Seven Portsmouth High School student-athletes celebrated their commitment to compete at the collegiate level during Fall Signing Day on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Mia Ruggieri Mia Ruggieri signs her national letter of intent to play softball at Endicott College during Portsmouth High School’s Fall Signing Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13. (Louis Walker III/What’sUpNewp) Ruggieri will […]
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Tiverton girls soccer captures second straight D-IV state title with 2-1 victory over Lincoln School
Tiverton High School girls soccer team successfully defended its Division IV state championship Sunday, defeating Lincoln School 2-1 at Rhode Island College. The Tigers wasted little time asserting themselves, as Tori Murray found the back of the net in the third minute to give Tiverton an early 1-0 advantage. Tiverton maintained its lead into the […]
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Devin Farrell guides Rhode Island to 34-20 victory over Elon
ELON, N.C. (AP) — Devin Farrell ran for a score before throwing two touchdown passes and Rhode Island beat Elon 34-20 on Saturday. Luke Barnes kicked a 50-yard field goal on the game’s opening possession to give Elon the lead. Farrell capped a 16-play 96-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown run and Rhode Island (8-2, […]
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Bruins score with 6 seconds left in OT to beat Senators 3-2 and earn fifth straight victory
BOSTON (AP) — Pavel Zacha poked in a rebound with 6 seconds left in overtime and Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves on Wednesday night to lead the Boston Bruins to their fifth straight win, 3-2 over the Ottawa Senators. Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly scored in the second period to give Boston a 2-1 lead, […]
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Robert Kraft and Bud Adams among Pro Football Hall of Fame contributor semifinalists
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Six-time Super Bowl-winning owner Robert Kraft and Bud Adams, who founded the Houston Oilers and was a key part of the formation of the AFL, are among the nine contributors who advanced to the semifinal stage for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. A blue-ribbon […]
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Middletown defeats Tiverton 22-6 behind Williams’ two-touchdown performance
Middletown running back Sean Williams powered the Islanders to a 22-6 victory over Tiverton on Thursday night at Portsmouth High School, scoring twice to lead his team’s ground attack. Williams, wearing No. 2, carried the load for Middletown throughout the contest, finding the end zone twice in the convincing win. Jack Silvia added another touchdown […]
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Portsmouth Patriots dominate Rogers Vikings 27-7 behind balanced ground attack
The Portsmouth Patriots showcased a punishing ground game Thursday night, rolling past the Rogers Vikings 27-7 at Portsmouth High School. Senior running back Camryn Dugan led the charge for Portsmouth, finding the end zone along with Adam Conheeny, Jackson Hackley and Michael Faria in a balanced offensive attack. Rogers played tough throughout the first quarter […]
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Sharks force game 3 with 14-5 victory over Gulls
OAK BLUFFS, Mass. — The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks stayed alive in dramatic fashion Tuesday night, overcoming an early deficit to defeat the Newport Gulls 14-5 and force a decisive Game 3 in their New England Collegiate Baseball League semifinal series. The Sharks erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning to break open what had […]
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Harper hits 350th career homer, 4 teammates also go deep in Phillies’ loss to the Red Sox
By ANTHONY SANFILIPPO Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper hit the 350th homer of his career and four Phillies teammates also went deep Wednesday night, yet it wasn’t enough for Philadelphia to beat the Boston Red Sox. Harper’s milestone home run came in the first inning off Boston starter Lucas Giloito. He hit a […]
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Red Sox complete 3-game sweep of Nationals with 6-4 victory
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Trevor Story homered and the Boston Red Sox beat Washington 6-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep, with the Nationals firing manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo hours after the game. Mirred in their sixth consecutive losing season since winning the 2019 World Series, the Nationals […]
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Addison Barger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homer on consecutive pitches as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 5-3
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered on consecutive pitches from Walker Buehler in the first inning and Toronto capitalized on the right-hander’s wildness to add two runs in the fourth in a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Andrés Giménez and Nathan Lukes […]
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Portsmouth edges Middletown 10-9 in thrilling lacrosse semifinal
