Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox agreed Wednesday to a $130 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. An All-Star in 2024, Suárez had spent his entire professional career with […]
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Pascal Siakam and Pacers nip Celtics 98-96 for 1st 3-game win streak of season
By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 21 points, including the decisive 7-foot bank shot with 6.1 seconds remaining, and the Indiana Pacers won three straight games for the first time this season, beating the Boston Celtics 98-96 on Monday night. Boston’s Derrick White missed a go-ahead 3-point attempt in […]
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Conheeny becomes Portsmouth boys basketball’s all-time leading scorer
Adam Conheeny was honored at halftime of Monday’s game against North Kingstown after becoming Portsmouth High School’s all-time leading scorer in boys basketball. The senior guard surpassed Benny Hurd’s school record of 1,325 points, set during Hurd’s career from 2018 to 2022. Hurd had previously eclipsed Neal Wesson’s mark of 1,281 points on Feb. 14, […]
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Vrabel and Patriots bring confidence into divisional round after strong defensive performance
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., (AP) — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel left his team’s 16-3 wild-card playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers with his face literally bloodied, but an unshaken confidence in his team. He’s optimistic because although there were some shortcomings by an offense that has sustained his team this season, he believes the Patriots played with a […]
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Maye throws late TD pass and Patriots’ defense roughs up Herbert, Chargers in 16-3 playoff win
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel talked to his team about being prepared to bleed as New England entered its first playoff game since the 2021 season. Then, shortly after Milton Williams sacked the Chargers’ Justin Herbert on Sunday night to secure the Patriots’ first playoff victory in seven years, Williams celebrated with a […]
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Joonas Korpisalo stops 27 shots in Bruins’ 1st shutout of the season; 1-0 win over Penguins
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Joonas Korpisalo made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the eighth of his career, Viktor Arvidsson scored and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 on Sunday. The Bruins won for the fifth time in six games despite going 0 for 6 […]
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NK/EG co-op wins gymnastics meet; Middletown’s Ferris qualifies for states in all events
Maya Ferris put together a dominant performance Saturday evening, qualifying for the state meet in all four events and posting the highest all-around score as Middletown hosted Rogers/East Providence and the North Kingstown/East Greenwich co-op at the Middletown YMCA. Ferris scored a 35.2 all-around, taking first place in vault, beam and floor to lead Middletown’s […]
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Drew Commesso makes 37 saves for 1st NHL shutout and victory, Blackhawks beat Predators 3-0
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Drew Commesso made 37 saves for his first NHL shutout and victory, Connor Bedard set up the first two goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Saturday night. Called up from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Friday with Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom fighting illnesses, […]
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Wembanyama and Fox each score 21 points in Spurs’ 100-95 win over Celtics
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half, including a game-sealing jumper with 19.2 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Boston Celtics 100-95 on Saturday night. De’Aaron Fox also finished with 21 points for the Spurs and Keldon Johnson added […]
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Moore scores 23, Xavier beats Providence 97-84
CINCINNATI (AP) — Malik Moore scored 23 points as Xavier beat Providence 97-84 on Saturday. Moore shot 7 for 14 (5 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Musketeers (10-7, 2-4 Big East Conference). Jovan Milicevic scored 22 points and added eight rebounds. Tre Carroll had 18 […]
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Rogers girls basketball rallies past East Providence 42-39 in physical contest
Rogers High School erased a 10-point halftime deficit Friday night, outscoring East Providence 25-12 in the second half to secure a 42-39 victory in a physical Division II matchup. Zaida Aponte led all scorers with 15 points for the Vikings, including 11 in the first half. Tamera Robertson added 8 points, with 6 coming in […]
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Down 50 pounds, Liam Coen’s personal transformation mirrors Jacksonville’s dramatic turnaround
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Liam Coen remembers sitting in his new Jaguars office last January, crushing energy drinks and stuffing his face with junk food while trying to put together a coaching staff. It was a stressful time for sure. Long days that stretched into late nights, and […]
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Pritchard scores 28 points as the Celtics beat the short-handed Raptors 125-117
