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Mt. Ararat Boys Hockey: Eagles fall in shootout with Rams

by BY GARY HAWKINS / KENNEBEC JOURNAL December 28, 2018November 20, 2019

HALLOWELL — Trailing by three goals after one period of play, Cony coach Shawn Johnson challenged his team between periods. And the Rams responded. Led by a superb effort from the first line and senior Reed Hopkins, they scored five goals in the second period and two in the third to pull out a needed 7-6 […]

Celtics Fall: Harden’s 45 lead Rockets in 127-113 win over Boston

by The Associated Press December 28, 2018November 20, 2019

HOUSTON — James Harden thinks he should be in the MVP discussion again this season and showed why on Thursday night. Harden had 45 points and six assists, Clint Capela added 24 points and 18 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 127-113 for their eighth win in nine games. “Of course, I should […]

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NFL Pro Picks: Colts-Titans put it all on the line Sunday Night

by BARRY WILNER The Associated Press December 28, 2018January 4, 2019

The 2018 regular season will conclude in Music City on Sunday night, where the Colts and Titans will play for a wild-card playoff berth. Or maybe more. The winner between these 9-6 teams makes the playoffs. Should Houston (10-5) fall at home to Jacksonville (5-10), the Indianapolis-Tennessee victor earns the AFC South title. That’s why […]

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Taking Care of Business: Patriots are ‘home strong’ with Jets coming to town

by MIKE SHALIN The Associated Press December 28, 2018November 20, 2019

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — If things go right, the New England Patriots won’t have to play another road game until a potential Super Bowl appearance. That would be welcome news for a team that takes a 7-0 home record into Sunday’s regular-season finale against the New York Jets — and is just 3-5 on the road. “Trust […]

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Impressive finals performance lifts Wells to second at Atlantic Invitational

by PAT McDONALD December 28, 2018November 9, 2019

WELLS — The Marshwood Hawks cruised to the team title at the annual Atlantic Invitational on Saturday, but the host Wells Warriors were able to pull off a comeback to finish second as a team. The Warriors crowned four champions — including Most Outstanding Wrestling Jonah Potter — as they rallied past rival Kennebunk to […]

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New England Patriots News: James White key for Patriots

by MARK FARINELLA The Associated Press December 27, 2018November 20, 2019

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The last time James White faced the New York Jets, he set a career high for rushing yards in a game. That game also marked the start of a stretch in which the ground attack has taken on added importance for White’s New England Patriots, who bring a 10-5 record into Sunday’s game […]

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Bowl Washed Out: Weather cancels First Responder Bowl in Dallas

by SCHUYLER DIXON The Associated Press December 27, 2018November 11, 2019

DALLAS — No. 23 Boise State’s first appearance at historic Cotton Bowl Stadium turned into what is believed to be the first bowl game called off because of weather. The SERVPRO First Responder Bowl between the Broncos and Boston College was canceled because of the threat of severe weather after a delay of nearly 1 1/2 […]

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Christmas Day Special: Boston Celtics in OT over Philadelphia in NBA action

by DOUG ALDEN The Associated Press December 26, 2018November 20, 2019

BOSTON — Kyrie Irving extended the game with a clutch shot, then ended it with two more in overtime. Irving scored six of his 40 points in overtime, hitting back-to-back 3-pointers while leading Boston back from a five-point deficit as the Celtics beat the 76ers 121-114 on Tuesday night. “Just competition at its highest. I love […]

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Boys Ice Hockey: Dragons ‘Bridge’ Eagles, 5-2

by BY CHRIS QUATTRUCCI Times Record Staff December 24, 2018November 20, 2019

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Dragons came away with bragging rights in the “Battle of the Bridge” with 5-2 boys high school hockey victory over the Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse/Hyde Eagles at Bowdoin’s Sidney J. Watson Arena Saturday. The Eagles found themselves facing an uphill battle after a pair of quick strikes in the first period gave the Dragons […]

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Boston Ends Skid: Celtics beat Hornets, 119-103, to stop 3-game slide

by DOUG ALDEN The Associated Press December 24, 2018November 20, 2019

BOSTON — A little internal venting seemed to get the Boston Celtics back on track. Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum had 17 and the Celtics ended a three-game skid with a 119-103 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. Boston was coming off a 120-107 loss at home to Milwaukee on Friday, which […]