The Black Bears will play Rhode Island at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Alfond Stadium.
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WNBA playoffs set to begin with Aces, Liberty each hoping to make history
As Las Vegas tries to become the first repeat champion since 2002, AP Player of the Year Breanna Stewart hopes to bring New York its first title.
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Patriots notebook: Does New England have a secret weapon for Miami’s Tyreek Hill?
In six games when covering speedy Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, cornerback Jonathan Jones has allowed a total of seven catches for 88 yards, on 16 targets.
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Patriots rookie Marte Mapu learns that versatility equals value
Marte Mapu is listed as a linebacker but truly doesn’t have a set position, so he learned them all.
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MLB roundup: Scherzer out for rest of regular season
Max Scherzer has a strained shoulder muscle and likely won’t be able to return even if Texas makes the playoffs.
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MLB roundup: Matt Olson hits 51st home run as Braves beat Phillies
Matt Olson ties Andruw Jones for the team record in Atlanta’s 7-6 win over Philadelphia.
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College notebook: Liam Coen released from hospital after ‘medical episode’
Liam Coen, former offensive coordinator at UMaine now at Kentucky, spends two nights in the hospital for undisclosed reasons.
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Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has torn left Achilles tendon, ending his season
Just four plays into his first game as QB for the Jets, Aaron Rodgers suffers an injury that sends him to the IR and threatens his career.
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Red Sox fall into last-place tie after doubleheader sweep by Yankees
Boston can’t rally in the ninth to lose Game 1, 3-2, and falls in the second game, 4-1.
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NFL notebook: Journalist sues NFL, alleging institutional discrimination
Jim Trotter, who worked for NFL Media until his contract was not renewed, says he was let go because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice.