FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots don’t know yet who they’ll face in their playoff opener.
But they do have firsthand knowledge about all three potential opponents.
2013
NBA: Celtics fall to Grizzlies
BOSTON (AP) — Mike Conley had 23 points and nine assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 93-83 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night and send Boston to its fourth consecutive loss.
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Laweryson leads Valley to win over Forest Hills
BINGHAM — Teagan Laweryson scored 21 points as Valley defeated Forest Hills 49-44, handing the Tigers their first loss of the season in East/West Conference girls basketball action Wednesday.
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bulldogs pull away late in win over Mustangs
MADISON — Madison girls basketball coach Al Veneziano liked what he saw from his team’s defense and liked how different players got involved in the scoring. Combined with Monmouth coach Scott Wing, that made two things the coaches were happy to see Wednesday night.
BOYS HOCKEY: Eagles come out on top
WINSLOW — The Messalonskee and Brewer hockey teams renewed their rivalry Wednesday night nine months after they clashed in Orono for the Eastern B championship.
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Mt. Abram edges Hall-Dale
FARMINGDALE — It’s a matter of time before the Hall-Dale girls basketball team begins to pull out some close victories this season. How long that takes, though, is tough to predict.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Chwick sparks Mules
WATERVILLE — Ben Chwick scored the game-winning goal to lead Colby College past Salem State 3-2 in men’s hockey action Wednesday at Alfond Rink.
Experts: Arrest before killings not needed
As family and friends grieve for the two Biddeford teenagers killed Saturday night after a dispute with their landlord, police said there was no legal reason to arrest James Pak before the shooting.
BOYS BASKETBALL: Eagles drop Cougars
FARMINGTON — With Wednesday’s 77-30 win over Mt. Blue, the Messalonskee boys basketball team ensured it will improve on last season’s record. Senior center Elijah Steele said the Eagles are just getting started.
NHL:Union responds to NHL’s latest offer
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL players’ association delivered its latest counteroffer to the league Wednesday as the two sides try to resolve the lockout.