Jacoby Brissett isn’t the problem. Drake Maye isn’t the solution. So the New England Patriots will go another week — at least — with the veteran journeyman Brissett at starting quarterback before turning things over to Maye, the rookie first-round draft pick and acknowledged quarterback of the future. “It’s still status quo,” coach Jerod Mayo […]
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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says Jacoby Brissett still starting QB
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is sticking with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. “Everything’s always under evaluation,” Mayo said Friday morning, a day after Brissett was pulled from a 24-3 loss to the New York Jets in favor of first-round draft pick Drake Maye. […]
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Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was in total control in a superb homecoming performance that kept the cheers and chants going from the giddy New York Jets fans. And this time, Rodgers was able to walk off the field — healthy and a winner. The […]
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Littell allows 1 hit in 7 innings and Rays beat Red Sox 2-0
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG. Fla. (AP) — Zack Littell allowed one hit over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0 on Thursday night. Littell (8-9), who made his team-leading 28th start in his first full season as starter, struck out seven and did not issue a […]
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New York Yacht Club to host Team Racing Worlds in 2025
The New York Yacht Club, which sparked the keelboat team racing revolution with the creation of the Hinman Masters Team Race in 2000, will see this discipline attain the highest competitive level in the sport when it hosts the World Sailing 2025 Team Race World Championship, May 28 to June 1, at Harbour Court in […]
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Story homers and scores winning run as Red Sox beat Rays 2-1
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Story homered in the sixth inning then scored the winning run on Jarren Duran’s single in the eighth as the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday night. Story opened the eighth with a comebacker single off Drew Rasmussen (0-2). […]
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Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman won’t be on ice when team opens workouts amid contract dispute
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney, who said entering the offseason that signing No. 1 goalie Jeremy Swayman to a new contract was his top priority, confirmed the restricted free agent won’t be on the ice Thursday when the team returns for training camp. “He has chosen to wait, and rightfully so, […]
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Aaron Rodgers gets 1st chance to play in Jets-Patriots rivalry when teams square off Thursday night
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers knows a little bit about fierce NFL rivalries. He helped fuel one during his 18 seasons in Green Bay. Now the quarterback of the New York Jets (1-1), Rodgers is getting his official introduction to what has lately been a […]
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Baz goes 7 strong innings, Siri homers and drives in 4 runs as Rays beat Red Sox 8-3
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane Baz allowed two runs and two hits over seven innings, Jose Siri homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Tuesday night. Baz (3-3) struck out six and walked one, and set a team […]
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Girls Soccer: Rogers High School dominates in 4-0 victory over Tiverton
In a commanding performance, Rogers High School’s girls soccer team secures a decisive 4-0 win against Tiverton High School on Monday evening. The match, held at Tiverton High School, showcases Rogers’ offensive prowess and defensive strength. The game started at 7 pm, with Rogers quickly establishing field control. Their aggressive strategy pays off as they […]
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Boston Marathon lowers qualifying times for most prospective runners for 2026 race
BOSTON (AP) — Runners hoping to qualify for the 2026 Boston Marathon are going to have to pick up the pace. The Boston Athletic Association has updated its qualifying times for the world’s oldest annual marathon, asking most prospective competitors to run a 26.2-mile race five minutes faster than in recent years to earn a […]
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NHL training camps open with Swayman’s status with the Bruins among the many questions
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Sidney Crosby and Leon Draisaitl have their contract extensions, Paul Maurice and the Florida Panthers have the Stanley Cup and a brief but busy summer of moving and shaking is over. Now, back to hockey. Less than 90 days since the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of a thrilling final, training camps open around the […]
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Patriots’ pocket is not yet safe enough for Drake Maye to take over for Jacoby Brissett
The New England Patriots showed in Week 2 why they are sticking with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback over first-round draft pick Drake Maye. Not because Brissett is moving the offense with his arm, or even his legs. But because it’s not yet safe for Maye to line up behind the Patriots’ offensive line. Brissett was […]
