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U.S. Navy special forces freed an American ship’s captain by killing three Somali pirates who held him hostage in a lifeboat, ending a five-day standoff but risking more violent confrontations off the waters of east Africa.

The life of cargo ship captain Richard Phillips was in danger when Navy snipers aboard a U.S. destroyer shot his captors yesterday, freeing him unharmed and killing three of four pirates who

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Many fear the attention this incident has drawn will up the ante for future Somali pirate attacks, saying hostages may face escalated violence. To date, no hostages are known to have died at the hands of the pirates.

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had held him after trying to seize his vessel, the Navy said.

The fourth pirate was in custody.

“They were pointing the AK-47s at the captain,” Vice Admiral William Gortney, head of the U.S. Naval Central Command, said,

adding that President Barack Obama granted the Pentagon’s request for the use of appropriate force to save the captain’s life.

Phillips, a Vermont native and graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, has been

billed as a hero for volunteering to go with the pirates in a Maersk Alabama lifeboat in exchange for the safety of his crew.

Yesterday, Mass. Maritime President Adm. Rick Gurnon underscored the dangers Somali pirates present, saying over 200 mariners are still being held hostage.

Gurnon said the Somali pirates “have a business model that works for them,” pointing to over a decade’s worth of successful hijacking campaigns. REUTERS/METRO

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ic man was shot and killed yesterday morning in Roxbury, according to Boston Police. The victim, who has yet to be identified, was located at a house party on Homestead Street around 2:30 a.m. suffering from a gunshot wound.

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Man raises camp funds A camp counselor will depart Wednesday on a bike ride from Boston to San Francisco to raise money for a camp that connects siblings in foster care. Tyler Harlow, 23, of Putney, Vt., hopes to raise $20,000 for Camp to Belong Massachusetts, which has been hit hard by state budget cuts. METRO

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For the past two weekends, the Red Line from Ashmont to JFK/UMass has been closed for construction.

While I am very thankful for the addition of the free shuttle to and from these stations, I find myself frustrated at the lack of notices placed at Ashmont. These shuttle services add an extra twenty to thirty minutes each way to the commute, so why is the MBTA not posting signs at Ashmont, letting riders know of the weekend construction and subsequent delays?

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Ten years after it began to receive millions of dollars annually in tobacco settlement funds, Massachusetts still spends very little on programs meant to reduce smoking, according to a report released today.

The study, compiled by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, says that Massachusetts funds tobacco prevention programs at 15 percent the level it should, allowing for smoking-related health care costs to remain high.

Just $13.5 million of the $730 million the Bay State receives annually from tobacco taxes and tobacco settlement revenues — which have flooded in since a 1998 settlement between all 50 states and the tobacco companies — goes toward smoking prevention programs. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a $90 million annu-

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Top science and energy officials under President Barack Obama will join U.S. Rep. Edward Markey at MIT today to discuss Massachusetts’ thinking role in GREEN developing clean energy jobs and global warming policies.

Markey, who recently proposed legislation that could create or save nearly 80,000 clean energy jobs in the state over the next two years, will be joined by Carol Browner, assistant to the president for energy and climate change; John Holdren, assistant to the president for science and technology; MIT President Dr. Susan Hockfield, and MIT physics professor Ernest Moniz.

“Ending our dependence on foreign oil and developing the clean energy jobs of the future are among the biggest challenges America faces today,” Markey told Metro. “There is no better place to be discussing these issues than right here in Boston.” METRO

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Henriquez in line for Obama post President Barack Obama announced he intends to nominate Boston Housing Authority chief Sandra Henriquez to the position of assistant secretary for public and Indian housing. SHNS

With an increase to $90 million in tobacco prevention funding, the Bay State would see the following reductions among youth alone, according to the report:

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66,400 $1.1B fewer Massachusetts kids growing up to become addicted adult smokers The report will be discussed today at the State House, two days before states receive their next round of settlement funds.

