By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Garrett Crochet allowed only three hits in six innings, Ceddanne Rafaela hit an RBI single in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox got their first opening day shutout since 2015, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Thursday. Roman Anthony had three hits for the […]
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Pavel Zacha scores 38 seconds into OT to give the Bruins a 4-3 win over the Sabres
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Paval Zacha scored 38 seconds into overtime, David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins rallied for a 4-3 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. Casey Mittelstadt scored with six minutes remaining to tie the game, and […]
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Knies scores 2 goals and Maple Leafs snap 3-game skid with 4-2 win at Bruins
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Matthew Knies scored a pair of goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Max Domi and William Nylander also scored for the Maple Leafs and John Tavares had three assists as Toronto […]
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Florida hires Rhode Island’s Tammi Reiss as its next women’s basketball coach
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida hired Rhode Island’s Tammi Reiss as the program’s next women’s basketball coach Monday, tasking her with rebuilding the least-accomplished program on campus. Reiss, a three-time Atlantic 10 coach of the year, spent seven seasons with the Rams and led them to the NCAA Women’s Tournament for […]
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Timberwolves snap 18-game skid in Boston by beating Celtics 102-92
BOSTON (AP) — Bones Hyland scored 23 points, Jaden McDaniels had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Celtics 102-92 to snap an 18-game losing streak in Boston. Ayo Dosunmu added 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Minnesota, and Rudy Gobert had 14 rebounds and nine points. The Timberwolves’ last win in Boston […]
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Providence brings in Bryan Hodgson from South Florida as men’s basketball coach
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence is bringing in Bryan Hodgson from South Florida to become its new coach. The Friars announced Hodgson as their 17th head coach on Sunday. He takes over for Kim English, whose three-year tenure with the program ended on March 13 after a loss to St. John’s in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals and a 15-18 […]
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Timmons, Cody lead Alabama past Rhode Island 68-55 for NCAA Tournament win in 1st round
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jessica Timmons scored 21 points and Essence Cody added 19 as Alabama beat Rhode Island 68-55 Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide (24-10) won a first-round tournament game for the third straight year by shooting 53.2% (25 of 47) and dominating inside, outscoring the Rams […]
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Rhode Island high school hockey team rallies to championship after fatal ice rink shooting
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As Colin Dorgan stood before a deafening crowd exploding in pride for his high school hockey team’s championship win, secured by a goal in an exhausting yet exhilarating quadruple overtime, three seats were noticeably empty in the Rhode Island arena. The high school senior’s mother, brother […]
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Rhode Island hockey team rallies to championship after ice rink shooting
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As Colin Dorgan stood before a deafening crowd exploding in pride for his high school hockey team’s championship win, secured by a goal in an exhausting yet exhilarating quadruple overtime, three seats were noticeably empty in the Rhode Island arena. The high school senior’s mother, brother […]
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What if the bar came to you on St. Patrick’s Day? These mini Irish pubs make it a reality
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press READING, Mass. (AP) — Just before St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish pub appeared one night beneath a basketball hoop in a suburban Massachusetts driveway. Neighbors packed around the bar as music played and Guinness flowed — inside a miniature pub that had been towed in for the night. Instead of heading […]
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Providence fires coach Kim English a day after Friars lose to St. John’s in Big East quarterfinals
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kim English’s three-year tenure at Providence is over. Athletic director Steve Napolillo announced English’s firing Friday, a day after the Friars lost 85-72 to No. 13 St. John’s in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals and finished 15-18. “We appreciate Kim and his staff for their efforts over […]
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Williams scores 22 as Duquesne downs Rhode Island 67-61 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Williams helped lead Duquesne past Rhode Island on Thursday with 22 points off of the bench in a 67-61 win at the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Williams added eight rebounds for the Dukes (18-14). Jimmie Williams added 17 points while going 7 of 12 from the floor. Tarence Guinyard shot 4 […]
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Ejiofor and Hopkins lead No. 13 St. John’s to an 85-72 win over Providence in Big East quarterfinals
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as No. 13 St. John’s opened its defense of last year’s Big East Tournament title by blowing out Providence 85-72 in the quarterfinals Thursday. Bryce Hopkins added 14 points and a season-high 13 boards against his former […]
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Hockey player who lost family in Rhode Island shooting scores winning goal in double overtime
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — High school hockey player Colin Dorgan, wearing a patch on his jersey honoring his mother, brother and grandfather who were killed last month in a Rhode Island ice rink shooting, scored the game-winning goal in double overtime to advance his team to the state championship game. “It was the greatest moment of […]
