BOSTON — Cam Atkinson scored 2:55 into overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-4 victory over Boston on Monday night for their eighth straight victory, spoiling a splendid NHL debut for Bruins forward Ryan Donato. Sonny Milano, Boone Jenner, Thomas Vanek and Artemi Panarin also scored for the Blue Jackets. Nick Foligno […]
March 2018
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Shelton eager to contribute to New England’s success
Danny Shelton didn’t need very long to start toeing the New England Patriots’ company line. Less than a week after New England acquired Shelton in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the defensive lineman is already singing coach Bill Belichick’s praises and taking notice of the team’s culture of success. “Part of the formula to […]
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Lue taking leave from Cavaliers to address health issues
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is taking a leave of absence from the team to address health issues that have included chest pains and loss of sleep. Lue said Monday in statement that tests have offered no conclusion about what the issue is and offered no timetable for his return. The coach said […]
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Browns tackle Joe Thomas calls it a career
BEREA, Ohio — Joe Thomas joked about his former coaches, thanked many of his ex-teammates and playfully referred to himself as a mushroom. The 10-time Pro Bowl selection commanded the room — and kept his emotions in check — until the final moments of his retirement news conference Monday. “It is with all of this […]
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NCAA Sweet 16 has unexpected field after favorites ousted
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After little went according to plan in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, the bracket has a wildly different look for the Sweet 16 than many expected. Out: Two 1-seeds (Virginia and Xavier) and a pair of 2-seeds (North Carolina and Cincinnati). In: Two No. 11 seeds (Syracuse and Loyola-Chicago). There […]
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Cincinnati commiserates again, this time over ‘Black Sunday’
CINCINNATI — They’re commiserating about “Black Sunday” in the chili parlors around town. And there’s plenty of company in the city’s latest sports misery. They’ve seen this oh-so-many times. No other city went into the NCAA Tournament with such pride and expectations. Xavier had the first No. 1 seed in its history. Cincinnati was a […]
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AP source: Memphis to announce Penny Hardaway as next coach
Former Memphis All-American Penny Hardaway is heading back to his alma mater —as its men’s basketball coach. Memphis will announce Hardaway as its next coach on Tuesday, said a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because Memphis hasn’t publicly announced the hire. Memphis has […]
