By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Craig Breslow got a taste of what baseball means to Boston during two stints as a left-hander in the Red Sox bullpen. But the experience that best prepared him for his new job may have come when he was working in the Cubs front office and […]
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Health services drives CVS through strong third quarter
CVS Health beat third-quarter forecasts thanks partially to its growing pharmacy benefits management side, but the health care giant is cautious about next year. Interim Chief Financial Officer Tom Cowhey told analysts Wednesday that it would be “prudent for investors to ground their expectations” for adjusted earnings at the low end of a range of […]
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Group seeks to clear names of all accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — In 1648, Margaret Jones, a midwife, became the first person in Massachusetts — the second in New England — to be executed for witchcraft, decades before the infamous Salem witch trials. Nearly four centuries later, the state and region are still working to come to grips with the […]
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Chiefs and Patriots compete for fans and influence in Germany ahead of games in Frankfurt
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer The Patriots have the history. The Chiefs have the juice. New England is bringing its six Super Bowl trophies. How about a yacht? Kansas City has that, not to mention the star quarterback and tight end. They’re all headed to Frankfurt to take part in two weeks of American football because […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 36 points as Celtics race past Wizards 126-107
By RICH DUBROFF Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 36 points and Jayson Tatum had 33 as the Boston Celtics won their third straight to open the season, cruising past the Washington Wizards 126-107 on Monday night. It’s the second straight season the Celtics have begun with three straight wins. Brown was 8 […]
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Patriots limit but can’t eliminate Dolphins’ big plays, now face tough road to playoff contention
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Facing the NFL’s top-rated offense, the New England Patriots limited the big plays by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday until a late touchdown ended their hopes of beating the AFC East leaders. Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill had his big moment with a 42-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. […]
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David Pastrnak scores 2, including 2nd penalty-shot goal of season, Bruins beat Red Wings 4-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his second penalty-shot goal of the season and banked in an empty-netter, leading the Boston Bruins past the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday night. Pavel Zacha and Charlie McAvoy scored first-period goals and Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves for the Bruins, who improved […]
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Union beat short-handed Revolution in MLS playoffs behind goals from Gazdag, Uhre and Harriel
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Dániel Gazdag, Mikael Uhre and Nathan Harriel each scored in the first half and the Philadelphia Union beat the short-handed New England Revolution 3-1 on Saturday in the first round of the MLS playoffs. Philadelphia (16-9-10), the defending Eastern Conference champions, will play at New England (15-10-10) on Nov. 8 in […]
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McKenzie 4TDs doubles season total and Rhode Island beats New Hampshire in OT
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Ja’Den McKenzie ran for four touchdowns — the final being the game-winning score — and Rhode Island beat New Hampshire 34-28 in overtime Saturday. McKenzie ran for 134 yards on 15 carries and scored on runs of 10, 4 and pair of 1 yarders. He entered the game having rushed for […]
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Boston TPC will be the site of a new $3.5 million event on the LPGA Tour in 2024
BOSTON (AP) — Women’s professional golf has picked up another big money event. The LPGA Tour and FM Global announced Friday they will be stage a new tournament at TPC Boston that will feature a $3.5 million purse, the largest on the LPGA Tour outside of the majors and the tour championship. The 72-hole event will be […]
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Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on future
By WILL WEISSERT and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — For months, Dean Phillips called for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden, drawing no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives. The 54-year-old Minnesota congressman finally entered the race himself on Friday in an event outside New Hampshire’s statehouse, saying, […]
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McTavish scores in OT as Ducks hand Bruins their first loss of the season with a 4-3 victory
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Mason McTavish scored on a 2-on-1 break with 2:52 remaining in overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. McTavish converted on a pass from forward Leo Carlsoon and scored five-hole on Boston goalie Linus Ullmark. “It was nice […]
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Fearful Maine residents stay home amid massive search for suspect in killing of 18 people
