, Rangers beat Bruins 7-4 in matchup of East’s top teams
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Vesey’s goal put the Rangers ahead late in the second period, Chris Kreider scored twice and Jonathan Quick made 27 saves as New York beat the Boston Bruins 7-4 on Saturday in a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Vesey’s fourth goal of the season came during […]
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Providence defeats Lehigh 78-64
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Josh Oduro scored 29 points, Bryce Hopkins had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Providence defeated Lehigh 78-64 on Friday night. Oduro also had seven rebounds for the Friars (5-1). Devin Carter added 10 points. The Mountain Hawks (1-5) were led by Dominic Parolin, who recorded 18 points. Lehigh also got […]
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Moritz Wagner scores 27 to lead Magic over Celtics 113-96 for 6th straight win
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Moritz Wagner scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 113-96 on Friday for their sixth straight win, throwing the Eastern Conference’s Group C up for grabs in the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament. Paolo Banchero had 23 points and seven rebounds for Orlando, […]
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Belichick still mum on whether Jones or Zappe will start against Giants
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are heading to New York without identifying a starting quarterback. Two days before Sunday’s game against the Giants, coach Bill Belichick refused to say whether Mac Jones will be benched. Bailey Zappe relieved Jones in a Week 10 loss to Indianapolis, but […]
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Family lunch, some shopping, a Christmas tree lighting: President Joe Biden’s day out in Nantucket
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — It wasn’t all work and no play for President Joe Biden on Friday on this picturesque Massachusetts island. He spent much of the day in multiple briefings with national security aides, who were updating him as the first phase of hostages were released in Gaza […]
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Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings knock off NHL-best Bruins for 2nd time, 5-2
BOSTON (AP) — Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat Boston 5-2 on Friday for their second victory over the NHL-leading Bruins this season. Robby Fabbri, Dylan Larkin and David Perron also scored for the Red Wings, who are the only team to beat […]
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The Patriots-Giants rivalry isn’t the same with the teams struggling instead of playing for titles
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The heyday of the New England Patriots rivalry with the New York Giants is long gone. While Bill Belichick is still coaching New England, Brian Daboll is the fourth coach hired on a full-time basis — not interim — since Tom Coughlin was let […]
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Norris scores 20, Loyola Chicago closes on 14-2 run to beat Boston College 71-68
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Braden Norris scored 20 points, including five in a closing 14-2 run, and Loyola Chicago rallied to defeat Boston College 71-68 in the consolation game of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Classic on Thursday. Two free throws by Jaeden Zackery put the Eagles up 66-67 with just under […]
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Tatum shakes off illness, helps Celtics slow Giannis and beat fellow East power Bucks 119-116
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum shook off an illness to have 23 points and 11 rebounds, carrying the Boston Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on Wednesday night in an early showdown of top Eastern Conference teams. Jaylen Brown had 26 points and eight assists for Boston, which improved the […]
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Ullmark, NHL-leading Bruins remain hot, top Panthers 3-1 to improve to 14-1-3 on season
By COLBY GUY Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Linus Ullmark stopped 27 shots, and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins topped the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Wednesday night in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference quarterfinals. John Beecher and Jake DeBrusk scored in a 3:05 span of the second period to put Boston in control, […]
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Rhode Island knocks off Johnson & Wales (R.I.) 97-59
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Brandon Weston had 17 points in Rhode Island’s 97-59 win over Johnson & Wales (R.I.) on Wednesday. Weston shot 6 for 9, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc for the Rams (4-2). Jaden House scored 16 points while shooting 7 for 14, including 2 for 4 from beyond the […]
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Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The Transportation Security […]
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Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to assaulting wife
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was released on personal recognizance bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife. According to a Boston Police Department report, Lucic appeared intoxicated when officers arrived at his North End apartment early Saturday after his wife reported that he tried to choke her. Brittany Lucic […]
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60 years after JFK’s death, today’s Kennedys choose other paths to public service
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Kennedy, son of Sen. Ted Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, remembers being a young state legislator in Rhode Island some 30 years ago and hearing encouraging words from the opposition leader at the time. “I just want you to know that […]
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Hagel scores in OT as Lightning beat Eastern Conference-leading Bruins 5-4
