MIAMI (AP) — Maria Sharapova says she has undergone a “small procedure” on her right shoulder that will need a few weeks to heal, requiring her to pull out of next month’s Miami Open. Sharapova said she’s struggled since last summer with shoulder pain caused by a fraying tendon and small labrum tear. She tried […]
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Defensive linemen dominate this year’s combine class
INDIANAPOLIS — This year’s class of quarterback prospects isn’t as sexy as last year’s group led by Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. Nor does it feature the tantalizing talents of next year’s headliners: Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert and Jake Fromm. There are a few passers who merit first-round consideration, but what teams will see an […]
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Johnny Manziel released, barred from other CFL teams
MONTREAL (AP) — Johnny Manziel’s time in the Canadian Football League is over. The CFL terminated the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner’s contract with the Montreal Alouettes on Wednesday. The league also informed the eight other teams that it wouldn’t register a contract for Manziel if any tried to sign him. “We advised Montreal that Johnny […]
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Eagles agree to let Foles seek starting job in free agency
INDIANAPOLIS — Nick Foles rejuvenated his career in Philadelphia. Now he wants to turn his success into an NFL starting job — and the Eagles intend to give him that chance. General manager Howie Roseman told reporters Wednesday that the franchise will not use the franchise tag on Foles, making him a free agent. “It’s […]
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Biddeford advances to Class A South semifinals
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High, the No. 2 seed in this Class A South boys’ hockey playoffs and the defending South champ, followed a scoreless first period Tuesday night to score three goals in the second on the way to a 5-2 win over Massabesic/Old Orchard Beach/Bonny Eagle in a quarterfinal at the Biddeford Ice Arena. […]
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With her first national title as a pro, Kate Hall is on track for an uplifting year
The list of Mainers with national titles in track and field is a short one. It includes Joan Benoit Samuelson and Bruce Bickford in distance running and Anna Willard in middle distance. On Saturday, 22-year-old Kate Hall joined the club. Hall wrapped up her first indoor track and field season as a pro last weekend […]
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MLB makes last-minute push to ban bets on spring training
LAS VEGAS — A request from Major League Baseball to gambling regulators to ban betting on spring training games was quickly rejected in Nevada and is under consideration in at least three other states that recently legalized sports betting. The league asked for the ban on Wednesday last week — the day before the first […]
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Column: New NASCAR rules package gets early passing grade
HAMPTON, Ga. — The verdict is still out on NASCAR’s new competition package following its innocuous debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The race was not the best in NASCAR history, nor was it unwatchable. It was, if nothing else, better than last year’s race at Atlanta and that is a win for NASCAR right now. […]
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Marchand has goal, 2 assists as Bruins beat Sharks 4-1
BOSTON — Charlie McAvoy and Jake DeBrusk scored 37 seconds apart in the second period and the Boston Bruins beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Tuesday night. Brad Marchand had a short-handed goal and two assists, David Krejci added a goal and an assist, and Jaroslav Halak made 19 saves. The surging Bruins have […]
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Upon further review, NFL’s replay system could remain intact
INDIANAPOLIS — John Mara hears the cries to change the NFL’s replay system. He doesn’t think it has the votes. After the New York Giants owner emerged from the competition committee’s annual meeting in Indianapolis, Mara told a handful of reporters he doesn’t anticipate significant changes coming to the system, which returned to the league […]