The New England Patriots will play a nationally televised preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. The NFL released its preseason schedule on Thursday, and the Patriots will face some familiar opponents. New England will play at Philadelphia in Week 1, at Detroit in Week 3 […]
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From the get-go, Jagr a good skate for Bruins
The game’s only goal goes off the left foot of newly acquired Jaromir Jagr, and Boston beats New Jersey.
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Sea Dogs Notebook: Drew gets the feel and best yet, is feeling healthy
PORTLAND — Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew went 0 for 3 in a rehab appearance Thursday night with the Portland Sea Dogs. He fielded one grounder and threw a runner out. And most importantly, he stayed healthy. “He looked good. Said he felt good,” Sea Dogs Manager Kevin Boles said. “Got through the five […]
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East meets West in lacrosse
A powerful team from Mercer Island, Wash., uses spring break to travel, and beats Scarborough.
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Claws’ job: Win two or else
Maine makes the playoffs with weekend wins, is out with two losses, and a split, well … help is needed.
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Pirates count on superior depth to avoid sinking
Portland loses two key forwards to the Coyotes with nine games left before the playoffs.
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‘Scottsboro Boys’ pardons passed
Alabama lawmakers vote to allow pardons for nine black teenagers wrongly convicted of rape charges.
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Local motorsports: Wiscasset reopens with new schedule
Adam Chadbourne, a driver from Woolwich, has been waiting for more than two years to race on a regular basis. With the opening of Wiscasset Speedway on Saturday, his wait is finally over. The track’s new owners, Richard and Vanessa Jordan of Kingfield, have scheduled eight divisions of racing at the three-eighths mile banked oval, […]
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Ware still steps up for Cards
The injured player’s presence at the Final Four will be an emotional boost for his teammates.
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Fast food workers protest to demand higher pay from NYC restaurants
NEW YORK — Hundreds of fast food workers and supporters protested outside New York City restaurants Thursday to demand higher wages for their low-paying jobs, including about 60 at a midtown Wendy’s who chanted: “Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Minimum wage has got to go!” Linda Archer said she has worked at a nearby McDonald’s for […]