Northeast storm leaves half-million without power
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Strong winds and heavy rain pounded parts of the Northeast on Saturday, knocking out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses and stranding about 500 passengers on a New York-bound train for more than six hours....
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One Jackpot Winner
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- One of the tickets sold in New Jersey for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were:...
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Jets, Giants will flip coin for new stadium opener
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's a toss up whether the Jets or Giants will open the new Meadowlands Stadium....
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Vermont upsets Hartford for America East title
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Vermont built an 18-point halftime lead, and then hung on to win its second consecutive America East title....
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Canadiens wins season-high fifth straight
MONTREAL (AP) -- Tuukka Rask took the blame for a tough loss after Sergei Kostitsyn and the Montreal Canadiens took advantage of Bell Centre's lively boards to victimize the Boston goalie on a seemingly harmless dump-in....
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Sim, Streit strike to lift Isles over Devils
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -- The New Jersey Devils blamed the power play and not an absence of focus for a disappointing loss to the sliding New York Islanders....
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Rough weather ahead in Southern New England
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- The heavy rains and high winds expected throughout the weekend in southern New England are hitting the area hard....
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Aceves sharp in latest start for Yankees
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Alfredo Aceves has more to worry about than the competition for the No. 5 starter spot in the Yankees' rotation....
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Damon has HR, 2 RBIs and Tigers top Yankees 6-2
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Johnny Damon played against the New York Yankees for the first time since leaving after four seasons to sign as a free agent with the Detroit Tigers....
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Vt. man pleads guilty in Conn. baby-shaking case
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A Vermont man arrested in Connecticut and accused of shaking his crying baby girl so hard he fractured her ribs and caused brain bleeding has pleaded guilty....
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The Boss is planning to attend opening Day
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Yankees co-chairman Hal Steinbrenner has told The Associated Press that "the plan" is for owner George Steinbrenner to attend opening day in New York on April 13....
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Unsigned Tomlinson goes home after visit with Jets
NEW YORK (AP) -- LaDainian Tomlinson flew home to San Diego on Saturday to consider his options after spending a day with the New York Jets and leaving without a deal....
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Senate, Obama spar over health plan's pet projects
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says he wants projects helping specific states yanked from the health care bill Congress is writing. Democratic senators, being senators, beg to differ....
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Six Conn. women among war-era pilots honored
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Six women from Connecticut have received the Congressional Gold Medal for their service as volunteer pilots in World War II....
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Quarter of Torrington freshmen repeating Grade 9
TORRINGTON, Conn. (AP) -- Torrington officials are working on a school reform plan after keeping back a quarter of last year's freshman class at Torrington High School....
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Yale killing search warrant being unsealed
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- A search warrant will be unsealed in the case of an animal research technician charged with killing a Yale University graduate student....
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Conn. lawmakers to discuss "Race to the Top" bills
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Several bills that education advocates say could boost Connecticut's chances to receive funding under the federal "Race to the Top" initiative are up for debate this week....
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Megaplier' game
AUSTIN (AP) -- The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Megaplier" game were:...
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Quinnipiac beats Union, NY, 3-2 in 5 overtimes
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) -- It took five overtimes and nearly six hours, but Quinnipiac managed to edge out Union College 3-2 early Saturday in the longest hockey game in college history....
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Grizzlies build huge lead, hold off Knicks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A 29-point lead was just enough for the Memphis Grizzlies to claim their third straight victory....
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