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored the tying goal with 4.8 seconds left in regulation and Brandon Hagel got the winner on a breakaway 1:19 into overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins 5-4 on Monday night. Tanner Jeannot, Nicholas Paul and Austin Watson […]
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Miles Bridges’ 3-pointer with 6.6 seconds left in OT helps Hornets beat Celtics; Tatum scores 45
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges made the most of his first NBA start in 586 days. Bridges hit a 3-pointer with 6.6 seconds left in overtime and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a six-game home losing streak with an improbable 121-118 come-from-behind win over the red hot Boston Celtics […]
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Bryant knocks off Howard 67-61
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Earl Timberlake’s 19 points helped Bryant defeat Howard 67-61 on Monday night. Timberlake added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (3-3). Connor Withers scored 15 points, shooting 5 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc. Seth Towns and Shy Odom scored 16 points apiece for the Bison (2-4). Towns […]
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Kristaps Porzingis scores 26, including winning dunk with a minute left as Celtics defeat Grizzlies
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 26 points, including the winning dunk with 1:01 left, as the Boston Celtics held on for a 102-100 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. Porzingis’ dunk was followed by a flurry of missed shots including a 3-point attempt by Santi Aldama […]
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Rivers, James rally No. 14 N.C. State women past Rhode Island 67-58
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Saniya Rivers and Aziaha James fueled a 14-2 run over the last 4:14 and No. 14 North Carolina State pulled out a 67-56 win over Rhode Island on Sunday. The Rams led most of the way but down the stretch Rivers and James combined for 12 points before Zoe Brooks added […]
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Carter, Oduro score 19 each to lead Providence past Georgia 71-64 in Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Devin Carter and Josh Oduro scored 19 points each and Providence defeated Georgia 71-64 on Sunday at the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship. The Friars led for most of the second half, but the lead was only two points when Georgia’s Noah Thomasson went to the line with 48 seconds remaining. […]
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Trent Frederic scores twice as the Bruins roll past the Canadiens 5-2
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Trent Frederic scored two goals, Brad Marchand collected his 500th career assist and the Boston Bruins cruised past longtime rivals the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Saturday night. Facing the Canadiens for the second time in eight days, Boston got some payback for a 3-2 overtime loss in Montreal last […]
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Bryant stuns No. 10 Florida Atlantic, winning 61-52 for 1st victory over ranked opponent
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Consider the last week in the life of Bryant coach Phil Martelli Jr. His team lost to Rutgers on Sunday, his former boss resigned Monday, he got promoted to head coach Wednesday, his team lost to a previously winless Boston University team Thursday and […]
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Barnhizer scores 18, Northwestern rolls in the beginning to defeat Rhode Island 72-61
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Brooks Barnhizer scored 18 points, Northwestern had a huge opening run, and the Wildcats defeated Rhode Island 72-61 on Saturday, the opening day of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off. Ty Berry scored eight points and Barnhizer and Boo Buie added five each in a 22-2 run for the Wildcats over […]
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Zevi Eckhaus throws for 394 yards and 6 touchdowns in Bryant’s 45-21 win over SEMO
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Zevi Eckhaus threw for 394 yards and six touchdowns and Bryant beat Southeast Missouri State 45-21 on Saturday. Eckhaus found Konor Lathrop on a 1-yard pass for his sixth TD of the game. Eckhaus tied the season and single-game touchdown record on the score. Eckhaus also became the all-time leader in […]
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Dartmouth runs over Brown, gains share of Ivy League championship
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Q Jones rushed for 124 yards with two touchdowns and Dartmouth ran over Brown 38-13 on Saturday, lifting the Big Green into a three-way tie for the Ivy League championship. Dartmouth’s win and Yale’s 23-18 victory over Harvard leaves the three teams tied atop the Ivy League with 5-2 records. The […]
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White hits tiebreaking 3, Celtics hold on to beat Raptors 108-105 in tournament game
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Derrick White made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 26.8 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics recovered after blowing a 16-point halftime lead to beat the Toronto Raptors 108-105 in an NBA In-Season Tournament game on Friday night. Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Kristaps […]
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Perry scores 24 points and Kansas State edges Providence 73-70 in overtime in Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tylor Perry scored five of his 24 points and David N’Guessan all six of his in overtime as Kansas State pulled out a 73-70 victory over Providence in the Bahamas Championship on Friday. Perry, a North Texas transfer, was fouled in the opening seconds of overtime and made all three free […]
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Maine lobsterman jumps from boat to help rescue a driver from a car submerged in a bay