Portsmouth High School’s boys lacrosse team is heading to the Division 2 state championship after a nail-biting 10-9 overtime win against Middletown in the semifinals. The game, held at Gaudet Middle School, kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams traded goals throughout regulation time. Chase Pascoe emerged as the hero for […]
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Angels manufacture a run in 10th inning to beat Red Sox, 4-3
BOSTON (AP) — Automatic runner Zach Neto scored on Taylor Ward’s bases-loaded double play groundout to lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox in 10 innings on Tuesday night. Nolan Schanuel had two RBIs and Neto added two hits and an RBI to give the Angels consecutive wins […]
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Chris Sale strikes out 8 and leads the Braves to a 4-2 win over the Red Sox
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Chris Sale struck out eight and pitched seven innings of one-run ball Friday night, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Sale (2-3), who won a World Series with Boston, earned his first win since April 25. The 36-year-old left-hander allowed […]
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Bregman homers twice, goes 5 for 5 and Red Sox beat Rays 7-4
By ZAK GILBERT Associated Press TAMPA (AP) — Alex Bregman went 5 for 5 with two home runs and four RBIs, Jarren Duran added a two-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 on Tuesday night. Bregman fell a triple shy of the cycle and had his seventh two-homer game. […]
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Ejiofor puts up 22 in St. John’s 99-77 win against Bryant
NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor and Aaron Scott had double-doubles and St. John’s took a 99-77 victory over Bryant on Wednesday night. Ejiofor scored 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting with 10 rebounds for the Red Storm (8-2). Scott added 17 points while shooting 7 for 14, and 10 rebounds. RJ Luis Jr. had 17 […]
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Altuve, Singleton and Peña fuel a 4-run 7th inning as the Astros beat the Red Sox 8-4
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve hit two-run homer and Jon Singleton and Jeremy Peña added RBI singles in a four-run seventh inning as the AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Friday night. Yainer Diaz added a two-run homer for the Astros, who pounded Boston’s bullpen […]
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Bailey Zappe has gone from Patriots’ starting QB to competing for a roster spot
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The only quarterback on the Patriots’ roster to have started a game for New England over the past two seasons is something of a forgotten man at this year’s training camp. Bailey Zappe made six starts for the Patriots in 2023 and two as a rookie […]
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Devers hits game-winning double in 10th and Red Sox beat Mariners 3-2
By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning for his third hit of the game, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Wednesday. Zack Kelly (4-1) pitched out of a major jam in a scoreless 10th for the win. Danny […]
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Martinook scores on late breakaway to lead Hurricanes past Bruins, 3-2
BOSTON (AP) — With no one between him and the goalie, Jordan Martinook picked out a spot and took his shot. It was off target. “It went in. That’s all that matters,” the Hurricanes forward said after scoring on a breakaway with 2:27 left to snap a third-period tie and give Carolina a 3-2 victory […]
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Gaines’ 17 lead Providence over Seton Hall 67-63
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Davonte Gaines scored 17 points as Providence beat Seton Hall 67-63 on Wednesday night. Gaines added six rebounds and three steals for the Friars (13-6, 4-4 Big East Conference). Josh Oduro added 16 points while going 5 of 8 and 6 of 6 from the free throw line, and he also […]
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Tatum, Brown help Celtics overcome Doncic’s triple-double in 119-110 win over Mavs
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum was coming off a subpar showing, and his Boston Celtics were finishing a back-to-back for the first time since the most lopsided loss of the season for the team with the NBA’s best record. How about a double dose of redemption? Tatum had 38 […]
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Bruins down Jets 4-1 for 5th straight victory in matchup of NHL division leaders
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Coyle scored the tiebreaking goal late in the opening period and Boston’s tight defense carried the Bruins to their fifth straight victory, 4-1 over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night in a matchup of top NHL teams. Jake DeBrusk and Jakub Lauko also scored as Boston […]
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Stephen Curry scores 33 points, rallies Warriors past Celtics 132-126 in overtime
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry let fly a high-arcing 3-pointer just like those he practices time and again during his extensive pre-game routine, and swished it through the net right in front of his wild, celebratory Warriors teammates on the bench. Night-night, indeed, just as the superstar signaled […]
