THETFORD — The Clara Martin Center’s Color Splash 5K in May has been canceled.The race, which had been slated for May 17 on Thetford Academy’s...
There will be a new face on the sidelines when the Stevens High girls soccer team takes to the pitch this fall. After eight seasons at the helm of...
The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association crowned the Lebanon High girls basketball team co-champions of Division II, along with...
Ben Bardwell can look out of his Brownsville home any morning and see Mount Ascutney from “my very modest little house that has a view that punches...
Tayler Mattos wasn’t supposed to be driving through Vermont this weekend en route to see his mother. If all had gone as planned, he would’ve been...
Here’s a look at some Upper Valley residents who played varsity college sports this winter: MEN’S BASKETBALLBowdoin (8-16) had junior guard K.J...
Four years ago, the Colby College women’s ice hockey program crashed close to rock bottom. The Mules didn’t triumph in any of their first 20 games...
You think you’re going stir crazy? Try being someone who needs activity as routine.Ever since I took this job, I’ve insisted to my superiors that...
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—CDC advisory urges residents of New York...
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic organizers seem to be leaning away from starting the rescheduled games in the spring of 2021. More and more the signs point toward the summer of 2021. Organizing committee President Yoshiro Mori suggested there would be no major change from 2020. “The...
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Former All-Star outfielder Jim Edmonds announced on his Instagram page that he went to the hospital to be tested for the coronavirus after displaying some symptoms.The 49-year-old Edmonds sent a video update...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Western Michigan promoted Clayton Bates to be its basketball coach Saturday, with its athletic director saying the coronavirus crisis impacted the school's search.Bates was previously an associate head coach for WMU. He replaces Steve Hawkins, whose tenure ended...
James Dolan, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has tested positive for the coronavirus.The Knicks announced Dolan’s diagnosis Saturday night. It is not clear when he was tested or when he received the diagnosis.Dolan is the first U.S...
MIAMI (AP) — If there is a Kentucky Derby this year, Tiz the Law will have a shot to be there.And if he runs the way he did in the Florida Derby, he could very easily be a contender.Tiz the Law ran away in the stretch Saturday to easily win the Florida Derby, wrapping up a spot in the...
NEW YORK (AP) — St. John's wing LJ Figueroa has declared for the NBA draft.School officials announced Figueroa's decision Saturday, saying that he hasn't hired an agent and still has the option to return to school.Figueroa can return to school for his final season of eligibility if he...
The walk to the starting grid for Tony Kanaan began in his Indianapolis kitchen, through the foyer, past the trophy case, up the stairs, down the hall, through the master bedroom, master bathroom and finally into the closet. That’s where the former Indianapolis 500 winner tucked away...
Roger Penske, at 83 and considered high risk for the coronavirus as a 2017 kidney transplant recipient, still makes the daily three-minute commute to his Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, office.He works 12 or more hours a day from his conference room at Penske Corp., which has a skeleton crew...
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his girlfriend have restarted their efforts to raise money for those affected by the new coronavirus. They announced their decision Saturday on social media. The two had...
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran guard Dakota Dozier.The team announced the re-signing of the Furman product, who played in 16 games last season with a career-high four starts. He originally joined Minnesota as a free agent last April 4.Dozier was drafted by...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have reached a one-year contract agreement with tight end Eric Tomlinson.Tomlinson confirmed the signing on his Instagram account. The Giants posted the news on their website and Twitter account, citing reports, but they will not confirm it...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will stick with coach Shaka Smart next season after the Longhorns won five of their final six games and were fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament before it was canceled amid the coronavirus scare.Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte told the Austin...
Austin Carr played for Notre Dame in an era when prolific scorers dominated college basketball.LSU's Pete Maravich was scoring 40 a night and still No. 1 on the points list. Niagara's Calvin Murphy, Purdue's Rick Mount and St. Bonaventure's Bob Lanier, along with Carr, were others putting up eye...
A panel of Associated Press sports writers voted in March 2020 on the top 10 men's basketball games in the history of the NCAA Tournament. They are being republished because the sport has been shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. The following game was voted No. 4 and the following...
The decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics until next year because of the coronavirus pandemichas left American cyclists with an abundance of mixed feelings.Relief that a move had been finally made. Disappointment that a lifetime ambition will be delayed. Frustration that months and even years...
Athletic trainers across the country are changing their routines and joining the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The National Athletic Trainers Association put together an app aimed at helping trainers assist understaffed hospitals. The app was intended to give health care providers a...
Henry Ton was looking for a way to help himself and neighbors stay fit and active after his gym closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.The 46-year-old software engineer in suburban Phoenix organized a small running group he jokingly calls his “Social Distance Distance Running Club...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has joined the field for IndyCar's inaugural online race as he contemplates driving in that series following his retirement from full-time stock car racing.IndyCar has followed NASCAR, IMSA and Formula One in setting up a...
MADRID (AP) — Soccer players and celebrities will take part in a global music festival on Saturday organized by the Spanish league in order to raise funds for the fight against the coronavirus.Barcelona’s Gerard Piqué, Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos and Sevilla’s Jes...