By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored the tiebreaking short-handed goal midway through the third period and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Wednesday night. Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck also scored, and Mika Zibanejad had two assists for the Rangers, who won their […]
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Johnson scores 25 as Fordham takes down Rhode Island 80-79
NEW YORK (AP) — Jackie Johnson III had 25 points in Fordham’s 80-79 win over Rhode Island on Wednesday night. Johnson added three steals for the Rams (11-12, 3-7 Atlantic 10 Conference). Josh Rivera scored 19 points and added seven rebounds. Japhet Medor had 17 points and shot 4 of 11 from the field, including […]
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A luxury house is close to tumbling into Cape Cod Bay. Will anyone stop it?
By ANDRE MUGGIATI Associated Press WELLFLEET, Mass. (AP) — The waters of Cape Cod Bay are coming for the big brown house perched on the edge of a sandy bluff high above the beach. It’s just a matter of when. Erosion has marched right up to the concrete footings of the multimillion-dollar home where it […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 22, Celtics hold off Cavaliers 112-105 in matchup of Eastern Conference’s best
By TOM WITHERS Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Derrick White added 20 and the Boston Celtics showed their championship makeup down the stretch with a 112-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. The defending NBA titlists executed in the […]
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Jeremy Swayman stops 35 shots as the Bruins shut out the Wild 3-0
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy got his 299th career point with a goal in the second period and Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Boston Bruins beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Tuesday night. Trent Frederic scored and Morgan Geekie added an […]
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Bryant wins 92-86 against UMBC
BALTIMORE (AP) — Connor Withers and Rafael Pinzon each had 18 points, and Bryant beat UMBC 92-86 on Thursday night for its seventh straight win. Withers added 12 rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Bulldogs (13-9, 7-0 America East Conference). Pinzon shot 6 of 19 from the field, including 1 for 8 from […]
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14 from figure skating community killed in plane crash, six of them from Boston club
By DAVE SKRETTA and JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writers NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — Two teenage figure skaters, their mothers, and two former world champions who were coaching at a historic Boston club were among the 14 members of the skating community killed when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night and crashed into […]
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Kristaps Porzingis finishes with 34 points, carrying Celtics over Bulls 122-100
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 122-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The 7-foot-2 Porzingis made a season-best eight 3-point shots in 14 attempts with 11 rebounds over 33 minutes, helping […]
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Rhode Island defeats UMass 88-82
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Sebastian Thomas had 22 points in Rhode Island’s 88-82 victory against UMass on Wednesday night. Thomas also contributed eight rebounds, seven assists, and four steals for the Rams (15-6, 4-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jaden House added 19 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 9 for 11 from […]
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Pierre scores 16 as Providence beats Seton Hall 69-67
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jayden Pierre scored 16 points as Providence beat Seton Hall 69-67 on Tuesday night. Pierre shot 6 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Friars (11-10, 5-5 Big East Conference). Jabri Abdur-Rahim scored 13 points, going 4 of 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Bensley […]
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Thompson and Peterka each score hat tricks in 7-2 Sabres win over the Bruins
By JOE YERDON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka each had a hat trick and an assist to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 7-2 win against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Thompson and Peterka became the first pair to score a hat trick in the same game for […]
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Thompson hits game-winning shot and scores 33 points as Rockets rally past Celtics 114-112
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson hit a game-winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Dillon Brooks shot 10 of 15 from 3-point range and led Houston with 36 points. The Rockets […]
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous over his talk of banning corn syrup and pesticides from America’s food supply. The 71-year-old, whose famous name and family tragedies have […]
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State lawmakers are pushing for vaccine exemptions even as childhood vaccination rates fall
By SUSAN HAIGH and DEVI SHASTRI Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates, establish state-level vaccine injury databases or dictate what providers must tell patients about the shots. Many see a political opportunity to rewrite […]
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Tatum, White help Celtics pull away to beat Mavericks 122-107 in first meeting since NBA Finals
DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals. Jaylen Brown added 22 points as the defending champions bounced back from a […]
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Pinzon scores 30, Bryant takes down Binghamton 83-69
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon’s 30 points led Bryant past Binghamton 83-69 on Saturday. Pinzon shot 11 of 21 from the field, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Bulldogs (12-9, 6-0 America East Conference). Connor Withers scored 16 points and added five rebounds […]