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A lobsterman in Maine jumped from a boat into the water to help save a driver trapped in a sinking car, police said. The car drove into Casco Bay shortly after noon on Thursday, according to police in Portland, Maine. Police and fire crews were able to force entry into the […]
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Owusu-Anane’s 16 lead Brown over Rhode Island College 92-51
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Nana Owusu-Anane had 16 points in Brown’s 92-51 win against Rhode Island College on Thursday night. Owusu-Anane also added five rebounds for the Bears (1-3). Aaron Cooley scored 15 points, shooting 5 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc. Kimo Ferrari shot 3 for 4 from beyond the […]
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Landrum scores 19 in Boston University’s 95-79 victory over Bryant
BOSTON (AP) — Otto Landrum scored 19 points as Boston University beat Bryant 95-79 on Thursday night. Landrum added seven rebounds for the Terriers (1-3). Kyrone Alexander scored 17 points while going 4 of 11 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the line. Ben Palacios shot […]
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Derrick White, Jayson Tatum lead short-handed Celtics over 76ers in matchup of East leaders
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Derrick White scored 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to a 117-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in a matchup of the early pacesetters in the Eastern Conference. Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 29 points and […]
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Threatened strike by 12,500 janitors in Massachusetts and Rhode Island averted after deal is struck
BOSTON (AP) — A threatened strike by 12,500 janitors in Massachusetts and Rhode Island was averted Wednesday when the union representing the contracted cleaners reached a tentative agreement with an association of the region’s largest cleaning contractors. The agreement offers the janitors wage increases of around 20 percent over the course of a four-year contract, […]
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New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ new calendar and sets the presidential primary for Jan. 23
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s secretary of state on Wednesday scheduled the state’s presidential primaries for Jan. 23, 2024, extending its century-old streak of going first despite national Democrats’ efforts to overhaul the nominating calendar. State law requires New Hampshire’s Republican and Democratic primaries to be held at least seven […]
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Pastrnak, with a goal and 2 assists, leads Boston Bruins to 5-2 win over Buffalo Sabres
By JOE YERDON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists to lead the Boston Bruins to a 5-2 victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. Danton Heinen, Brandon Carlo, Oskar Steen, and Hampus Lindholm all scored their first goals of the season and Linus Ullmark made 32 saves […]
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Daniels’ 36 lead New Hampshire past Brown 82-64
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Clarence O. Daniels II scored 36 points to lead New Hampshire over Brown 82-64 on Tuesday night. Daniels added nine rebounds for the Wildcats (2-1). Ahmad Robinson scored 17 points while going 4 of 13 and 8 of 9 from the free throw line, and added three steals. Jaxson Baker had […]
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Foumena puts up 16 in Rhode Island’s 69-53 victory against Wagner
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jeremy Foumena’s 16 points helped Rhode Island defeat Wagner 69-53 on Tuesday night. Foumena added seven rebounds for the Rams (3-0). Jaden House was 4 of 6 shooting and 6 of 8 from the free throw line to add 15 points. Zek Montgomery shot 6 for 9 (0 for 3 from […]
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Devin Carter scores 21 to help Providence beat Wisconsin 72-59 in the Gavitt Tipoff Games
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Devin Carter scored 21 points, Bryce Hopkins added 16 points and Providence beat Wisconsin 72-59 on Tuesday night in the Gavitt Tipoff Games. The Friars moved to 5-1 all-time against the Badgers, including a 58-57 victory on Dec. 11, 1995 in the last game of the series played in Providence. Providence […]
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Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, is sworn into office
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Democratic Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, was sworn into office Monday. Amo, a Democrat, won a special election in November to replace Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who stepped down this summer to lead a nonprofit foundation. The House chamber burst into applause as Speaker Mike Johnson swore in the […]
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Jonathan Taylor runs for early TD and Colts hold off Patriots 10-6 in Germany
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Jonathan Taylor ran for a first-quarter touchdown and Mac Jones threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter and the Indianapolis Colts held on for a 10-6 win over New England Patriots in Germany on Sunday. Indianapolis had not scored fewer than 20 points in […]
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Guhle scores in OT to lift Canadiens to 3-2 win over Bruins
MONTREAL (AP) — Kaiden Guhle scored the unassisted game winner in overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. “Like every team you have some off games, but our good is really good. When we’re on top of it, we can beat any team in the […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 29, Jayson Tatum 27 to lead Celtics to easy 117-94 win over Toronto
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 117-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes for the Celtics, who won their second straight after a 14-point […]
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Pierre has 16 as Providence takes down Milwaukee 79-69
