The Patriots enter as an underdog against Joe Burrow and (maybe) Ja’Marr Chase, but Cincinnati has also struggled in recent season openers.
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Sports Digest: Maine cyclist Clara Brown finishes eighth in women’s C1-3 individual time trials at the Paralympics
Clara Brown covered the 14.1-kilometer course in 22 minutes, 58 seconds. Maike Hausberger of Germany won the gold medal in 21:30.45.
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U.S.Open: Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz to meet in all-American semifinal
By winning their quarterfinals, Tiafoe and Fritz guaranteed an American man will reach the U.S. Open final for the first time in 18 years.
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Bruins captain Brad Marchand still recovering from three offseason surgeries
The 36-year-old Marchand hopes to be ready for Boston’s training camp on Sept. 18, if not soon after.
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U.S. Open: Emma Navarro and Taylor Fritz each reach their first major semifinals
Emma Navarro rallies in the second set to beat Paula Badosa, 6-2, 7-5 and Taylor Fritz wins his quarterfinal, beating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3).
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Sports Digest: New Hampshire scores go-ahead run on error to beat Sea Dogs, 2-1
The Fisher Cats take the lead with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning.
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Hunting: If you can stand the bugs and the heat, early season can’t be beat
Maine’s expanded archery season opens Sept. 7, and there are advantages for hunters in the field ahead of the masses.
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Ask Maine Audubon: From squirrels to bats to wildfire smoke’s impact on birds
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Sports Digest: Marrero, Romero go deep for Sea Dogs in 6-3 win over Harrisburg
Home runs by Elih Marrero and Mikey Romero help Portland maintain its slim lead in the Eastern League’s Northeast Division.
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Scottie Scheffler up by four at halfway point of PGA Championship
Scheffler sits at 21 under, with Collin Morikawa four shots back and Xander Schauffele trailing by five.