Today: October 22, 2024
Today: October 22, 2024

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Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has selected Jacoby Brissett as the starting quarterback for New England’s season opener at Cincinnati

Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati
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Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinals

Franz Wagner scored 18 points and Germany overcame a sluggish start to beat Greece 76-63 and advance to the Olympics semifinals for the first time

Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinals
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying final

Thomas Walkup had 19 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 13 points in 21 minutes and Greece moved one victory from the Paris Games, eliminating Luka Doncic and Slovenia 96-68 from the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying final
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Croatia keeps Olympic hopes alive despite loss, but fails to shut door on Doncic, Slovenia

Croatia is advancing in its bid to earn one of the final spots in the Paris Olympics’ basketball field, but not with the kind of momentum it had hoped

Croatia keeps Olympic hopes alive despite loss, but fails to shut door on Doncic, Slovenia
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Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th NBA championship with parade

The Boston Celtics have celebrated their 18th NBA championship with the customary duck boat parade through the city

Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th NBA championship with parade
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'I trusted him. He trusted me.' Brown and Tatum answered critics while leading Celtics to 18th title

In 2008, the Celtics ended a 22-year championship drought led by a Big 3

'I trusted him. He trusted me.' Brown and Tatum answered critics while leading Celtics to 18th title
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Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title

The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season

Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title
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Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title

The Boston Celtics had the NBA Finals in mind when they went out and acquired Jrue Holiday

Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title
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Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis

Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis
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Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals

The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals and the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses

Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals
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Celtics have followed 'craziness' of Joe Mazzulla's coaching style straight to the NBA Finals

Joe Mazzulla was thrust into a job he didn’t expect to have following former Celtics coach Ime Udoka’s suspension just days before the start of training camp last season

Celtics have followed 'craziness' of Joe Mazzulla's coaching style straight to the NBA Finals
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Injured Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals against Mavericks

The Celtics traded for 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis this past offseason hoping he might be the missing piece to help them hoist their 18th title

Injured Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals against Mavericks
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Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers

So much about the journey the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers have taken to the Eastern Conference finals has been about who – they haven’t had to face to get to here

Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers
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Caitlin Clark, much like Larry Bird, the focus of talks about race and double standards in sports

WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark, like NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird was 45 years ago, is involuntarily the focus of discussions about race and her transition to professional basketball

Caitlin Clark, much like Larry Bird, the focus of talks about race and double standards in sports
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Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers

Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series

Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
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Bruins avoid blowing another 3-1 series lead in Game 7. Now they get a shot at revenge vs. Panthers

Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery wanted to do something different with his team heading into a first-round Game 7 matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Bruins avoid blowing another 3-1 series lead in Game 7. Now they get a shot at revenge vs. Panthers
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Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener

Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat 114-94 to open their first-round playoff series

Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener
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The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete

The Celtics spent the regular season racking up superlatives and pulverizing opponents with one of the league’s most versatile rosters

The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete
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Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics

Jrue Holiday agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the Celtics, his agent Jason Glushon confirmed

Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics
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Boston shortstop Story needs season-ending shoulder surgery; pitcher Nick Pivetta has injured elbow

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will have what is likely season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder and right-hander Nick Pivetta has a strained a right flexor, the latest in a spate of elbow injuries among pitchers

Boston shortstop Story needs season-ending shoulder surgery; pitcher Nick Pivetta has injured elbow
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Illinois' Elite Eight run led by Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge, isn't talking to media

Illinois’ season could have ended up a lot different

Illinois' Elite Eight run led by Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge, isn't talking to media
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Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight win

Jayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics overcame Luka Doncic’s second straight triple-double to beat the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 and extend their season-best winning streak to 10 games

Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight win
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis both ruled out for Lakers vs. East-leading Celtics

Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both ruled out of Los Angeles’ matchup with the East-leading Boston Celtics

LeBron James and Anthony Davis both ruled out for Lakers vs. East-leading Celtics
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Murray and Jokic help Nuggets hand Celtics their first loss at home this season, 102-100

Jamal Murray scored 35 points, Nikola Jokic finished with 34 and the Denver Nuggets held on to hand the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season 102-100

Murray and Jokic help Nuggets hand Celtics their first loss at home this season, 102-100
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Patriots' Kendrick Bourne out for season with torn ligament in knee, AP source says

Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ligament in his knee, according to a person with knowledge of the diagnosis

Patriots' Kendrick Bourne out for season with torn ligament in knee, AP source says

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