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Terry Francona set for home finale as Cleveland’s manager before retiring after illustrious career
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Terry Francona is down to one home game, a final bow. Soon, a permanent offseason for a baseball lifer. The winningest manager in club history, Francona, who won two World Series titles in Boston before coming to Cleveland and staying for 11 years, will lead the Guardians […]
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Rodríguez drives in go-ahead run and steals home to lead Mariners past Red Sox 6-3
By SHANE LANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI single and stole home in a four-run seventh inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 6-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Rodríguez’s broken-bat grounder rolled into left field when Boston shortstop Yu Chang and third baseman Rafael Devers collided while trying […]
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Chicago Blackhawks acquire forward Taylor Hall in multiplayer trade with Boston Bruins
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Taylor Hall knows a lot about being the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. That should come in handy for Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks. Hall was traded from Boston to Chicago on Monday, clearing some valuable cap space for the Bruins and giving […]
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Red Sox top Twins 5-4 in 10 on Verdugo’s unusual hit
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo singled home the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning on a fly ball that barely stayed fair at Fenway Park, giving the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins in a bizarre finish Tuesday night. Umpires needed a few […]
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Angels avert 4-game sweep with 5-4 victory over Red Sox
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Hunter Renfroe hit a three-run, first-inning homer and Los Angeles held off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Monday in the annual Patriots’ Day game that had Angels’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s pitching start shortened by a long rain delay. Renfroe drove in four runs, helping the […]
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Bruins’ David Pastrnak accomplishes lofty goal of scoring 60
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer David Pastrnak followed Brad Marchand’s advice all the way to a career year. Many years ago, not long after Pastrnak entered the NHL in 2014-15, Marchand told his Boston Bruins teammate, “You have to always aim 10 goals higher than you think you can get.” Pastrnak did just that, shooting […]
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Hauser scores career-high 26, Celtics beat Raptors 121-102
BOSTON (AP) — Sam Hauser scored a career-high 26 points and the Boston Celtics cruised past the Toronto Raptors 121-102 on Friday night. Jayson Tatum finished with 21 points and sat out the entire second half as the Celtics posted a 4-0 sweep in the season series. It is Boston’s first sweep over Toronto since […]
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Women’s NCAA Tournament features plethora of March Madness
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — This year’s record-breaking women’s NCAA Tournament featured breakout stars, upsets and capped off with the flamboyant Kim Mulkey leading LSU to its first basketball championship. Mulkey’s unforgettable outfits were just one of several memorable moments. There was Caitlin Clark’s 40-point triple-double in the Elite Eight game, the drama of South […]
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Bruins wrap up Presidents’ Trophy with win over Blue Jackets
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his 53rd goal of the season 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy with their franchise-record 58th victory, 2-1 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Hampus Lindholm sent a pass to Pastrnak for the backhand winner. […]
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Jayson Tatum’s 36 points lead Celtics past Kings 132-109
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109 on Tuesday night. Boston bounced back from blowing a 19-point lead in Utah on Saturday night by knocking off one of […]
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Ullmark’s 40 saves carries Bruins past Senators, 2-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Linus Ullmark made 40 saves, Jake DeBrusk had the go-ahead goal and the NHL-best Boston Bruins continued their pursuit of the league’s record for regular-season victories with a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. “I thought he was outstanding and he needed to be,” […]
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Rule changes boost Bruins in regular-season record quest
BOSTON (AP) — It takes a little bit of hockey history to put the Boston Bruins’ run at a record-breaking season in context. The Bruins are on pace to surpass 62 wins, the NHL record set in 1995-96 by the Red Wings and matched by the 2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning. Detroit did it in the first year […]