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Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament
NEW YORK (AP) — Stefan Vaaks had 28 points in Providence’s 91-81 victory against Butler on Wednesday in the Big East Conference Tournament. Vaaks shot 9 for 16, including 8 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Friars (15-17). Ryan Mela added 23 points while going 10 of 14 (2 for 4 from 3-point […]
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Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, GEOFF MULVIHILL and CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Chuck Collins figures he won life’s lottery by inheriting vast sums of money through his great-grandfather Oscar Mayer’s processed meat company, but rather than fight to protect every dime Collins has helped push to hike taxes on the ultrarich like himself. […]
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Wembanyama powers Spurs through physical victory over Celtics, 125-116
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama matched a career-high with eight 3-pointers, scoring 39 points and grabbing 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat Boston 125-116 on Tuesday night to sweep a contentious two-game season series with the Celtics. De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and Stephon Castle added 18 […]
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Tommy Novak scores in OT to lift the Penguins past the Bruins, 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday. Anthony Mantha scored two third-period goals to help Pittsburgh — playing without franchise cornerstones Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin — snap a three-game losing streak. Second in the […]
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Rhode Island women beat George Mason 53-51 for first Atlantic 10 Championship title
GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — Brooklyn Gray scored 16 points and Rhode Island beat George Mason 53-51 on Sunday for the Rams’ first Atlantic 10 Championship Tournament title. Top-seeded Rhode Island (28-4) will make just its second trip to the NCAA Tournament and the first since 1996. No. 2 seed George Mason (23-9) won the […]
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For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands
By LEAH WILLINGHAM and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The sound of the school nurse’s office door opening. Light reflecting off a stained-glass window. Tearful outbursts and fear of getting on the school bus. For many survivors of clergy abuse, memories like these linger for decades. A report released this week by […]
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People love to hate changing clocks twice a year, but can’t agree how to fix it
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Clocks will skip ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday for daylight saving time in most of the U.S., creating a 23-hour day that throws off sleep schedules, plunges early-morning dog walks into darkness and inspires millions of complaints. Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has […]
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Forsberg’s 3-point game, Wood’s 2 goals lead Predators past Bruins 6-3
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matthew Wood scored twice to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Filip Forsberg had a goal and two assists, Nicolas Hague, Erik Haula and Luke Evangelista also scored for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 20 saves for […]
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Cochran scores 21 and Rhode Island knocks off Duquesne 64-52
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Tyler Cochran had 21 points in Rhode Island’s 64-52 victory over Duquesne on Wednesday. Cochran had 10 rebounds and six steals for the Rams (16-14, 7-10 Atlantic 10 Conference). RJ Johnson scored 14 points, shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line. Tarence Guinyard led […]
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Marquette wins 78-56 over Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Adrien Stevens’ 21 points helped Marquette defeat Providence 78-56 on Wednesday. Stevens also contributed four steals for the Golden Eagles (11-19, 6-13 Big East Conference). Nigel James Jr. scored 20 points while shooting 7 for 16 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line, and […]
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What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state’s top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger. The report was released by Rhode Island Attorney […]
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Patriots tell 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs he’ll be released next week, AP source says
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The New England Patriots have informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he’ll be released when the new league year begins next week, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team hasn’t announced its intention. Diggs posted […]
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Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, and were protected by bishops more concerned with the church’s reputation than the victims, according to a new report on clergy sexual abuse that echoes findings elsewhere. The report, released Wednesday by Attorney General Peter […]
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The Bruins beat the Penguins 2-1 as Khusnutdinov, Mittelstadt score 50 seconds apart
BOSTON (AP) — Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored less than a minute apart early in the first period and the Boston Bruins held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Pittsburgh’s Erik Karlsson scored just 42 seconds into the game, but Khusnutdinov tied it at 1-1 when he snapped […]
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Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return, trouncing Bucks 108-81 without Jaylen Brown
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 25 points, rookie Hugo González had career highs of 18 points and 16 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee 108-81 on Monday night to spoil Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a right calf strain. Derrick White also scored 18 points for the Celtics, […]
