By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Whether Jayson Tatum is missing a game or Jaylen Brown is sitting out the next night, the Boston Celtics just keep rolling along. Make it nine straight wins now for the team with the NBA’s best record. Tatum scored 26 points, Sam Hauser and Al Horford […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 33 points, NBA-leading Celtics beat Pistons 129-102 for 8th straight win
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics won their eighth straight game, beating the short-handed Detroit Pistons 129-102 on Friday night. “It’s an honor to coach Jaylen when is playing like this,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said. “He’s processing every possession on both ends […]
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Artemi Panarin tallies hat trick to help Rangers beat NHL-best Bruins 5-2
BOSTON (AP) — Artemi Panarin only needed to beat the goalie once to tally his third hat trick of the season. The Rangers forward gave New York a 1-0 lead on a wrist shot he threaded through the legs of a Boston defender and goalie Jeremy Swayman. After the Bruins tied it, Panarin got credit […]
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If it seems like everyone can score in March Madness, there is a reason. Offense has evolved
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Hubert Davis remembers the inside-out emphasis of playing for North Carolina Hall of Famer Dean Smith before a 12-year NBA career. “When I was here at Carolina or in the NBA, you had two big bigs and you threw the ball into the post,” the Tar Heels coach said. […]
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Celtics open big lead, hold on to beat Bucks without Giannis, 122-119
BOSTON (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley made a spin move in the lane, floated a jumper over Boston’s Luke Kornet and then headed back on defense in a crouch, holding his hand a few inches above the floor to mock the Celtics center. Too small? No, too soon. Irked by the insult to […]
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Antetokounmpo to miss second straight game when Bucks face Celtics on Wednesday
BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his second straight game Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the NBA-leading Boston Celtics. The Bucks released an injury report Wednesday afternoon that ruled the two-time MVP out due to an issue with his left hamstring. Antetokounmpo also didn’t play Sunday in the Bucks’ 140-129 home victory over the […]
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Harris leads Boston College over Providence 62-57 in NIT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Claudell Harris Jr. scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 52.1 seconds left, and Boston College knocked off Providence 62-57 on Tuesday night in the NIT. Harris shot 6 for 15 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (20-15). Devin […]
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Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celtics’ 119-94 win over Detroit
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night. Boston star Jayson Tatum missed the game because of a right ankle injury, but the Celtics had more than […]
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AL East Preview: Orioles now have a title to defend, with Yankees, Blue Jays, Rays set to challenge
It’s hard to tell what was most unusual about last season in the AL East. Baltimore and Tampa Bay took the top two spots in the division, the first time that had ever happened. And the Yankees and Red Sox were the bottom two teams, which hadn’t occurred since before the start of divisional play. […]
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Providence boosts NCAA Tournament bid with 78-73 win over No. 8 Creighton in Big East quarterfinal
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Carter and his Providence teammates are doing all they can at Madison Square Garden to remove any doubt about their NCAA Tournament prospects. The newly minted Big East player of the year had 22 points and 11 rebounds as Providence secured a huge victory […]
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Jake DeBrusk scores in overtime as the Bruins beat the Canadiens 2-1
MONTREAL (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored 25 seconds into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Thursday. DeBrusk was set up by Bruins captain Brad Marchand, ending a high-energy night at the Bell Centre. It was DeBrusk’s 16th goal of the season. Danton Heinen scored in the first period for Boston […]
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Brown, Tatum combine for 63 points as Celtics overwhelm Suns for 2nd time in a week, 127-112
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has a team rule that everybody contests shots, even after the whistle. Players, coaches — everybody. So when Mazzulla sprinted to prevent Phoenix’s Royce O’Neale from dropping in a practice basket heading into a timeout, it didn’t shock Jayson Tatum. “Just Joe being Joe,” the All-Star said. It’s […]
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Oduro puts up 20, Providence knocks off Georgetown 74-56 in Big East Conference Tournament
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Oduro had 20 points in Providence’s 74-56 win over Georgetown on Wednesday night in the Big East Conference Tournament. The seventh-seeded Friars (20-12) face eighth-ranked Creighton, the second seed, in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Oduro added nine rebounds for the Friars. Devin Carter scored 19 points while going 7 of […]
