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

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NBA's $300 million man, Jaylen Brown ready to step into leadership role for retooled Celtics

Jaylen Brown wasn't considered to be a surefire NBA superstar when the was drafted in 2016

NBA's $300 million man, Jaylen Brown ready to step into leadership role for retooled Celtics
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Patty Mills has played his best ball for Australia. He's back to take on a stacked Olympic field

Patty Mills arrives at his fourth Olympic Games as Australia’s old man

Patty Mills has played his best ball for Australia. He's back to take on a stacked Olympic field
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France back in men's basketball gold medal game after win over Germany in Paris Olympics

Guerschon Yabusele scored 17 points and France beat Germany 73-69 to advance to the men’s Olympic basketball gold medal game

France back in men's basketball gold medal game after win over Germany in Paris Olympics
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Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster

The U.S. men’s basketball team overflowed with highlights in its opening game, blowout win over Serbia

Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster
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Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia

Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years

Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia
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Stephen Curry strong in US men's basketball team's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup

Stephen Curry scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 17 and the U.S. beat Serbia 105-79 to improve to 3-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions before the Paris Olympics

Stephen Curry strong in US men's basketball team's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source says

Jayson Tatum has agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract extension to remain with the Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press

Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source says
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Ownership group of NBA champion Boston Celtics is putting team up for sale

The ownership group that controls the NBA champion Boston Celtics says it intends to sell all its shares of the team

Ownership group of NBA champion Boston Celtics is putting team up for sale
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Patriots draw praise for their innovative play design on blocked field goal

The Patriots may be 0-2, but the day after their 24-17 loss to Miami, coach Bill Belichick and his staff were once again being praised around the NFL for their creativity

Patriots draw praise for their innovative play design on blocked field goal
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Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17

Raheem Mostert had a pair of TD runs, including a 43-yard romp in the fourth quarter, and Tua Tagovailoa added a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill to help the Miami Dolphins hold off the New England Patriots 24-17

Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
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Celtics 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis could be sidelined until December following ankle surgery

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will miss 5-6 months after left ankle surgery

Celtics 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis could be sidelined until December following ankle surgery
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Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018

It took more than a decade, savvy front office and draft moves, and some free agency growing pains for the Celtics to ultimately build the roster that ended their 16-year championship drought

Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018
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Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks

Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to claim the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
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Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis returns to play for Game 5 of NBA Finals against Mavericks

Kristaps Porzingis returned to play for the Celtics as they attempted to close out the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis returns to play for Game 5 of NBA Finals against Mavericks
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Luka Doncic's triple-double not enough to help Mavericks avoid 2-game hole in NBA Finals vs. Boston

Luka Doncic is piling up injuries and points in these NBA Finals

Luka Doncic's triple-double not enough to help Mavericks avoid 2-game hole in NBA Finals vs. Boston
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said before the start of the Finals that he didn’t think Kristaps Porzingis received nearly as much praise for his ability as a shot blocker and someone who can alter opponents’ shots

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off
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Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries

Indiana All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton left in the third quarter because of left hamstring soreness and a chest injury in the Pacers’ 126-110 loss to Boston on Thursday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals

Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries
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Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Boston Celtics rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals

Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
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The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals

The Celtics are back in the Eastern Conference finals for the third consecutive season following their 4-1 series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals
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Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
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David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

David Pastrnak scored on a feed from Hampus Lindholm 1:54 into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL playoffs

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs
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Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Miami Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night

Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5
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Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday night

Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
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Stacy Wakefield had a passion for service that continued after husband Tim Wakefield's death

Stacy Wakefield is being remembered for her passion for service, which included visits with cancer-stricken kids up until the final months of her life

Stacy Wakefield had a passion for service that continued after husband Tim Wakefield's death
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Tatum scores 35 points and Celtics ride 3rd-quarter rally to beat Wizards 133-129 for 40th win

Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and sparked a third-quarter rally to help the NBA-leading Boston Celtics to their 40th win of the season, 133-129 over the Washington Wizards

Tatum scores 35 points and Celtics ride 3rd-quarter rally to beat Wizards 133-129 for 40th win

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