Saturday, November 16, 2024

Belichick won't get Presidential Medal of Freedom after all

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick announced Monday night that he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying “remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Belichick won't get Presidential Medal of Freedom after all

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick announced Monday night that he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying “remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Huff leads No. 22 Virginia past Boston College 61-49

BOSTON (AP) — Jay Huff matched his career-high with 18 points, adding eight rebounds on Saturday as No. 22 Virginia survived almost nine minutes in the first half without scoring to beat Boston College 61-49.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

From A to Z: Bergeron in line to replace Chara as captain

BOSTON (AP) — The pillars in the TD Garden train station last week were still sporting life-sized pictures of longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara — all 6-foot-9 of him.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

From A to Z: Bergeron in line to replace Chara as captain

BOSTON (AP) — The pillars in the TD Garden train station last week were still sporting life-sized pictures of longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara — all 6-foot-9 of him.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brown scores career-high 42, Celtics beat Memphis 126-107

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had a career-high 42 points before sitting out the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, when the Boston Celtics coasted to their 10th straight victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, 126-107.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brown scores career-high 42, Celtics beat Memphis 126-107

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had a career-high 42 points before sitting out the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, when the Boston Celtics coasted to their 10th straight victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, 126-107.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boston Celtics Hall of Famer K.C. Jones dies at 88

BOSTON (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famer K.C. Jones, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion who won eight straight NBA titles during the Celtics' Bill Russell era and then coached the Boston teams with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two more championships in the 1980s, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Irving scores 37, leads Nets to 123-95 win over Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 37 points with eight assists in his return to Boston and Kevin Durant added 29 for Brooklyn on Friday to lead the Nets to a 123-95 victory over the Celtics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boston Celtics Hall of Famer K.C. Jones dies at 88

BOSTON (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famer K.C. Jones, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion who won eight straight NBA titles during the Celtics' Bill Russell era and then coached the Boston teams with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two more championships in the 1980s, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Irving scores 37, leads Nets to 123-95 win over Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 37 points with eight assists in his return to Boston and Kevin Durant added 29 for Brooklyn on Friday to lead the Nets to a 123-95 victory over the Celtics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boston Celtics Hall of Famer K.C. Jones dies at 88

BOSTON (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famer K.C. Jones, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion who won eight straight NBA titles during the Celtics' Bill Russell era and then coached the Boston teams with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two more championships in the 1980s, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Now it's Bills with seed on the line against Patriots

So many December games between the Patriots and Bills, with one team fighting for its postseason seeding and the other playing out the string.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Now it's Bills with seed on the line against Patriots

So many December games between the Patriots and Bills, with one team fighting for its postseason seeding and the other playing out the string.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tatum hits big 3 to help Celtics beat Giannis, Bucks 122-121

BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn't stop Jayson Tatum from knocking down a “tough, tough, tough” shot. Then the reigning MVP and defensive player of the year missed one of the easiest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tatum hits big 3 to help Celtics beat Giannis, Bucks 122-121

BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn't stop Jayson Tatum from knocking down a “tough, tough, tough” shot. Then the reigning MVP and defensive player of the year missed one of the easiest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

And the winner in Brady-Belichick divorce is: the QB

It’s time to declare a winner in the divorce between Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, the coach and quarterback who combined to lead the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl championships before splitting up this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

And the winner in Brady-Belichick divorce is: the QB

It’s time to declare a winner in the divorce between Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, the coach and quarterback who combined to lead the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl championships before splitting up this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kyrie Irving cleanses court in return to Boston

BOSTON (AP) — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving performed a Native American ritual to “cleanse the energy” at the TD Garden on Friday night before taking the court he used to call home for the first time since leaving the Celtics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kyrie Irving cleanses court in return to Boston

BOSTON (AP) — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving performed a Native American ritual to “cleanse the energy” at the TD Garden on Friday night before taking the court he used to call home for the first time since leaving the Celtics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kyrie Irving cleanses court in return to Boston

BOSTON (AP) — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving performed a Native American ritual to “cleanse the energy” at the TD Garden on Friday night before taking the court he used to call home for the first time since leaving the Celtics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cora hopes Martinez, Rodríguez, Benintendi can bounce back

BOSTON (AP) — Alex Cora is expecting to see the J.D. Martinez of old again in 2021.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cora hopes Martinez, Rodríguez, Benintendi can bounce back

BOSTON (AP) — Alex Cora is expecting to see the J.D. Martinez of old again in 2021.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Red Sox sign slugging OF Renfroe for 1 year, $3.1M

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox saw enough of Hunter Renfroe at Fenway Park this summer to think he might be a good fit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Red Sox sign slugging OF Renfroe for 1 year, $3.1M

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox saw enough of Hunter Renfroe at Fenway Park this summer to think he might be a good fit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No. 4 NC State women rally from 16 points down, beat BC