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Corey McKeithan scores 20 to lead La Salle past Rhode Island 70-64
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Corey McKeithan scored 20 points to lead La Salle to a 70-64 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday. McKeithan shot 6 for 15 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Explorers (11-9, 3-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Deuce Jones scored 13 points and added […]
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Cornish scores 25, Dartmouth downs Brown 84-83
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ryan Cornish had 25 points and his two foul shots with 18 seconds left gave Dartmouth an 84-83 win over Brown on Saturday. Cornish added six rebounds for the Big Green (8-9, 2-2 Ivy League). Brandon Mitchell-Day scored 23 points while shooting 8 of 15 from the field and 6 for […]
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Jury acquits New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers in assault and battery trial
BOSTON (AP) — A jury acquitted New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday in his assault and battery trial. Peppers finished testifying earlier Friday by denying he choked or shoved his accuser. Peppers, who first took the witness stand on Thursday, had been on trial this week on charges of assault and battery with […]
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Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves propel Lakers to 117-96 victory over Celtics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. LeBron James had 20 points and 14 rebounds after being selected for the All-Star Game for the 21st consecutive season earlier in the day. James also passed […]
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Withers scores 27, Bryant knocks off New Hampshire 95-76
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Connor Withers had 27 points in Bryant’s 95-76 win against New Hampshire on Thursday night. Withers added seven rebounds and five assists for the Bulldogs (11-9, 5-0 America East Conference). Barry Evans added 18 points while going 7 of 13 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and also had eight rebounds, […]
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Korpisalo makes 29 saves against former team in Bruins’ 2-0 victory over Senators
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Joonas Korpisalo made 29 saves against his former team, David Pastrnak set up Morgan Geekie’s goal and added an empty-netter and the Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Thursday night. Korpisalo had his third shutout of the season and seventh overall. He was traded to Boston in […]
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Woman testifies during trial that Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers attacked her
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A woman testified Thursday that New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers grabbed her by the neck, slammed her against the wall and pushed her down the stairs after another man called her cellphone several times while they were in bed. She testified on the first day of […]
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Brown and Tatum lead Celtics past Clippers 117-113 in overtime with both teams missing starters
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night when both teams were missing key players. Derrick White added 20 points and Sam Hauser had 15, tying his season […]
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Mercer scores 2 as Devils beat Bruins 5-1 to snap four-game skid
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey’s four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night. Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists, Dougie Hamilton had a goal and an assist, and Stefan Noesen also scored, and Timo Meier had two assists to help the […]
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Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont worked at the Pentagon during 9/11, family says
A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border was a military veteran who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the Sept. 11 attacks, his family said. “He was a devoted agent who served with honor and bravery,” a family statement provided to The Associated Press late […]
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Trump won’t ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ, MORIAH BALINGIT, BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school. In many districts, educators have sought to reassure immigrant parents that schools are […]
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The trial for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers is delayed a day because of a water main break
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — A water main break has delayed a trial scheduled Wednesday for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on allegations that he shoved his girlfriend’s head into a wall and repeatedly choked her after she received a phone call while they were in bed together. Peppers, 29, faces charges of assault […]
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VCU secures 81-57 victory over Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Joe Bamisile scored 24 points as VCU beat Rhode Island 81-57 on Tuesday night. Bamisile shot 10 for 18, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Rams (15-4, 5-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Max Shulga scored 15 points while going 4 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for […]
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22 states sue to stop Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship
By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press Attorneys general from 22 states sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump’s move to end a century-old immigration practice known as birthright citizenship guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status. Trump’s roughly 700-word executive order, issued late Monday, amounts to a fulfillment of something he’s talked about during the […]