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Jalen Green scores 28, Rockets outlast Celtics 111-109
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 28 points and rookie Jabari Smith Jr. added 24 as the Houston Rockets withstood a late charge to beat the Boston Celtics 111-109 on Monday night. The Rockets, who are tied with Detroit for the NBA’s fewest wins with 16, snapped a three-game […]
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Red Wings beat Bruins 5-3, a day after losing to NHL’s best
By LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer DETROIT (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored to help his team take a four-goal lead, and his second assist of the game allowed the Detroit Red Wings to hold on for a 5-3 win over Boston Bruins on Sunday. The Red Wings were ahead 4-0 late in the second period, but the NHL-best Bruins pulled within […]
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Tatum scores 30 to help Celtics power past Blazers 115-93
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and made six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-93 to snap a three-game losing streak Wednesday night. Tatum’s 36th game this season with 30 or more points helped the Celtics avoid their first four-game losing streak. Derrick White added 21 points and […]
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Mitchell scores 40, Stevens rallies Cavs past Celtics in OT
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Lamar Stevens spent three quarters watching and waiting his turn. When it finally came, he didn’t waste a single second. Donovan Mitchell scored 40 points and Stevens came off the bench to fuel Cleveland’s fourth-quarter comeback with his hustle, leading the Cavaliers to a 118-114 win […]
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Davis scores 24 as Seton Hall beats No. 20 Providence 82-58
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — No. 20 Providence is searching for answers going into the Big East Tournament. The Friars flopped in their regular-season finale on Saturday, losing 82-58 to Dre Davis and Seton Hall. The 24-point margin marked the biggest home loss in Ed Cooley’s 12-year run as Providence’s coach. […]
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MLB’s bigger bases could lead to more steals, fewer injuries
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Like a violin virtuoso using a new music stand, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado noticed a difference right away. Not only are the bases bigger, but they feel different, too. “It’s definitely different, for sure,” said Machado, a two-time Gold Glove winner. “They […]
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No. 6 Virginia goes cold, Boston College wins 63-48
BOSTON (AP) — With Boston College clutching a double-digit lead over No. 6 Virginia late in the second half, the Conte Forum security staff huddled in a tunnel just off the court to prepare for the onslaught of fans that was all but inevitable. The crowd knew. The Virginia players knew. Everyone in the building […]
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No. 18 UConn uses big second half to down No. 20 Providence
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points and No. 18 UConn beat No. 20 Providence 87-69 on Wednesday night to split the regular-season series between the New England rivals. Adama Sanogo and Alex Karaban each added 16 points for the Huskies (21-7, 10-7 Big East), who won […]
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Pitcher Song out of the Navy, will report to Phillies camp
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies say Noah Song’s transfer from active duty to the Navy reserves frees up the pitching prospect to report to camp with the team on Thursday. Song, a 25-year-old aviator from California, was taken by the Phillies in the winter meeting draft in December with hopes he would play […]
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NBA teams get ready to make 4th-quarter push for playoffs
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Kevin Durant went to Phoenix. Russell Westbrook moved from Los Angeles to Los Angeles. Kevin Love did what once worked out nicely for LeBron James, taking his talents from Cleveland to Miami. And speaking of James, he says he’s about to play some of the biggest games of his career. The All-Star break ends Thursday. Let […]
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Allocco’s 20 lead Princeton past Brown 78-67
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Matt Allocco had 20 points in Princeton’s 78-67 win over Brown on Friday night. The win, coupled with Yale’s loss to Brown, leaves the Tigers alone in first place in the Ivy League, one game ahead of both Yale and Penn with three games remaining in the regular season. Allocco was […]
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Patriots captain Matt Slater returning for 16th NFL season
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — After the New England Patriots’ season came to an end last month, Matt Slater said he’d given everything he had during his 15 years in the NFL. But for now, retirement can wait. The Patriots announced Friday that the 37-year-old and two-time All-Pro has decided to return for his 16th season […]
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Column: Take that, all you imaginary haters!
