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 […]
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No. 2 UConn overcomes 15-2 deficit to beat Providence 74-60 and likely seal No. 1 NCAA seed
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — UConn coach Dan Hurley didn’t like the way Saturday night’s game against Providence started. He made sure to enjoy the finish. Hurley spent much of the last minute of the Huskies’ 74-60 victory over PC jawing with a Friars fan in the second row. The coach of the defending NCAA champions […]
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David Pastrnak reaches 40 goals as Bruins beat fading Penguins 5-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak reached 40 goals for the third consecutive season, and the Boston Bruins beat the fading Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Saturday. Coming off a 4-1 victory over Toronto on Thursday, the Bruins posted consecutive regulation wins for the first time since Jan. 20 and 22. They […]
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No. 9 UConn overcomes injury to Edwards, beats Providence 86-53 to advance in Big East Tournament
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — No. 9 UConn has become used to overcoming injuries and the Huskies had to do it again on Saturday. Paige Bueckers scored 29 points and top-seeded Connecticut (27-5) beat ninth-seeded Providence 86-53 in the Big East quarterfinals despite losing star center Aaliyah Edwards while up […]
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Brown scores 12 off the bench, Rhode Island downs Fordham 58-50
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyson Brown led Rhode Island past Fordham on Saturday with 12 points off of the bench in a 58-50 victory. Brown added 11 rebounds for the Rams (12-19, 6-12 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zek Montgomery scored 11 points, shooting 4 for 8, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. David Green […]
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Brown beats Yale 84-81 in OT on last-second 3-pointer
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Aaron Cooley’s 3-pointer in the final second lifted Brown to an 84-81 overtime victory over Yale on Saturday in a regular-season finale. Kino Lilly Jr. led Brown with 26 points. Brown’s Nana Owusu-Anane sent the game into overtime with a 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at […]
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Sellout announced for Rhode Island FC’s inaugural match
Rhode Island FC has announced that its first-ever match at Beirne Stadium, Bryant University, on Saturday, March 16th, against New Mexico United of the USL Championship Western Conference, is sold out. The historic occasion will kick off at 4 p.m. Rhode Island FC President Brett Luy said, “This community has made an enormous statement by […]
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Nikola Jokic’s triple-double helps Nuggets to season sweep of Celtics with 115-109 win
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Sometimes, Nikola Jokic’s triple-double is as meaningful as it is magical. That was certainly the case Thursday night when Jokic recorded his 20th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets withstood a furious fourth-quarter surge by Boston to beat the Celtics 115-109. That gave the […]
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Red Sox make long-term investment in Bello as they await clarity on Giolito’s elbow
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer After getting bad news about the biggest offseason addition to their rotation, the Boston Red Sox are making a major long-term investment in the team’s top returning pitcher. Young right-hander Brayan Bello agreed to a $55 million, six-year contract Thursday that includes a club option for 2030. The move […]
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Natalie Spooner scores as Toronto beats Boston 3-1 for eighth straight win
TORONTO (AP) — Natalie Spooner had a goal and an assist, and Toronto beat Boston 3-1 on Wednesday night for its eighth consecutive victory. Allie Munroe and Maggie Connors also scored for Toronto (10-5-0), which has won nine of 10 overall. Kristen Campbell made 22 saves in front of a sellout crowd of 2,479 at […]
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Rhode Island FC announces 2024 broadcast schedule
Today, Rhode Island FC announced its television broadcast schedule for the upcoming 2024 USL Championship season. Head Coach Khano Smith’s club enters its first season competing in the league, and fans will be able to follow the club all year long. On the national stage, RIFC will be featured on CBS Sports Network when the team visits […]
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Dean Wade scores 20 in fourth, Cavs rally to stun Celtics and end Boston’s 11-game winning streak
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — With every one of Dean Wade’s shots that splashed through the net, the Cavaliers got closer to the Celtics and his confidence grew. “The rim looked like a swimming pool,” he said. Wade made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Celtics […]
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Carter’s 24 points, 12 rebounds lead Providence over Georgetown 71-58
WASHINGTON (AP) — Devin Carter had 24 points, 12 rebounds and four steals in Providence’s 71-58 victory against Georgetown on Tuesday night. Carter scored 20 points in the second half. Josh Oduro scored 14 points and added nine rebounds for the Friars (19-11, 10-9 Big East Conference). Rich Barron finished with 11 points. Jayden Epps […]
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Red Sox have concerns about the right elbow of starter Lucas Giolito
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are likely to be without right-handed starter Lucas Giolito for opening day and potentially longer after he experienced discomfort in his elbow following his last outing. Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Giolito will have additional exams to determine the severity of the injury. “We’re obviously […]
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Pavel Zacha scores 2 goals as the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1
TORONTO (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored twice to help the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Monday night. Jake DeBrusk had a goal and an assist for the Bruins (36-13-14), who had dropped four of five. Morgan Geekie also scored, and David Pastrnak had three assists. Jeremy Swayman made 32 saves for […]
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Tony Rey resigns from U.S. Sailing board of directors, mentions effect of lawsuit controversy
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Professional sailor and coach Tony Rey has resigned from U.S. Sailing’s board of directors in the wake of a federal lawsuit filed by the national governing body filed against a foundation and three of its principals, including former Olympic team boss Paul Cayard. The Associated […]
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USGA announces qualifying sites on path to 2024 U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club
Today, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced qualifying sites for the 44th U.S. Senior Open Championship, to be held at Newport (R.I.) Country Club, from June 27-30. Newport, one of the five founding clubs of the USGA, is hosting its first Senior Open and fifth USGA championship. Conducted over 18 holes, qualifying will be […]
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Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary Warriors
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 on his 26th birthday, and the NBA-best Boston Celtics posted their third-largest winning margin in franchise history, drubbing the weary Golden State Warriors 140-88 on Sunday. Payton Pritchard added 19 points for the Celtics, who set a league […]
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Kyle Palmieri’s 1st-period hat trick leads Islanders past Bruins 5-1
By SCOTT CHARLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Palmieri scored three times in the first period for his third career hat trick and the New York Islanders coasted to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night for their third straight win. Palmieri, who completed the natural hat trick just 12:19 […]
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No. 10 UConn closes undefeated Big East regular season with 65-42 rout of Providence
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — No. 10 UConn completed an 11th unbeaten Big East regular season on Saturday. Paige Bueckers scored all 17 of her points in the first half Saturday to lead the Huskies to a 65-42 win at Providence. Aaliyah Edwards added 13 points and KK Arnold scored […]
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Kenney scores 22 as Bryant beats NJIT 101-82
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Sherif Kenney had 22 points in Bryant’s 101-82 win against NJIT on Saturday night. Kenney shot 8 for 17 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line for the Bulldogs (18-12, 10-5 America East Conference). Daniel Rivera scored 20 points while shooting 7 of […]
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Jimerson scores 30 as Saint Louis holds off Rhode Island 94-91
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Gibson Jimerson scored 30 points and Saint Louis held off Rhode Island 94-91 on Saturday night. Jimerson added three steals for the Billikens (11-18, 4-12 Atlantic 10 Conference). Larry Hughes Jr. hit three 3-pointers and scored 17. Sincere Parker had 16 points and went 7 of 11 from the field. David […]
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Moore scores 15, Villanova beats Providence 71-60
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Justin Moore’s 15 points helped Villanova defeat Providence 71-60 on Saturday. Moore was 5 of 10 shooting (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Wildcats (17-12, 10-8 Big East Conference). Eric Dixon shot 4 for 12, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 11 points. Mark Armstrong […]