BOSTON (AP) — North Carolina State forward Kayla Jones was knocked onto her back, out of breath, after a layup that would have cut what had been a 16-point Boston College lead down to four with less than three minutes remaining.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No. 4 NC State women rally from 16 points down, beat BC

BOSTON (AP) — North Carolina State forward Kayla Jones was knocked onto her back, out of breath, after a layup that would have cut what had been a 16-point Boston College lead down to four with less than three minutes remaining.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BC opts out of bowl game to spend Christmas at home

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College, which managed to escape the worst of the coronavirus outbreak and the schedule and roster shuffling that has affected so many other college football teams, is passing on the opportunity to play in a bowl so players can spend Christmas with their families.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

BC opts out of bowl game to spend Christmas at home

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College, which managed to escape the worst of the coronavirus outbreak and the schedule and roster shuffling that has affected so many other college football teams, is passing on the opportunity to play in a bowl so players can spend Christmas with their families.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Celtics' Walker says stem cells 'calmed my knee down a lot'

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker said Wednesday that his left knee has responded well to a stem cell injection that is expected to keep him out until at least January.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Curling will go to Calgary 'bubble' for big 2021 events

Curling officials say they will try to create a pandemic-free “bubble” environment in Canada that will allow the sport to proceed with many of its biggest tournaments in 2021.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boston College backups help beat Louisville 34-27

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Jeff Hafley thinks he spotted a tear in starter-turned-backup quarterback Dennis Grosel's eye after the game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boston College backups help beat Louisville 34-27

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Jeff Hafley thinks he spotted a tear in starter-turned-backup quarterback Dennis Grosel's eye after the game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Louisville, Boston College make it to field at last (maybe)

BOSTON (AP) — Even making it to Thanksgiving without a single positive COVID-19 test didn’t spare Boston College from the schedule shuffling that has hit college football this season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

ACC reaches for end zone of season-long schedule shuffle

BOSTON (AP) — By the time the Atlantic Coast Conference came up with a fourth date for the game between Boston College and Louisville, the teams had one week to prepare.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

It's looking like a different kind of December for Patriots

Well, at least the New England Patriots have plenty of experience playing in meaningless December games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

It's looking like a different kind of December for Patriots

Well, at least the New England Patriots have plenty of experience playing in meaningless December games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Patriots complicate playoff path with 27-20 loss to Texans

There can be no more detours for the New England Patriots if they hope to remain on a path to the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Patriots complicate playoff path with 27-20 loss to Texans

There can be no more detours for the New England Patriots if they hope to remain on a path to the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Celtics pick Vanderbilt guard Nesmith 14th in NBA draft

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics loaded up on backcourt depth in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, picking Vanderbilt shooting guard Aaron Nesmith and Oregon point guard Payton Pritchard in the first round.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Celtics pick Vanderbilt guard Nesmith 14th in NBA draft

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics loaded up on backcourt depth in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, picking Vanderbilt shooting guard Aaron Nesmith and Oregon point guard Payton Pritchard in the first round.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

For Harvard coach Tommy Amaker, class is always in session

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis policeman, Harvard basketball coach Tommy Amaker knew it was time to get to work.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

For Harvard coach Tommy Amaker, class is always in session

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis policeman, Harvard basketball coach Tommy Amaker knew it was time to get to work.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Red Sox bring back Cora, rehiring manager from 2018 title

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are bringing back Alex Cora, rehiring the manager that led them to the 2018 World Series title less than a year after the team let him go because of his role in the Houston Astros' cheating scandal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Red Sox bring back Cora, rehiring manager from 2018 title

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are bringing back Alex Cora, rehiring the manager that led them to the 2018 World Series title less than a year after the team let him go because of his role in the Houston Astros' cheating scandal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Red Sox bring back Cora, rehiring manager from 2018 title

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are bringing back Alex Cora, rehiring the manager that led them to the 2018 World Series title less than a year after the team let him go because of his role in the Houston Astros' cheating scandal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP source: Red Sox to rehire Cora, manager from 2018 title

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox will rehire Alex Cora as manager, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press, restoring him to the dugout less than a year after letting him go because of his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Travis Roy, BU player paralyzed in first game, dies at 45

BOSTON (AP) — Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to become an advocate for spinal cord injury survivors both in and outside the sports world, has died. He was 45.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Travis Roy, BU player paralyzed in first game, dies at 45

BOSTON (AP) — Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to become an advocate for spinal cord injury survivors both in and outside the sports world, has died. He was 45.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Travis Roy, BU player paralyzed in first game, dies at 45

BOSTON (AP) — Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to become an advocate for spinal cord injury survivors both in and outside the sports world, has died. He was 45.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Travis Roy, 45, BU player paralyzed in first game, has died