By DAVID SHARP, ROBERT BUMSTED, HOLLY RAMER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Shocked and fearful Maine residents kept to their homes for a second night Thursday as hundreds of heavily armed police and FBI agents searched intensely for Robert Card, an Army reservist authorities say fatally shot 18 people at a bowling alley […]
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Mac Jones’ struggles are familiar to Tua Tagovailoa as the ex-Alabama QBs prepare to meet
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been in a situation similar to Mac Jones’ current predicament. Miami made Tagovailoa the fifth overall pick in the 2020 draft after he led Alabama to a national title. But his NFL career started slowly, and he was heavily criticized during his first two seasons. […]
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Potential industry slowdown in toy sales weighs on shares of Hasbro and Mattel
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Hasbro’s third-quarter revenue performance missed Wall Street’s expectations and the company cut its full-year revenue outlook again as signs of a possible industry slowdown in toy sales heading into the holiday season weighs on jittery investors. Holiday shopping is traditionally a critical selling season for toy companies and can […]
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Porzingis makes tiebreaking 3-pointer in strong Celtics debut, helps Boston beat Knicks 108-104
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis showed against his old team why his new one is an NBA Finals favorite. Porzingis made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:29 left and scored 30 points in a strong Celtics debut, Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 11 rebounds, and Boston beat the […]
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Busy Celtics and Bucks drive NBA betting action, but champion Nuggets getting heavy action
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The offseason moves by the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks got the attention of the NBA world and those who bet on the sport, which opened its season Tuesday night. Boston is the favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook at 37-10 to win the championship and Milwaukee is right behind at […]
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Poitras and Frederic help undefeated Boston Bruins blank Chicago Blackhawks 3-0
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Closing out a four-game trip that included multiple time zones, Matthew Poitras and the Boston Bruins had more than enough to put away the Chicago Blackhawks. Poitras and Trent Frederic scored 56 seconds apart in the third period, and the Bruins beat the Blackhawks 3-0 on […]
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Vermont ski town says it’s ‘waiting with open arms’ for the winter season after severe flooding
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press LUDLOW, Vt. (AP) — The debris and mud slide near the base of the road to the Okemo ski resort have long been cleared away, and open flags now hang outside shops and restaurants in a small Vermont ski town hit by severe flooding this summer. As winter approaches and the fall […]
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In Rhode Island, a hunt is on for the reason for dropping numbers of the signature quahog clam
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press Scientists, lawmakers, and those who make their living from Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay are teaming up to hunt for the reason why quahogs appear to be on the decline. Quahogs have a long history in the state. The shells of the large, hard-shelled clam were used by the indigenous Narragansett […]
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New Pro Women’s Hockey League unveils its logo with the emphasis placed on the ‘W’
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer The newly launched Professional Women’s Hockey League placed a big emphasis on the “W” in its identity in a logo it unveiled Tuesday. The design incorporates two crossed hockey sticks to form the “W” in PHWL, which begins plays in January. The design is made up of six pieces, including a […]
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States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Dozens of US states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms. A lawsuit filed by 33 states in […]
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Bruins rally past Ducks, extend season-opening win streak to five
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Poitras scored his first two NHL goals in the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 Sunday for their season-opening fifth straight win. The 19-year-old Poitras, playing in his fifth career game, scored at 6:29 of the final period to erase […]
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Marchand scores twice, Pastrnak has goal, 2 assists as Bruins beat Kings 4-2 to stay unbeaten
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Marchand scored twice, David Pastrnak added three points and became the first Boston player in 21 years with a goal in each of the first four games, and the Bruins remained unbeaten with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. […]
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Poffenbarger throws 4 TD passes as Albany beats Rhode Island 35-10
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Reese Poffenbarger passed for 324 yards and four touchdowns, including scoring strikes of 10 and 85 yards to Julian Hicks, to help Albany beat Rhode Island 35-10 Saturday. Poffenbarger completed 15 of 27 passes and Hicks finished with seven receptions for 188 yards. Griffin Woodell ran for 115 yards and a […]
