LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Africa’s leading e-commerce platform Jumia says it has won funding of more than $325 million from French, German, South African and U.S. companies eager to invest in one of the continent’s fastest-growing online economies. Parent company Africa Internet Group said the investment boosts its value to nearly $1.1 billion. The investment […]
March 3, 2016
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New England surprise
Some high school wrestlers have to carefully manage their diet and put in extra time on the treadmill to stay in the lineup. That’s certainly not the case for Biddeford senior Chris Lantagne. Late in the regular season, Lantagne was approached by Biddeford coach Steve Vermette and asked to bump up from the 220-pound weight […]
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Appeals court to hear oral arguments in ‘Deflategate’ case
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL union lawyers who want New England quarterback Tom Brady to put “Deflategate” behind him for good are ready to make their pitch to three New York federal appeals judges. NFL lawyers are asking the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan Thursday to reinstate a four-game suspension the league […]
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Patriots release veteran TE Chandler, WR LaFell
BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots are parting ways with two veteran pass catchers, Scott Chandler and Brandon LaFell. New England announced Wednesday it has released tight end Chandler and wide receiver Brandon LaFell. Chandler signed with the Patriots last March. The 30-year-old made 23 receptions for 259 yards and seven touchdowns while appearing in 15 […]
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Vermont rolls past Maine
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Cam Ward came off the Vermont bench to knock down 6 of 9 shots from beyond the arc to spark the No. 3- seeded Catamounts to a 99-82 romp past No. 6 seed Maine in the quarterfinals of the America East Conference tournament Wednesday night. The victory sends Vermont into the […]
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UNE erases early deficit, tops NEC
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England mens lacrosse team completed a comeback victory over visiting New England College 16-7 Wednesday afternoon. After trailing 3-0 late in the first quarter, UNE went on an 8-1 run in the remainder of the first half which was enough to secure the win. The Nor’easters received goals from […]
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Celtics’ home streak reaches 11 with win over Jazz
BOSTON — Boston’s 18-point loss at Utah in its first game after the All-Star break was a rough one. It didn’t take very long for the Celtics to learn from their mistakes. Jae Crowder had 22 points, and the Celtics extended their home win streak to 11 with a 100-95 victory over the Jazz on […]
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Spurs clinch playoff spot
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 23 as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 97-81 on Wednesday night to clinch their 19th straight playoff berth. San Antonio (51-9) won its 29th straight home game to open the season in its first game following a month-long road […]
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Falcons release Roddy White
ATLANTA — When it came time to make the tough call on releasing Roddy White, the Atlanta Falcons didn’t ask the popular wide receiver about reworking his contract. This decision was at least as much about performance as about money. The Falcons released White, the leading receiver in franchise history, on Wednesday following his least […]
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McGinn scores in debut, Ducks beat Canadiens 3-2 in shootout
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jamie McGinn knew he was jumping into the middle of something special when he joined the Anaheim Ducks this week. The team that hit the Christmas break in last place in the Pacific Division is now tied for first, and McGinn immediately played a role in the Ducks’ latest surge up the […]