TORONTO — For one half, Jimmy Butler was better than Michael Jordan. That’s all it was, Butler said. One half. Still, it was an amazing run. Butler broke the Hall of Famer’s team record for points in a half, scoring 40 of his 42 after the break to lead the Chicago Bulls over the Toronto […]

SUNRISE, Fla. — Jaromir Jagr scored two goals, including the game-winner in the third period, and Al Montoya made 38 saves as the streaking Florida Panthers beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Sunday. The victory was the ninth in a row for Florida and seventh straight at home, both franchise records. The nine-game winning streak […]

The Knights of Columbus free-throw contest will be held Saturday at Gorham High School. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. with the contest starting at 2 p.m. The event is open to boys and girls ages 9-14, with proof of age required at sign-up. For more information, call 839-3963.

SOCCER Chelsea makes statement with 3-0 victory Chelsea signaled its intent to surge up the Premier League by crushing Crystal Palace 3-0 in Manchester, England in a stylish display that had shades of last season’s cruise to the championship. Oscar, Willian and Diego Costa scored for Chelsea, which is out of realistic title contention following […]