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Columnist Forget the U.S. hockey team knocking off the mighty Soviets at the 1980 Winter Olympics. That shocking upset doesn’t come close to the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl against all imaginary odds. Or the Georgia Bulldogs somehow capturing a second straight national championship that no one except […]
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Serious damage found to 11th Hour Racing Team’s Foils, request made to race committee to replace for next leg
Three days after arriving in Cape Town having completed Leg 2 of The Ocean Race 2022-23, 11th Hour Racing Team has discovered that both foils on its 60-foot race boat have suffered serious damage. Following the team’s arrival in Cape Town on Sunday, February 12, all five boats in the race were lifted out of […]
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VCU beats Rhode Island on Jackson’s buzzer-beater, 55-54
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Brandon Johns Jr. had 17 points, Zeb Jackson hit a jumper at the buzzer and VCU beat Rhode Island 55-54 on Wednesday night. Ishmael Leggett’s two free throws gave Rhode Island a 54-53 lead with four seconds left. Jackson took the inbounds pass, dribbled the floor and hit the game winner from inside […]
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AP source: OKC trades Muscala to Boston for Jackson, picks
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade forward Justin Jackson and a pair of future second-round draft picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder for big man Mike Muscala, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal […]
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Mahomes, Hurts buoy Super Bowl teams amid QB injury spate
By JOSH DUBOW and HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writers It matters that Patrick Mahomes is spectacularly talented, of course. Might matter just as much that he is almost always available for the Kansas City Chiefs. Same goes for the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts. FILE – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts passes during the first half of the […]
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Coaching carousel spins perfectly for Bruins, Stars, Knights
Getting fired by the Boston Bruins didn’t stop former coach Bruce Cassidy from picking up the phone and giving some advice when replacement Jim Montgomery called to ask. Getting fired by the Vegas Golden Knights also didn’t stop Peter DeBoer from answering a call from Cassidy, who replaced him in his old job. DeBoer was off to the Dallas Stars, where Montgomery […]
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Lilly scores 23 as Brown knocks off Dartmouth 73-61
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. had 23 points and Brown beat Dartmouth 73-61 on Friday night. Lilly was 8 of 12 shooting (5 for 9 from distance) for the Bears (11-10, 4-4 Ivy League). Paxson Wojcik added 15 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from distance, […]
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Banchero, Isaac, Magic end Celtics’ 9-game win streak 113-98
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 23 points, Jonathan Isaac played in an NBA game for the first time in 2 1/2 years and the Orlando Magic broke the Boston Celtics’ nine-game winning streak Monday night with a 113-98 victory. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 26 points apiece […]
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NFL: 5 teams to play home games in Germany, London in 2023
The Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots will each play international games during the NFL’s 2023 regular season. The Chiefs and Patriots will play in Germany. The Bills, Titans and Jaguars will play in London. The Bills and Titans are the designated home teams for two games at […]
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Celtics top Bulls 107-99, improve NBA’s best record to 29-12
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and Jaylen Brown added 19 as the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 107-99 Monday night and reached the midway point of their season with the NBA’s best record. Grant Williams added 20 points and Al Horford had seven rebounds and eight […]
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Soul-searching offseason ahead for underachieving Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick was truculent throughout the preseason whenever questions arose about his decision to put Matt Patricia, an assistant coach with a defensive pedigree, in charge of the Patriots’ offense. A season’s worth of struggles on that side of the ball ended with New England’s 35-23 loss at Buffalo on Sunday. The Patriots […]
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Rob Gronkowski will try a field goal in live Super Bowl ad
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Rob Gronkowski will be back on a football field for the Super Bowl. The four-time All-Pro tight end will attempt to make a field goal in Arizona on Feb. 12 during a live Super Bowl television commercial for FanDuel. It will be a high-stakes kick for Gronkowski, a […]
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AP source: Red Sox, Devers agree to 11-year, $331M extension
BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers has agreed to an 11-year extension worth $331 million with the Boston Red Sox, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the deal. Locking up Devers, a two-time All-Star third baseman, […]
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Sunday’s World Cup final most-watched soccer match in U.S.
