The second-year defensive back – in the shadow of Stephon Gilmore and Devin McCourty – has stepped up for a dominating defense.
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Sports Digest: Thomas scores 44 to lead USM men past Thomas
Southern Maine holds a 47-26 scoring edge after halftime and rallies for an 81-67 win.
NBA roundup: 76ers get past Celtics, 115-109
Joel Embiid has 38 points and 13 rebounds as Philadelphia gets a win in Boston.
Bruins drop fifth straight game as Lightning surge to a 3-2 win
Boston has lost four straight in regulation for the first time since since March 2017, and their five-game slide overall is the longest since March 2016.
College roundup: Dartmouth routs Maine in men’s basketball
The Black Bears fall to 3-7 after a 77-44 loss in Bangor.
Patriots notebook: NFL will consider Spygate in its investigation of Patriots
Commissioner Roger Goodell refused to put a timetable on the league’s probe of illegal video taken by a Patriots’ crew during Cincinnati’s game on Sunday.
NBA roundup: Kawhi gets cheers, and a ring, in his return to Toronto
Kawhi Leonard, now with the Clippers, gets a warm reception when he goes back to Toronto and receives his championship ring.
NFL notebook: Jones at practice; Giants still undecided on starting QB
Rookie Daniel Jones, battling a sprained ankle, is back at practice after Eli Manning filled in Monday night.
Capitals continue mastery of Bruins
T.J. Oshie scores twice for Washington in a 3-2 victory.
Bragdon, Pacers rally past Celtics, 122-117, despite 44 from Walker
Kemba Walker scores 44 points, but Indiana holds a 38-23 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter and rallies past Boston.