Jamie Collins is making the most of his second time around with New England, stepping up to lead one of the NFL’s top defenses.
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Bills face ultimate challenge against Patriots’ defense
Buffalo knows it will be up against a defense playing at a legendary level when the Patriots come to town.
Sports Digest: Bruins shut out Devils 2-0 in next-to-last preseason game
Boston concludes the preseason with a home game against Chicago on Saturday.
Wednesday’s Maine college roundup: St. Joe’s stays unbeaten with 2-0 men’s soccer win
Austin Ward scores both goals for the Monks (6-0-2) against Salem State.
NHL preview: Blues provide hope for every team
St. Louis overcame a bad first half of the season and got hot down the stretch to win its first championship.
NFL notebook: Gordon returning to Chargers after holdout
Running back Melvin Gordon plans to rejoin the team Thursday, but isn’t expected to play Sunday against Miami.
Edwards’ kickoff returns spark UMaine to football win at Colgate
Earnest Edwards scores three touchdowns – two on kickoff returns – in the Black Bears’ 35-21 victory.
Sports Digest: U.S. remains No. 1 in world basketball rankings
The Americans retain the top spot despite finishing seventh in the World Cup.
NFL notebook: Brown addresses media, and says little
Antonio Brown speaks publicly for the first time since joining the Patriots and declines to address sexual assault charges and potential NFL discipline.
Rodriguez wins 18th as Red Sox avoid sweep against Giants, 5-4
San Francisco loads the bases with no outs in the ninth, but Boston escapes with a win as Madison Bumgarner loses his first career start at Fenway Park.