PHILADELPHIA — Earning a bye week gave the Philadelphia Eagles an opportunity to work even harder. No mini-vacations. No golfing. No beach trips. Instead, the Eagles (13-3) kicked off preparation for next Saturday’s divisional playoff game by holding their toughest practice since training camp. Players put their pads on Wednesday and got after it on […]
2018
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Friday’s NBA roundup: Raptors repeat victory
Toronto beats Milwaukee for the second time in a week, 129-110.
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Friday’s NHL roundup: Crosby leads Penguins past Islanders
Sidney Crosby collects a goal and three assists as Pittsburgh hands New York its fifth straight loss, 4-0.
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Friday’s girls’ roundup: York rallies past Kennebunk
The Wildcats, after trailing by a point at halftime, use a 16-9 run in the second half to emerge with a 37-31 victory.
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Friday’s boys’ roundup: Windham triumphs in basketball
The Eagles take command in the third quarter and down Thornton Academy, 52-46.
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Boys’ basketball: Portland fights off Edward Little
The Bulldogs use a third-quarter surge to take control against the same opponent they defeated in last year’s Class AA North final.
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Friday’s college roundup: Bowdoin women’s basketball routs Bates
The Polar Bears race to a 26-point lead after one quarter and move to 12-0.
Posted inNew England, News
Report: Most N.H. abuse investigations handled well, but backlog overwhelms
An outside review of child welfare operations says more staff is needed to process 2,200 overdue cases in the state.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump book’s author revels in criticism by White House
The president tweeted late Thursday that Michael Wolff’s book is fiction and reliant on fake sources.
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Smart helps Celtics pull away from Timberwolves for 91-84 win
Marcus Smart scores 16 of his 18 points in the second half as Boston wins its fifth straight.