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.
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.
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.
Celtics notebook: Thirty-six years later, Boston does it again
Not since the days of Larry Bird and Robert Parish have five players scored at least 20 points, until Wednesday night’s 144-119 blowout victory at Sacramento,.
‘The Patriot Way’ once meant smart football. Those days are gone
Penalties and a devastating turnover cost New England once again in its latest loss, to Kansas City on Sunday.
Patriots notebook: Belichick on his job status – ‘Getting ready for Kansas City’
A report claims owner Robert Kraft has already decided to fire Bill Belichick after the season, but the coach won’t share his thoughts.
Sea Dogs look for state help in financing upgrades to Hadlock Field
The team hopes to build a new home clubhouse as it works to meet Major League Baseball’s guidelines for minor league facilities.
From ferries to nights on gym floors, Class D South basketball a logistical puzzle
Class D South life a distinct one for players, coaches, administrators.
Patriots get another reminder of their failure at drafting wide receivers
Commentary: Pittsburgh’s George Pickens, taken two picks after New England took Tyquan Thornton, is the latest example of poor draft choices by the Patriots.