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Holley scores game-winning TD in overtime to lift Eastern Illinois past Bryant 25-24
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Pierce Holley ran for three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime, to give Eastern Illinois a 25-24 victory over Bryant on Saturday. Bryant struck first in the extra period when Fabrice Mukendi bullied into the end zone from a yard out. Holley completed a 17-yard pass to Justin Thomas to […]
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Celtics embracing championship expectations after shaking up roster during busy offseason
BOSTON CELTICS Last season: 57-25, lost to Heat in Eastern Conference finals. Coach: Joe Mazzulla (2nd season with Celtics, 57-25) What to expect: The Celtics didn’t stand pat after coming up a game short last season of making back-to-back trips to the NBA Finals. Instead, Boston was one of the busiest teams this offseason. It […]
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CVS Health pulls some cough-and-cold treatments with ingredient deemed ineffective by doctors
CVS Health is pulling from its shelves some cough-and-cold treatments that contain an ingredient that has been deemed ineffective by doctors and researchers. The drug store chain said it will remove a small number of oral decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient. CVS also said it will still sell “many other oral cough and […]
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Bruins beat the winless Sharks 3-1 for their 3rd straight win to open the season
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brad Marchand and James van Riemsdyk scored 21 seconds apart late in the first period and the Boston Bruins won their third straight game to open the season, beating the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Thursday night. David Pastrnak scored for the fourth time […]
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Patriots enlist former soccer executive Bierhoff to advise on growth in Germany
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have enlisted the former director of Germany’s national soccer teams to help them expand their fan base and business connections in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Oliver Bierhoff will serve as a business adviser for the NFL team, which has commercial rights in the region as part of […]
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Rhode Island high school locked down after police say one student stabbed another in a bathroom
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An East Providence High School student was stabbed by another student Thursday afternoon, prompting a campus lockdown. A 17-year-old boy stabbed a 16-year-old boy in one of the school’s bathrooms, East Providence Police Chief Christopher Francesconi said at a press conference. The student who was stabbed was treated at the […]
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Small plane that crashed into New Hampshire lake had started to climb from descent, report says
GILFORD, N.H. (AP) — A small plane that crashed into Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire began to climb from a descent before it headed down again, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report. The body of the pilot, the only person on board, was recovered the day after the Sept. 30 crash. […]
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With Holiday, Porzingis in Boston and Harden trying to leave 76ers, Celtics the best of the Atlantic
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer When James Harden was twice scoring 40 points against Boston in last season’s playoffs, it was easy to picture a championship in Philadelphia’s future. Now it’s hard to picture a future at all between Harden and the 76ers. The only Atlantic Division team with the look of a champion at […]
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Massachusetts governor warns state’s shelter system is nearing capacity with recent migrant families
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The statewide emergency family shelter system will reach its capacity by the end of the month, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey warned Monday saying the system has been expanding at an unsustainable rate to handle the demand from newly arriving migrant families. The migrant families, combined with a […]
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Raiders hold off Patriots 21-17 after losing QB Garoppolo to back injury
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brian Hoyer relieved an injured Jimmy Garoppolo to throw for 102 yards in the second half, Daniel Carlson made four field goals and the Las Vegas Raiders handed the reeling New England Patriots a 21-17 loss on Sunday. Garoppolo played the entire first half before […]
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James van Riemsdyk scores 2 PP goals; Bruins beat Nashville 3-2
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — James van Riemsdyk broke a tie with his second goal of the game early in the third period, David Pastrnak scored on a penalty shot, and the Boston Bruins beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Saturday night. Both of van Riemsdyk’s goals — his first two in […]
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Zevi Eckhaus accounts for 4 TDs as Bryant beats Robert Morris 43-24
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Zevi Eckhaus passed for three touchdowns and ran for another score, Simi Bakare added two rushing TDs and Bryant beat Robert Morris 43-24 Saturday. Eckhaus threw a 21-yard TD pass to Jalen Powell to open the scoring, Maximus Villar tackled Cyrus Bonsu in the end zone and Eckhaus scored on an […]
