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olympics
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Everett heavyweight Gilbert Kabamba believes he has a fighting chance for the 2024 Olympics
The unlikely and remarkable journey of the 22-year-old Kabamba began in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 2 hours ago
men's college basketball notebook
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Now eligible for March Madness, Merrimack men’s basketball is on a mission
The Warriors had to stay home last season despite winning the conference championship, but their transition to Division 1 is complete.
world cup skiing
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Mikaela Shiffrin ends her homecoming with slalom gold at the Killington Cup
The former New Hampshire and Vermont resident extended her record of World Cup victories to 90.
World Cup skiing
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Mikaela Shiffrin loses temporary lead at Killington Cup, settles for third in giant slalom
The American star was surpassed by Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami, who won her second straight Killington GS as well as a second straight FIS World Cup GS event.
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US teenager Ziegler surges to first with a near-flawless free skate to win the NHK Trophy
Ava Marie Ziegler has performed a near-flawless free skate to win the NHK Trophy and lead a U.S. 1-2 finish on the podium.
world cup skiing
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Mikaela Shiffrin and US World Cup skiers return to Vermont this weekend in Killington Cup
The two-day event offers New Englanders a rare opportunity to see competition up close in the European-focused World Cup circuit.
nfl
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Commanders fire defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer
The moves came a day after the defense struggled again in a 45-10 Thanksgiving Day loss at the Dallas Cowboys.
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Readers share their Massachusetts high school football memories
After revealing our All-Time All-Scholastic football team earlier this week, we asked readers to share their own memories of playing football in high school.