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Teen dancers descend on Massachusetts to compete in the ‘American Idol’ of ballet
By ROBERT F. BUKATY Associated Press WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Some might call it the “American Idol” of ballet dancing. More than 400 hundred young ballet dancers from the Northeast gathered in Massachusetts with the hopes of winning a prestigious scholarship at the Youth America Grand Prix auditions. The four-day competition at a historic theater in Worcester, […]
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US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont near Canada
By KATHY McCORMACK and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press Authorities on Tuesday were investigating a fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent that also left a suspect dead and another injured on a Vermont highway near Canada, authorities said. Agent David Maland was killed Monday afternoon following a traffic stop, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson […]
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The Celtics hand the Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 win
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory on Monday. The Celtics built a double-digit lead early and put the game away with […]
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Cooley scores 28, Brown takes down Cornell 83-82
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Aaron Cooley’s 28 points helped Brown defeat Cornell 83-82 on Monday. Cooley also had seven rebounds for the Bears (9-7, 1-2 Ivy League). Landon Lewis scored 17 points and added five rebounds. AJ Lesburt Jr. shot 4 for 6, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 […]
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At Trump’s second inaugural, a changed Washington and a full embrace from Republicans
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump took the oath of office on Monday inside a tightly packed Capitol Rotunda, where he was surrounded by a very different Washington than he was eight years ago. Back then, when Trump gave a speech about “American carnage” on the inaugural stage in the rain, many congressional Republicans were silently prepared […]
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Tim Stutzle’s shootout goal lifts Senators over Bruins 6-5
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Tim Stutzle scored in the shootout to lift the Ottawa Senators to a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Leevi Merilainen, who made 23 saves in regulation and overtime, turned away all three Bruins skaters in the tiebreaker. Josh Norris had two goals for Ottawa, and Stutzle had a […]
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Barry Evans scores 24 and Bryant defeats UMass-Lowell 85-62
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Barry Evans had 24 points in Bryant’s 85-62 victory against UMass-Lowell on Saturday night. Evans also contributed five rebounds for the Bulldogs (10-9, 4-0 America East Conference). Rafael Pinzon scored 16 points, shooting 7 for 16, including 2 for 8 from beyond the arc. Connor Withers had 15 points and shot […]
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Green, Thomas lead Rhode Island over Davidson, 92-90
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — David Green scored 22 points to lead Rhode Island and Sebastian Thomas knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left as the Rams beat Davidson 92-90 on Saturday. Green shot 7 of 16 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the […]
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Dixon and Villanova knock off Providence 75-73
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eric Dixon scored 23 points to lead Villanova and Tyler Perkins sealed the victory with a layup with 42 seconds remaining as the Wildcats took down Providence 75-73 on Friday night. Dixon also contributed eight rebounds for the Wildcats (12-7, 5-3 Big East Conference). Jhamir Brickus scored 18 points, going 7 of […]
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Jarren Duran, Red Sox reach $3.85 million, 1-year contract, avoid arbitration
BOSTON (AP) — All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration when they agreed Friday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $3.85 million, a deal that includes an $8 million team option for 2026. Duran gets a $3.75 million salary for this year, and the option has a $100,000 buyout. The option price […]
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Pinzon’s 22 help Bryant take down Albany 89-79
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon’s 22 points helped Bryant defeat Albany 89-79 on Thursday night. Pinzon had five assists and three steals for the Bulldogs (9-9, 3-0 America East Conference). Earl Timberlake scored 21 points and added nine rebounds, eight assists, and four blocks. Connor Withers had 16 points and shot 4 for 7 […]
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Conan O’Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy
By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Comedian and host Conan O’Brien was named the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy on Thursday. O’Brien, 61, has carved out an improbable decadeslong career arc, moving from goofy television interloper to comedic elder statesman. Along the way, he survived one of the […]
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Watson puts up 21, Loyola Chicago takes down Rhode Island 81-77
CHICAGO (AP) — Des Watson scored 21 points as Loyola Chicago beat Rhode Island 81-77 on Wednesday night. Watson shot 8 for 13 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Ramblers (11-6, 2-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jalen Quinn scored 17 points and added five assists. Francis […]
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Barrett stars as Raptors beat Celtics 110-97 to snap 10-game losing streak against Boston