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Brown rallies from 14 points down in fourth quarter, defeats Princeton 28-27 in overtime
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jake Willcox connected with Mark Mahoney for the tying touchdown in the final minute of regulation, Nate Lussier threw the winning TD pass in overtime, and Brown defeated Princeton 28-27 on Saturday. The Bears (3-2, 1-1 Ivy League) trailed 21-7 in the fourth quarter before Stockton Owen scored on a 1-yard […]
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Ex-Connecticut police officer suspected of burglaries in 3 states
GLASTONBURY, Conn. (AP) — A former Connecticut police officer is suspected of being a serial burglar and committing 30 or more thefts in three states, including the community he had patrolled until recently. A newly unsealed warrant says former Glastonbury Police Officer Patrick Hemingway is believed to have targeted safes and cash registers at restaurants […]
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Refrigeration chemicals are a nightmare for the climate. Experts say alternatives must spread fast
By ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — When Jennifer Byrne, owner and technician at Comfy Heating and Cooling, gets a call to come and fix a relatively new air conditioning system, one of the first questions she asks is if the house has just been remodeled. Here in West Philadelphia, Byrne has found shoddy […]
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Lots of familiar faces when the Patriots visit the Raiders
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — It’s Patriots East against Patriots West on Sunday, teams with a lot of similarities in desperate need of a victory. The New England Patriots are 1-4 and looking for any kind of spark after losing by a combined 72-3 the past two weeks. Quarterback Mac […]
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Raiders try to keep momentum going against Belichick, Patriots
NEW ENGLAND (1-4) at LAS VEGAS (2-3) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BETTING LINE: Raiders by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Patriots 1-4; Raiders 2-3. SERIES RECORD: Patriots lead 18-15-1. LAST MEETING: Raiders beat Patriots 30-24 on Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. LAST WEEK: Patriots lost to Saints 34-0; Raiders beat Packers […]
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Sailing vessel that suffered broken mast, killing a passenger, had previous incidents
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A historic sailing vessel on which a passenger was fatally injured by a broken mast was involved in three previous accidents in 2022 and 2019 when the schooner was under different ownership, according to Coast Guard records. The Grace Bailey, built in 1882, was returning from a four-day […]
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Police seek assault charges against 3 Rhode Island men in death of New England Patriots fan
BOSTON (AP) — Police in Massachusetts said Thursday that they are pursuing assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges against three Rhode Island men in the recent death of a fan at a New England Patriots game. The Foxborough Police Department said in a statement that it was going to court to seek charges against […]
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Payton Pritchard leads Boston in scoring again and Celtics beat 76ers for second time in four days
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 17 points to lead Boston in scoring for a third straight preseason game and the Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers for the second time in four days, 112-101 on Wednesday night. Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White each had 11 points in the first half, and Pritchard added […]
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New Hampshire’s presidential primary filing period opens with candidates critical of Biden and Trump
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — In a ritual unruffled by either a changing of the guard or changes to the nominating calendar elsewhere, the filing period for the New Hampshire presidential primary started Wednesday with a Democratic candidate who criticized President Joe Biden and paid a chunk of his filing fee in $2 […]
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Victim killed by falling mast on Maine schooner carrying tourists was a doctor
ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — A woman killed when a mast snapped and toppled onto the deck of a historic sailing vessel that carries tourists off the Maine coast was a physician at the hospital where three other victims were taken for treatment, officials said Tuesday. Dr. Emily Mecklenburg, 40, of Rockland, was declared dead Monday after she […]
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Mast snaps aboard historic Maine schooner, killing 1 and injuring 3
ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — The main mast of a historic excursion vessel splintered and fell onto the deck Monday, killing one person and injuring three others aboard the schooner Grace Bailey off the coast of Maine, officials said. A nearby Coast Guard vessel began evacuating the injured passengers within minutes of the mast’s catastrophic failure […]
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How third-party and independent candidates could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist and scion of the storied Democratic dynasty, launched an independent presidential bid on Monday. Cornel West, a philosopher and Black social leader, made the same choice last week. And No Labels, a new political party, is intensifying candidate recruitment efforts. While […]
