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Field Hockey Quarterfinal: Second chance gives Mt. Ararat big win

by BY BOB CONN Times Record Staff October 23, 2019November 20, 2019

TOPSHAM — Wyley Fitzpatrick looked skyward after her breakaway shot in double overtime rolled wide of the Messalonskee goal. Often, a player doesn’t get a second chance in such a big moment. On Tuesday in the Class A North quarterfinals, the senior did indeed get another opportunity, this time burying a breakaway shot neatly into the lower left corner of the Messalonskee cage for […]

NBA Season Opens: Leonard, Clippers pull away from Lakers

by The Associated Press October 23, 2019November 20, 2019

The Associated Press LOS ANGELES Kawhi Leonard began a new chapter with the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 30 points to go with a strong bench effort in a 112-102 victory over LeBron James and the Lakers on Tuesday night in the teams’ season opener. Lou Williams added 21 points and Montrezl Harrell had 17 off […]

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World Series Opener: Nationals top Astros, 5-4

by BEN WALKER The Associated Press October 23, 2019November 10, 2019

HOUSTON — Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals quickly derailed the Cole Express. A 20-year-old prodigy with a passion for the big moment, Soto homered onto the train tracks high above the left field wall and hit a two-run double as the Nationals tagged Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros 5-4 Tuesday night in the World […]

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NFL Trade: Patriots add WR Sanu in trade with Falcons

by KYLE HIGHTOWER The Associated Press October 23, 2019November 20, 2019

BOSTON — The Patriots have done a lot of shuffling at receiver this season. They are hoping Mohamed Sanu can provide some stability as they try to solidify their offense heading into a difficult part of their schedule. The Patriots traded a second-round draft pick in 2020 to the Atlanta Falcons for the eighth-year veteran, the […]

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NHL Action: Bruins double-up Leafs, 4-2

by DOUG ALDEN The Associated Press October 23, 2019November 20, 2019

BOSTON — After losing a goal to an offside call midway through the first period, David Pastrnak got it right back with a pass to himself between his own legs. This one counted for Pastrnak, who scored his league-leading 10th of the season and added an assist for the Bruins in a 4-2 win over the […]

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A tough fight everyday: Just another day in the cage

by Eric Maxim / Times Record Staff October 22, 2019November 20, 2019

TOPSHAM — When Mt. Ararat High School student/athlete Lily Schenk wraps up her high school field hockey career at the end of this season, she’ll be able to look back and reflect on the hard work and care she put in to maintain her type 1 diabetes, while succeeding on the field, all along while sending […]

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Unbeaten Patriots roll: New England blitzes Darnold, Jets, 33-0

by DENNIS WASZAK Jr. The Associated Press October 22, 2019November 20, 2019

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tom Brady set the tone and the New England Patriots’ blitz-happy defense took over from there. Bill Belichick’s bunch is still undefeated after another absolutely dominant performance. Brady threw a TD pass to Phillip Dorsett, Sony Michel ran for three scores and New England forced Sam Darnold into five turnovers while cruising […]

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Nationals-Astros: Veteran first-timers ‘finally’ excited to be in MLB’s World Series

by STEPHEN HAWKINS The Associated Press October 22, 2019November 10, 2019

HOUSTON — Howie Kendrick is in the postseason for the eighth time in his 14 major league seasons, having played in October for three different teams. This time, he is finally on a World Series team. “This is a dream come true,” the 36-year-old utilityman, who has been in 43 playoff games, said Monday before the […]

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Area Roundups: Bowdoin FH tops Colby, 2-1

by The Times Record October 22, 2019November 20, 2019

BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin College field hockey team picked up a 2-1 win over Colby on Monday night and handed head coach Nicky Pearson her 350th victory with the program. The fourth-ranked Polar Bears climbed to 12-1 (7-1 NESCAC) on the season. The Mules (8-5, 4-5 NESCAC) came out of the gate and quickly went ahead. […]

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Boston Celtics News: Celtics sign F Brown to extension worth up to $115 million

by JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press October 22, 2019November 20, 2019

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have signed forward Jaylen Brown to a contract extension, beating a Monday deadline to extend the player who has emerged as a key part of the team’s future. The four-year deal could pay Brown as much as $115 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The total […]