NEW YORK – Zoilo Almonte provided much-needed pop in his first major league start, homering and adding two singles Friday night to lead the New York Yankees over the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-2. Almonte started in place of slumping left fielder Vernon Wells and quickly delivered, a day after getting a pinch single for his […]
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Hernandez home set for search
Three search warrants are issued for the home of Aaron Hernandez in conjunction with a homicide investigation.
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Byrne, St. Vincent rock Portland with old and new appeal
An eight-piece brass band helps bring Talking Heads songs as well as new collaborations to life.
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Britton, Sea Dogs fall victim to one big inning
Drake Britton throws five hitless innings before Trenton breaks through for a 9-2 win, spoiling Garin Cecchini’s debut.
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Future unclear for Maine dental clinic for mentally ill
Officials await a signed budget from the state before they set up a new clinic after the Portland one shuttered due to budget uncertainties.
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Briefcase
Wall Street stocks turn around following two-day plunge Traders decided that the stock market has suffered enough, at least for now. After a two-day plunge, stocks ended the week with an advance Friday, suggesting that Wall Street may be successfully weaned from the Federal Reserve’s easy money, after all. “Saner heads are prevailing,” said Jim Dunigan, […]
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Major League Notebook: Angels’ pitcher out with underarm clot
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Left-hander Jason Vargas is on the Los Angeles Angels’ 15-day disabled list after a blood clot was found in his left armpit. The clot was discovered following Vargas’ start against Seattle on Monday, making his move to the DL retroactive to Tuesday. He will seek a second opinion before considering surgery. Vargas […]
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NBA Notebook: Talks are again off for Celtics, Clippers
BOSTON – The Doc-udrama has taken a new and possibly fatal turn. A league source said negotiations between the Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers over the release of Doc Rivers from his contract have ended again. Though there is a slim chance that talks could resume for a third time, both sides appeared to acknowledge […]
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Bruins, Blackhawks coaches among NHL’s best
The two former NHL defensemen are trying to become the 14th coach with at least two Stanley Cup titles.
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Sprint Cup: Montoya on rise, and back in favorite spot
Juan Pablo Montoya figures to contend again on a track where he got his first Sprint Cup victory.