Tony Esposito, the pioneering goaltender and master of ‘butterfly’ saves on the ice, dies at 78 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
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NBA notebook: Celtics agree to one-year deal with guard Dennis Schroder
Dennis Schroder – for only $5.9 million for one season – could be a key signing as Boston looks to fill in the gap at point guard after trading away Kemba Walker.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Nesting boxes can use an annual cleaning
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Rookie Jarren Duran placed COVID-19 injured list
Boston is hoping it is just quick stint on the injured list for outfielder Jarren Duran.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Olympics roundup: American rallies in final seconds to capture wrestling gold
David Taylor completes his comeback from a knee injury by pulling out a 4-3 win in the 86 kilogram freestyle wrestling final.
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Lionel Messi leaving FC Barcelona as team cites ‘economic and structural obstacles’
Barcelona says that the Spanish league’s financial regulations made it impossible to sign Lionel Messi – with the team for 17 years – to a new contract.
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Sports Digest: Devils hire former Pirates coach Dineen to coach Utica in AHL
Kevin Dineen coached the Portland Pirates for six seasons.
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Red Sox end 5-game skid by beating Tigers, 4-1
Boston hits three home runs to break its longest losing streak of the season.
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Sports Digest: Sea Dogs split doubleheader with Rumble Ponies
Carlos Rincon drives in six runs for Binghamton, which wins 8-2 after losing the opener, 5-2.
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NFL notebook: Rodgers’ relationship with Green Bay’s GM a ‘work in progress’
Who knows if Aaron Rodgers will be with the Packers next season, but for now he is helping QB Jordan Love and trying to work with GM Brian Gutekunst.