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Analysis: Bill Belichick seems lost without Tom Brady, Sean Payton off to a disastrous start
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 is lost without Tom Brady. Sean Payton is off to a disastrous start in his return to the sideline. Two of the NFL’s most accomplished coaches […]
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Pritchard agrees to extension, leads Celtics over 76ers 114-106 in preseason opener
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 26 points after signing a four-year, $30 million contract extension, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 on Sunday in the preseason opener for both teams. Pritchard shot 9 for 14, including 6 for 11 on 3-pointers, and had four assists in 23 minutes for the Celtics. […]
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Orlando City takes down the New England Revolution 3-2 to clinch a top-four seed in the East
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Duncan McGuire and Facundo Torres scored six-minutes apart in the first half and Orlando City held off the New England Revolution 3-2 on Saturday night to clinch a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference. Orlando (17-7-9) is unbeaten in 14 straight home matches in all competitions, with nine victories, the second-longest […]
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McKenzie’s 50-yard TD run lifts Rhode Island to a 34-30 win over rival Brown
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ja’Den McKenzie scored on a 50-yard run on the last play of the third quarter, Syeed Gibbs had an interception with six seconds left and Rhode Island held on to defeat Brown 34-30 in the 41st Governor’s Cup game on Saturday. The game went back-and-forth with neither team leading by more than […]
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Former Tropical Storm Philippe’s remnants headed to waterlogged New England and Atlantic Canada
The remnants of former Tropical Storm Philippe headed toward waterlogged New England with the promise of more precipitation, gusts and isolated power outages after lashing Bermuda with heavy rain and winds. The storm was expected to arrive late Saturday with gusts up to 50 mph (80 kph) in eastern and northern Maine, strong enough to cause power […]
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Rare manatee that visited Rhode Island found dead offshore
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (AP) — A manatee that made a rare visit to Rhode Island has been found dead offshore, bringing a sad end to the marine mammal’s curious appearance in New England. The West Indian manatee is a gentle, plant-eating giant sometimes known as a sea cow that normally lives in the warmer waters of […]
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Coach Bill Belichick will again to try join 300-win club when Patriots host Saints
NEW ORLEANS (2-2) at NEW ENGLAND (1-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BETTING LINE: Saints by 1, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Saints 0-4; Patriots 1-3. SERIES RECORD: Patriots lead 10-5. LAST MEETING: Saints beat Patriots 28-13 on Sept. 26, 2021, at New England. LAST WEEK: Saints lost to Buccaneers 26-9; Patriots lost to […]
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Scottish authorities sign an extradition order for a US fugitive who is accused of faking his death
LONDON (AP) — Scottish authorities have approved the extradition of an American man accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah, but his return to the U.S. may be delayed by another case in Britain. In response to a freedom of information request, the Scottish government on Thursday said an […]
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Columbus statue, removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, re-emerges in nearby town
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Three years after a Christopher Columbus statue was removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, the bronze cast has re-emerged, this time in a park in Johnston, Rhode Island, about 9 miles (14 kilometers) west of the capital. The statue had been targeted by vandals, at […]
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3 New England states join together for offshore wind power projects, aiming to lower costs
Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island will procure future wind energy projects together rather than separately as part of a joint agreement the states’ governors announced Wednesday — the first such multi-state agreement in the nation. The partnership could lead to the three states acquiring clean energy at more competitive and affordable rates, Connecticut Gov. Ned […]
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Plane crash in Lake Placid kills 2, including former NFL player Russ Francis of Patriots, 49ers
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Former NFL tight end Russ Francis, a three-time Pro Bowl selection with the New England Patriots who won a Super Bowl with the 1984 San Francisco 49ers, was killed along with another aviation enthusiast when their small plane crashed after takeoff from an upstate New York airport, authorities said Monday. […]
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95-year-old painter threatened with eviction from Cape Cod dune shack wins five-year reprieve
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (AP) — A 95-year-old painter and his family threatened with eviction from the Provincetown, Massachusetts, dune shack they have helped care for and occupy for nearly eight decades have won a reprieve. A legal team representing the painter worked out an agreement with federal officials that allows Salvatore Del Deo and his family […]
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Patriots pull QB Mac Jones after 2 turnovers lead directly to Cowboys touchdowns
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With his facemask buried in the turf, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones didn’t see the touchdown that resulted from his fumble deep in his own territory. He might not have seen the defensive tackle pursuing him then, or the cornerback that picked him off […]
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Houck leads Red Sox past AL East champion Orioles 6-1 in finale
By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Tanner Houck threw six innings of one-hit ball and the last-place Boston Red Sox earned a split in the four-game series against the AL East champion Baltimore Orioles with a 6-1 victory Sunday in the regular-season finale. The Orioles have home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs […]
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Jrue Holiday traded to Boston, as Portland continues making moves
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics who will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver them another title banner. The Celtics finalized a deal with Portland on Sunday to land Holiday, […]
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Mountcastle leads AL East champion Orioles over last place Red Sox 5-2 for 101st win
By RICH DUBROFF Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning and scored on an infield hit to lead the AL East champion Baltimore Orioles to their 101st victory of the season, 5-2 over the last-place Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Saturday night. Baltimore (101-60), which hosts […]
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Hill accounts for 4 TDs – 3 in the second quarter – to help Rhode Island beat Bryant 49-26
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Kasim Hill threw two touchdown passes and ran for a TD in the second quarter to help Rhode Island pull away in the Rams’ 49-26 win Saturday against Bryant. Hill finished 19-of-33 passing for 339 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Marquis Buchanan had nine receptions for 111 yards and […]
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Wilcox has 4 TD passes, career best 386 yards to lead Brown past Central Connecticut 42-20
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jake Willcox threw four touchdown passes, backup Nate Lussier threw another and Brown cruised to a 42-20 win over Central Connecticut on Saturday. Lussier’s four-yard touchdown pass to Mark Mahoney opened the scoring midway through the first quarter. Lussier came in after Willcox, the leading passer in FCS, was briefly shaken […]
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What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking all but inevitable ahead of this weekend’s deadline. While the Senate pushes forward with bipartisan approach aimed at keeping the government open, the Republican-controlled House has made little progress — most recently with Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s last-ditch plan […]
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Project conserves 3,700 acres of forest in northern New Hampshire
SHELBURNE, N.H. (AP) — The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has completed a long-term effort to protect two adjacent forests in the northern part of the state totaling 3,700 acres (1,497 hectares). The forests will be managed for multiple objectives, including habitat protection, scenic value, and for public recreation and education. They […]
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Orioles clinch the AL East title with their 100th win of the season, 2-0 over Red Sox
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Ramón Urías fielded a grounder and threw to first for the final out, and the Baltimore Orioles poured onto the field for a celebration at the mound. They weren’t in a full sprint. Some players walked and others jogged or skipped. Perhaps it was a sign of just […]
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Prescott, Elliott getting used to being former teammates with Cowboys, Patriots set to meet
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott said he felt it in his soul when the Dallas Cowboys released Ezekiel Elliott in the offseason. Together as stars since their rookie year in 2016, the quarterback and running back haven’t really had much time to digest being on separate teams. They’re getting […]
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Woman pleads guilty to calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts woman pleaded guilty on Thursday to calling in a fake bomb threat to Boston Children’s Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths. Catherine Leavy, who was arrested last year at her home in Westfield, pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to charges including making […]
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Ezekiel Elliott focuses on Patriots knowing emotions may flow in homecoming with Cowboys
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott knows it will be weird to return so soon as a New England running back to the place where he starred alongside quarterback Dak Prescott for seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. The two-time rushing champion also knows he has always had […]
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Alex Cora says he will be back with Red Sox in 2024. But in what role?
