By KEN POWTAK Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — J.D. Martinez and Rob Refsnyder hit solo homers, and Rafael Devers had a two-run shot as the Boston Red Sox beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Tuesday night. Red Sox rookie right-hander Brayan Bello (2-6) ended a streak of 44 1/3 innings without allowing a homer as […]
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Longtime NHL defenseman Zdeno Chara, 45, retires as Bruin
BOSTON (AP) — The player the NHL knew as “Big Zee” is calling it a career. Zdeno Chara signed a one-day contract with the Boston Bruins and announced his retirement Tuesday after 24 seasons in the NHL and captaining Boston to the Stanley Cup in 2011. The 6-foot-9 defenseman from Slovakia hangs up his skates at age […]
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Judge OKs Utah-based company’s $76M bid to buy Jay Peak
A federal judge has approved a Utah-based resort company’s $76 million bid to buy Jay Peak Resort, the Vermont ski area that was at the center of a financial scandal involving its former owner and president. Pacific Group Resorts, which owns five ski areas, last week won the auction to buy Jay Peak. A federal judge in […]
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11th Hour Racing Team finds success in The Défi Azimut
By 11th Hour Racing The final day of The Défi Azimut marked the last time The Ocean Race teams will line up against one another in a crewed format, before the start of The Ocean Race 2022-23 on January 15 next year. Designed to pit both new and tried-and-tested IMOCAs against one another in full […]
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Patriots rely on defense to edge Watt-less Steelers 17-14
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New England Patriots don’t panic. It doesn’t matter the year, the opponent or even the quarterback. A sometimes lifeless loss to Miami in their opener was just that, an opener. A starting point the Patriots knew would in no way define their season. The response […]
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Devers’ 4 hits, 3 RBIs carry Red Sox past Royals, 13-3
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers had four hits and three RBIs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 13-3 on Sunday. Tommy Pham added three hits and three RBIs, and Kiké Hernández scored four times. Last-place Boston had dropped three of four and seven of 10 overall. […]
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Johnston scores, CF Montreal gets past Revolution 1-0
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Alistair Johnston scored in the 72nd minute and Sebastian Breza stopped three shots as CF Montreal earned a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night. Both teams play next on Oct. 1. Montreal (18-9-5) hosts D.C. United and the Revolution (9-12-11) play Atlanta United. CF Montréal goalie Sebastian […]
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Singer shuts down Red Sox, Royals beat Boston 9-0
BOSTON (AP) — After scratching out just six runs in a four-game losing streak, the Kansas City batters felt like they owed their pitchers a little more support. Then they realized Brady Singer didn’t really need it. Singer delivered his second straight scoreless outing, pitching out of a bases-loaded, nobody out jam to deliver six […]
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Willcox rallies Brown, Smith scores in 2OT to beat Bryant
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Allen Smith scored the winning touchdown in the second overtime, Jake Willcox threw three touchdown passes and Brown, which trailed by 14 points in the fourth quarter, defeated Bryant 44-38 on Saturday. Brown’s thrilling season-opener was capped off after the Bears stuffed Ryan Clark on a fourth-and-1 attempt to open the […]
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Henderson throws 4 TDs in Delaware’s win over Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Nolan Henderson threw for career highs of 379 yards and four touchdowns as Delaware beat Rhode Island 42-21 in Saturday’s only matchup of ranked FCS teams. Joudon Townsend had a pair of TD catches and a career-high 109 yards receiving for the Fightin’ Blue Hens (3-0, 1-0 Colonial Athletic Association). Delaware, […]
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Martinez has RBI single in 8th, Red Sox beat Royals 2-1
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez had an RBI single in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied late to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Friday night. Martinez’s single to left was just the third hit for Boston, which had just tied it up when reliever Scott […]
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USA to take on Argentina at Newport Polo on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines, will pit Team USA against longtime rival Argentina on Saturday, Sept. 17th, one of the original competing nations to participate in the Polo Series, and a recent fan poll favorite matchup. As the Autumn Equinox approaches, a perfect sunny weekend forecast and a full schedule of Newport’s biggest […]
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New era in Patriots-Steelers rivalry begins minus Brady, Ben
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the better part of two decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots would meet almost annually in a rivalry heavy on stakes and star power. Not so much in 2022. Not with Ben Roethlisberger in retirement, Tom Brady in Tampa and the two teams that defined excellence […]
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Top-earning men's tennis players of all time
