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Cote hoping to pitch his way up the East Coast

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Jordan Cote has been experiencing some extremes this spring, his second as a member of the New York Yankees. The 20-year-old from Sanbornton is in Tampa at extended spring training with rehabbing major leaguers like Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Kevin Youkilis and Mark Texeira. While he may see that kind of player on a daily basis, Cote still feels like … 0

Red Wings beat Blackhawks, 4-1, even series at 1

Saturday, May 18, 2013

CHICAGO – In case they weren’t aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they’re going to have to earn it if they want to get … 0

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

NFL Chargers, defensive end Freeney agree to 2-year deal SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Chargers agreed yesterday to a two-year deal with aging star … 0

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Ronald Briggs of Epsom places a flower in memory of his nephew, Michel Briggs, in a wreath during the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony; Friday, May 17, 2013. The names of 44 officers who died in the line of duty were read

ALEXANDER COHN / Monitor staff

PHOTOS: Event honors officers killed in line of duty in N.H.

Amy McKean loads a box of T-shirts into a vehicle with Rock 'N Race team coordinator Donna Killion at St. Peter's Church in Concord; Tuesday, May 14, 2013. McKean's Rock 'N Race team, Amy's Advocates, raises more money for the Concord Hospital fundraiser than any other team. A survivor of Hodgkins Lymphoma, McKean organizes a team that now number 127 runners and walkers. Though it is the second-largest team, it has raised more money over the last few years than any other group.
(ALEXANDER COHN / Monitor staff)

Ray Duckler: Amy and her Advocates raise money for Concord cancer center like no other team

Joseph Foster is interviewed by WMUR before the ceremony where he is sworn in as state Attorney General on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in the Executive Council Chambers at the State House.

(ANDREA MORALES / Monitor staff)

PHOTOS: Incoming Attorney General Joe Foster’s swearing-in ceremony

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Gomes’s sac fly in 10th lifts Red Sox over Twins

Saturday, May 18, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS – Jonny Gomes hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to another comeback victory, 3-2 over the Minnesota Twins last night. The Red Sox have won three straight after losing … 0

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Headlines from around the world in sports

Friday, May 17, 2013

HOCKEY U.S. crushes Russia to advance to semifinals HELSINKI – Paul Stastny had two goals and two assists and Craig Smith had five assists yesterday to give the United States a spot in the hockey world championships semifinals … 0

Jennifer Jo Cobb looks out of the garage area before practice for the NASCAR Truck series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2013. After having her trailer stolen, truck racer Jennifer Jo Cobb is hoping to find replacement equipment in time to race this weekend. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Stolen team trailer leads to Truck Series feud

Friday, May 17, 2013

CONCORD, N.C. – A missing trailer has sparked a feud in NASCAR’s Truck Series. Jennifer Jo Cobb said she feels “in danger” of racing tonight at Charlotte Motor Speedway against another NASCAR driver who was arrested for allegedly … 0

Jaguars awarded DT Love off waivers from Patriots

Friday, May 17, 2013

The Jacksonville Jaguars added another defensive lineman from New England, landing fourth-year tackle Kyle Love off waivers from the Patriots. The Jaguars claimed defensive end Brandon Deaderick off waivers from the Pats earlier this week. The Patriots released Love on Wednesday after he was diagnosed with Type 2 … 0

FILE - This combo of file photos shows England soccer star David Beckham's various hairstyles. The 38-year-old midfielder is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity. (AP Photo/File)

John Leicester column: Love or hate Beckham, he can’t be ignored

Friday, May 17, 2013

Like his former Manchester United boss, Alex Ferguson, David Beckham picked the right time and best way to retire – as a winner and before the worst ravages of age became painfully apparent. It always was a stretch … 0

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2006, file photo, former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle attends a driver's meeting for the Bodine Bobsled Challenge at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, N.Y. Authorities in North Carolina said Thursday, May 16, 2013, that Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71. (AP Photo/Mark Goldman, File)

Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

Friday, May 17, 2013

CONCORD, N.C. – Dick Trickle, a former NASCAR driver whose larger-than-life personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans despite a lack of success beyond the nation’s small tracks, died yesterday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot … 0

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson sits on the bench in the closing minutes of the team's 38-13 loss to the New England Patriots in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, in Cincinnati. Johnson caught six passes for 64 yards. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Warrant issued for former receiver Chad Johnson

Friday, May 17, 2013

A warrant was issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida yesterday. The state attorney’s office confirmed that a Broward circuit judge issued a warrant May 7 against Johnson for failing to … 0

Sea Dogs pound Fisher Cats

Friday, May 17, 2013

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats ripped 12 hits, including two homers, but their bats were outdone by the visiting Portland Sea Dogs, who pounded out 18 hits in a 15-4 victory in Manchester last night. Kevin Pillar went 3-for-5, including a homer, Ricardo Nanita (2-for-5) and Kevin Nolan … 0

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) is tripped as he shoots on-goal after getting past New York Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto (4) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal game in Boston, Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Marchand lifts Bruins, 3-2 in overtime

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON – Brad Marchand scored with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers, 3-2, in the first playoff game in 40 years between the Original Six teams. Marchand, Boston’s top … 0

Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava, right, celebrates with teammates Pedro Ciriaco, left, and Dustin Pedroia, center, after scoring on a three-run, ninth-inning double by Will Middlebrooks off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney during a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Middlebrooks’s 3-run double keys Boston win

Friday, May 17, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Will Middlebrooks had a three-run double off closer Fernando Rodney with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the Boston Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3, last night. Middlebrooks lined a … 0

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