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With $3.54 billion spent annually in the state on smoking-related health care, and with officials staring at a massive budget gap, anti-smoking advo-

fewer kids growing up to die prematurely from smoking

A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health said that if every state funded smoking cessation programs at federally recommended levels from 1995 to 2003, there would have been between 2.2 million and 7.1 million fewer smokers in the United States by the end of 2003.

cates see only one solution.

“It would be penny wise and pound foolish to cut tobacco prevention during these tough economic times,” said Matthew Myers, president of the Cam-

paign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

The last time New England states faced a budget shortfall they cut funding for tobacco prevention programs by 66 percent, the study said.

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Dear Andrea, Thank you for your patience as we continue with the reconstruction of Ashmont Station.

We are aware of the many challenges customers experience, including changes to the path of travel to and from the station; weekend bus replacement service; and other adjustments that are needed to move the project forward. Upon reading your frustrating experience at Ashmont, we immediately added your name to the Ashmont Project distribution list to receive e-mail updates on service adjustments.

We also have a community outreach team that provides service information to the public through the dissemination of flyers, posters at stations, and notices in the local paper.

Subway operations personnel have also been instructed to make train and station announcements regarding all upcoming changes to service.

Please be assured that we will continue to update customers on the progress of the Ashmont Rehabilitation Project with a stronger emphasis on changes to service that may impact a customer's timely commute.

Send your questions for MBTA General Manager Dan Grabauskas to matthew.killorin@metro.us

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According to WHDH-TV, the vehicle struck a tree on a median around 2:30 a.m. The cause remains under investigation. METRO/TL

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A man who did plumbing work in the basement of a house on Raven Street told a passing patrol officer that he had observed several dogs in the home, one of which was dead, and blood on the walls and floor of the basement.

Upon heading to the home the officer found a

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plywood dogfighting pit, several dog cages and noticed the blood the man had mentioned. Also found in the basement were three dogs including the dead animal, one in serious condition and another in poor health, according to police.

Detectives are seeking felony complaints against the one individual deemed responsible for running the pit. The animals are in the care of the Humane Society, police said. METRO/TL

News in brief BOSTON. Three were hurt and

several left homeless following a fire in Dorchester over the weekend. The blaze torched a

triple-decker on Clarkson Street, burning one resident and sending two to the hospital as a precaution, officials said. METRO/TL

After Darin Lonergan was laid off from his job in March, he turned to his alma mater — UMassAmherst — for advice.

What the former General Electric sales and marketing executive got was a 40-minute helpful conversation and ultimately a revised résumé from a career counselor.

“I reached out to the university to see if they provided any support for people in my situation,” said the 1988 grad, who grew up on the Cape and now lives in Connecticut. “I was pleasantly surprised.”

Lonergan’s case represents a growing trend. Given the dismal economy and skyrocketing unemployment rate, local colleges and universities say they’ve had a substantial increase in the number of alumni inquiring about career counseling, networking events and job postings.

“We’re definitely seeing an increased response in people looking for contacts and the opportunity to network,” said Anna Syming-

More and more alums are turning to their colleges and universities for career advice, counseling and networking opportunities

Web networking activity In addition to joining their official alumni networks, officials at area colleges and universities say the number of people flocking to networking pages on sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn are also growing. “Our LinkedIn account is seeing a lot of traffic concerning networking and seeking job leads,” said Meg Umlas, executive director of alumni relations at Boston University.

ton, executive director of UMass-Amherst’s alumni association. She said the number of people at alumni events has doubled since the economic downturn.

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Anti-government protesters pray during a protest yesterday.

Thai protests get out of hand Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a state of emergency yesterday to quell political unrest and threatened to take tough action against protesters who have gathered in Bangkok. Troops fired into the air when anti-government protesters stormed the interior ministry yesterday. The crowds mobbed the prime minister’s car and beat it with clubs as he drove away from the ministry. REUTERS

White House hears pitter patter of paws Portuguese water hound named Bo joins Obama family President Barack Obama, occupied for the first three months of his term with the near-collapse of the global financial system and two costly foreign wars, has finally gotten down to fulfilling one of his most important campaign promises: picking a puppy for his daughters.

