PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner put up 35 points as Creighton beat Providence 80-69 on Wednesday night. Kalkbrenner added 12 rebounds and three steals for the Bluejays (17-6, 10-2 Big East Conference). Steven Ashworth added 23 points while going 7 of 15 from the floor, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and 6 […]
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Kreider scores midway through third period to rally Rangers to 3-2 win over Bruins
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored the tiebreaking short-handed goal midway through the third period and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Wednesday night. Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck also scored, and Mika Zibanejad had two assists for the Rangers, who won their […]
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Johnson scores 25 as Fordham takes down Rhode Island 80-79
NEW YORK (AP) — Jackie Johnson III had 25 points in Fordham’s 80-79 win over Rhode Island on Wednesday night. Johnson added three steals for the Rams (11-12, 3-7 Atlantic 10 Conference). Josh Rivera scored 19 points and added seven rebounds. Japhet Medor had 17 points and shot 4 of 11 from the field, including […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 22, Celtics hold off Cavaliers 112-105 in matchup of Eastern Conference’s best
By TOM WITHERS Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Derrick White added 20 and the Boston Celtics showed their championship makeup down the stretch with a 112-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. The defending NBA titlists executed in the […]
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Jeremy Swayman stops 35 shots as the Bruins shut out the Wild 3-0
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy got his 299th career point with a goal in the second period and Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Boston Bruins beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Tuesday night. Trent Frederic scored and Morgan Geekie added an […]
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Portsmouth Track teams compete in RIIL Class Championships
Portsmouth High School’s track teams made waves at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Class Championships. The event, held at Providence Career & Technical Academy, saw both the boys and girls teams put up impressive performances in the Class B division. The girls team secured a solid sixth-place finish, while the boys team landed in fifth […]
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Rogers Track teams compete in RIIL Class Championships
Rogers High School’s track and field teams made waves at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Class Championships. The event, held at Providence Career & Technical Academy, saw the girls team secure a solid seventh place in Class C, while the boys team landed in sixth. The 55-meter hurdles proved to be a strong event for […]
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Portsmouth Girls Basketball falls to Ponaganset 54-30
Portsmouth High School’s varsity girls basketball team is now 7-5 for the season after a tough 54-30 loss to Ponaganset on Thursday night. Despite the defeat, Gyselle Mairs (number 13) put up an impressive 18 points for Portsmouth. Ponaganset continues to dominate with a 15-1 season record after this win. The Portsmouth team is set […]
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Newport Polo unveils 2025 Season Schedule, Box Office to open February 1
Newport Polo has unveiled its 2025 Season Schedule for the Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines. It features an exciting lineup of matches and international rivalries that promise the 34th summer of world-class polo will be one for the books. Fans can explore the full roster of matches at www.nptpolo.com and start planning their polo dates, and mark […]
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Mark Scheifele scores twice and Jets use third-period flurry to beat Bruins 6-2
BOSTON (AP) — Mark Scheifele scored his 30th and 31st goals of the season and the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Thursday night. Vladislav Namestnikov had a goal and assist, and Nikolaj Ehlers, Parker Ford and Kyle Connor also scored for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 27 shots. It was […]
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Bryant wins 92-86 against UMBC
BALTIMORE (AP) — Connor Withers and Rafael Pinzon each had 18 points, and Bryant beat UMBC 92-86 on Thursday night for its seventh straight win. Withers added 12 rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Bulldogs (13-9, 7-0 America East Conference). Pinzon shot 6 of 19 from the field, including 1 for 8 from […]
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Kristaps Porzingis finishes with 34 points, carrying Celtics over Bulls 122-100
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 122-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The 7-foot-2 Porzingis made a season-best eight 3-point shots in 14 attempts with 11 rebounds over 33 minutes, helping […]
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Rhode Island defeats UMass 88-82
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Sebastian Thomas had 22 points in Rhode Island’s 88-82 victory against UMass on Wednesday night. Thomas also contributed eight rebounds, seven assists, and four steals for the Rams (15-6, 4-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jaden House added 19 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 9 for 11 from […]
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Pierre scores 16 as Providence beats Seton Hall 69-67
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jayden Pierre scored 16 points as Providence beat Seton Hall 69-67 on Tuesday night. Pierre shot 6 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Friars (11-10, 5-5 Big East Conference). Jabri Abdur-Rahim scored 13 points, going 4 of 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Bensley […]
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Thompson and Peterka each score hat tricks in 7-2 Sabres win over the Bruins
By JOE YERDON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka each had a hat trick and an assist to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 7-2 win against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Thompson and Peterka became the first pair to score a hat trick in the same game for […]
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Thompson hits game-winning shot and scores 33 points as Rockets rally past Celtics 114-112
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson hit a game-winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Dillon Brooks shot 10 of 15 from 3-point range and led Houston with 36 points. The Rockets […]
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Tatum, White help Celtics pull away to beat Mavericks 122-107 in first meeting since NBA Finals
DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals. Jaylen Brown added 22 points as the defending champions bounced back from a […]
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Pinzon scores 30, Bryant takes down Binghamton 83-69
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon’s 30 points led Bryant past Binghamton 83-69 on Saturday. Pinzon shot 11 of 21 from the field, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Bulldogs (12-9, 6-0 America East Conference). Connor Withers scored 16 points and added five rebounds […]
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Corey McKeithan scores 20 to lead La Salle past Rhode Island 70-64
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Corey McKeithan scored 20 points to lead La Salle to a 70-64 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday. McKeithan shot 6 for 15 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Explorers (11-9, 3-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Deuce Jones scored 13 points and added […]
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Cornish scores 25, Dartmouth downs Brown 84-83
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ryan Cornish had 25 points and his two foul shots with 18 seconds left gave Dartmouth an 84-83 win over Brown on Saturday. Cornish added six rebounds for the Big Green (8-9, 2-2 Ivy League). Brandon Mitchell-Day scored 23 points while shooting 8 of 15 from the field and 6 for […]
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Joseph’s 14 lead Providence past Georgetown 78-68
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bensley Joseph’s 14 points helped Providence defeat Georgetown 78-68 on Saturday. Joseph added six rebounds for the Friars (10-10, 4-5 Big East Conference). Jayden Pierre scored 14 points, shooting 7 for 12, including 0 for 5 from beyond the arc. Jabri Abdur-Rahim shot 2 for 3 from beyond the arc and […]
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Ivy League won’t join NCAA antitrust settlement, clings to academics and amateurism
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The Ivy League will not join the antitrust settlement that will allow schools to pay their players directly, a decision that leaves the conference of eight elite academic institutions clinging to college sports’ amateur model even as it is increasingly abandoned by the NCAA’s biggest powers. Ivy League executive director Robin Harris said in an […]
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Jury acquits New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers in assault and battery trial
BOSTON (AP) — A jury acquitted New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday in his assault and battery trial. Peppers finished testifying earlier Friday by denying he choked or shoved his accuser. Peppers, who first took the witness stand on Thursday, had been on trial this week on charges of assault and battery with […]
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Portsmouth Boys Basketball edges out Tolman in overtime thriller
The Portsmouth High School boys basketball team pulled off a nail-biting win against Tolman on Thursday night, coming out on top 61-56 in overtime on their home court. The game was a seesaw battle from start to finish, with neither team able to pull away during regulation time. The intensity ramped up as the clock […]
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Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves propel Lakers to 117-96 victory over Celtics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. LeBron James had 20 points and 14 rebounds after being selected for the All-Star Game for the 21st consecutive season earlier in the day. James also passed […]