Which men’s tennis players have won the most money? With one of the top-earners of all time, Roger Federer, retiring, Stacker has ranked the 25 top-earning men’s players in history based on data compiled by the ATP Tour. Career earnings totals are current as of Aug. 1, 2022, though they don’t include endorsement income, which can […]
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Judge stays at 57 HR, Yanks beat Boston 5-3 for 2-game sweep
BOSTON (AP) — Aaron Judge didn’t homer. Gleyber Torres only sorta did. Torres hit a three-run, Little League homer to break a fifth-inning scoreless tie, and the AL East-leading New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Torres had three hits — the big one a single […]
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U.S. Naval War College to host World War I era Army-Navy baseball game at Cardines Field on Sept. 16
The U.S. Naval War College will host its fifth annual “Cardines Classic,” World War I era Army-Navy baseball game on Friday, September 16th at Cardines Field. The public is invited to join them for this free baseball game that will be played by students from the U.S. Naval War College dressed in period-accurate uniforms. Gates […]
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The Ocean Race: IMOCA crews set their sights on a new era of ocean racing
By The Ocean Race All five crews are racing in Lorient this week at the annual Défi Azimut – Lorient Agglomération regatta where all but one of them, Kevin Escoffier’s Holcim – PRB, are sailing with four crew and one onboard reporter (OBR), as per The Ocean Race regulations. Speaking to an audience of invited […]
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Judge homers twice to reach 57, Yanks beat Sox 7-6 in 10
BOSTON (AP) — It’s a rare thing for a Red Sox fan to cheer for a member of the New York Yankees. Aaron Judge caused some of Boston’s faithful to make an exception on his latest visit to Fenway Park Judge hit his major league-leading 56th and 57th home runs, Gleyber Torres had a go-ahead three-run double in […]
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Pats’ Jones plans to be ready for Steelers after back injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Intrigue surrounded the Patriots throughout the preseason as they looked to remake their offense following the departure of coordinator Josh McDaniels. The initial reviews are in, and most of them aren’t good. It was bad enough New England turned the ball over three times and badly missed assignments in key situations […]
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Fading Orioles drop 6th of 8, fall to last-place Red Sox 1-0
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Rich Hill pitched five scoreless innings, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the fading Baltimore Orioles 1-0 Sunday. The Orioles have lost six of eight, all at home, including back-to-back games to the last-place Red Sox. Baltimore was 1 1/2 games out of the third and final […]
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McDaniel era starts with a win, Dolphins top Patriots 20-7
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — After leading the Miami Dolphins on an unlikely turnaround last season, the Dolphins defense needed just one game to show that it might be one of the top units in the AFC East. With a defensive touchdown, an interception, a forced fumble, the Dolphins […]
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Henderson’s big hit helps Orioles rally past Red Sox 3-2
BALTIMORE (AP) — No matter how this season ends for the Baltimore Orioles, Gunnar Henderson and the rest of their young players are experiencing meaningful games. “This is going to be really beneficial for them going forward into next year,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “Being able to be in a tight ballgame in a pennant […]
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Providence College Men’s Basketball releases 2022-23 season schedule
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men’s basketball 2022-23 schedule was announced today (Sept. 9). The Friars will play 11 non-conference games to get the 2022-23 season started. The team then will play 20 BIG EAST Conference games. Providence will open the season against Rider University on Tuesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. on FS1 at […]
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Amica Newport Marathon debuts An updated course for 2022
Newport, RI – Each October, runners come from near and far to compete in the annual Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon. The event, held each year on the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend and produced by local business Gray Matter Marketing, draws competitors from across the sport, from those running their first half marathon to […]
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Dolphins a slight favorite over Patriots heading into Week 1
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — NEW ENGLAND (10-8) at MIAMI (9-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Miami by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook SERIES RECORD: Dolphins lead 59-54 LAST MEETING: Dolphins beat Patriots 33-24 on Jan. 9 in Miami Gardens, Fla. PATRIOTS OFFENSE: OVERALL (15), RUSH (8), PASS (14), SCORING (6). PATRIOTS DEFENSE: […]
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AMPed up: Providence arena announces new naming rights deal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Insurance company Amica has reached a 10-year deal for the naming rights to the downtown Providence arena that for two decades has been known as the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The 14,000-seat facility will now be known as the Amica Mutual Pavilion, or the AMP Providence, the Lincoln-based insurer and the Rhode […]