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said definitively on Wednesday he will be back with the team next year but didn’t say in what position or even how he could be so sure. Asked before the home finale against Tampa Bay if he was confident his job was secure, Cora said, “I’m […]
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Terry Francona set for home finale as Cleveland’s manager before retiring after illustrious career
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Terry Francona is down to one home game, a final bow. Soon, a permanent offseason for a baseball lifer. The winningest manager in club history, Francona, who won two World Series titles in Boston before coming to Cleveland and staying for 11 years, will lead the Guardians […]
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A Rhode Island man is charged with possessing 26 pounds of cocaine in a kayak on a Vermont lake
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Rhode Island man has been charged in Vermont with possessing 26 pounds (12 kilograms) of cocaine with the intent to distribute it after federal authorities observed him putting packages into a kayak on Lake Champlain near the Canadian border, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. The U.S. attorney’s office said agents encountered […]
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Leander Paes is the first Asian man nominated as a player to the International Tennis Hall of Fame
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Leander Paes, the owner of 18 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles or mixed doubles, is the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category. Paes, who is from India, was one of six player candidates announced Tuesday for the Class of 2024, along with returning […]
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Leaf-peeping social media users are clogging a Vermont backroad. The town is closing it
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press POMFRET, Vt. (AP) — Social media users take note: You won’t be able to snap that fall foliage selfie at a popular Vermont spot. The town has temporarily closed the road to nonresidents due to overcrowding and “poorly behaved tourists.” The normally quiet dirt road from Pomfret to Woodstock, home […]
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Patriots beat Jets 15-10 to extend their winning streak to 15 straight over New York
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mac Jones and the New England Patriots were off to a frustrating start to the season, falling just short of victories in their first two games. Staring at a rare 0-3 for the proud franchise, they got better in a hurry — […]
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Clevinger pitches 6 strong innings; Chicago beats Boston 3-2 to win 1st series since early August
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Mike Clevinger pitched six solid innings, Elvis Andrus had a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in a rain-shortened game on Sunday, ending a string of 12 straight series losses. Trying to avoid their second 100-loss season in five years […]
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Gil scores his 9th goal of the season and the New England Revolution clinch an MLS playoff spot
CHICAGO (AP) — Carles Gil had a shot deflected up and in for his ninth goal of the season and the New England Revolution tied the Chicago Fire 2-2 on Saturday night to clinch an MLS playoff spot. Each of the last five regular-season meetings between the Fire and the Revolution have ended in draws. […]
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QB Connor Watkins runs for 113 yards, 3 TDs to help Villanova beat Rhode Island 35-9
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Quarterback Connor Watkins ran for 113 yards and three touchdowns and Villanova beat Rhode Island 35-9 in a Coastal Athletic Association season opener for the Wildcats on Saturday. Watkins ran for scores of 1 and 21 yards in a four-minute span to close the first quarter for a 14-0 advantage. His 5-yard […]
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Patriots look to get their first win and face a Jets team trying to rebound from an ugly loss
NEW ENGLAND (0-2) at NEW YORK JETS (1-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Patriots by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Patriots 0-2; Jets 1-1. SERIES RECORD: Patriots lead 73-54-1. LAST MEETING: Patriots beat Jets 10-3 on Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. LAST WEEK: Patriots lost to Dolphins 24-17; Jets […]
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Gettman kicks Bryant past Princeton in OT; Bulldogs top Tigers 16-13
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Ethan Gettman connected on a 38-yard field goal with under two minutes left in regulation, then hit from 37-yards out in overtime to lift Bryant to a 16-13 win over Princeton in a non-conference contest Saturday afternoon. Princeton took a 13-3 lead to start the fourth quarter after Dareion Murphy scored […]
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Yoshida hits go-ahead single in 8th as Red Sox rally past White Sox 3-2
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Masataka Yoshida hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning after Adam Duvall’s sacrifice fly, and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. Playing their first game after being eliminated from postseason contention, the Red Sox […]
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Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030
ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press A group of 25 state governors that make up the U.S. Climate Alliance and the Biden administration announced a pledge Thursday to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030, from 4.7 million to 20 million. Heat pumps use little electricity, yet are able to heat and cool buildings. Since they […]
