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Heat still confident, Nuggets remain focused as NBA Finals reach Game 4
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler showed up in plush blue slippers for what was officially called practice. Kyle Lowry was trying to distract him during an interview session. Nikola Jokic continued to say how he doesn’t care about statistics. Jamal Murray talked about all the fun he’s having. ...
Sober home operator charged in widespread fraud scheme pleads not guilty
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man who federal authorities allege engaged in several fraud schemes associated with the sober homes he operated, insulation contractors he owned, and a COVID-19 business relief fund pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Daniel Cleggett, 37, of Kingston,...
22 suspected members of New Hampshire drug trafficking ring charged
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Twenty-two people are facing charges in connection with what authorities are calling a sophisticated drug trafficking organization that transported drugs from Boston to Manchester, New Hampshire, law enforcement officials said Wednesday. Twelve of those...
DNA from drinking glass linked New Jersey man to 4 Boston sexual assaults, prosecutor says
BOSTON (AP) — A New Jersey lawyer charged with sexually assaulting four women in Boston about 15 years ago was ordered held on $500,000 bail Monday during a hearing in which a prosecutor said authorities helped tie him to the attacks by getting DNA from a drinking glass he had used. ...
Flirting with .400, Miami's Arraez getting due as elite MLB hitter
The calendar has turned to June and Miami's Luis Arraez is flirting with a .400 batting average. Considering the last man to hit that hallowed number for a full season — Boston's Ted Williams — accomplished the feat in 1941 with a .406 average, it's safe to say that Arraez is an...
McNairy has 11 Ks, Alabama beats Boston College 8-0, wins Tuscaloosa Regional
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jacob McNairy had 11 strikeouts over 7 2/3 scoreless innings, Mac Guscette hit a two-RBI single to cap a four-run first inning and Alabama beat Boston College 8-0 Sunday night to win the Tuscaloosa Regional and advance to the Crimson Tide's first super regional since 2010....
West, Schroeder pitch Boston College past troy, 4-1 in Tuscaloosa Regional
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — John West and Eric Schroeder came one out away from posting a shutout as Boston College eliminated Troy with a 4-1 victory in the Tuscaloosa Regional on Sunday. The second-seeded Eagles survived their second straight elimination game after falling to Troy...
Paul Maurice and Bruce Cassidy coaching in Stanley Cup Final shows value of experience
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The joy Paul Maurice felt on the morning of the start of the Stanley Cup Final was also tinged with sadness. The veteran coach knew there were only at most seven more games left to play. He had developed a greater appreciation for this moment with the Florida...
Vetrano drives in 5 runs, Boston College beats Nicholls 14-6 at Tuscaloosa Regional
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Joe Vetrano singled, doubled and homered twice to drove in five runs and Boston College pulled away to earn a 14-6 win over Nicholls in an elimination game at the Tuscaloosa Regional on Saturday. The second-seeded Eagles (36-19) advance to face the loser of...
Ramírez hits tiebreaking 2-run double as Rays beat Red Sox 4-2 for doubleheader split
BOSTON (AP) — Harold Ramírez hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the ninth inning and Jose Siri made a diving catch for the final out, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday and a split of their day-night doubleheader. Ramírez collected...