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NFL welcome: Up 1st for McDaniel, a matchup with Belichick
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — For Bill Belichick and Mike McDaniel, the 2000 season was a big deal. Belichick was starting his run as coach of the New England Patriots. McDaniel was starting at wide receiver for Smoky Hill High School. They were worlds apart then. They’ll be on opposite sidelines Sunday. Combined, they have […]
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6 charts revealing need-to-know stats about NFL preseason odds
The NFL preseason is full of hope. Thanks to the league’s long-standing push for parity, fans of nearly every team can kick the year off with playoff expectations and Super Bowl dreams. Last season was particularly parity-friendly, as 28 of the NFL’s 32 teams were mathematically alive for the playoffs with four weeks remaining in […]
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Rays edge Red Sox 1-0 for 8th win in 9 games
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yonny Chrinos had a tearful return to the major leagues Wednesday night. The 28-year-old right-hander pitched three spotless innings in relief to win his first outing in more than two years, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Taylor Walls drove in the […]
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Rays stop Red Sox 4-3 Monday to stay 5 games back of Yankees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Manuel Margot and David Peralta each doubled home a run in the seventh inning, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Tampa Bay stopped Boston’s five-game winning streak and stayed five games behind the first-place Yankees in the AL East. New […]
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Story hits 3-run HR; Red Sox complete 4-game sweep over Rangers
BOSTON (AP) — Trevor Story hit a three-run homer over the Green Monster, Xander Bogaerts had his eighth straight multi-hit game and the Boston Red Sox completed a four-game sweep over Texas with a 5-2 victory on Sunday. The Red Sox now have a five-game winning streak as they’re trying to climb back into the […]
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Bello gets 1st big league win, Red Sox beat Rangers 5-3
BOSTON (AP) — Brayan Bello pitched six scoreless innings in his first major league win and John Schreiber escaped a jam in the ninth, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Saturday. Bello (1-4) allowed three hits, struck out five and walked one in the longest of his eight big league […]
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Top 15 college football rivalries
What makes for a great college football rivalry? Three main ingredients can be found consistently across some of the greatest competitions: First, it helps when the rival is geographically close. When schools are within the same state or a neighboring state, fans of both schools live close enough to feed a long-lasting competition yearlong—plus they […]
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Wong hits 1st MLB homer, Red Sox lose Pivetta, beat Rangers
BOSTON (AP) — Connor Wong hit his first major league homer, Kiké Hernández doubled twice and the Boston Red Sox overcame an early injury to starting pitcher Nick Pivetta to beat Texas 9-1 Friday night, the Rangers’ season-worst sixth straight loss. Pivetta exited with a bruised left calf after getting hit by Leody Taveras’ comebacker […]
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Refsnyder completes Red Sox rally for 9-8 win over Rangers
BOSTON (AP) — Rob Refsnyder hit a game-ending single in a four-run ninth inning for Boston as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 9-8 on Thursday night. The Red Sox trailed 8-3 in the eighth and 8-5 entering the ninth. Boston promptly loaded the bases with none out against Jonathan Hernández (1-1). […]
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Sail Newport to host two events to celebrate sailing
NEWPORT, RI (September 1, 2022) – Labor Day is coming and Sail Newport is celebrating by hosting two free community events to celebrate sailing. The first event is a Community Day on Monday, Sept. 5 from 10 am – 2 pm, featuring visits from global ambassador sailing and sustainability organizations. The legendary vessel “Maiden” will be docked at Sail […]
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Gillette Stadium hosting Premier Lacrosse League Playoff Quarterfinals on Saturday
Gillette Stadium will host the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster playoff quarterfinals for the first time this Saturday, Sept. 3. After hosting the 2022 All-Star Game and Skills Challenge on July 16, the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution will now also host three single-elimination quarterfinals matchups as teams battle for their shot at the […]
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Bogaerts’ grand slam backs Wacha, Red Sox beat Twins 6-5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, J.D. Martinez also homered to back Michael Wacha’s strong start for Boston and the Red Sox held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday night. Bogaerts and Martinez went deep during a five-run third inning against Minnesota starter Joe […]
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Gordon’s slam, 6 RBIs lead Twins to 10-5 win over Red Sox
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Gordon hit his first career grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs, Jake Cave and Gary Sánchez also homered, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 10-5 on Tuesday night. Gordon lined a two-run double in the first inning and followed with […]
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Realtor.com Survey: Bargaining power is back; 92% of recent sellers accepted buyer-friendly terms
The days of frenzied sales with waived inspections might be behind us, as buyers regain a bit of bargaining power. According to a new Realtor.com survey, 92% of people who sold their home within the last year accepted some buyer-friendly terms and 41% accepted some contingencies in the contract. Additionally, among those surveyed, the number of buyers asking […]
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Urshela’s 3-run double sends Twins over Red Sox 4-2
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gio Urshela’s three-run double in the fifth inning pushed Minnesota ahead and four relievers made the lead as the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Monday night for their fourth straight win. Urshela punched a 3-2 pitch from John Schreiber into the right-field corner, scoring […]
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Belichick likes safety, tackle depth heading into 53-man cut
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Over his two-plus decades in New England, Bill Belichick has often said it can take until the midpoint of the season before he knows what type of team he has. The Patriots coach held to that maxim Monday when describing how he felt about the state of his team less than […]
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Galaxy end road skid with 2-1 victory over Revolution
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Daniel Aguirre and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández scored goals in the first 15 minutes and the Los Angeles Galaxy held on for a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Sunday. Aguirre took a pass from Hernández and scored in the 4th minute to give the LA Galaxy (11-11-4) an early […]
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Paredes hits 2 homers over Green Monster, Rays beat Sox 12-4
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Isaac Paredes homered over the Green Monster in each of his first two at-bats and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 12-4 on Sunday. Randy Arozarena hit three doubles off the left-field wall at Fenway Park and drove in […]
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Texas Corinthian Yacht Club respectfully repeats as Grandmasters Team Race Champions
By New York Yacht Club. Photos: Stuart Wemple Respect runs through the Grandmasters Team Race like a river through a western valley. It’s an essential component of the regatta, binding together the sailors, race officials and judges and creating an environment where the last place team—which happens to be the one that traveled the furthest—gets […]
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Raiders cap perfect preseason with 23-6 win over Patriots
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chase Garbers was 12 of 22 for 141 yards and the Las Vegas Raiders finished the preseason undefeated after Friday’s 23-6 victory over the New England Patriots. It marked the first time in franchise history the Raiders (4-0) finished undefeated in the preseason. Las Vegas coach […]
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Bogaerts homers as Red Sox cool off Rays with 9-8 win
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox stopped Tampa Bay’s six-game win streak with a 9-8 victory over the Rays on Friday night. Kevin Plawecki had three hits and two RBIs for the Red Sox, who had dropped four in a row. Michael […]
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Blue Jays survive 9th, win 6-5 in 10th to sweep Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano pitched his way out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Then he had to shut the Red Sox down one more time. “I kind of tried to erase what happened the last inning, because it was a lot of adrenaline,” he […]
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Annual Sail for Hope to set sail and raise funds for charities
On Sunday, September 11, local sailors plan to race around Conanicut Island in the Sail for Hope. The annual race around Jamestown is a fundraiser to benefit World Central Kitchen Ukraine relief, Save the Children’s Emergency Fund, and Sail Newport’s new after-school Marine Exploration Program for Thompson Middle School. The event was founded in 2001 as “Sail for Pride” in the weeks […]
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Kim Clijsters named Honorary President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Global tennis star Kim Clijsters has been named Honorary President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. As Honorary President, The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) says in a press release that Clijsters will represent the organization in an ambassadorial role publicly and will also collaborate with ITHF staff and tennis industry partners on […]
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Springer 3 hits, RBI double in 10th as Blue Jays top Red Sox
By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — George Springer got three hits, including a 10th-inning double on the first pitch from Boston reliever Ryan Brasier that scored automatic runner Jackie Bradley Jr. and lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Red Sox 3-2 Wednesday night. “Honestly, I was just looking to get Jackie to […]