The Obama family has apparently settled the “first puppy issue,” with the news this weekend that they’ve adopted a 6-monthold Portuguese water dog, which they’ve named Bo. Obama had promised a dog to his two daughters, Sasha and Malia, before he won election in November.

The decision process had been shrouded in a states secret-esque mystery.

The Washington Post confirmed the story yesterday after it was first revealed Saturday on a Web site, firstdogcharlie.com, which published a photo of the adorable black and white dog wearing a lei.

The puppy in the photo appears identical to the one released by the White House, which put out a statement calling the picture “bogus.”

The dog was named Bo

by Obama’s daughters because their cousins have a cat by the same name and because first lady Michelle Obama’s father was nicknamed Diddley, as in Bo Diddley, the Post reported.

Bo was a gift from Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, an owner of three PWDs, who had the puppy trained by his dog

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WASHINGTON. President Barack Obama will try to establish a cooperative new relationship with Latin America this week, but U.S. resistance to change on highly symbolic issues like Cuba and immigration could undercut the effort, analysts said.

Obama travels to Mexico on Thursday for his first visit to the region as president and heads to Trinidad and Tobago on Friday for the Fifth Summit of the Americas. As he did at the G20 summit of major economic powers in London this month, the president plans to emphasize listening to regional leaders and working on shared goals. REUTERS

BANGKOK, THAILAND.

Eight-year-old’s marriage OK’d A judge in Saudi Arabia has stood by a ruling allowing a 47-year-old man to marry the 8-year-old daughter of a friend who owed him money, United Press International reports. METRO

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Get to know Bo G Known in its native country as a Portuguese fishing dog, Porties were bred to help sailors, herding fish into nets and retrieving overboard nets or tackle.

G The PWD was selected partially for being hypoallergenic; Malia is allergic to pets.

G The breed is closely related to the poodle.

G Some have traced the breed’s origins as far back as 700 B.C., to the steppes of Central Asia.

G Nearly half of all modern PWDs can trace their ancestry back to the stud of a wealthy Portuguese Jewish shipping magnate, Dr. Vasco Bensaude.

Arab foes of U.S. warm to Obama Barack Obama’s open-handed approach to the Middle East has won him praise from some Arab leaders viewed by previous U.S. presidents as deadly enemies.

“Obama is a flicker of hope amid the imperialist darkness,” Muammar Gaddafi told a rally of his supporters last week.

The Libyan leader, once a thorn in America’s side, was dubbed a “mad dog” by former President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. REUTERS

BEIRUT, LEBANON.

Zimbabwe plans to end isolation Zimbabwe’s power-sharing administration will relax media laws and strive in the next 100 days to end the country’s international isolation, government ministers said yesterday.

“Re-engagement of the broader international community including the U.S. and multilateral institutions, will be a priority of the government in the next 100 days,” Gordon Moyo, minister of state in the office of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said. REUTERS

HARARE, ZIMBABWE.

Basque gov’t is a priority target MADRID. The armed Basque separatist group ETA said yesterday that the northeastern Spanish region’s incoming government, which has promised to crack down on the insurgency, were priority targets for attack.

The Socialist Party will take control of the Basque Country in the next few weeks after ousting the Basque Nationalist Party, in power since 1980, following elections last month.

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President Barack Obama pets the family’s new dog, Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog, as Sasha and Malia look on.

trainer at a secret location outside of Washington.

“We couldn’t be happier to see the joy that Bo is bringing to Malia and Sasha,” Kennedy said in a statement released to the Post. “We love our Portuguese water dogs and know that the girls —and their parents — will love theirs too.”

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Worshippers undergo security screening by the U.S. Secret Service prior to Easter Sunday services attended by President Obama and his family at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington.

