Brooklyn, which has had its last three games postponed, says it’ll have enough players for Saturday’s game against the Lakers, though Kevin Durant likely won’t play.
2021
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins notebook: Players disappointed they won’t be going to Olympics
Whether it’s Charlie McAvoy playing for Team USA or David Pastrnak for Czechia, Boston players are saddened by another missed opportunity to play in the Olympics.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Good Shepherd’s mystery donor: A $1 million pledge and a challenge to others
Good Shepherd would neither confirm nor deny reports that the donor is a portly man with a long, white beard who dresses all in red.
Posted inHealth, New England
Another danger to illicit drug users: Animal tranquilizer
An animal sedative, xylazine, is making its way into the drug supply, particularly in the Northeast.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: President of NFLPA among latest players positive for COVID-19
Browns center JC Tretter, a vocal advocate for daily testing, Vikings running back Dalvin Cook and two Saints QBs all produced positive tests on Thursday.
Posted inBusiness
Markets 2021: Stocks soar, IPOs explode, crypto goes wild
Skyrocketing inflation, worldwide supply-chain disruptions and a global economy still vulnerable to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic fueled market volatility, especially toward the end of the year.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Portland edges rival Deering, extends winning streak to four
The Bulldogs grind out a 45-40 victory to end a four-game losing streak against their city rival.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys hockey: Late goal gives Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse edge over Capital Region
Bryce Poulin’s power play goal the difference for Eagles in win over Hawks.
Posted inTimes Record
Senior centers in Midcoast will see low-key celebrations for Christmas
As COVID-19 cases increase, senior living facilities are taking extra precautions to prevent and reduce transmission.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Murray gets wild-card entry into Australian Open
Andy Murray, a five-time runner-up at the year’s first Grand Slam event, hasn’t played in Melbourne since 2019.