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors snapped a 10-game losing streak against Boston with a 110-97 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night. Jakob Poeltl added 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Raptors won consecutive games for the third time. […]
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Kalkbrenner’s 20 lead Creighton over Providence 84-64
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner had 20 points in Creighton’s 84-64 victory against Providence on Tuesday night. Kalkbrenner added 10 rebounds and six blocks for the Bluejays (11-6, 4-2 Big East Conference). Steven Ashworth scored 20 points and added six assists. Isaac Traudt had 13 points and shot 4 for 4 from beyond the […]
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Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to New Hampshire and other states
By HOLLY RAMER and ROBERT F. BUKATY Associated Press NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. (AP) — An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states. Ice Castles, which are both temporary art installations and tourist attractions, feature towers, tunnels, archways and caves, all created by growing, harvesting and […]
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Thomas leads Rhode Island to 67-64 OT victory against Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Sebastian Thomas scored 23 points and hit the game-winning jump shot with 22 seconds remaining in the overtime as Rhode Island knocked off Richmond 67-64 on Saturday night. Thomas added seven rebounds and four steals for the Rams (13-3, 2-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jaden House scored 18 points while going 7 […]
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Withers puts up 19 in Bryant’s 73-53 victory over Vermont
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Connor Withers scored 19 points as Bryant beat Vermont 73-53 on Saturday night. Withers went 8 of 14 from the field (3 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (8-9, 2-0 America East Conference). Barry Evans added 13 points while going 5 of 7 from the field while they also […]
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Pastrnak’s goal in OT lifts Bruins over Panthers 4-3 and snaps Boston’s 6-game losing streak
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — David Pastrnak scored a power-play goal with 2 seconds left in overtime and the Boston Bruins snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday. It was the second goal of the day for Pastrnak, who has six in his last five games. He also […]
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Townsend, Simmons score 18 in Yale’s 79-58 win against Brown in Ivy League opener
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Nick Townsend and Casey Simmons both had 18 points in Yale’s 79-58 victory against Brown in the Ivy League opener on Saturday. Townsend had eight rebounds for the Bulldogs (8-6, 1-0 Ivy League). Simmons shot 7 of 11 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds. […]
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Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped amid strong opposition from lobstermen
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishing regulators on Friday scrapped a plan for stricter fishing rules amid concerns about a decline in baby lobsters in the warming waters off New England. The regulators were looking to institute a new rule that fishermen need to abide by a larger minimum size for the lobsters they trap. The change is […]
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Brayden Point reaches 600 career points in Lightning’s 4-1 victory over the Bruins
By ERIK ERLENDSSON Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point reached 600 career points with a power-play goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night. Brandon Hagel had a goal and an assist, Michael Eyssimont and Anthony Cirelli scored goals 5:03 apart in […]
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Joseph scores 18 as Providence defeats Butler 84-65
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bensley Joseph helped lead Providence over Butler on Wednesday night with 18 points off the bench in an 84-65 victory. Joseph added five rebounds for the Friars (8-8, 2-3 Big East Conference). Jayden Pierre went 7 of 16 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 18 points. […]
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Castro scores 16, George Washington downs Rhode Island 75-67
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Castro scored 16 points as George Washington beat Rhode Island 75-67 on Wednesday night. Castro shot 7 of 10 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line for the Revolutionaries (13-3, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Sean Hansen added 12 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, […]
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JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff at Boston airport
BOSTON (AP) — A person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers, authorities said. The JetBlue passenger, Angel Luis Torres Morales, of Puerto Rico, was arraigned Wednesday in the East Boston division of the Boston Municipal […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness. Porzingis had 11 rebounds, while Jrue Holiday contributed 19 points. The Celtics attempted […]
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Walker Buehler guaranteed $21.05 million in 1-year contract with Boston Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Right-hander Walker Buehler is guaranteed $21.05 million in his one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox and can earn an additional $2.5 million in performance bonuses based on starts. Buehler gets a $3.05 million signing bonus under the agreement announced Dec. 28 and a $15 million salary this year. The deal includes […]
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NFL personnel moves: Mayo, Pederson are out of a job while Titans decide to make change at GM
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer New England’s Jerod Mayo and Jacksonville’s Doug Pederson are two NFL coaches who are out of a job, though a handful of other teams decided to stay with the status quo in the days following the NFL’s regular season. The Tennessee Titans — who own the No. 1 overall pick in […]