Not a rescue In adopting a dog given to them by Sen. Kennedy, the Obamas broke a pledge to get a dog from a rescue shelter. Instead, they’ll make a donation to the D.C. Humane Society, the Washington Post reported.

U.S. General: Recent Iraq attacks no reason to panic A recent upsurge in violence in Iraq was the work of small cells and did not signify a major resurgence of antigovernment, anti-American forces, the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said yesterday.

General Raymond Odierno said on CNN’s “State of the Union” that overall violence remained at its lowest level since shortly after the 2003 U.S. invasion

WASHINGTON.

Getting out A top American commander in Iraq said yesterday troop withdrawals are on schedule.

of Iraq.

“Overall violence remains at 2003 lows, however ... there are still some elements that are able to conduct some very serious attacks,” Odierno said.

REUTERS

Half-brother of prez denied visa LONDON. President Barack Obama’s half-brother has been denied a visa to come back to Britain after he earlier gave a false name to police when accused of an attempted sexual assault, British newspapers reported yesterday.

A database showed that British police arrested Samson Obama, who lives in Kenya, last November after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a young girl, the News of the World said.

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L’Aquila looks to hope Italy prepared to end the search for survivors of its worst earthquake for three decades, which killed at least 294 people and made nearly 40,000 homeless.

No survivors from last Monday’s 6.3-magnitude quake have been

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But, thousands of people made homeless celebrated a somber Easter yesterday, huddling for mass at makeshift chapels set up in tent cities and emergency shelters.

“It’s Easter for us too, despite the tragedy and the rubble of the earthquake,”

L’Aquila Archbishop Giuseppe Molinari told hundreds of faithful gathered for mass under a plastic tent at the main homeless camp outside the devastated city center.

“The resurrection of Christ is also the resurrection of L’Aquila,” he said as

people struggled to hold back tears.

“Today my heart is heavy as I think about all these dead people but we must not give up hope,” said Anna Lucantonio, 65, clutching a rosary in the tentturned-chapel at the main L’Aquila camp.

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Easter Weekend Tent cities help survivors find comfort in laughs, religion ALESSIA PIERDOMENICO/REUTERS

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pulled from the rubble since Tuesday, and rescue efforts had not been expected to continue beyond the weekend.

Hundreds of aftershocks have shaken the area since the quake, hampering rescue operations and terrifying residents.

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VATICAN CITY. Pope Benedict called in his Easter message yesterday for a renewed push for IsraeliPalestinian peace just weeks before he travels to the Holy Land for the first time as pontiff.

In his “Urbi et Orbi” address, the pope said he would carry a message of reconciliation on his May 8-15 trip to the Holy Land.

“Reconciliation — difficult, but indispensable — is a precondition for a future of overall security and peaceful coexistence,” the pope said.

“It can only be achieved through renewed, persevering and sincere efforts to resolve the IsraeliPalestinian conflict.” REUTERS

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EASTER MASS. Archbishop Giuseppe Molinari, left, delivers the holy communion to a survivor in a tent camp.

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may be a real risk, that they will go out and commit crimes,” lecturer Therese Hesketh told the AP. METRO

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has officially outlawed riding a bicycle while drunk, the BBC reports. Two thousand citizens have been jailed under the law; the average sentence is oneyear in prison.

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China’s budding gender gap — inspired by decades of one-child-perfamily law, and the resulting rise in baby-girl abortions and infanticides — could develop into an increase in violent crimes, a new study reports.

With 32 million more young men than women, and the imbalance only growing, sociologists worry about a coming spike in crime, when men take out their frustrations on an increasingly wealthy population.

The report paints a grim picture for a modernizing China. “If you’ve got highly sexed young men, there is a concern that they will all get together and, with high levels of testosterone, there

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Somali pirates threatened revenge yesterday after two separate hostage-rescue raids by foreign forces killed at least five comrades, raising fears of future bloodshed on the high seas.

