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Recreation briefs: Etna’s Bedford headed to New England masters swimming hall of fame

HS notebook: Two baseball programs changing coaches
Vermont reigns Twin State Lions Cup in the rain
Local roundup: Quirion latest Nighthawks alumnus to sign pro contract
Bombers select Dartmouth’s Rice in MLB draft; three ex-Nighthawks called

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Local roundup: WRJ Post 84 home-field tourney hopes waning

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BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — White River Junction Post 84’s hopes for hosting a Vermont American Legion baseball quarterfinal are drying up, even as the...

Local roundup: White River Junction escapes Post 13

7/22/21

BENNINGTON, Vt. — White River Junction Post 84 jumped to a 6-0 lead through an inning and a half, a fast start that proved essential in a 6-5 win...

Recreation briefs: Etna’s Bedford headed to New England masters swimming hall of fame

By GREG FENNELL - 7/21/21

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Fritz Bedford is going to the hall of fame.The masters swimmer from Etna will be inducted into the New England Local Masters...

Local roundup: Despite loss, Lebanon juniors remain in NH American Legion tourney hunt

7/21/21

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Lebanon Post 22’s 9-1 loss in a New Hampshire American Legion baseball game to Londonderry Post 27 didn’t end up hurting coach...

Nighthawks’ win streak comes to screeching halt

7/21/21

SANFORD, Maine — The Upper Valley Nighthawks snapped a four-game winning streak Tuesday with a 10-1 loss to the Sanford Mainers at Goodall Park.The...

HS notebook: Two baseball programs changing coaches

By GREG FENNELL - 7/20/21

Two Upper Valley high school baseball dugouts are changing over for next year.Paul Silva has stepped down as Stevens High varsity coach after 15...

Nighthawks run win streak to four

By SETH TOW - 7/20/21

MONTPELIER — After the Upper Valley Nighthawks closed out last week with a close win, manager Justin Devoid expressed faith in his offense.He said...

Nighthawks’ Viera MVP at NECBL All-Star Game

7/19/21

NEWPORT, R.I. — Upper Valley Nighthawks second baseman Max Viera (Northeastern) earned most valuable player honors during Sunday’s NECBL All-Star...

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Devers homers twice, bullpen strong as Red Sox top Yanks 6-2

7/23/2021

BOSTON (AP) — For the second straight night, the Yankees tried to protect a one-run lead against the Red Sox. For the second straight night, Boston found a way to rally past its longtime rival. Rafael Devers hit two home runs...

Yankees pitchers Cortes, Loaisiga activated from COVID list

7/23/2021

BOSTON (AP) — Yankees pitchers Nestor Cortes and Jonathan Loaisiga have been reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list, the first of six New York players to go on the list before the start of the second half of the season. To make room on the roster...

Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rally

7/23/2021

BOSTON (AP) — It took most of a rainy night at Fenway Park for the Red Sox to find their offense. It took one wild inning by reliever Brooks Kriske for the Yankees to squander an opportunity to gain valuable ground on their longtime rivals. Kiké...

Pats' Gilmore, 7 others will start training camp on PUP list

7/22/2021

BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore has reported to the team for training camp but will start it on the active/physically unable to perform list. Gilmore was one of eight Patriots players added to the list Thursday ahead of the...

Bill Russell to auction most of his prized NBA memorabilia

7/22/2021

BOSTON (AP) — The most decorated man in NBA history will be giving the public a chance to own some of the prized memorabilia from his Hall of Fame career. Bill Russell announced Thursday he is offering hundreds of items from his personal collection...

Red Sox hit 5 HRs, beat Blue Jays 7-4 in Buffalo finale

7/21/2021

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — For the city of Buffalo, it was fun while it lasted. After not hosting a Major League Baseball game since its days as a Federal League outpost in 1915, Buffalo made the most of its opportunity, hosting the Toronto Blue Jays over two...

Pats sign Barmore, last member of draft class, to deal

7/21/2021

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have signed defensive lineman Christian Barmore to a rookie contract and have now reached deals with their entire 2021 draft class. Barmore's agent, Klutch Sports' Nicole Lynn, posted a photo of him signing the new...

LEADING OFF: Jays finish up in Buffalo, Pads-Braves twinbill

7/20/2021

A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday: ___ SHUFFLE OUTTA BUFFALO Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays are set to play their final home game in Buffalo when they host the Red Sox. ...

Patriots sign 3rd-round pick Ronnie Perkins to rookie deal

7/20/2021

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have signed defensive end Ronnie Perkins to a rookie contract, leaving only one member of their 2021 draft class unsigned with training camp set to open next week. Defensive lineman Christian Barmore, a second-round...

Red Sox-Blue Jays game postponed, will be made up in Toronto

7/20/2021

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday was postponed because of thunderstorms. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader August 7 in Toronto. The teams conclude their series...

Tom Brady, champion Buccaneers visit Biden at White House

7/20/2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Brady embraced his inner comedian to deliver jokes at old friend Donald Trump’s expense Tuesday when he and the Super Bowl-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited President Joe Biden at the White House, the first visit by the reigning NFL champions since...

Renfroe hits slam, Red Sox launch 6 HRs, rout Blue Jays 13-4

7/19/2021

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Hunter Renfroe hit a grand slam, Kiké Hernández drove in three runs with two homers and the Boston Red Sox snapped a two-game losing streak with a 13-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. Rookie Jarren Duran hit his first...

Torres, Odor homer to back Taillon as Yanks beat Red Sox 9-1

7/19/2021

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan LaMarre, Greg Allen and Trey Amburgey. That was the New York Yankees' starting outfield Sunday night for a critical game against rival Boston. Not exactly the Bronx Bombers of Mantle, Maris and Berra. But not to be...

Yankee Stadium fan banned from MLB parks for hitting Verdugo

7/18/2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The fan who hit Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo with a baseball thrown from the Yankee Stadium stands has been banned for life from attending big league games. The decision was confirmed Sunday by spokesmen for both the New York...

Cole, Yankees withstand rain to beat Red Sox 3-1

7/18/2021

NEW YORK (AP) — After a long night and a shortened game that was interrupted several times, the New York Yankees finally have a win over Boston this season. Gerrit Cole struck out 11 and the Yankees beat the Red Sox 3-1 in a contest called after six...

LEADING OFF: Lindor hurt, Red Sox dominating depleted Yanks

7/17/2021

A look at what's happening around the majors today: SHORT STORY The first-place Mets are waiting for news on Francisco Lindor, who left Friday night's heated 4-1 loss in Pittsburgh with soreness on his right side. New York manager Luis...

Red Sox stifle short-handed Yanks 4-0 with Judge on COVID IL

7/16/2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees felt like they were hit by a truck this week. “An invisible, microscopic truck,” ace Gerrit Cole said. It wasn’t so hard to see what was missing Friday night. Eduardo Rodriguez shut down...

Yanks, Rockies deal with COVID surges after All-Star break

7/16/2021

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in months, COVID-19 is creating chaos around Major League Baseball. The Yankees and Rockies are dealing with coronavirus outbreaks sidelining a total of 10 players and two coaches, including New York slugger Aaron Judge...

Yankees-Red Sox ppd after 3 NY pitchers test COVID positive

7/15/2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees' post-All-Star break opener against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night was postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among vaccinated New York pitchers Jonathan Loaisiga, Nestor Cortes Jr. and Wandy Peralta. “It’s a fluid...

Red Sox-Yankees game postponed after multiple positive COVID-19 tests within New York organization

7/15/2021

NEW YORK (AP) — Red Sox-Yankees game postponed after multiple positive COVID-19 tests within New York organization.

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