John Lackey retires 14 straight batters after allowing four early runs, and Boston wins again.
2011
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Sports Digest
COLLEGES NCAA upholds its penalty on Fighting Sioux moniker An NCAA spokesman said Friday that the association won’t change a policy that will penalize the University of North Dakota for keeping its Fighting Sioux nickname. The statement supports the Big Sky Conference’s objections to the nickname. North Dakota wants to join the conference next July, […]
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Lowrie on DL, Sutton called up
BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Jed Lowrie on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a left shoulder injury and recalled utility man Drew Sutton from Triple-A Pawtucket. Lowrie, already dealing with an injury to the non-throwing shoulder that resulted from a May 29 collision with teammate Carl Crawford, left Thursday night’s game at […]
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Maine Distance Gala: Just missing the mark
Riley Masters falls short of his goal of a 4-minute mile, finishing second to Dom Channon with a time of 4:03.47.
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Convention helps ‘Phil’ a need
Phil Campbells from across the globe converge on namesake town devastated by a tornado.
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Man who died of lung disease joins 9/11 list
Jerry Borg of Manhattan is the third person to be added to the medical examiner’s list of victims.
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Obama faces tough call on troop pullout in Afghanistan
As pressure mounts on the president to withdraw forces, he also weighs how to sustain gains.
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In a first, U.N. backs gay rights
The United States hails the resolution as a ‘milestone’ for gender equality, but 19 countries vote against it.
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Sea Dogs’ bullpen comes through in a needed win
Seth Garrison and Blake Maxwell do the job as Portland recovers from a pair of losses at Erie.
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‘The dream never really died’
Foley’s Bakery makes sweet return to Portland after nine-year hiatus