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117 on Friday night. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Celtics, who won for the fifth time in six games. Boston connected on 14 3-pointers and shot 54% […]
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Bruins dominate Flames 4-1 to start homestand, Calgary loses 4th straight
BOSTON (AP) — Sean Kuraly had a goal and an assist, Tanner Jeannot had two assists, and the Boston Bruins started a five-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Elias Lindholm, Mason Lohrei and Casey Mittelstadt also had goals for Boston, which was coming off a 7-4 loss at […]
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Montas’ 27 help UMass-Lowell beat Bryant 77-63
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Angel Montas scored 27 points as UMass-Lowell beat Bryant 77-63 on Thursday night. Montas had six rebounds for the River Hawks (7-10, 2-0 America East Conference). Austin Green scored 14 points while shooting 2 of 7 from the field and 10 for 12 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds. […]
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Brazil to play friendlies against France and Croatia in the US ahead of the World Cup
Brazil will play friendlies against France and Croatia in the U.S. as it prepares for this year’s World Cup. The Brazilians will face France at Foxborough, Massachusetts, on March 26 and Croatia five days later at Orlando, Florida, the promoters announced Thursday. In addition, Croatia will face Colombia at Orlando on March 26 and Colombia […]
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No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Braylon Mullins scored eight of his career-high 24 points in overtime and fourth-ranked UConn rallied past Providence 103-98 on Wednesday night for its 11th consecutive victory. Silas Demary Jr. had 23 points, 15 assists and five steals for the Huskies (15-1, 5-0 Big East), who trailed […]
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Rob Dockery scores 22 in La Salle’s 79-72 victory against Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Rob Dockery scored 22 points as La Salle beat Rhode Island 79-72 on Wednesday. Dockery also contributed seven rebounds and three steals for the Explorers (5-11, 1-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Truth Harris scored 19 points off the bench and added four steals. Jerome Brewer Jr. went 6 of 8 from the […]
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Murray scores 22 with 17 assists to help Nuggets win 114-110 and snap Celtics 5-game win streak
BOSTON (AP) — Jamal Murray had 22 points and 17 assists and Peyton Watson scored 30 for the Denver Nuggets, who went on a 14-0 run to rally from a fourth-quarter deficit and pull away to beat the Boston Celtics 114-110 on Wednesday night. In a game missing its two biggest stars — Denver’s three-time […]
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Kakko, Catton score 2 goals each as Kraken beat Bruins 7-4 to extend point streak to 8-0-1
By JOSH KIRSHENBAUM SEATTLE (AP) — Kaapo Kakko had two goals and an assist, Berkly Catton scored his first two NHL goals, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Boston Bruins 7-4 on Tuesday night. Jared McCann had a goal and an assist, and Jordan Eberle and Ben Meyers also scored as Seattle extended its point […]
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Portsmouth track athletes claim multiple first-place finishes at indoor dual meet
Portsmouth’s indoor track and field team turned in a strong performance Monday at Providence Career & Technical Academy, with several Patriots capturing first-place finishes in a dual meet against Rhode Island competition. Lucy Tate led the way for Portsmouth on the girls side, winning the long jump with a mark of 17-05.75 (5.32 meters). On […]
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NFL playoff guide: How to watch, betting favorites and some of the top storylines
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer This year’s NFL playoffs could represent a shift to a new generation of winning players — particularly at quarterback. The top two seeds in both the AFC and NFC are led by a quartet of young or unheralded quarterbacks, including Bo Nix (Broncos), Drake Maye (Patriots), Sam Darnold (Seahawks) and Caleb […]
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Right-hander Kutter Crawford and Red Sox agree to $2.75 million, 1-year deal, avoid arbitration
BOSTON (AP) — Right-hander Kutter Crawford, who missed all of last season with knee and wrist injuries, avoided arbitration with the Boston Red Sox when he agreed Tuesday to a $2.75 million, one-year contract. Crawford, 29, gets the same salary he had last year. He went 9-16 with a 4.36 ERA in 2024, when he […]
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Simons scores 27 points, Pritchard adds 21 as Celtics cruise past Bulls 115-101
BOSTON (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 27 points, Payton Pritchard had 21 and the Boston Celtics held the Chicago Bulls to 33 points in the opening half of a 115-101 victory on Monday night. Neemias Queta added 13 points and 13 rebounds for Boston, which won its fourth straight game and for the eighth time […]
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Fox’s 18 lead Yale past Brown 70-53
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Riley Fox had 18 points in Yale’s 70-53 win against Brown on Monday. Fox shot 8 for 11, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc for the Bulldogs (12-2, 1-0 Ivy League). Samson Aletan scored 13 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 3 for 6 from […]