The latest raid by U.S. forces yesterday that saved an American hostage, and one by France last week, have upped the stakes in shipping lanes off the anarchic Horn of Africa nation where buccaneers have defied foreign naval patrols.

“We cannot know how or whether our friends on the lifeboat died, but this will not stop us from hijacking,” Hussein, a pirate, told Reuters by satellite phone.

Sea gangs generally treat their captives well, hoping to fetch top dollar in ransoms. The worst violence has been an occa-

“The French and the Americans will regret starting this killing.

We do not kill, but take only ransom. We shall do something to anyone we see as French or American from now.” Hussein, a pirate A picture released by the French army shows French commandos preparing to board the Tanit during a release operation to rescue hostages seized by Somali pirates on April 4.

sional beating.

Some fear the U.S. and French operations may make the modern-day pirates more like their more

fearsome forbearers.

“The pirates will know from now that anything can happen. The French are doing this, the Americans are

doing it. Things will be more violent from now on,” said Andrew Mwangura of the East African Seafarers Assistance Program. REUTERS

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‘Mysteries’ of Peter But one thing that’s not a puzzler — how to ace his last name would be a small release for me. [Laughs]

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There are many adjectives to describe Cleveland, Peter Sarsgaard’s character in the new film “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh” — “sexually ambiguous,” “charismatic” and “dangerous” all come to mind. But we like Sarsgaard’s description the best — “he was just yummy.” So “yummy,” in fact, that the star left his pregnant fiancée, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, to go shoot on location for five weeks (don’t worry, he got back to his home base in Brooklyn with time to spare before daughter Ramona’s birth — “three days!” he exclaims). The star talks about why smaller is better and how his last name is nothing compared to “Gyllenhaal.”

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The crew of the Maersk Alabama should be lauded with medals for bravery. Not just because crew members beat back savage thugs armed with AK47s with nothing but brute force — their fists and a fire hose — but because the original mission was to bring relief to a war-ravaged country. They should also be heralded for bringing the world’s attention to terrorism that has been largely ignored by the U.S. government.

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Angels sink Beckett, Sox ANGELS 5, RED SOX 4. Dustin Moseley outpitched Josh Beck-

ett, and the Los Angeles Angels (3-3) won the rubber game of their series against the Red Sox (2-4) yesterday. Bobby Abreu’s two-run single in the third was the big blow. METRO

Jacoby Ellsbury, CF Stole 3 bases in season’s first 5 games Dustin Pedroia, 2B Stole third, scored on an error yesterday David Ortiz, DH Started season mired in a 2-for-16 funk Kevin Youkilis, 1B Still very early, but he’s the MVP so far Rocco Baldelli, RF Getting starts over J.D. Drew vs. LHP Jason Bay, LF Starting contract year on hot streak

Mike Lowell, 3B 1-for-2 lifetime vs.

Braden with a double Jed Lowrie, SS Hit a 2-run triple vs.

Braden last Aug. 3 Jason Varitek, C Off to a decent start despite age

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Before the Red Sox season opener against the Rays last week, manager Terry Francona broke down the team’s lineup.

It would have been tough for the Boston boss to sound anything but optimistic. After all, this year’s Sox team sports, arguably,

an improved version of an offense that scored 845 runs in 2008.

Francona called leadoff hitter Jacoby Ellsbury “probably one of the better stolen base guys in the league.” He was bullish on No. 2 hitter Dustin Pedroia and No. 3 man David Ortiz.

Then there was the middle of the order — Kevin Youkilis, J.D. Drew, Jason Bay and Mike Lowell.

“There’s probably three

Pitching matchup Jon Lester Rays roughed up young LHP on April 8 ... Lester surrendered five runs and eight hits in five IP, walking two and fanning five ... Only one current A’s player — Orlando Cabrera — has hit him well (4-for-10, two doubles) ... 2-2 in six lifetime starts vs. Oakland with a 3.94 ERA and 27 Ks in 32.0 IP.

