BUFFALO, N.Y. — It was opening day for the new pace of play rules in minor league baseball, and the only problem was caused by the clocks: In Buffalo, they broke. The new speed-up rules – 2 minutes, 25 seconds between innings and 20 seconds between pitches – hit a glitch at Coca-Cola Field on […]
2015
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MLB roundup: Tigers set record in sweep of Twins
DETROIT — Shane Greene and the Detroit Tigers set the modern AL record for the longest shutout streak to start a season, extending their string to 24 innings while beating the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on a rainy Thursday. After the start was delayed by rain for over 3 1/2 hours, new Twins manager Paul Molitor’s […]
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NHL roundup: Senators move into position in playoff push
NEW YORK — Clarke MacArthur and Kyle Turris scored in a 1:04 span late in the second period and the Ottawa Senators continued their dazzling playoff push behind goaltender Andrew Hammond with a 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Hammond had 26 saves for his third shutout as the Senators improved […]
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Thursday’s college roundup: Seven leave Kentucky for NBA
Two wins shy of a title, the Wildcats lose their top scorers.
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With client convicted of bombings, Tsarnaev’s lawyer faces biggest test
Judy Clarke has to make the jury see his human side in an attempt to spare him from execution.
Posted inLife & Culture
CBS News’ ‘Face the Nation’ will get a new face
Chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer, 78, says he will retire as host of the show early this summer.
Posted inNews, Susan Kimball Reports
Removing symbols of youthful trauma, 1 tattoo at a time
Dr. Maria Atkins and her staff at the Cosmetic Enhancement Center offer tattoo removal to juvenile offenders at no cost or very low cost.
Posted inFood
Group seeks end to ‘diet’ labeling on soft drinks
The advocacy group U.S. Right to Know cites research suggesting that artificially sweetened products including sodas actually contribute to weight gain.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Now-retired Maine officer faces claims of sex abuse
A Boston businessman’s allegation that a Biddeford policeman assaulted him for years when he was a child is referred to the Attorney General’s Office.
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Academy students can play
TOPSHAM Harpswell Coastal Academy students can be members of School Administrative District 75 sports teams. That resolution came at the SAD 75 school board meeting Thursday night, which saw several parents speak out after their children had been denied participation on spring sports teams last week. After two seasons that took place this school year, […]