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Jason Myers hits 31-yard field goal to lift Seahawks to a 23-20 overtime win over Patriots
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jason Myers hit a 31-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Seattle Seahawks to a 23-20 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. The game-winner capped a three-for-three day for Myers, who ensured the game went into OT with a 38-yard field goal with […]
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Naval War College to host 7th Annual “Cardines Classic” Army-Navy Baseball Game
The U.S. Naval War College is set to host its seventh annual “Cardines Classic” Army-Navy baseball game, transporting spectators back to the World War I era on Sept. 20, 2024, at historic Cardines Field in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. This free event, open to the general public, features students from the Naval War College donning […]
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Aaron Judge hits MLB-best 53rd homer, Yankees open 3-game AL East lead with 5-2 win over Red Sox
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 53rd homer, and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Sunday to open a three-game AL East lead over second-place Baltimore. Judge, whose 132 RBIs also top the major leagues, homered twice in three games followed […]
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Longtime Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione announces retirement following 42 seasons
NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione said Sunday he is retiring at the end of the season, his 42nd calling the team’s games. Castiglione, 77, made the announcement on the WEEI broadcast as the Red Sox batted in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees. “For him to be […]
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Rhode Island FC falls 1-0 at Orange County SC
Rhode Island FC lost its second-straight road match on Saturday, falling 1-0 in a narrow defeat to Orange County SC. Despite a 17-10 total shots advantage, the Ocean State club was unable to find the scoresheet, and for the second-straight match, a first-half goal was enough to give the hosts all three points as RIFC will now […]
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Santos, Torres and McGuire each score for Orlando City in 3-0 win over Revolution
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rafael Santos, Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire each scored a goal Saturday night to help Orlando City beat the New England Revolution 3-0. Santos netted his first goal of the season, and his second in MLS, to open the scoring in the 22nd minute when his shot from nearly-30-yards out bent […]
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Corinthian Yacht Club successfully defends Resolute Cup title
A command performance by Corinthian Yacht Club of Marblehead, Mass., saw the well-honed team skippered by Wade Waddell take its second consecutive victory in the prestigious Resolute Cup, thus securing the venerable club a berth in the 2025 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup. This year’s edition of the Resolute Cup showcased teams representing […]
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Rhode Island gets by Campbell 21-9 behind Devin Farrell’s 3 TDs in a CAA opener
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Devin Farrell threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, and Rhode Island beat Campbell 21-9 on Saturday night in a Coastal Athletic Association opener. Farrell completed 14 of 21 passes for 140 yards and he added 45 yards rushing and an 8-yard touchdown run. Farrell threw a 9-yard touchdown […]
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Seahawks falter after early lead, fall to Golden Bears 45-27
Western New England University’s football team overcame an early deficit to defeat Salve Regina University 45-27 in a high-scoring affair Saturday at Springfield, Mass. The Golden Bears (1-1) trailed 13-0 in the first quarter before mounting a comeback fueled by a potent rushing attack and opportunistic defense that forced four interceptions. Salve Regina sophomore quarterback […]
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Devers’ intentional walk from Cole with no runners on sparks Red Sox over Yankees 7-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Rafael Devers’ intentional walk by Gerrit Cole with no one on base sparked a three-run fourth inning, and Devers added a two-run single in Boston’s four-run fifth as the Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 7-1 Saturday. Cole (6-5), the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, hadn’t allowed a hit and led […]
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Photos: Rogers triumphs over Middletown in high-scoring football match
In a nail-biting contest, Rogers High School emerged victorious against Middletown High School, clinching a 41-34 win in a game dedicated to the memory of Coach Arthur Bell. The electrifying match took place on Friday, Sept. 13, captivating spectators with its high-scoring action and competitive spirit. The game, which honors the legacy of the late […]
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Judge halts longest HR drought of career with go-ahead grand slam to lift Yankees over Red Sox 5-4
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge ended the longest home run drought of his career with a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning that rallied the New York Yankees past the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Friday night. The star slugger had gone 16 games and 75 plate appearances without […]