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Clarke Cooke Cup will feature New York versus Newport on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines, will welcome back New York for its 11th city series campaign against Newport, competing for the Clarke Cooke Cup. This Saturday, August 27th, New York returns for a 6-chukker match as the 5th and biggest of the big city challengers this season. New York handed the home team a goliath execution last year, racking up a 10-4 win and 8th Polo Series victory. New […]
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Belichick’s impact resonates with Raiders coach McDaniels
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Josh McDaniels points to three major influences on his life in football that got him to where he is today as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. McDaniels watched his father, Thom, for the good portion of a 40-year coaching career. He then kicked off […]
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Rookie clubs reach for the podium at Resolute Cup
One surefire way to gauge the quality of any sailing event is by the number of repeat participants. The New York Yacht Club’s Resolute Cup, a Corinthian Championship for U.S. Yacht Clubs, has one of the highest rates of returning competitors of any sailing event in the country. Out of the 24 clubs that will […]
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Bradley sparks 8-run rally, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 9-3
BOSTON (AP) — Jackie Bradley Jr. doubled and scored to key an eight-run inning against his former team and the Toronto Blue Jays rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. George Springer had two hits and drove in three runs in his return to the lineup at designated hitter. […]
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Belichick’s Patriots take reps against McDaniels’ Raiders
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels, on a practice field together — just like old times. The New England Patriots coach and his longtime assistant, now the coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, brought their teams together Tuesday for the first of two joint practices ahead of […]
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Tennis Channel’s Brett Haber to serve as “voice” of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today announced that Tennis Channel commentator and broadcast journalist Brett Haber will serve as an official ambassador and voice of the ITHF, committing to increasing his long-time service to the organization. Since 2008, Haber has frequently worked with the ITHF, and in 2014 began his tenure as Master […]
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Patriots improved, but still face questions entering 2022
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10-8; lost to Buffalo in wild-card round) New faces: WR DeVante Parker, S Jabrill Peppers, LB Mack Wilson, CB Terrance Mitchell, OL Cole Strange, WR Tyquan Thornton, CB Marcus Jones, RB Ty Montgomery, QB Bailey Zappe. Key losses: Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels (head coach, Raiders), RB coach Ivan Fears (retired after 25 […]
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McDaniels welcomes mentor Belichick and Patriots to Vegas
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — First-year Raiders coach Josh McDaniels rolled out the silver and black carpet for mentor Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. The Patriots practiced at Las Vegas’ facility Monday ahead of a pair of joint practices Tuesday and Wednesday. “This is magnificent,” Belichick said. “I’ve been to a lot of good […]
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Ida Lewis Distance Race a tricky one
Fully expecting light and variable breezes overnight, 43 sailing teams started the 2022 Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Bluenose Yacht Sales on Friday, August 19 and returned throughout the day Saturday, August 20 to complete the event’s 17th edition. The wind conditions wound up ranging from 8-10 knots at the start to high teens and 20s out near Block Island to nearly […]
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Mateo lifts Orioles past Boston in MLB Little League Classic
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Jorge Mateo felt like a kid again when he arrived in a town overrun by Little Leaguers wanting nothing more to do at a major-league game than chug Gatorades, hurry to reach the front of the line at the ice cream stand and yell for […]
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Kids Again: Red Sox, Orioles cardboard race Little Leaguers
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi and John Schreiber used their sliders without throwing a pitch. The Boston Red Sox pitchers grabbed their hunks of flattened cardboard and took flight for the traditional slide down the outfield hill outside the Little League World Series stadium. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde […]
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New York Yacht Club claims first Hinman Masters Title in eight years
What does it feel like to win a top-flight team-racing regatta like the New York Yacht Club Invitational Team Race Regatta for the Commodore George R. Hinman Masters Trophy? According to Steve Kirkpatrick, who over the weekend captained the New York Yacht Club team to its first win in 8 years in the Hinman Masters, […]
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Quioto scores twice, Montreal beats Revolution 4-0
MONTREAL (AP) — Romell Quioto scored twice and Montreal beat the New England Revolution 4-0 on Saturday night to move closer to wrapping up a playoff spot. Kei Kamara and Matko Miljevic also scored for Montreal (14-8-4). New England dropped to 8-8-10.
