It’s been a profitable 24 hours for Poland’s WindWhisper Racing Team who have escaped from the rest of the boats racing towards the Grand Finale in Genova and stretched out to a lead of over 150 nautical miles over their nearest pursuers in the VO65 fleet. In the short term, however, the forecast isn’t in their […]
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Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say
By NOAH TRISTER and KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writers The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes Marcus Smart heading to the Memphis Grizzlies, two people with knowledge of the deal said Thursday morning. The people spoke to The Associated […]
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Kyle Farmer’s single in the 10th inning carries Twins to a 5-4 win over the Red Sox
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Farmer hit a game-winning single that scored automatic runner Willi Castro from third base and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Wednesday night. Farmer’s line drive fell in front of Jarren Duran, who was playing shallow in center field, […]
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Gulls drop first game of the year at home
Newport, R.I- On Wednesday night, the Marthas Vineyard Sharks silenced the Newport Gulls’ bats, handing them their first loss at Cardines Field with a score of 4-0. This was the second time within three days that both teams faced each other at Cardines. In their previous encounter Monday night, the Gulls had emerged victorious over the Sharks with […]
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11th Hour Racing Team Redress hearing will be on June 29 in Genova
On Wednesday, Phil Lawrence, the Regatta Director for The Ocean Race, announced the World Sailing International Jury has provisionally scheduled the hearing for 11th Hour Racing Team’s Request for Redress on 29 June at 1000. It will be an in-person hearing, in Genova. Since the outcome of 11th Hour Racing redress hearing may affect all […]
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Amile Jefferson leaving Duke to become Boston Celtics assistant, AP source says
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Duke assistant coach Amile Jefferson is leaving the Blue Devils to become an assistant with the NBA’s Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the Celtics haven’t publicly discussed their staff search. […]
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WindWhisper Racing Team leads both fleets toward the Med and grabs Vasco da Gama Mirpuri Foundation Prize
As skipper Daryl Wislang pushed his WindWhisper Racing Team across the line of 37-degress north latitude at 10:04 UTC on Wednesday morning, his team prepared to turn east towards the Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea. By crossing this 37-degree latitude at the head of both fleets, Wislang’s team wins the Vasco da Gama Mirpuri Foundation […]
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Patriots defensive back Jack Jones pleads not guilty to 9 gun charges
New England Patriots defensive back Jack Jones pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to nine counts of weapons violations in connection with his arrest at a Logan Airport security checkpoint with two loaded guns in his carry-on bag. Jones was charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, possession […]
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World No. 15 Tommy Paul and defending champion Maxime Cressy headline Infosys Hall of Fame Open
JUNE 20, 2023, NEWPORT, R.I, U.S.A., – World No. 15 Tommy Paul, defending champion Maxime Cressy, French standout Ugo Humbert, and four-time champion John Isner highlight the 28-player field for the 2023 Infosys Hall of Fame Open. The tournament, which is the only grass court stop on the ATP Tour outside of Europe, will take place […]
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The Ocean Race fleets are easing their way south
Nobody will be breaking any records on Tuesday in The Ocean Race. Light winds mean speeds are still modest for both IMOCA and VO65 fleets as they slide down to the south along the west coast of the Iberian peninsula. See all the latest content from the boats here “It would be nice to be going […]
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Gulls remain undefeated at home with 7-3 win vs Sharks
Newport, RI-The Newport Gulls won 7-3 against the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks for the second time this season at Cardines Field Monday night! After Sunday’s loss against North Shore, the Gulls were back in action on their home field. During the first inning on a wild pitch, Anthony Donofrio (Quinnipiac University) swiftly stepped off third base […]
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The Ocean Race: Roadblocks on the way to the Med
The VO65s are still leading the charge south, towards Cape Finisterre and the coast of Portugal. But at the moment, ‘charge’ should be considered a generous description. Boat speeds are often under 10 knots and the choice for the decision-makers on board is bleak – push south into lighter winds, or further west, away from the target. […]
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Red Sox, Nationals, A’s among MLB teams commemorating Juneteenth
