Analysis: The NFL’s playoff picture cleared up, but there are still five spots open heading into the final week of the regular season.
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Local roundup: Richmond girls basketball gets past Monmouth
Izzy Stewart has 30 points, nine rebounds and four blocks in the victory.
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Bruins owe a lot to goalies this season
Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark have played key part in Boston’s success.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots notebook: Christian Barmore having breakout season
Barmore has 8.5 sacks this season, including three in New England’s 26-23 win over Denver on Sunday.
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Could pitcher James Paxton be one answer for the Red Sox rotation?
The free agent was dominant in his first 10 starts for Boston last season, but struggled badly after the All-Star break.
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Successful West Coast trip shows that Celtics should fortify bench for title run
Boston’s top six players form the best nucleus of talent in the NBA. Now Brad Stevens should add pieces to provide protection against injuries during the playoffs.
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Leavitt’s Noah Carpenter ready to prove himself in two sports at UMaine
The Leavitt Area High School senior will play football and baseball for the Black Bears.
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Wrestling: For the first time, girls get their own regular-season meets
This week’s Noble Invitational will feature a competition for girls only, to run concurrently with its usual format for co-ed teams.
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Tom Caron: Handing out holiday gifts for Boston sports fans
From followers of the Bruins and Celtics to fans of the Red Sox and Patriots, there’s something on everyone’s wish list.
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Patriots’ exciting Christmas Eve victory at Denver comes at a cost
There were positive signs – including Chad Ryland’s game-winning 56-yard field goal with seconds left – but the Pats drop from No. 2 to No. 4 in the NFL draft order.