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Hernández, Arroyo, Wacha power Red Sox past Orioles 4-3
By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Kike Hernández hit a two-run homer, Christian Arroyo added a key RBI double in the ninth inning and Michael Wacha pitched scoreless ball into the sixth as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Saturday. The teams split the first two games of the […]
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Orioles hit 5 homers, outslug Red Sox in wild 15-10 win
By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander hit one of the Orioles’ five homers and drove in four runs, and Baltimore outslugged the Boston Red Sox 15-10 on Friday night. Jorge Mateo, Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urías also connected for the Orioles, who had combined to score three runs in […]
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Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats’ 20-10 win
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have been enduring growing pains on offense throughout the preseason as they adjust to a new simplified scheme. It finally showed some hints of progress. Mac Jones completed a 45-yard pass to set up a touchdown in his first game action of the preseason, Tristian Vizcaino hit a 51-yard […]
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Jamaica to take on Team USA at Newport Polo on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series will welcome Jamaica for their 19th faceoff against Team USA in the International Series history. This Saturday, August 20th, two generations of Jamaican players will ride out against the home team in one of the season’s highlights. In preparation for Jamaica’s appearance, they added the return of an inaugural player from the 1994 roster, […]
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Reynolds 2 HRs; Brubaker, Pirates top Bosox, end 6-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit two home runs, JT Brubaker pitched seven shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a six-game losing streak, beating the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Thursday night. The Pirates avoided a three-game sweep and sent Boston back to one game under .500 at 59-60. The Red Sox are five games […]
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Arroyo, Verdugo, Hill lead Red Sox over skidding Pirates 8-3
BY JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Arroyo had three hits and three RBIs, Alex Verdugo reached base five times and 42-year-old Rich Hill won for the first time in nearly two months as the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Wednesday night. The Red Sox won for the fifth […]
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Toronto FC ties New England Revolution 2-2
TORONTO (AP) — Federico Bernardeschi and Domenico Criscito scored to help Toronto FC tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Wednesday night. Bernardeschi scored on a penalty kick in the 31st minute after Ayo Akinola was fouled inside the box. In the 75th minute, Criscito volleyed a cross from Michael Bradley to tie it for […]
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Fan injured as fights mar another Panthers, Pats practice
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A day after a pair of fights resulted in five players being kicked out of the first joint practice between the Panthers and Patriots, two more incidents — including one in which a female fan was struck after a scrum spilled into the spectator area — nearly brought an end to […]
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Pivetta throws 7 shutout innings, Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Pivetta pitched one-hit ball over seven shutout innings for his first win since June 24, and the Boston Red Sox scored four runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. The Pirates’ only hit off […]
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Top-earning women's tennis players of all time
In 1968, professional tennis entered the Open Era. With the introduction of the four Grand Slam tournaments—U.S. Open, Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon—the division between pros and amateurs finally ended. But there was still the matter of male versus female players. In 1973, Billie Jean King famously beat Bobby Riggs in “The Battle Of […]
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Ida Lewis Distance Race: Young sailors and double-handers are joining the fun
By Ida Lewis Distance Race When the Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Bluenose Yacht Sales starts this Friday (August 19) at 11 a.m., spectators on land and water will bear witness to one of New England’s most unique sailing adventures, observing its 17th edition. Forty-one teams, split into classes for ORC, PHRF, PHRF Double Handed, and PHRF Cruising Spinnaker, will head […]
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Wacha makes short work of Yankees, Boston wins 3-0 in 2:15
BOSTON (AP) — Michael Wacha and the last-place Red Sox made short work of the AL East-leading New York Yankees. Pitching for the first time in almost seven weeks, Wacha returned from a shoulder injury to limit New York to a pair of singles in seven innings, and Boston beat the Yankees 3-0 on Sunday […]