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Orlando Cabrera, SS Helped Boston break “The Curse” in 2004 Jason Giambi, 1B Returned to A’s after N.Y. contract ended

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or four guys that are interchangeable there,” Francona said.

Their starts have largely confirmed that.

Two of the four midlineup mashers are looking better than All-Star caliber.

The other two are, at least, showing signs of life.

First baseman Youkilis is hitting a robust .522 after homering in the second inning of yesterday’s 5-4 loss to the Angels.

Bay, the left fielder, has

been all-everything in the club’s first six games (two wins). He has reached base in 12 of his first 24 plate appearances, good for exactly a .500 clip.

Drew entered yesterday’s game just 1-for-11 — and promptly followed Youkilis’ early home run with one of his own.

Likewise, Lowell has displayed decent power, with a .474 slugging percentage through five games — though his OBP is down.

If the Sox pitching comes around, those four are looking like they’ll provide all the support the deep starting staff and relief corps will need.

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Jack Cust, DH Walks, strikes out, hits home runs Eric Chavez, 3B You could see Nomar here, too Kurt Suzuki, C Solid youngster behind the plate Mark Ellis, 2B Slugged just .373 last year — not good Rajai Davis, CF Righty batter likely vs. LHP Lester

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Yanks can’t finish sweep vs. Royals Joba Chamberlain was strong in his first start of the season, but John Buck’s three-RBI day helped the Kansas City Royals deny the New York Yankees a sweep, 6-4.

New York (33) used strong pitching from Andy Pettitte and CC Sabathia to beat the Royals on Friday and Saturday, but a bullpen implosion spoiled yesterday’s outing. Phil Coke and José Veras got just one out between them, surrendering three runs. Chamberlain gave up three runs in six innings.

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Thomas to sign with Chiefs Pro Bowl linebacker Zach Thomas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN.com reported last night. Thomas, linked with the Patriots in offseason rumors, has played 13 NFL seasons. METRO

“To us, it was just another game.”

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Micah Grimes, the former coach of the high school girls basketball team that caused controversy with a 100-0 victory this year, to ESPN’s Darren Lyn.

Parker: This year’s Terriers best ever

The Diamondbacks have placed former NL Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb on the 15day disabled list with tightness in his right shoulder. METRO

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There’s no debate anymore. This was the best Boston University team in program history.

Coach Jack Parker, whose Terriers rallied to beat Miami (Ohio) 4-3 in overtime Saturday night to win the national championship, is the authority in the matter, and he cast his vote in the aftermath of the dramatic victory.

“I gave him a hug after,” sophomore forward Nick Bonino said, “and he said ‘greatest BU hockey team of all time.’ We’re a little biased. We know we think we’re the greatest team.”

Bonino scored the tying goal with 17.4 seconds remaining in regulation, capping a comeback that saw BU tally a pair of extra-attacker goals in the final minute before stunning Miami in the extra session.

It was BU’s fifth national championship and the

The charge was too little, too late. Tiger Woods roared at the final round of the Masters yesterday, but a pair of late bogies sank his chances. Angel Cabrera took the green jacket after Kenny Perry’s late collapse led to a three-way, sudden-death tiebreaker between the pair and Chad Campbell.

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Where Tiger lost it: Parker gets a bath following the Terriers’ overtime win over Miami (Ohio) for the national title.

“Greatest BU hockey team of all time.”

Terriers coach Jack Parker third during Parker’s 36year reign on the bench.

BU won a school-record 35 games along with the Hockey East regular-season and postseason titles, the Beanpot and two other inseason tournaments.

The Terriers’ roster had 13 NHL draft picks and two Hobey Baker finalists, including the winner in defenseman Matt Gilroy.

But Parker wanted the “best ever” talk held off until the title. Now that BU

Game at a glance: Cavaliers 107, Celtics 76

finished the season with the championship — in a game Parker called the greatest in college hockey history — he’s ready.

