WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mark Scheifele scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a convincing 8-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Nikita Chibrikov, Mason Appleton, Alex Iafallo, Gabriel Vilardi, Kyle Connor and Vladislav Namestnikov scored the other Winnipeg goals. Scheifele now has a 13-game point streak […]
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Kino Lilly Jr. rallies Brown to 84-80 victory over previously unbeaten Rhode Island in 2OT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 23 points and made five free throws in the final 31 seconds of a second overtime to lead Brown to an 84-80 victory over Rhode Island. The Bears (7-3) won for the sixth straight time and ended a nine-game win streak to begin the season for the […]
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Ja Morant scores 32 to help Grizzlies beat Celtics 127-121 and snap 10-game losing streak in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Ja Morant had 32 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a 10-game losing streak in Boston with a 127-121 win over the Celtics on Saturday night. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 27 points and nine rebounds for Memphis, which won in TD Garden for the first time since […]
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No. 7 Mercer stages 4th-quarter comeback to top No. 10 Rhode Island 17-10, advances to FCS semifinal
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Myles Redding returned an interception 25 yards for a first-quarter touchdown and Whitt Newbauer threw a four-yard touchdown pass to start the fourth quarter as No. 7-seeded Mercer beat No. 10 Rhode Island 17—10 on Saturday. Mercer advances to the FCS semifinals for the first time and will face No. 2 […]
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Zacha scores in overtime as the Bruins rally past the Flyers for their 4th straight win
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored 2:49 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory. Boston’s Brad Marchand tied it with 5:22 left in regulation. Trent Frederic had the other two goals for Boston, which is 7-2 since interim coach […]
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Thomas scores 19, Rhode Island beats Providence 69-63
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Sebastian Thomas’ 19 points helped Rhode Island defeat Providence 69-63 on Saturday. Thomas shot 7 for 14 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Rams (9-0). Jaden House scored 18 points and added five rebounds. David Green shot 4 for 11 (1 […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 34, Celtics beat Bucks 111-105 to spoil Khris Middleton’s season debut
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Bucks 111-105 on Friday night in Khris Middelton’s season debut for Milwaukee. Jaylen Brown added 25 points as the Celtics made 17 3-pointers to earn their 10th victory in 11 games. Damian Lillard finished with […]
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Lilly has 23 as Brown takes down Bryant 76-75
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 23 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds left to help Brown beat Bryant 76-75 on Friday night. Lilly shot 7 of 14 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line for the Bears (6-3). Landon Lewis scored […]
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North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick for head coaching job, AP sources say
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer North Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position, two people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school isn’t commenting publicly on its […]
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Patriots’ coaches enter bye week confident Drake Maye can be a franchise quarterback
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye’s arrival in New England coincided with a wholesale reset for the Patriots franchise following the departure of coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones this past offseason. In his eight starts since assuming the reins from veteran Jacoby Brissett, the rookie quarterback has provided encouraging examples of what the […]
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Marchand and Geekie help the Bruins beat the Blackhawks 4-2 for their 3rd consecutive win
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Brad Marchand and Morgan Geekie each scored two goals, and the Boston Bruins beat the struggling Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Wednesday night. Boston posted its third consecutive win — all in the past four days. It rallied for a 3-2 overtime victory against Detroit on Tuesday […]
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Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Derrick White had 14 points and 11 assists and Payton Pritchard scored 19 […]
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Abdur-Rahim scores 21, Hopkins returns to help Providence beat BYU 83-64 in Big 12-Big East Battle
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jabri Abdur-Rahim scored 21 points, Bryce Hopkins made his season debut and Providence rolled to an 83-64 victory over BYU on Tuesday night in a Big 12-Big East Battle. Hopkins, who injured his ACL against Seton Hall on Jan. 3, played 26 minutes against BYU and finished with 16 points, five […]
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Pavel Zacha scores 2:15 into overtime and lifts the Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Red Wings
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored 2:15 into overtime and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night. Zacha one-timed a pass from David Pastrnak past Ville Husso for the winner. Justin Brazeau and Nikita Zadorov also scored for the Bruins, and Joonas Korpisalo […]
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Lilly scores 23 in Brown’s 60-53 win against Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 23 points as Brown beat Vermont 60-53 on Tuesday night. Lilly shot 8 of 18 from the field, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Bears (5-3). Landon Lewis scored 19 points and added 10 rebounds. Aaron […]
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Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Payton Pritchard scored 25 off the bench on Monday night as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 108-89. Derrick White added 19 points as the defending NBA champions won for the eighth time in nine games. Jaime […]
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David Green scores 26 to lead unbeaten Rhode Island to 84-78 victory over Yale
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — David Green scored 26 points and unbeaten Rhode Island beat Yale 84-78 on Monday night. Green added nine rebounds for the Rams (8-0). Sebastian Thomas made all 10 of his free throws and scored 20, adding six assists and three steals. Jaden House had 10 points. John Poulakidas led the way […]
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Patriots turn their attention to the future after being eliminated from playoff contention
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are focused on the future following their 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Patriots (3-10) were officially eliminated from playoff contention with the loss Sunday, meaning that this week’s bye in many ways will begin the process of the coaching staff and front office evaluating the roster […]
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Mitchell scores 35, Cavs end Celtics’ winning streak with 115-111 win in matchup of East’s elite
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Boston’s seven-game winning streak with a 115-111 victory over the Celtics on Sunday night in the second intense matchup between the Eastern Conference’s top teams this season. Mitchell made all six field-goal attempts — including […]
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Charlie McAvoy and Charlie Coyle each score twice as Bruins beat Canadiens on 100th anniversary
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy scored two goals — one coming when Boston scored three times in 70 seconds during the opening period — and the Bruins celebrated the 100th anniversary of their first NHL game with a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Charlie Coyle also had […]
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Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Anthony Richardson is getting used to having the ball in his hands in close games. And he’s learning how to win in those situations. Indianapolis’ second-year quarterback threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 12 seconds left and ran for the go-ahead 2-point conversion, and the Colts beat New England […]
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Tatum scores 35, Pritchard adds 29 off the bench and Celtics outlast Bulls 138-129
By SCOTT HELD Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and had 14 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics past the Chicago Bulls 138-129 in Friday night’s NBA Cup pool game. Reserve Payton Pritchard added a season-best 29 points, including 11 straight during a fourth-quarter run that gave the Celtics the lead […]
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Colts begin final five-game stretch against Patriots with a chance to make a run at the playoffs
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Anthony Richardson has been through a bit of everything during his first two NFL seasons. He had his rookie year cut short after four games because of a shoulder injury last season. He dealt with a hip injury this season and then was benched for two games after he drew criticism for taking himself out […]
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Mackenzie Mgbako scores 25 and No. 14 Indiana beats Providence for 7th place at Battle 4 Atlantis
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Mackenzie Mgbako scored 25 points, Malik Reneau added 21 on 8-of-9 shooting and No. 14 Indiana beat Providence 89-73 on Friday to claim seventh place at the Battle 4 Atlantis. Mgbako scored seven straight Indiana points late in the first half to finish with 13 at the break. Indiana led by […]
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Portsmouth triumphs in Thanksgiving day football showdown
Portsmouth High School’s varsity football team dominated Middletown High School 28-0 in the annual Thanksgiving Day game at Portsmouth’s home field. The game marks a special moment as longtime announcer Bobb Angel of 1540 AM WADK called his final football game from the booth, wrapping up an impressive 50+ year career behind the microphone. This […]