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Police video shows chaotic aftermath of Rhode Island ice rink shooting
Newly released video of the aftermath of a deadly shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink last week shows a chaotic scene of bystanders and law enforcement rushing to help victims and initial confusion over which person was the shooter. “My dad shot my brother,” a woman tells an officer outside the arena, police body camera video […]
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Columbia beats Brown 80-62
NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Noland had 23 points in Columbia’s 80-62 win against Brown on Friday night. Noland added six assists for the Lions (16-10, 5-7 Ivy League). Blair Thompson scored 17 points while shooting 7 for 10, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc, and added seven rebounds. Connor Igoe had 15 […]
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Viktor Arvidsson scores twice in the Bruins’ 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets
BOSTON (AP) — Viktor Arvidsson scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 36 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Thursday night in the first game for both teams after the three-week break for the Olympics. Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly and also scored for the Bruins. Kuraly gave Boston a two-goal […]
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Odunowo’s 15 lead UMBC over Bryant 70-58
BALTIMORE (AP) — Josh Odunowo scored 15 points as UMBC beat Bryant 70-58 on Thursday for their seventh-straight win. Odunowo added six rebounds for the Retrievers (19-8, 12-2 America East Conference). Anthony Valentine shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line […]
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Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week has claimed a third victim, a grandfather whose daughter and grandson were also killed in the attack, authorities said. Gerald Dorgan, who had been in critical condition, has died from his injuries, Pawtucket police said Wednesday. Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien […]
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Jokic has 30 points and 12 rebounds in the Nuggets’ 103-84 win over the Celtics
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points and 12 rebounds on a rough shooting night to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 103-84 on Wednesday. Denver played most of the game without guard Jamal Murray. He left after logging 7:51 due to an illness and did not […]
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Jaylin Sellers scores 27 and Providence defeats Xavier 94-84
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jaylin Sellers’ 27 points helped Providence defeat Xavier 94-84 on Wednesday. Sellers shot 10 of 14 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Friars (13-15, 6-11 Big East Conference). Jason Edwards scored 24 points, going 7 of 14 […]
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What to know about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning after college student’s death
A Rhode Island college football player died from carbon monoxide poisoning after he tried to charge his phone in his car during a massive snow storm in a power outage. The storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people across the Northeast. First responders found 21-year-old Salve Regina University student Joseph Boutros unresponsive in his car on […]
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Northeast US scrambles to clear piles of snow as new storm descends on the region
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ, REBECCA BOONE and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Snowplows cleared the way for ambulances and fire trucks in Rhode Island. New York City workers geared up to dump massive basins of warm water on piles of snow and ice. And in Boston, officials tried to clear sidewalks coated in […]
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Derrick White scores 22, and a third-quarter blitz lifts the Celtics past the Suns 97-81
PHOENIX (AP) — Derrick White scored 22 points, Neemias Queta had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics used a big third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 97-81 on Tuesday night. Sam Hauser shot 6 for 14, including 4 for 10 from 3-point range, to add 16 points and the Celtics — […]
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Northeast US digs out from brutal storm that disrupted flights and canceled school
NEW YORK (AP) — Neighbors, government workers and a powerful railroad snow-clearing machine nicknamed “Darth Vader” scrambled to dig out much of the northeastern United States from a brutal and — in some areas — record-breaking storm that blanketed the region with snow and resulted in thousands of flight cancellations. But as the snow moved northward and tapered […]
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For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The nor’easter smacking much of the Northeast with nearly 3 feet of snow in places is as classic and powerful a blizzard as you can get, the strongest in a decade and up there with the most intense in history, meteorologists said. The nor’easter quickly intensified to easily qualify as […]
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Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region. Snow fell at a rate of 2 to 3 inches (5 […]
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Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard lead Celtics past Lakers 111-89 for a season sweep of this rivalry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA’s most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Payton Pritchard scored 30 points with six 3-pointers and eight assists for the Celtics, who have […]
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Dockery scores 19 as La Salle knocks off Rhode Island 59-46
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rob Dockery had 19 points in La Salle’s 59-46 win over Rhode Island on Saturday. Dockery also contributed 15 rebounds for the Explorers (8-19, 4-10 Atlantic 10 Conference). Ashton Walker scored 18 points while going 6 of 12 (4 of 5 from 3-point range) and added 10 rebounds. The win broke a […]