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In a first, Massachusetts to ban purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Thursday that she says will make Massachusetts the first state to ban the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies. Massachusetts buys about 100,000 of the plastic water bottles each year. The order bars all executive offices and agencies in Massachusetts from purchasing any […]
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Jets look to end a 14-game skid vs. the winless Patriots and move to 2-0 in the AFC East
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh was an assistant in Jacksonville the previous time the New York Jets defeated the New England Patriots. Zach Wilson was a sophomore in high school. None of the other players on the Jets’ current roster were there to witness that […]
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Playoff-chasing Rangers hit 4 homers in a 15-5 win over Red Sox after trailing 4-0 early
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With all of their All-Stars back in the lineup, the Texas Rangers are starting to feel good again going into their most important stretch of the season. “This is more who we were,” manager Bruce Bochy said. Marcus Semien drove in three runs from the […]
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Jung’s go-ahead single helps Rangers beat Red Sox 6-4 and end 4-game losing streak
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Jung hit a tiebreaking single in a two-run seventh inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Tuesday night in their bid for an AL playoff berth. Texas, which ended a four-game losing streak, closed within a half-game of AL West-leading Houston. The Rangers remained tied […]
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Red Sox rally to end 4-game skid with 4-2 win over Rangers, who get 2 All-Stars back in lineup
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas manager Bruce Bochy felt the Rangers had everything set up nicely to go to Will Smith with a one-run lead in the eighth inning. Things went sideways in a hurry, especially after Smith promptly walked Boston’s No. 8 hitter and gave up a double […]
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Chapman’s 9th-inning double lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox 3-2 for 3-game sweep
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Matt Chapman hit a game-ending double off the center-field wall in the ninth inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays over the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Sunday for a three-game sweep. Toronto, which swept its ninth series this season, entered in the AL’s third and final wild […]
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Man shot by police dies following car chase in Rhode Island, teen daughter wounded
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police officers in Rhode Island fatally shot a driver in Providence after chasing him over 20 miles in an attempt to arrest him. His teenage daughter, a passenger, was shot in the leg, police said. Two police officers who tried to stop the man and a hospital nurse also were hurt […]
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Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off warnings in some areas
By ROBERT F. BUKATY and DAVID SHARP Associated Press BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Atlantic storm Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength Saturday, bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada. But officials withdrew some warnings for the region late Saturday night. The U.S. National Hurricane Center discontinued a tropical […]
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Merrifield has winning hit in 13th inning as Blue Jays rally past Red Sox 4-3
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Whit Merrifield hit a winning single in the 13th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Saturday and move a half-game ahead of Seattle for the AL’s third wild card spot. Merrifield’s infield single off Mauricio Llovera (1-3) drove […]
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Thousands without power and 1 dead after Atlantic storm Lee pummels New England and Maritime Canada
By DAVID SHARP, ROBERT F. BUTAKY and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Atlantic storm Lee pummeled a large swath of New England and Maritime Canada with destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains that toppled trees, flooded roadways and cut power to tens of thousands on Saturday. One person was killed in Maine […]
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Willcox helps Brown win opener, 29-25 over Bryant
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Jake Willcox tossed a 4-yard touchdown to Dillon Golden with 13 seconds remaining and Brown rallied last to beat Bryant 29-25 on Saturday in the Bears’ season opener. Ryan Clark ran 5 yards for a touchdown with 63 seconds remaining to give the Bulldogs (1-2) a 25-22 lead. Willcox needed just […]
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Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England
BOSTON (AP) — When it comes to hurricanes, New England can’t compete with Florida or the Caribbean. But scientists said Friday the arrival of storms like Hurricane Lee this weekend could become more common in the region as the planet warms, including in places such as the Gulf of Maine. Lee remained a Category 1 hurricane late […]
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Hurricane Lee targets New England and eastern Canada with wind, roiling seas and rain
By DAVID SHARP, ROBERT F. BUTAKY and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Fishermen removed lobster traps from the water and residents hauled hundreds of boats ashore — leaving some harbors looking like ghost towns — while utility workers from as far away as Tennessee began taking up positions Friday ahead of […]
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Hill-Summers combo leads Rhode Island over Maine 34-17
ORONO, Maine (AP) — Kasim Hill passed for 234 yards and two touchdowns — both to Kahtero Summers — and Rhode Island cruised to a 34-17 victory over Maine on Friday night, in a game that was moved up a day because of Hurricane Lee. Hill completed 18 of 32 passes with one interception for […]