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Argentina’s dramatic victory over France in penalty kicks in the World Cup final has become the most-watched soccer match of any kind in the United States. With Nielsen and Fox releasing the “match only” rating on Wednesday, Sunday’s match had an English- and Spanish-language total combined audience of 26,726,000. […]
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Bergeron (2 goals, 2 assists) leads Bruins past Panthers 7-3
BOSTON (AP) — Bruins coach Jim Montgomery watched his team let a four-goal lead turn into a 4-3 edge and wondered whether he needed to call a timeout to settle things down. “They’re saying the right things on the bench. It’s not like I can call timeout and say anything better,” he said after Boston […]
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URI Men’s Basketball team forced to cancel game against Milwaukee due to COVID-19
University of Rhode Island’s Men’s Basketball team has announced that their game against Milwaukee on Thursday has been canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the program. Multiple players and staff members have tested positive for the virus, leading to the decision to cancel the game for the safety of all involved. The cancellation is […]
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Disastrous last play sums up day of mistakes by Patriots
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — New England coach Bill Belichick uttered the same word 10 times during a postgame press conference that lasted a little more than four minutes. “Mistake.” It summed up the Patriots’ 30-24 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, with by far the biggest miscue coming […]
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Jones snags lateral on final play, Raiders stun Patriots
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The New England Patriots decided playing for overtime wasn’t enough. They avoided OT, but not in the way they intended. On the final play of regulation, Rhamondre Stevenson took a handoff, found running room and gained 23 yards. Then he went off-script, flipping the ball […]
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Banchero scores 31 as Magic win second straight in Boston
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help the Orlando Magic complete a sweep of consecutive games in Boston with a 95-92 victory on Sunday. Franz Wagner added 12 points and Bol Bol had 11 with […]
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Celtics blow big lead, rally back, beat Lakers 122-118 in OT
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 44 points, Jaylen Brown added five of his 25 in overtime, and the Boston Celtics blew a 20-point lead in the second half before rallying from a late 13-point deficit for a thrilling 122-118 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday […]
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Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan was simply trying to do his job, running over to make sure that teammate Kyle Dugger made the tackle on a routine play. Suddenly, he saw a football on the ground. McMillan scooped it up and ran 23 yards for the […]
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Tatum, Brown lead Celtics to easy 125-98 win over Suns
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The hardest task these days for the Boston Celtics might be staying humble. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 16 off the bench and the rolling Celtics embarrassed the sloppy Phoenix Suns 125-98 on Wednesday night. “You enjoy the moment, […]
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Hall, Pastrnak spark Bruins in 4-0 win over banged-up Avs
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Taylor Hall scored twice and had an assist, Linus Ullmark stopped 23 shots for his second shutout of the season and the Boston Bruins cruised to a 4-0 win over the banged-up Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. David Pastrnak and Trent Frederic added goals for the […]
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Hopkins’ 22 lead Providence over Manhattan 99-59
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins scored 22 points as Providence beat Manhattan 99-59 on Wednesday night. Hopkins added 11 rebounds for the Friars (7-3). Ed Croswell scored 15 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 3 for 7 from the line, and added six rebounds and three steals. Samir Stewart finished […]
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Brown defeats Rhode Island 59-58
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 14 points as Brown beat Rhode Island 59-58 on Wednesday night. Lilly also contributed three steals for the Bears (6-4). Kalu Anya scored nine points while going 3 of 8 and 3 of 4 from the free throw line, and added 14 rebounds. Paxson Wojcik recorded eight […]
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AP source: Red Sox sign Jansen to $32 million, 2-year deal
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Veteran closer Kenley Jansen and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $32 million, two-year deal, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a […]
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Leggett’s 18 lead Rhode Island past Stony Brook 74-64
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Ishmael Leggett had 18 points in Rhode Island’s 74-64 victory over Stony Brook on Tuesday night. Leggett added nine rebounds and five assists for the Rams (1-2). Louis Hutchinson scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 8, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. Sebastian Thomas recorded 13 points and shot […]
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Providence defeats Stonehill 100-76
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ed Croswell had 16 points in Providence’s 100-76 victory over Stonehill on Tuesday night. Croswell also had nine rebounds for the Friars (3-0). Bryce Hopkins scored 16 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line, and added eight rebounds. Clifton Moore was 4 […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]