FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright will sit out the first 80 games of the season after testing positive for Human Growth Hormone, a second suspension for the knuckleballer who missed 15 games last year for violating baseball’s domestic violence policy. Wright, 34, said in a statement issued through the […]
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Kansas’ streak of 14 straight Big 12 titles ends with thud
Devonte Graham called up his former teammates at Kansas a couple weeks ago, offering them encouragement in the midst of a rough season and gently reminding them about “the streak.” The one Graham helped keep alive for four seasons. The one that stretched back 14 years. The one that is now history. The Jayhawks’ unparalleled […]
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Tigers punch ticket to state final
LEWISTON — One power play looked so disheveled that Biddeford Coach Jason Tremblay called a timeout in the second period. The power play worked just fine in the third period. Nick McSorley broke a 2-2 tie, roofing a shot to the back of the net on the power play at 6:36 to give the Tigers […]
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Biddeford fans flock to Lewiston to support Tigers
LEWISTON — Biddeford High School students, parents, boosters and supporters filled the Androscoggin Bank Colisee seats on Tuesday evening to watch the No. 2 Biddeford boys hockey team take on No. 5 Portland/Deering in the Class A South final. Though the ride was about an hour long, the bleachers were filled with Tiger pride and […]
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Now pitching: Harper lobbies for Trout to join him in Philly
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Now pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Harper. The new Phillies slugger has again lobbied for superstar Mike Trout to join the franchise in 2021, a possible violation of Major League Baseball’s tampering rule. Trout, a two-time AL MVP with the Los Angeles Angels, grew up near Philadelphia, attended the Phillies […]
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Krejci scores in OT, Bruins beat Hurricanes 4-3
BOSTON — David Krejci scored 1:46 into overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 win over Carolina on Tuesday night, ending the Hurricanes’ five-game winning streak. Jake DeBrusk had a goal and an assist, setting up the game-winner after making a steal in the corner and sending a crossing pass to Krejci in […]
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Commentary: Complaining about rules not doing golf any favors
ORLANDO, Fla. — The memo PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan sent to players on the new Rules of Golf can be interpreted different ways based as much on the timing as the message. One theme was to be patient. “We are committed to playing under these rules as we analyze their effectiveness … and it’s […]
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5 defensive players and kicker get franchise tags
NEW YORK — Five defensive players, all premier pass rushers, and 49ers placekicker Robbie Gould, were given franchise tags by their teams before Tuesday’s NFL deadline. Ends DeMarcus Lawrence of Dallas and Frank Clark of Seattle, linebackers Dee Ford of Kansas City and Jadeveon Clowney of Houston, and DT Grady Jarrett of Atlanta received non-exclusive […]
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Dodgers ace Kershaw could miss opening day start
Clayton Kershaw might not be on the mound when the two-time NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers start the season. The lefty ace is working his way back from shoulder soreness that caused him to shut down his spring training. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said “that’s fair” when asked Monday whether Kershaw might miss the opener […]
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Giants CEO Baer takes leave after altercation with wife
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Giants President and CEO Larry Baer was granted a leave of absence from the team on Monday following the release last week of a video showing him in a physical altercation with his wife. The Giants board of directors released a statement that said Baer had made a request that […]