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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]