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Bo Horvat scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT, lifts Islanders past Bruins 5-4
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Bo Hovart scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway 3:10 into overtime and the New York Islanders snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night. Anders Lee scored twice, and Ryan Pulock had a goal and an […]
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Lilly scores 16 in Brown’s 98-57 win against Johnson & Wales
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. had 16 points in Brown’s 98-57 victory against Johnson & Wales on Sunday. Lilly also added eight assists for the Bears (8-5). N’famara Dabo scored 12 points and added 10 rebounds. David Rochester shot 3 of 5 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line […]
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No. 11 UConn erases a 14-point deficit to top Providence 87-84 and stay unbeaten in the Big East
By JIM FULLER Associated Press STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Hassan Diarra had 19 points and eight assists, Aidan Mahaney and Tarris Reed Jr. helped spark a second-half comeback and No. 11 UConn overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Providence 87-84 on Sunday and extend its home winning streak to 28 games. Solo Ball added 16 […]
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Knies has 3 goals and 2 assists, Marner adds goal and 4 assists as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 6-4
TORONTO (AP) — Matthew Knies had three goals and two assists, Mitch Marner had a goal and four assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 6-4 on Saturday night. Auston Matthews had a goal and two assists in his return after missing six games with an undisclosed upper-body injury, and Jake McCabe […]
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Timberlake scores 18 as Bryant takes down Maine 81-55
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Earl Timberlake had 18 points in Bryant’s 81-55 victory over Maine on Saturday. Timberlake also contributed 13 rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-9, 1-0 America East Conference). Barry Evans added 18 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 3 for 7 from the line while they also had eight […]
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Thomas breaks tie with 1 second left, leads Rhode Island past George Mason 62-59
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Sebastian Thomas scored 23 points and secured the victory with a jump shot with one second remaining as Rhode Island knocked off George Mason 62-59 on Saturday. Thomas hit a jumper, was fouled and added a free throw for the final margin. Thomas shot 8 for 13 (3 for 7 from […]
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Derrick White scores 23 points as Celtics roll to 109-86 win over Rockets
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Derrick White had 23 points and Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard added 20 each to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-86 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. The Celtics led by 10 after three and scored the first 11 points of the fourth […]
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US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage
By LISA RATHKE and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a top oil and gas industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring that fossil fuel companies pay a share of the damage caused over several decades by climate change. The federal lawsuit filed Monday asks a state court to […]
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Jayson Tatum’s big night lifts short-handed Celtics past Timberwolves 118-115
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-115 on Thursday night. Derrick White scored 26 points for Boston, while Sam Hauser — filling in for the injured Jaylen Brown — hit five 3-pointers and scored 15 points. Julius […]
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Zibanejad and Berard score, Quick stops 32 shots as Rangers beat Bruins 2-1 to end 4-game skid
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad and Brett Berard scored in the first period, and Jonathan Quick made 32 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak. The Rangers won at home for the first time since Dec. 6 […]
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Biden awards the 2nd highest civilian award to leaders of the Jan. 6 committee and 18 others
By COLLEEN LONG and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the second highest civilian medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry. Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 people in a ceremony in […]
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Kam Jones had 18 points and 10 assists to No. 8 Marquette to a 78-50 win over Providence
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Kam Jones had 18 points and 10 assists to lead a balanced Marquette offense as the No. 8 Golden Eagles cruised to a 78-50 win over Providence on Tuesday night. Stevie Mitchell added 14 points on 5-8 shooting for Marquette, which made 11 threes. David Joplin […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors’ losing streak hits 11 games
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 18 of his 23 points in Boston’s dominant third quarter, and the Celtics routed Toronto 125-71 on Tuesday, extending the Raptors’ losing streak to 11 games. The Celtics outscored the Raptors 45-18 in the third, using an onslaught of 3-pointers to pull away and […]
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Makaih Williams scores 31 to lead Grand Canyon over Bryant 112-66
PHOENIX (AP) — Makaih Williams scored 31 points to propel Grand Canyon past Bryant 112-66 on Monday night. Williams had six rebounds and five steals for the Antelopes (10-4). Lok Wur scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 11, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc and added eight rebounds. Rayshon Harrison had 13 […]