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jayden Pierre scored 16 points as Providence beat Milwaukee 79-69 on Saturday night. Pierre added five assists for the Friars (2-0). Garwey Dual scored 14 points and added three steals. Josh Oduro had 13 points and was 4 of 8 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. BJ […]
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Eckhaus-to-Frederick connection strikes for 3 touchdowns as Bryant blasts Lindenwood
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Zevi Eckhaus threw four touchdown passes, three of them to Anthony Frederick, and Bryant rolled past Lindenwood 38-3 on Saturday. Eckhaus completed 32 of 39 passes for 367 yards. His touchdowns to Frederick went for 42 yards and 1 yard in the first quarter and 24 yards in the second […]
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McKenzie’s 3rd TD run lifts Rhode Island past North Carolina A&T, 31-24
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Ja’Den McKenzie rushed for 233 yards and powered in from 4 yards out for his third touchdown with just under three minutes left to give Rhode Island a 31-24 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday. Rhode Island held a 24-10 lead through three quarters, but the Aggies rallied with two […]
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Walker’s TD catch in OT lifts Brown past Columbia, 21-14
NEW YORK (AP) — Graham Walker caught an 11-yard pass from Jake Willcox at the 5, shook off a tackle and dove into the end zone on the first possession of overtime to lift Brown to a 21-14 win over Columbia on Saturday afternoon. The Lions threw incomplete on fourth-and-2 on their overtime possession. Joe […]
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Perry scores 21 as Loyola (MD) downs Brown 77-75 in OT
PROVIDENCE, R.I (AP) — David Brown III hit a 3-pointer from the corner, Deon Perry had 21 points to give Loyola (MD) 77-75 overtime victory against Brown on Saturday. Perry also contributed nine assists and three steals for the Greyhounds (1-1). Golden Dike scored 14 points and added nine rebounds. Brown had 12 points and […]
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Sebastian Vollmer’s legacy creates a home atmosphere for Patriots vs Colts in Frankfurt
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — When New England takes on Indianapolis in Germany on Sunday, it may feel like a home game for the Patriots. The names Tom Brady and Bill Belichick certainly resonate with a growing number of NFL fans in Germany. However, Sebastian Vollmer is Patriots royalty here, […]
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Tensions running high at East Coast campuses over protests around Israel-Hamas war
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Administrators of MIT suspended a number of students Thursday from the prestigious technology school after Israel-Hamas war protesters took over a prominent building for much of the day and then some refused to leave by a set deadline. It was far from the only disruption at college campuses in […]
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Upbeat Bill Belichick hopes trip to Frankfurt can spur Patriots to improve against Colts
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Despite the Patriots’ 2-7 record, coach Bill Belichick was in an unusually upbeat mood Friday and said he hoped his team could enjoy the experience of playing against the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. Belichick and the Patriots have a 3-0 all-time record in regular-season international […]
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Analysis: Bill Belichick should get another opportunity if he wants to keep coaching after Patriots
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Bill Belichick has won six Super Bowls as a head coach and more games than everyone except Don Shula. That won’t save his job in New England if […]
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House’s 22 lead Rhode Island past Fairfield 93-80
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jaden House’s 22 points helped Rhode Island defeat Fairfield 93-80 on Thursday night. House shot 9 for 11, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Rams (2-0). David Fuchs scored 15 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line, and […]
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Missing 5-year-old found dead in pond near Rhode Island home
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A 5-year-old girl was found dead in a public pond Thursday morning after going missing the night before. The girl had last been seen at her home in south Providence Wednesday night around 11:15 p.m., according to police. State and local police officers searched for the girl through the night, using […]
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Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers to sixth straight win, 106-103 over the Boston Celtics
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers did what they could to shed themselves of the bad vibes that lingered over the franchise in the wake of an appalling postseason exit. They hired a new coach. They traded a malcontent. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are determined to show the new-look […]
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Union sweep Revs to advance to conference semifinals against Supporters’ Shield winner Cincinnati
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Chris Donovan scored in the 79th minute and goalkeeper Andre Blake recorded his third career playoff clean sheet as the Philadelphia Union beat the 10-man New England Revolution 1-0 on Wednesday night. Philadelphia (16-9-10) swept the best-of-three series with New England (15-10-10) to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals against Supporters’ […]
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Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island’s first Black candidate elected to Congress
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress. Amo, the son of Ghanaian and Liberian immigrants who once worked as a White House aide, succeeds former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who stepped down this […]