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Blizzard warnings issued from Delaware to Massachusetts as storm threatens East Coast
By ADAM GELLER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A rapidly intensifying storm triggered blizzard warnings Saturday for New York City, New Jersey and Boston as communities along the East Coast prepared for the Sunday arrival of heavy snow and damaging winds. The National Weather Service increased its assessment of the potential severity of a […]
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Lewis’ 21 help Brown defeat Princeton 80-71
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Landon Lewis scored 21 points and Luke Paragon added 20 to help Brown defeat Princeton 80-71 on Friday night. Lewis went 10 of 12 from the field for the Bears (9-15, 3-8 Ivy League). Paragon shot 6 for 12 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the […]
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Brown helps Celtics thump Curry-less Warriors 121-110
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists for his third triple-double of the season, and the Boston Celtics rolled over a Golden State Warriors team playing without Stephen Curry, 121-110 on Thursday night. Payton Pritchard added 26 points and Sam Hauser scored 16 […]
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‘Love Story’ is revealing just how much Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style has endured
By TRACEE M. HERBAUGH Associated Press Grainy paparazzi shots on social media show her hailing a cab in a black slip dress. Walking the streets of New York in an oversize coat. Wearing that signature red lipstick. Nearly three decades after her death at age 33, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy is back in the spotlight as […]
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Authorities are using deep-sea tech to try find the sunken fishing boat off Massachusetts
By RODRIQUE NGOWI and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A coalition of authorities is deploying technology to try to locate the wreck of a fishing boat that sank last month off Massachusetts, killing all seven aboard. But winter weather and sea conditions have thus far slowed their efforts. The 72-foot (22-meter) vessel […]
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Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — The person who opened fire Monday during a youth hockey game at a Rhode Island ice rink was specifically targeting family members, killing an ex-wife and son as many fans dived for cover while a handful rushed the shooter to stop the attack, authorities said. Pawtucket Chief of […]
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No. 18 Saint Louis loses 81-76 at Rhode Island, ending 18-game win streak
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jonah Hinton made nine 3-pointers and scored 29 points as Rhode Island upset No. 18 Saint Louis 81-76 on Tuesday night, snapping the Billikens’ 18-game winning streak. Robbie Avila led Saint Louis (24-2, 12-1 Atlantic 10) with 21 points and Dion Brown added 19. The Billikens […]
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3 killed, including suspect, in shooting during Pawtucket youth hockey game
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that someone helped bring a swift end to the violent scene Monday […]
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Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence and seven players are ejected
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Seven players were ejected from Saturday’s game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence after a fracas resulting from a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins sent the Red Storm star crashing to the ground. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, who led Providence to the 1987 Final […]
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Harvard takes down Brown 56-53
BOSTON (AP) — Robert Hinton scored 20 points as Harvard beat Brown 56-53 on Friday night. Tey Barbour shot 5 for 10 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 17 points for the Crimson (14-9, 7-2 Ivy League). Barbour made two free throws with four seconds […]
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‘Love Story’ revisits JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. It’s stirred some backlash
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press With just a single photo released from their wedding day, much of the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette remains shrouded in romanticized legend: the courtship between the fashion publicist and the scion of an already much-mythologized family, the private nuptials and, just three years later, their deaths in […]
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Clark scores 31, Seton Hall beats Providence 87-80
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Adam Clark’s 31 points led Seton Hall over Providence 87-80 on Wednesday night. Clark added eight assists and five steals for the Pirates (17-8, 7-7 Big East Conference). A.J. Staton-McCray scored 18 points while going 7 of 16 (3 for 8 from 3-point range). TJ Simpkins shot 4 for 6 (2 […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony, watch party sell out in 2 minutes
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The International Tennis Hall of Fame said on Wednesday that Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes — even after the Hall added thousands more tickets for an outdoor watch party. “As a small but historic venue, our capacity is limited,” the Hall posted on social media. The Hall […]
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George Washington defeats Rhode Island 75-70
WASHINGTON (AP) — Luke Hunger’s 21 points helped George Washington defeat Rhode Island 75-70 on Tuesday night. Hunger also added six rebounds for the Revolutionaries (14-11, 5-7 Atlantic 10 Conference). Garrett Johnson scored 17 points while shooting 7 for 10, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. Tyrone Marshall shot 6 of 10 from […]
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Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The “Dark Side” defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald’s ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl. […]