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Rhode Islanders’ data was leaked from a cyberattack on state health benefits website
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Cybercriminals who hacked Rhode Island’s system for health and benefits programs have released files to a site on the dark web, a scenario the state has been preparing for, Gov. Daniel McKee said Monday. The state has an outreach strategy to encourage potentially impacted Rhode Islanders to protect their personal information, […]
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Haliburton scores 31 points as Pacers rebound from 37-point loss to Celtics by winning rematch
BOSTON (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and the Indiana Pacers rebounded from a 37-point loss to Boston two nights earlier by beating the Celtics 123-114 on Sunday night in the rematch. Andrew Nembhard, who returned after missing Friday’s game with tendinitis in his left knee, added 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists […]
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Jeremy Swayman stops 18 shots, David Pastrnak scores on breakaway as Bruins beat Columbus, 4-0
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jeremy Swayman stopped 18 shots for his second shutout of the season, David Pastrnak scored on a clean breakaway and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday to split consecutive-night, home-and-home games between the teams. Morgan Geekie, Justin Brazeau and Cole Koepke also […]
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Sean Monahan, Dmitri Voronkov each score twice to lead the Blue Jackets past the Bruins 6-2
By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sean Monahan scored twice in his 800th NHL game, helping Columbus beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 Friday night and extending the Blue Jackets’ home win streak to three games. Dmitri Voronkov added two goals and an assist, extending his point streak to six games. Kirill Marchenko’s […]
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Man admits to setting fires at predominantly Black church in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man has admitted to using gasoline to set several fires around the exterior of a predominantly Black church earlier this year, according to a federal plea agreement. Prosecutors said Kevin Colantonio set several fires around the exterior of the Shiloh Gospel Temple early Feb. 11 in North Providence […]
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US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said Friday. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said federally required tallies taken across the country […]
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Da Silva’s late 3 preserves Magic’s 108-104 comeback win over Tatum-less Celtics
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tristan da Silva scored 18 points and made a critical 3-pointer with 9.9 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit Monday night for a 108-104 victory over the Boston Celtics, who were missing Jayson Tatum because of an illness. With Tatum sidelined two nights after his 43-point […]
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James Cook scores 2 TDs and Bills force 3 turnovers in 24-21 win over Patriots
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — With the Bills’ attention and concern focused on the sideline, where trainers were examining quarterback Josh Allen’s throwing arm, cornerback Taron Johnson provided the necessary offense to lift Buffalo to 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. Johnson fell on a loose […]
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Mayo and Dickinson power No. 8 Kansas to an 87-53 win over Brown
By AVERY OSEN Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Zeke Mayo scored 25 points, Hunter Dickinson had 15 points and 13 rebounds and No. 8 Kansas defeated Brown 87-53 on Sunday. Mayo hit two of his five 3-pointers on consecutive possessions to extend the Kansas lead to 25 points with 12 minutes to play. He […]
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Tatum scores a season-high 43 to go with 16 rebounds, 10 assist in Celtics 123-98 win over Bulls
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night. Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points and Jaylen Brown added 19 to help the Celtics rebound […]
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Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal with 1:45 left in regulation, and the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 3-1 on Saturday night, sending the Sabres to their 13th straight loss. Charlie Coyle scored a first-period goal and Brad Marchand added an empty-netter for the Bruins, who improved […]
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Javonte Brown, Sebastian Thomas help Rhode Island hold off Temple 85-79
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Javonte Brown scored 21 and Sebastian Thomas sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 21 seconds left as Rhode Island knocked off Temple 85-79 on Saturday night at the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. Brown added 10 rebounds for the Rams (11-1). Thomas scored 20 points while going 4 of 7 […]
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Ejiofor’s last-second jumper lifts St. John’s past Providence 72-70
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor led St. John’s with 19 points, including the game-winning jump shot with one second left, and the Red Storm knocked off Providence 72-70 on Friday night. Ejiofor also contributed 10 rebounds for the Red Storm (10-2, 2-0 Big East Conference). Deivon Smith scored 17 points, going 8 of 15 […]
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McDavid ties it late and Ekholm gives Oilers a 3-2 win over Bruins in OT
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored the tying goal with 2:21 remaining in regulation and Mattias Ekholm got the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers shook off a shoddy start Thursday night for a 3-2 victory against the Boston Bruins. Just 1:04 into the extra period, Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman made the initial save […]