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A decade of persistence lifts Eastern Yacht Club to First Morgan Cup Win
Press release from the New York Yacht Club For the second straight summer, a team from Marblehead, Mass., has become a first-time winner of the prestigious Morgan Cup. Earlier today, Eastern Yacht Club claimed the trophy, following up on the win last summer by neighboring Corinthian Yacht Club. The two clubs are just a stone’s […]
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Kiner-Falefa helps Yankees squeeze past Red Sox 3-2
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the go-ahead run with a safety squeeze in the ninth inning and hit his first career homer with New York, sending the AL East-leading Yankees past the Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday night for just their second win in 10 games. It was […]
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Gil, Petrovic lead Revolution to 1-0 victory over DC United
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Carles Gil staked the New England Revolution to an early lead and Djordje Petrovic made it stand up in a 1-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday. Gil scored in the 18th minute to give New England (8-7-9) the lead for good. Brandon Bye and Tommy McNamara had assists on Gil’s […]
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Judge hits homer No. 46, but Red Sox rally to beat Yanks 3-2
BOSTON (AP) — The New York Yankees still have a double-digit lead in the AL East and a chance to coast into the postseason. What they do once they get there could depend on whether closer Clay Holmes can straighten things out in time. Staked with a lead from Aaron Judge’s 46th homer, the All-Star […]
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Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New York Giants hired Brian Daboll in the hopes he could get more production out of quarterback Daniel Jones and the offense. The first preseason game of Daboll’s tenure revealed signs they may be heading in the right direction. Graham Gano hit a 24-yard field goal as time expired, Daniel […]
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Hosmer’s double in sixth sends Red Sox past Orioles, 4-3
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning just after Baltimore rallied to tie it, and the Boston Red Sox held on for a 4-3 victory over the Orioles on Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Tommy Pham and Alex Verdugo also […]
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Russell’s No. 6 jersey retired across NBA, a 1st for league
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association made the announcement Thursday, permanently retiring the number worn by the 11-time champion, civil rights activist and someone good enough to have been enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame […]
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James White, hero in Patriots’ Super Bowl rally, retires
AP Sports Writer (AP) — James White, who scored the game-winning touchdown in the New England Patriots’ historic comeback win over Atlanta in Super Bowl 51, announced his retirement on Thursday. White won three Super Bowls in eight seasons — all with the Patriots. “This chapter has been one that I will cherish. I look […]
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For top team racers, Newport in August is a mandatory pilgrimage
Story by New York Yacht Club. Photos: Stuart Wemple (2), Stuart Streuli There’s an element of equity in annually changing the location of a sport’s premiere event. Would the Super Bowl be as popular if it were held in the same stadium each year? But there’s also something to be said for the tradition and […]
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Prospect Grissom homers in debut, Braves beat Red Sox 8-4
BOSTON (AP) — Vaughn Grissom was rounding third when it sank in. He had just cleared the Green Monster for his first big league hit, and he gave himself an emphatic clap before finishing his home run trot. “That was like a ‘We made it’ moment, I guess,” the Braves’ top prospect said after homering […]
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Riley’s big night lifts Braves over Red Sox 9-7 in 11
BOSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves arrived at Fenway Park looking to put a disappointing series against the NL-East leading New York Mets as far in the rearview mirror as possible. Austin Riley did his part to start that process. Riley had a go-ahead, two-run single in the 11th inning and the Braves rallied for […]
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Newport International Polo Series will feature Palm Beach versus Newport on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines, will welcome back Palm Beach for their 11th city series duel on Saturday, August 13th. Palm Beach’s team will come out swinging, to build upon their 3-year winning streak with an all-star roster of some of the best players on the East Coast. This rival resort town is the renowned winter capital of […]