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Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — It’s almost time to crown an NFL champion. After two weeks of hype and anticipation, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Will Drake Maye and the Patriots (17-3) capture their seventh Lombardi […]
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Celts rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 29 points while Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics make their biggest comeback of the season, rallying from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night. Derrick White hit a 3-pointer from the corner with 1:31 […]
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Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
By ROB MAADDI Pro Football Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he’s returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season. Stafford edged Drake Maye for the MVP award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair […]
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Bussi makes 16 saves and Svechnikov scores early goal to lift Hurricanes over Rangers 2-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves for his second shutout, Andrei Svechnikov gave Carolina an early lead in the first period and the Hurricanes topped the New York Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games. Jordan Staal scored into an empty net with 54 seconds […]
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Abidde’s 19 lead Albany over Bryant 65-63
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Isaac Abidde’s 19 points helped Albany defeat Bryant 65-63 on Thursday. Abidde also contributed three steals for the Great Danes (8-16, 4-5 America East Conference). Amir Lindsey added 15 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc while they also had seven assists and three […]
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Josh McDaniels returns to Super Bowl for 10th time as an assistant after 2nd head coach firing
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — When it comes to being an offensive coordinator in the NFL, few coaches have fared better than New England’s Josh McDaniels. As a head coach, it’s been a completely different story. The six-time Super Bowl champion is back in the title game after […]
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Marchand scores in shootout, Panthers beat Bruins, his former team, 5-4
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand scored in the fourth round of the shootout in his return to Florida’s lineup after missing two games to give the Panthers a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins, his former team, on Wednesday night. Anton Lundell had a goal and two assists for his second three-point game of […]
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Sellers, Providence defeat Butler 97-87 in double overtime
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jaylin Sellers scored eight of his 36 points in double overtime and Providence beat Butler 97-87 on Wednesday night. Sellers also had six rebounds and three steals for the Friars (10-13, 3-9 Big East Conference). Stefan Vaaks scored 20 points while shooting 4 for 15 (2 for 11 from 3-point range) […]
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Derrick White’s 28 points power Celtics to 114-93 win over Rockets
HOUSTON (AP) — Derrick White made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points and the Boston Celtics used a big third quarter to build the lead and cruise to a 114-93 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. White’s performance helped the Celtics win a fourth straight game despite missing star Jaylen Brown, who sat […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 33 as Celtics beat Mavs 110-100 despite Flagg’s 36 points
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat Dallas 110-100 on Tuesday night, overcoming another stellar showing from Cooper Flagg and handing the Mavericks their season-worst fifth consecutive loss. Flagg scored 36 points in the rookie No. 1 pick’s first meeting […]
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Patriots and Seahawks kick off Super Bowl festivities with a quieter, calmer, tamer Opening Night
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Maybe the game itself will live up to the hype, because Super Bowl Opening Night was calmer than usual. Drake Maye and the New England Patriots (17-3) take on Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks (16-3) on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, home of the […]
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Tragedy off America’s oldest seaport claims 7 lives as fishing boat sinks in frigid waters
By MICHAEL CASEY, PATRICK WHITTLE and LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The seven victims of a marine disaster that devastated a storied Massachusetts fishing town included a fifth-generation fisherman, a young federal fisheries observer and a father-and-son crew duo. All died when their fishing boat, the Lily Jean, sank in waters off America’s […]
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Lightning’s historic 4-goal comeback stuns Bruins in NHL Stadium Series game
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored the tying goal in the third period, Jake Guentzel scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 at an NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay’s […]
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Jaylen Brown has 30 points, 13 rebounds as Celtics coast to 107-79 win over Bucks
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 13 rebounds, Anfernee Simons scored 27 points off the bench and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 107-79 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Derrick White added 17 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and Neemias Queta had 14 points […]
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Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts
By MICHAEL CASEY, RODRIQUE NGOWI and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The search for survivors on a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Massachusetts with seven aboard has been suspended, the U.S. Coast Guard said Saturday. The Coast Guard launched a search and rescue mission early Friday after receiving […]
