DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Connor Withers had 27 points in Bryant’s 95-76 win against New Hampshire on Thursday night. Withers added seven rebounds and five assists for the Bulldogs (11-9, 5-0 America East Conference). Barry Evans added 18 points while going 7 of 13 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and also had eight rebounds, […]
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Korpisalo makes 29 saves against former team in Bruins’ 2-0 victory over Senators
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Joonas Korpisalo made 29 saves against his former team, David Pastrnak set up Morgan Geekie’s goal and added an empty-netter and the Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Thursday night. Korpisalo had his third shutout of the season and seventh overall. He was traded to Boston in […]
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Woman testifies during trial that Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers attacked her
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A woman testified Thursday that New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers grabbed her by the neck, slammed her against the wall and pushed her down the stairs after another man called her cellphone several times while they were in bed. She testified on the first day of […]
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Brown and Tatum lead Celtics past Clippers 117-113 in overtime with both teams missing starters
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night when both teams were missing key players. Derrick White added 20 points and Sam Hauser had 15, tying his season […]
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Mercer scores 2 as Devils beat Bruins 5-1 to snap four-game skid
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey’s four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night. Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists, Dougie Hamilton had a goal and an assist, and Stefan Noesen also scored, and Timo Meier had two assists to help the […]
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Former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels returning to Patriots as offensive coordinator, AP source says
By KYLE HIGHTOWER and ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writers Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels has agreed to become the New England Patriots offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the contract was being finalized. This will […]
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The trial for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers is delayed a day because of a water main break
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — A water main break has delayed a trial scheduled Wednesday for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on allegations that he shoved his girlfriend’s head into a wall and repeatedly choked her after she received a phone call while they were in bed together. Peppers, 29, faces charges of assault […]
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VCU secures 81-57 victory over Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Joe Bamisile scored 24 points as VCU beat Rhode Island 81-57 on Tuesday night. Bamisile shot 10 for 18, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Rams (15-4, 5-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Max Shulga scored 15 points while going 4 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for […]
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The Celtics hand the Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 win
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory on Monday. The Celtics built a double-digit lead early and put the game away with […]
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Cooley scores 28, Brown takes down Cornell 83-82
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Aaron Cooley’s 28 points helped Brown defeat Cornell 83-82 on Monday. Cooley also had seven rebounds for the Bears (9-7, 1-2 Ivy League). Landon Lewis scored 17 points and added five rebounds. AJ Lesburt Jr. shot 4 for 6, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 […]
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Coyle scores 2 in 3rd period, eclipses fellow BU Terrier Celebrini and Bruins beat Sharks 6-3
BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Coyle scored a pair of third-period goals, stealing the spotlight from fellow Boston University product Macklin Celebrini in his first game back at the TD Garden as an NHLer and leading the Bruins to a 6-3 victory over San Jose on Monday. It was Boston’s 14th straight victory over the Sharks. […]
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Newport Gulls: Michael Falcone takes his talents to Europe
By Chuck Paiva, General Manager of Newport Gulls. This story originally appeared here. Long-time Newport Gulls Director of Baseball Operations, Michael Falcone, has moved on to an exciting new chapter in his career. Michael has taken his talents overseas to Belgium, where he will be working with RFC Liège, a professional football club in the […]
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Police outskate Firefighters in Guns N’ Hoses Hockey Game, rally for local boy
In a nail-biting finish, the police team edged out the firefighters 7-6 at Sunday’s Annual Aquidneck Island Guns N’ Hoses Hockey Game, keeping their winning streak alive for the fourth year running. St. George’s Ice Rink was packed with over 200 fans cheering on first responders from Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. This year’s game was […]