“I think you’d have to say [this was the best] because of the fashion we won it, the fact that we won seven titles and six tournaments and we’ve won more games than BU has ever won,” Parker said.

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A statement game: Not the one C’s fans wanted. If LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t the odds-on Eastern Conference favorites a week ago — and they probably were — they are now.

“King James” had 29 points, five 3-pointers, four rebounds and seven assists as he led host Cleveland in an absolute rout over the Green. It was never close: The score after the first quarter was an ugly 31-9 in the Cavaliers’ favor. Without Kevin Garnett, Boston had no answers at all.

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Gotta steal one: Cavs’ Quicken Loans Arena tough.

That 39-1 home record the Cavaliers have posted? Turns out it’s no fluke. They aren’t the team the 1985-86 Celtics were, but Cleveland definitely plays a little like them at home. They’re likely to tie that great C’s team’s mark for best home record (40-1) Wednesday night against the 76ers. Bad news: They’ll have home-court advantage in the playoffs, so beating the Cavs in a seven-game series will require a win at the “Q.”

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Injury bug bites: Cleveland’s Wallace goes down. Now the C’s aren’t the only team in the East missing a key big man. Ace Cleveland defender Ben Wallace left yesterday’s game with a bruised left knee after playing just 6:05. He didn’t return.

Meanwhile, weekend reports indicated Garnett — out basically since Feb. 19 — will probably play in Boston’s home regularseason finale against Washington on Wednesday, but not in tomorrow’s contest at Philadelphia.

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No. 17. Riding high after two straight birdies and three on four holes, Woods carded a 5 on par4 17. With so much red on the scoreboard, that was game over.

“I had the tournament to win. I lost the tournament. But Angel hung in there. I was proud of him.”

Chad Campbell

Where Cabrera won it: Again, that treacherous No. 17. But not when he played it. Tiger's downfall was shared by Perry, who bogied 17 and 18 to let Cabrera and Campbell back in it.

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Campbell’s even-par third round was the highest score posted by any of the three leaders at Augusta National this weekend. Cabrera, Perry and Campbell combined for seven rounds in the 60s. The lowest: Campbell’s blazing 65 on Thursday’s opening day.

Once again, it’s Bruins vs. Habs The rivalry continues.

The Bruins beat the New York Islanders 6-2 in their regular-season finale yesterday, but that was secondary to what’s coming: another playoff series against the hated Montreal Canadiens.

The Habs drew the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference after falling to the Penguins on Saturday.

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Boston’s Paul Pierce tries to drive on the Cavaliers’ LeBron James during yesterday’s game.

Up next: Tomorrow at Philadelphia 76ers, 8 p.m., TNT Our take: Philly has more to play for, and the C’s will be licking their wounds.

Injuries: Kevin Garnett (knee), Leon Powe (knee) and Brian Scalabrine (concussion) are still probably out for Boston.

Key stat: The 76ers played Cleveland better than the C’s on Friday, but it still wasn’t close. Cleveland beat Philadelphia 102-92.

19-10) barely missed out on the best record in the NHL, losing the Presidents’ Trophy with a 6-1 loss to the Sabres on Saturday.

The Boston-Montreal series begins Thursday at TD Banknorth Garden.

Elsewhere in the East, No. 2 Washington will play the Rangers, No. 3 New Jersey will see Carolina and No. 4 Pittsburgh will play Philly.

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Baseball Beanpot hits Fenway Northeastern and UMass will meet for the Baseball Beanpot title at 5 p.m. today at Fenway Park.

NU coach Neil McPhee won his 600th game at the school Friday. BC and Harvard play in today’s consolation game at 2 p.m. METRO

Playoff-bound Blazers enjoy little downtime Boston Blazers lacrosse players probably never expected to be grading eighth-grade exams during their free time.

But with goaltender Anthony Cosmo around, it comes with the territory.

Cosmo and forward Jason Bloom are two of many National Lacrosse Leaguers who work full-time jobs during the week and join their team for games on the weekend.

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