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Hot starts by Vegas and Boston and a historically bad start for San Jose are among early NHL trends
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Nearly a month into the NHL season, Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record looks safer than Edmonton’s playoff chances, there might be a challenger for the worst team in league history and the Stanley Cup hangover is nowhere to be seen in Las Vegas. Alex Ovechkin off to an uncharacteristically slow start, […]
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Edwards scores 38, Wolves hand Celtics 1st loss with 114-109 OT victory
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored eight of his 38 points in overtime, and the Minnesota Timberwolves sent the Boston Celtics to their first loss of the season with a 114-109 win on Monday night. Jaden McDaniels added 20 points, and Rudy Gobert added 14 points and 12 rebounds as […]
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Tuesday’s elections will be shaped by the politics of abortion. Here are the major races to watch
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Several states will participate in Tuesday’s off-year general election that will determine the next governor in two states and provide insight into how abortion rights are shaping American politics. Voters in Kentucky will decide whether to give a second term to Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat running in a heavily […]
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Boston rookies Beecher and Lohrei score 1st NHL goals in Bruins’ 3-2 victory over Stars
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Boston rookie defenseman Mason Lohrei pulled the puck out of his pocket, the keepsake from his first NHL goal. John Beecher had one, too. Beecher and Lohrei became the first Boston rookies in more than six years to score their first goals in the same game, […]
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Rouzan’s 16 points lead Manhattan past Bryant 61-59
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Daniel Rouzan scored 16 points as Manhattan beat Bryant 61-59 on Monday night. Rouzan shot 8 of 13 from the field for the Jaspers. Seydou Traore added 12 points while finishing 6 of 10 from the floor, and they also had 11 rebounds. Brett Rumpell had 10 points and was 2 […]
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House scores 25, Rhode Island knocks off Central Connecticut State 81-70
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jaden House had 25 points in Rhode Island’s 81-70 victory over Central Connecticut State on Monday night in a season opener. House added three steals for the Rams. Zek Montgomery was 7-of-10 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 20 points. Brandon Weston went 5 of 6 […]
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Hopkins scores 14 as Providence knocks off Columbia 78-59
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins’ 14 points and 10 rebounds helped Providence defeat Columbia 78-59 in a season opener on Monday night. Devin Carter scored 13 points and added six rebounds and three steals for the Friars. Rafael Castro shot 6 of 7 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line to […]
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Book Review: Tess Gerritsen writes an un-put-downable spin on espionage novels with ‘The Spy Coast’
By DONNA EDWARDS Associated Press Maggie Bird just wants to relax into a quiet retirement, raising chickens in the cold little town of Purity, Maine. Even in these remote woods, though, trouble manages to find her. She’ll have to face her past if she has any hope of staying alive. Spy novel meets travelog with […]
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Celtics outlast Nets 124-114 behind Tatum and Holiday’s double-doubles
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 124-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Tatum scored his 10,000th career point in the second quarter. The 25-year-old Tatum is the youngest player in franchise history to reach […]
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Larkin, Perron, Copp score in 3rd period as Red Wings win 5-4 to hand Bruins 1st regulation loss
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — David Perron had the go-ahead goal and two assists as the Detroit Red Wings scored three times in the third period to beat Boston 5-4 Saturday night, handing the Bruins their first regulation loss this season. Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an […]
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Offshore wind projects face economic storm. Cancellations jeopardize Biden clean energy goals
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT, MATTHEW DALY, MICHAEL HILL and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry, jeopardizing the Biden administration’s goals of powering 10 million homes from towering ocean-based turbines […]
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Biden tells residents of Maine city reeling from mass shooting: ‘You’re not alone’
By FATIMA HUSSEIN, PATRICK WHITTLE and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden stood for a moment of silence and placed a bouquet of white flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Schemengees Bar and Grille, one of the scenes of the state’s deadliest mass shooting. Biden then bent […]
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AP Election Brief | What to expect in Rhode Island’s special elections
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard face off in a special congressional election in Rhode Island on Tuesday to complete the term of former Democratic U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, who resigned in May after seven terms. Also on the ballot is a special election for state Senate. Amo, a […]
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DeBrusk, Coyle score in the shootout, leading the Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk and Charlie Coyle scored in the shootout and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night. DeBrusk and Paval Zacha scored in regulation for the Bruins, who lead the Eastern Conference with a 9-0-1 record. Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves. Mitchell […]