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Tim Stutzle’s shootout goal lifts Senators over Bruins 6-5
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Tim Stutzle scored in the shootout to lift the Ottawa Senators to a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Leevi Merilainen, who made 23 saves in regulation and overtime, turned away all three Bruins skaters in the tiebreaker. Josh Norris had two goals for Ottawa, and Stutzle had a […]
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Barry Evans scores 24 and Bryant defeats UMass-Lowell 85-62
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Barry Evans had 24 points in Bryant’s 85-62 victory against UMass-Lowell on Saturday night. Evans also contributed five rebounds for the Bulldogs (10-9, 4-0 America East Conference). Rafael Pinzon scored 16 points, shooting 7 for 16, including 2 for 8 from beyond the arc. Connor Withers had 15 points and shot […]
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Green, Thomas lead Rhode Island over Davidson, 92-90
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — David Green scored 22 points to lead Rhode Island and Sebastian Thomas knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left as the Rams beat Davidson 92-90 on Saturday. Green shot 7 of 16 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the […]
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Dixon and Villanova knock off Providence 75-73
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eric Dixon scored 23 points to lead Villanova and Tyler Perkins sealed the victory with a layup with 42 seconds remaining as the Wildcats took down Providence 75-73 on Friday night. Dixon also contributed eight rebounds for the Wildcats (12-7, 5-3 Big East Conference). Jhamir Brickus scored 18 points, going 7 of […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 30 as Celtics break out of shooting slump in 121-94 win over Magic
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics ran past the Orlando Magic 121-94 on Friday night. With freshman star Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates looking on from the stands, Tatum, a former Blue Devils standout, went 12 of 21 from the floor to help Boston break out of a recent shooting […]
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Jarren Duran, Red Sox reach $3.85 million, 1-year contract, avoid arbitration
BOSTON (AP) — All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration when they agreed Friday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $3.85 million, a deal that includes an $8 million team option for 2026. Duran gets a $3.75 million salary for this year, and the option has a $100,000 buyout. The option price […]
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Pinzon’s 22 help Bryant take down Albany 89-79
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon’s 22 points helped Bryant defeat Albany 89-79 on Thursday night. Pinzon had five assists and three steals for the Bulldogs (9-9, 3-0 America East Conference). Earl Timberlake scored 21 points and added nine rebounds, eight assists, and four blocks. Connor Withers had 16 points and shot 4 for 7 […]
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Rogers Boys Basketball edges Middletown in overtime thriller
Rogers High School pulled off a nail-biting 58-49 overtime win against Middletown High School in a thrilling Wednesday night Boys Basketball matchup. The game, hosted at Middletown High, saw a milestone moment as Middletown’s Patrick Cranson reached his 1,000th career point. Cranson’s clutch performance included a game-tying three-pointer while drawing a foul late in the […]
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Watson puts up 21, Loyola Chicago takes down Rhode Island 81-77
CHICAGO (AP) — Des Watson scored 21 points as Loyola Chicago beat Rhode Island 81-77 on Wednesday night. Watson shot 8 for 13 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Ramblers (11-6, 2-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jalen Quinn scored 17 points and added five assists. Francis […]
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Barrett stars as Raptors beat Celtics 110-97 to snap 10-game losing streak against Boston
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors snapped a 10-game losing streak against Boston with a 110-97 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night. Jakob Poeltl added 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Raptors won consecutive games for the third time. […]
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Kalkbrenner’s 20 lead Creighton over Providence 84-64
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner had 20 points in Creighton’s 84-64 victory against Providence on Tuesday night. Kalkbrenner added 10 rebounds and six blocks for the Bluejays (11-6, 4-2 Big East Conference). Steven Ashworth scored 20 points and added six assists. Isaac Traudt had 13 points and shot 4 for 4 from beyond the […]
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Bruins open 4-goal lead, add 2 short-handed empty-netters to beat Lightning 6-2
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Parker Wotherspoon scored his first NHL goal on Tuesday night to help the Boston Bruins open a four-goal lead and hold on to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2. Jeremy Swayman made 43 saves for the Bruins, who have won back-to-back games after […]