LEWISTON The Bowdoin College men’s basketball team had a plan coming into Wednesday’s non-conference contest against rival Bates inside Alumni Gymnasium — try to take away the inside presence of brothers Marcus and Malcolm Delpeche. However, the Bobcats turned the tables on the Polar Bears, hitting their first five attempts from 3- point range before […]

SOUTH BEND, Ind. A month into the season Connecticut doesn’t look quite as vulnerable as many people thought. Not after beating No. 2 Notre Dame. Not after winning its 83rd straight game. Two days after narrowly earning the top-ranking in The Associated Press poll, the Huskies easily secured that title on the court with a […]

ORLANDO, Fla. Avery Bradley and the Boston Celtics made up for Isaiah Thomas’ absence by spreading the ball around. Bradley scored 23 points, Jae Crowder had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Celtics routed the Orlando Magic 117-87 on Wednesday night. Boston shot 51.2 percent from the field and had seven players score in […]

WASHINGTON The Capitals didn’t exactly end their overtime victory with a raucous celebration. No, instead Washington held a players-only meeting, still salty over blowing a three-goal lead. Nicklas Backstrom scored 1:36 into overtime, helping the Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 to avert a disastrous defeat Wednesday night. Justin Williams scored twice and Daniel Winnik […]

Few games get the juices flowing more than a showdown for first place. Throw in one of sports’ greatest rivalries, and the blood starts percolating. That’s what we could be in for on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium when the Raiders (10-2) visit the Chiefs (9-3) for the AFC West lead. Going all the way […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. When the Ravens and Patriots have met in New England in recent years, it has usually been a close affair. In the six games the Ravens have played at Gillette Stadium since coach John Harbaugh took over in 2008 they are 2-4, with their four defeats coming by average of four points. That […]