BOSTON (AP) — Juneteenth flag designer Ben Haith stood on the mound at Fenway Park before the Red Sox hosted the Yankees on Sunday, waving his arms to pump up the crowd. A collection of Black community leaders and Red Sox employees fanned out behind him, all wearing special Juneteenth commemorative jerseys that bore Haith’s […]
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Red Sox win 4-1, 6-2 to sweep Yankees in doubleheader and series
BOSTON (AP) — It’s too bad baseball went away from the unbalanced schedules, because the Boston Red Sox could really use a bunch more games against the New York Yankees. The Red Sox beat their AL East archrivals 4-1 on Sunday night, completing a doubleheader and series sweep that brought them just two games behind […]
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Navigators pick up 4-3 extra-inning win vs Gulls
Lynn, Mass – In a Father’s Day match-up between the Navigators and the Gulls at Fraser Field, the Navigators emerged victorious, dealing the Gulls their second loss of the season with a score of 4-3 in ten innings. The Gulls’ record now stands at 8-2, while the Navigators improved to 3-7. This game marked the second […]
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Wong, Verdugo get consecutive RBI doubles, push Red Sox past Yankees 6-2 in DH opener
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Connor Wong and Alex Verdugo hit consecutive RBI doubles off the Green Monster with two outs in a three-run sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-2 on Sunday in the opener of a split doubleheader. Adam Duvall and Justin Turner each […]
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11th Hour Racing Team has left The Hague, bound for Genoa
By 11th Hour Racing Team The Hague, The Netherlands Sunday, June 18, 2023 11th Hour Racing Team has left The Hague, The Netherlands after its shore team worked collectively to repair its raceboat in less than 72 hours following a no-fault collision soon after the start of Leg 7 of The Ocean Race 2022-23. After […]
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11th Hour Racing Team unveils plans to deliver boat to Genoa
The Hague, The Netherlands Sunday, June 18, 2023 11th Hour Racing Team has announced its plan to deliver its 60-foot race boat, Mālama, to Genoa, Italy, after the huge collision during the inshore section of the Leg 7 start, which saw the team forced to retire from the final leg of The Ocean Race 2022-23. […]
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The Ocean Race – opening up
Both the IMOCA and VO65 fleets are finally free of the English Channel and into the more open waters of the Bay of Biscay / Celtic Sea / North Atlantic. The mission now is to leave the Bay of Biscay to port and run down the west coasts of Spain and Portugal before turning into the […]
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Bou, Gil lead Revolution to 3-1 victory over Orlando City
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Gustavo Bou and Carles Gil both had a goal and an assist to lead New England to a 3-1 victory over Orlando City on a rainy Saturday night, extending the Revolution’s unbeaten streak at home to nine. Neither team scored until Emmanuel Boateng found the net for a second time this […]
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Yankees-Red Sox postponed for rain, rescheduled to a Sunday doubleheader
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Saturday night’s game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park was postponed by the forecast of rain throughout the night. The game will be made up Sunday afternoon at 1:35 p.m. as part of a split doubleheader with the scheduled Sunday night […]
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The Ocean Race: Teams battle light, challenging conditions
The five VO65s and three IMOCA boats racing to the Grand Finale in Genova are battling light and challenging conditions as they work to exit the English Channel and begin the next phase of the race, in more open waters. At 1000 UTC on Saturday morning, the VO65 fleet was tight and compressed togther, approximately […]
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Patriots player Jack Jones arrested at Boston airport after guns found in luggage, police say
EAST BOSTON, Mass. (AP) — A New England Patriots player was arrested Friday evening at a security checkpoint at Boston’s Logan Airport after two guns were found inside carry-on luggage, Massachusetts State Police said. Police said 25-year-old Jackie K. Jones of Arizona was arrested Friday evening, WCVB-TV reported. He had been planning to travel from Boston […]
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Turner homers twice, including grand slam, to help Red Sox rout rival Yankees 15-5
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox manager Alex Cora has sounded hopeful tones about his team possibly turning a corner after an up and down first half. In its first Fenway Park matchup against the Yankees, Boston’s bats combined with New York’s fielding follies to give the Red Sox their biggest offensive night this season Justin […]
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Gulls win again, remain unbeaten at home
Newport R.I – On Friday, June 16, the Newport Gulls triumphed over their division rival, the Northshore Navigators, in a shutout victory of 2-0 at the celebrated Cardines Field. Maintaining an undefeated record at home, the Gulls’ season record improved to 8-1, while the Navigators fell to 2-7. This game marked the first of seven meetings scheduled for […]