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Transatlantic Race 2025 to allow autopilots throughout the fleet
By New York Yacht Club It’s the middle of a foggy night in the North Atlantic. The breeze is fickle and there is nary a star or landsight by which to guide the yacht. It’s the sort of weather than drives helmspeople insane as they chase the compass this way and that, trying, often in […]
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Rhode Island FC signs former Providence College defender Nathan Messer
Rhode Island FC announced today that it has signed former Providence College defender Nathan Messer for the upcoming 2024 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval. The former Friar becomes RIFC’s 22nd all-time acquisition. “We’re really excited to bring another former Providence College standout onto our roster,” said Rhode Island FC Head Coach Khano Smith. “Nathan has […]
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Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has elbow repaired with internal brace, expected to miss season
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito is expected to miss this season after his right ulnar collateral ligament was repaired with an internal brace. Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas operated Tuesday at the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Giolito was able to avoid […]
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Tatum scores 38 and Celtics use 20-0 run to get past Jazz 123-107
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 38 points and Derrick White added 24 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 123-107 win over the struggling Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. The Celtics were missing rotation players Jaylen Brown (back), Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) but shot […]
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Patriots and 2-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper agree on 1-year deal, AP source says
The New England Patriots and two-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper have agreed on a one-year deal worth up to $4.25 million, a person with knowledge of the terms said Tuesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract can’t become official until the new league year […]
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Covington puts up 17, UMass-Lowell knocks off Bryant 77-70 in AEC tourney semifinals
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Yuri Covington had 17 points in second-seeded UMass Lowell’s 77-70 win against third-seeded Bryant on Tuesday night in the America East Conference Tournament. The River Hawks will play at top-seeded Vermont on Saturday morning for the championship. Covington added 10 rebounds for the River Hawks (22-9). Cam Morris III scored 14 […]
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Jimerson puts up 26, Saint Louis beats Rhode Island 74-71 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
NEW YORK (AP) — Gibson Jimerson had 26 points and Saint Louis beat Rhode Island 74-71 on Tuesday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Saint Louis (13-19), a No. 14 seed, advances to play No. 6 seed Duquesne in the second round on Wednesday. Jimerson also had five assists for the Billikens. Terrence Hargrove Jr. […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame launches new digital exhibit showcasing iconic tennis trophies
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHACA) has announced the launch of Etched in History. This new digital exhibit showcases 68 of the most iconic tennis trophies from the ITHACA’s collection. The exhibit was designed to provide a comprehensive overview of tennis’s history, from the sport’s humble beginnings in Newport, Rhode Island, to the world […]
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Brown has 27 and Tatum adds 26 for the Celtics in 121-99 win over Portland
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Boston Celtics aren’t taking 50 wins this season for granted. Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-99 on Monday night despite the absence of two key starters. Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis […]
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Kapanen, Thomas score in 1st period; Blues roll past Bruins 5-1
BOSTON (AP) — Kasperi Kapanen and Robert Thomas each scored in the first period, Joel Hofer stopped 36 shots and the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Monday night. Entering the night eight points out of a wild-card spot and tied for 10th in the Western Conference with two other teams, the […]
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Patriots open free agency by adding Brissett, Gibson, bringing back Bourne, AP sources say
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots spent most of last season in shambles offensively. They spent first day of free agency trying to address that issue. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, receiver Kendrick Bourne and running back Antonio Gibson agreed to contracts with the Patriots, three people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press […]
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Patriots agree to trade QB Mac Jones to the Jaguars for a 6th-round draft pick, AP source says
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer Booed and benched the past two years in New England, quarterback Mac Jones is headed home to become a backup. The Patriots and new coach Jerod Mayo agreed Sunday to trade Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round pick in next month’s NFL draft, according to a […]