BOSTON (AP) — Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to be a motivational speaker and advocate for the disabled, has died. He was 45.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Jurkovec, BC roll over Georgia Tech 48-27

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College is back to being a running team, and that's fine with quarterback Phil Jurkovec.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Jurkovec, BC roll over Georgia Tech 48-27

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College is back to being a running team, and that's fine with quarterback Phil Jurkovec.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Jurkovec, BC roll over Georgia Tech 48-27

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College is back to being a running team, and that's fine with quarterback Phil Jurkovec.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Thinking of 49ers, Edelman has 'Jerry Rice Hill' to thank

When Julian Edelman faces his hometown team on Sunday, he’ll have a chance to show off for the old neighborhood.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Thinking of 49ers, Edelman has 'Jerry Rice Hill' to thank

When Julian Edelman faces his hometown team on Sunday, he’ll have a chance to show off for the old neighborhood.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

BC hoping QB Jurkovec next in lineup of prolific passers

BOSTON (AP) — Jeff Hafley’s phone has been buzzing with A-listers since he was hired by Boston College.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

BC hoping QB Jurkovec next in lineup of prolific passers

BOSTON (AP) — Jeff Hafley’s phone has been buzzing with A-listers since he was hired by Boston College.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

College seniors hurried to squeeze in last school memories

It was during Act 1 of the final dress rehearsal for Puccini’s “La Rondine” at the Peabody Conservatory that the school president sent out an email canceling all nonessential gatherings because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon on Friday was postponed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic, sacrificing the customary Patriots Day start in the hopes of preserving the uninterrupted 124-year tradition of the world's most prestigious long-distance run.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA suspends season; March Madness going without fans

The NBA became the first major American sports league to suspend play because of the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions Wednesday night about the future of college basketball's March Madness and other pro sports.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Rendon, Betts, Cole among baseball's big offseason movers

Anthony Rendon won a World Series in Washington and then left the Nationals to join Mike Trout and Albert Pujols with the Los Angeles Angels. Gerrit Cole went to the New York Yankees to try to put them over the top.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Toppin scores 20, leads No. 3 Dayton to 84-57 win over Rhody

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Obi Toppin scored 20 points and Trey Landers had 14 points and 14 rebounds for No. 3 Dayton on Wednesday night to lead the Flyers to their 19th straight win, 84-57 over Rhode Island.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boston Marathon makes room for those affected by bombings

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Boston Marathon blast kills 3, injures over 140

BOSTON (AP) - Two bombs exploded in the crowded streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing three people and injuring more than 140 in a bloody scene of shattered glass and severed limbs that raised alarms that terrorists might have struck again in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Terror strikes in Boston

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Celts oust Sixers, to play Miami in Eastern Conference finals

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Zags dread Kentucky's 3s

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Buckeyes Big Easy bound

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The Big 401k? Shaq says he's retiring

BOSTON - He was a prolific producer of rebounds and record albums. And nicknames, too, as if at 7-foot-1 and 350 pounds he was too big for the simple "Shaq" that made him an instantly recognizable, one-name star in all of his endeavors.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

M's win streak halted

BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox ripped a page off the calendar and talked about putting their miserable April behind them.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Celtics on the verge

BOSTON - It's looking a lot like 2008 again, with Paul Pierce carrying the Boston Celtics to victory in the NBA finals and leading them to the brink of yet another title.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Derek being Derek'

Fisher sparks Lakers late in Game 3
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Relief in Boston

BOSTON - One title has never been enough. Not for the Boston Celtics. The league's most-decorated franchise avoided the biggest playoff collapse in NBA history and earned a chance to hang an unprecedented 18th championship banner from the rafters, beating Orlando 96-84 on Friday night to eliminate the Magic in …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Celtics' Kevin Garnett could miss all of playoffs

WALTHAM, Mass. - Kevin Garnett isn't ready to start the playoffs, and Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that there's a strong possibility that he will miss the entire postseason.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Garnett could miss all of the playoffs

WALTHAM, Mass. - Kevin Garnett isn't ready to start the playoffs, and Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that there's a strong possibility that he will miss the entire postseason.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Celtics' Kevin Garnett could miss all of playoffs

WALTHAM, Mass. - Kevin Garnett isn't ready to start the playoffs, and Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that there's a strong possibility that he will miss the entire postseason.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Garnett could miss all of the playoffs

WALTHAM, Mass. - Kevin Garnett isn't ready to start the playoffs, and Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that there's a strong possibility that he will miss the entire postseason.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Garnett could miss all of the playoffs

WALTHAM, Mass. - Kevin Garnett isn't ready to start the playoffs, and Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that there's a strong possibility that he will miss the entire postseason.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Celtics' Kevin Garnett could miss all of playoffs

WALTHAM, Mass. - Kevin Garnett isn't ready to start the playoffs, and Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that there's a strong possibility that he will miss the entire postseason.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO