BEIRUT Several factors contribute to let Assad hold out in Syria With rebels trying to penetrate Syria’s capital, Damascus, President Bashar Assad may appear to be heading for a last stand as his weakened regime crumbles around him. But the Syrian leader still has thousands of loyal troops and a monopoly on air power. A […]
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Reserve Rocket has star power against Celtics
With Boston preoccupied with Houston’s superstars, the little-known Greg Smith comes up big.
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Red Claws’ road streak continues
The Mad Ants give Maine fits, but the visitors still eke out their fourth straight away win.
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NBA Roundup: Thunder streak now at 10 with a 113-103 win
OKLAHOMA CITY – Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Serge Ibaka added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 113-103 on Friday night for their 10th straight win. It’s the franchise’s longest winning streak since 1996, when it won 11 in a row as the Seattle SuperSonics. The Kings […]
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Boys’ basketball: Scots aren’t cold outside
Bonny Eagle hits 13 3-pointers, just off the school record, and pulls away from Thornton.
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BASEBALL Boles back for Sea Dogs, Gedman to be hitting coach Kevin Boles will return for a third season as manager of the Portland Sea Dogs. Boles, 37, has a two-year record of 127-156 with the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, a winning percentage of .449. This marks his sixth season in the […]
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Girls’ basketball: Riots on the move after move
Danica Gleason has switched from point guard to shooting guard, and South Portland is 3-0.
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Pirates win third straight, move into first
The Pirates limit their penalties and treat a sold-out crowd at the Colisee to a 4-2 win over Manchester.
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The Sandy Hook shootings: How it happened
Confusion and heroism reigned as the deadly two-minute spree played out.
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NFL Roundup: Griffin practices, playing status still undecided
ASHBURN, Va. – Robert Griffin III practiced for the third straight day on his sprained right knee Friday, albeit again on a limited basis, and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. “He keeps on improving every day,” Coach Mike Shanahan said. “He’s much better today.” Shanahan again said he […]