Rhode Island College outscores USM 24-6 in the first quarter in winning, 59-37.
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Smart, Williams to return for Celtics Thursday against Brooklyn
Boston’s lineup should be back at full strength for the showdown with the Nets in a nationally televised matchup.
NHL roundup: Montembeault, Suzuki help Canadiens beat Sabres, 4-0
Montreal wins its fourth straight.
NBA notebook: Rare Kobe Bryant card sells for a record $2 million
The 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Emerald Kobe Bryant card was sold privately.
MLB notebook: Owners say season will be shortened if no deal is reached by end of Monday
The deadline is fast approaching to leave enough of a window for the season to start as scheduled on March 31.
Sports Digest: Mariners collect a 6-1 win in Quebec
Cameron Askew and Conner Bleackley score 33 seconds apart early in the third period in Maine’s win over Trois-Rivieres.
Wednesday’s college roundup: UMaine women win 10th straight, 49-45
Women’s basketball: Paula Gallego and Anne Simon each score 13 points to lead the Black Bears over the University of Albany.
Tuesday’s college roundup: USM women reach Little East semifinals with 55-45 win
Women’s basketball: The fourth-seeded Huskies dominate the middle quarters to oust fifth-seeded Keene State.
NHL roundup: Predators beat Panthers 6-4 to end 4-game losing streak
The Panthers lose at home for the first time in 10 games.
MLB notebook: Labor talks last 15 minutes as lockout continues
It was just the sixth negotiating session on core economics since baseball’s ninth work stoppage began Dec. 2.