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Pritchard scores 29 points to lead Celtics to dominant 112-93 win over Kings
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 29 points, Baylor Scheierman had 16 and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 112-93 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Neemias Queta added 10 points and 15 rebounds for the Celtics, who rebounded from Wednesday’s home loss to Atlanta. Pritchard and Scheierman combined to shoot 9 of […]
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Freezing reptile dubbed ‘Lizard in a blizzard’ is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Pres PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Wildlife officials say a “lizard in a blizzard” has been rescued after a man discovered the large cold-blooded reptile buried in snow in Rhode Island, somehow surviving the frigid temperatures. According to the New England Wildlife Center, the Providence man spotted the tegu lizard from his […]
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Bruins dominate Flyers 6-3 behind Minten and Mittelstadt with a goal and two assists each
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night. Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson, Tanner Jeannot and Marat Khusnutdinov also scored for the Bruins, while Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves to win his […]
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Quigley’s 21, Beverly’s late score help Binghamton beat Bryant 63-60 in comeback win
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jeremiah Quigley had 21 points and Zyier Beverly gave Binghamton a lead with 11 seconds left in a 63-60 victory over Bryant on Thursday. The Bearcats (5-18, 1-7 America East Conference) closed with a 10-0 run over the final three minutes, with Quigley scoring or assisting on all 10 points. Quigley […]
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Bitter cold grips the eastern US as winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger
By SOPHIE BATES, KRISTIN M. HALL and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press Three Texas siblings who perished in an icy pond were among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold as crews scrambled Tuesday to repair hundreds of thousands of power outages in the shivering South and forecasters warned the winter weather is expected to get worse. […]
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Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn’t get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN. Citing four unidentified sources, ESPN reported Tuesday that Belichick didn’t receive the necessary 40 votes from the 50-person panel […]
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Super Bowl 2026: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Patriots vs. Seahawks livestream
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer If the Super Bowl 60 matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks gives off a familiar vibe, it is completely understandable. That’s because it’s a rematch of one of the most memorable Super Bowls in recent history: In 2015, the Patriots secured a 28-24 victory over the Seahawks after Malcolm Butler […]
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Matthew Robertson scores in OT to lift the Rangers over the Bruins 4-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Robertson scored at 3:53 of overtime as the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Will Cuylle, J.T. Miller and Will Borgen also scored for the Rangers, and Jonathan Quick got his 408th career win — passing Hall of Fame […]
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30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
Many in the U.S. faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the South coated in ice. At least 30 deaths were reported in states afflicted with severe cold. Deep snow — over a foot (30 centimeters) extending in a […]
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Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act. Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch: The New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots will seek their NFL-record seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks on Feb. 8 […]
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Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — Drake Maye handled the sloppy, snowy conditions better than the home team and he scored New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game Sunday. Maye threw […]
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Geekie scores 100th career goal, Bruins beat Canadiens 4-3
BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored his 100th career goal with 5:53 remaining to break a tie and give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Geekie’s winner, his second goal of the night, came on the power play just 12 seconds after Fraser Minten fired a backhander that […]
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Georgetown secures 81-78 win against Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — KJ Lewis scored 21 of his 26 points after halftime in Georgetown’s 81-78 victory over Providence on Saturday to end the Hoyas’ six-game losing streak. Lewis also contributed five rebounds for the Hoyas (10-10, 2-7 Big East Conference). Vincent Iwuchukwu shot 5 of 8 from the field and 4 for 4 […]
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Princeton wins 63-53 against Brown
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Dalen Davis had 22 points in Princeton’s 63-53 win against Brown on Saturday. Davis added five rebounds for the Tigers (7-13, 3-2 Ivy League). Jackson Hicke scored 19 points to go with 13 rebounds and three steals. Landon Lewis led the way for the Bears (7-11, 1-4) with 13 points, nine […]
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Payton Pritchard scores 32 and Celtics outlast Nets 130-126 in double overtime
NEW YORK (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, Jaylen Brown had 27 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night. Hugo González forced the second OT on a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in the first extra period. Baylor Scheierman found […]
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Bruins strike early, hold off Golden Knights 4-3 for 9th win in 11 games.
BOSTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy started a three-goal flurry in a 54-second span in the first period, David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night. Boston won for the ninth time in 11 games. Elias Lindholm and Tanner Jeannot also scored […]
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Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro’s move to Boston
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — It’s been no small potatoes that Rhode Islanders have been able to choose the image of Mr. Potato Head as a specialty license plate for decades. Yet with Hasbro’s decision to move its headquarters from the smallest state in the U.S. to Boston, two lawmakers say it’s time to hash […]
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The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christian McCaffrey has become only the second player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, as he joins Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable […]
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Broncos are an underdog to Patriots as Bo Nix’s injury impacts odds
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Denver would be a slight favorite if quarterback Bo Nix was healthy and ready to play Sunday in the AFC championship game, but the Broncos instead are fairly substantial underdogs to New England. It’s a development that has caused some head shaking in the sports betting industry. The Broncos would be about 1 […]
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Stars end Bruins’ 6-game winning streak with a dominant 6-2 victory
DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins’ six-game winning streak, 6-2 on Tuesday night. Wyatt Johnston, Mavrik Bourque and Esa Lindell also scored for the Stars, who had just three goals in their […]
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American winger Griffin Yow back in MLS with New England after 3 1/2 years with Belgium’s Westerlo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — American winger Griffin Yow returned to Major League Soccer on Tuesday, joining the New England Revolution after 3 1/2 seasons with Belgium’s Westerlo. New England said the 23-year-old agreed to a 2 1/2-season contract that includes team options for 2028-29 and 2029-30. The Revolution acquired his discovery priority from Vancouver for […]
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Harris scores 25, Brown misses potential game-winner and Pistons hold off Celtics for 104-103 win
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference. […]
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Nigel James, Ben Gold rally Marquette to 105-104 victory over Providence in OT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Freshman Nigel James Jr. scored a season-high 38 points and Ben Gold made the first of two free throws with four seconds left in overtime as Marquette edged Providence 105-104 on Monday night. James also had eight assists for the Golden Eagles (7-13, 2-7 Big East Conference). Royce Parham had 18 points […]
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Bruins beat Blackhawks 5-2, extend winning streak to six games
CHICAGO (AP) — Mason Lohrei scored two goals and the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to six games. Charlie McAvoy, Viktor Arvidsson and Marat Khusnutdinov also scored goals while Joonas Korpisalo made 22 saves for the Bruins, who have won eight of their last 11 […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 41 points and the Celtics blow out the Hawks 132-106
By PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 41 points, Sam Hauser led a 3-point barrage in the second quarter and the Boston Celtics blew away the Atlanta Hawks 132-106 on Saturday night. The Celtics put this one away with a 52-point outburst in the second quarter, stretching what had been a […]
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Vaaks has 24 as Providence downs Creighton 93-88
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Stefan Vaaks scored 24 points as Providence beat Creighton 93-88 on Friday night. Vaaks added seven assists for the Friars (9-9, 2-5 Big East Conference). Jamier Jones scored 18 points while shooting 8 of 16 from the field and 2 for 6 from the line and added 11 rebounds. Oswin Erhunmwunse […]