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Bills have turned the tables on former nemesis Patriots ahead of teams’ 1st meeting this season
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Nothing has changed in coach Sean McDermott’s approach even as his Buffalo Bills have turned the tables and wrenched control of the AFC East from their longtime nemesis, the New England Patriots. Once the so-called hunters during New England’s Bill Belichick- and Tom Brady-led […]
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Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Immigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday. The almost 1% growth rate this year was the highest it has been since 2001, and it was a marked contrast to the […]
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Meet Amy Allen, the songwriter behind the music stuck in your head
By ELISE RYAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amy Allen might not yet be a household name, but her work lives in your brain rent-free. And it’s grabbed the attention of the Grammys. The 32-year-old songwriter has composed enduring hits with Halsey (“Without Me”), Selena Gomez (“Back to You”) and Tate McRae (“Greedy”). Her contributions to Harry Styles’ “Harry’s […]
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DOJ files complaint against CVS for facilitating unlawful sale of prescription opioids
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press The Justice Department unsealed a civil complaint Wednesday alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled “unlawful” prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act. The complaint also says CVS sought reimbursement from federal health care programs for such prescriptions in violation of the False Claims Act. CVS is […]
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Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die
Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its injuries, the federal government said. They are North Atlantic right whales, which number less than 400 and face existential threats from entanglement in gear and collisions with ships. An aerial survey found the whales swimming about 50 […]
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Pastrnak scores in OT as Bruins rally to beat Flames 4-3
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Former Flame Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist and David Pastrnak scored 4:22 into overtime as the Boston Bruins came from behind on Tuesday night for a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Morgan Geekie and Marc McLaughlin also scored for the Bruins, who have won six of their […]
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Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Tatum had missed two of Boston’s previous four games with a knee issue. He helped the Celtics win their seventh straight over […]
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James Conner runs for 2 TDs and Cardinals snap a 3-game skid by beating Patriots 30-17
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Just five plays into Sunday’s game, the Arizona Cardinals had lost two starting linebackers to injury. That’s not the way great defensive performances usually begin. But the Cardinals shook off that rough start with a stellar day of defense, James Conner ran for 110 yards […]
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Lawrence’s 16 help Rhode Island take down Central Connecticut 77-69
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jamarques Lawrence’s 16 points helped Rhode Island defeat Central Connecticut 77-69 on Sunday. Lawrence added seven assists for the Rams (10-1). David Green scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Tyonne Farrell shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 […]
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Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Cybercriminals could release personal data of many Rhode Islanders as early as this upcoming week in a major cyberattack that hit the state’s online system for delivering health and human services benefits, Gov. Daniel McKee said. The hackers are demanding a ransom, officials said without elaborating. The state urged Rhode Islanders […]
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Pastrnak has goal and 3 assists as Bruins beat Canucks 5-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — David Pastrnak had a goal and three assists as the Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night. Pavel Zacha had a goal and an assist, and Brad Marchand, Morgan Geekie and Marc McLaughlin also scored for the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman stopped 19 shots. Max Sasson scored his […]
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St. Bonaventure takes down Providence 74-70
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Melvin Council Jr.’s 24 points helped St. Bonaventure defeat Providence 74-70 on Saturday night. Council also had three steals for the Bonnies (10-1). Noel Brown scored 16 points while shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line and added eight rebounds. Lajae Jones had 15 […]
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Johnson’s 29, Rivera’s game-winner lead Fordham past Bryant, 86-84
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jackie Johnson III led Fordham with 29 points and Joshua Rivera hit the game-winning 3-pointer with eight seconds left as the Rams knocked off Bryant 86-84 on Saturday. Johnson added four steals for the Rams (7-5). Rivera scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Japhet Medor shot 5 for 12 (0 […]
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Bjorkstrand scores twice for Kraken in 5-1 win over Bruins
By ALLYSON BALLARD Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice and Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves as the Seattle Kraken beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Thursday night. Jaden Schwartz and Vince Dunn also scored for the Kraken. Jared McCann had an empty-net goal and an assist, and Shane Wright added two assists. […]