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Sale out for year after breaking wrist in bike accident
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale broke his right wrist in a bike accident over the weekend and will miss the rest of the season, the team said Tuesday, the latest setback during an injury-plagued three years for the Boston ace. Sale had surgery Monday and is expected to be ready for the […]
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Bruins bring back captain Bergeron — and David Krejci, too
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins are getting the gang back together, signing captain Patrice Bergeron and center David Krejci — both members of their 2011 Stanley Cup championship team — to one-year deals on Monday. Almost three months after he left the ice without any certainty that he would return, Bergeron signed a one-year […]
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Hall of Famer Eckersley to leave Red Sox booth after season
BOSTON (AP) — Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley said Monday that he will be leaving the Boston Red Sox broadcasts at the end of the season, his 50th in Major League Baseball. Eckersley, who was drafted by Cleveland as a California high schooler in 1972, went on to pitch 24 seasons as both a […]
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Bruins captain, future Hall of Famer Bergeron to return
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is coming back for another season. Almost three months after he left the ice without any certainty that he would return, the five-time Selke Trophy winner signed a one-year deal with the Bruins on Monday. It will pay him $2.5 million, with another possible $2.5 million in […]
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Safe Harbor Race Weekend returns August 12 – 14
A sure sign of a popular regatta is its growth from one edition to the next, and sure enough, the 2022 Safe Harbor Race Weekend in Newport, RI is seeing a 25% jump in registrants over 2021, when it was first introduced to the sailing world. The annual three-day event starts Friday, August 12, and is set to host 62 sailing teams […]
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Melendez posts 6-RBI game as Royals smash Red Sox 13-5
By AVERY OSEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning and had a career-high six RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 13-5 on Sunday. The rookie Melendez blasted it an estimated 406-feet to right field which bounced into […]
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Pratto’s 9th-inning homer gives Royals 5-4 win over Red Sox
By AVERY OSEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rookie Nick Pratto hit a game-ending home run in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. Pratto blasted a two-out, 3-2 changeup from Garrett Whitlock (2-2) an estimated 424 feet to center field […]
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Revolution pull away in second half, beat Orlando City 3-0
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Matt Polster scored in the first half, Wilfrid Kaptoum and defender Henry Kessler added second-half scores and the New England Revolution breezed to a 3-0 victory over Orlando City SC on Saturday. Polster’s netter in the 20th minute was all goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic needed for New England (7-7-9). Petrovic finished with […]
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More than 200 swimmers cross Narragansett Bay in Save The Bay’s annual Swim fundraiser
At 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, more than 200 swimmers took to the waves of Narragansett Bay’s East Passage in support of Save The Bay’s mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay. The two-mile journey from the shore of the Naval War College in Newport to Potter Cove in Jamestown marked the 46th year of the […]
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Bogaerts has 4 hits, Red Sox beat Royals 7-4
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Xander Bogaerts had four hits, Alex Verdugo doubled twice and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-4 Friday night. Verdugo had three hits as Boston evened the four-game series at a win apiece. Josh Winckowski (5-5) allowed one run on five hits […]
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America’s top Corinthian sailors will gather in Newport for the 2022 Resolute Cup
By New York Yacht Club Newport, R.I. — After a four-year layoff, amateur sailors representing two dozen of the top racing yacht clubs in the United States will once again gather in Newport for the sixth edition of the Resolute Cup, a Corinthian Championship for U.S. Yacht Clubs.The 2022 Resolute Cup, which will be hosted by […]
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Early titles with Patriots lead to Hall of Fame for Seymour
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer Richard Seymour was winning Super Bowls with the New England Patriots before, as he put it, Tom Brady was Tom Brady. The defensive lineman’s early success — three championships in his first four seasons — is as good a starting point as any for how Seymour ended up […]