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Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Celtics need to win now, and must use their $28.5 million trade exception wisely. Here are some candidates to ponder

It’s the largest exception in league history and the Celtics can break it into parts and use it on multiple occasions. 7:30 a.m.
Islanders 1, Bruins 0

The Bruins controlled play and outshot the Islanders, but lost anyway

The Bruins also lost defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, who fell awkwardly in the third period, and was doubled over as he made his way to the dressing room.
Box score, Islanders 1, Bruins 0Ailing Ondrej Kase not able to go for Bruins against Islanders
Dan Shaughnessy

Tom Brady’s conference-championship history is filled with memorable moments

Brady is headed to his 14th conference title game, his first in the NFC. Here's a look back at his 13 with the Patriots.

MLB
Jared Porter, ex-Red Sox staffer, fired from Mets GM role after sending explicit texts to reporter
Porter, who went to Thayer Academy and worked for the Red Sox from 2004-15, when he joined Theo Epstein in Chicago, was named GM last month. 2 hours ago

Peter Abraham | On Baseball
Red Sox, cautious about Chris Sale’s return, sort through pitching options. The verdict? Expect the roster to be in flux
The Sox roster is likely to be in a constant state of flux.

Politics
Trump touted ‘stick to sports’ in the White House. In the end, he didn’t find many allies in that world
The outgoing president considers himself a sports devotee, but in his four years, he clashed with many athletes and organizations.

Patriots
Patriots remain deep at running back — when everyone is healthy, that is
With James White and Rex Burkhead becoming free agents, there could be turnover at the position this offseason.

Bruins Notebook
Even without Big Z, Bruins’ PK is A-OK
Boston has allowed five goals in three games, and its penalty kill is 12 for 12.

patriots

Bruce Arians says Bucs offer freedom Tom Brady didn’t have with Patriots: ‘New England didn’t allow him to coach’

The Buccaneers coach will take his team to Green Bay for the NFC Championship game Sunday.
College Basketball

It may be time for UMass men’s basketball fans to forgive

After a couple of ugly losses, the Minutemen are back on track with three straight wins.

red sox
Red Sox trade infield prospect C.J. Chatham to Phillies
They will get a player to be named later for Chatham, who hit .298 in four minor league seasons.

NFL Notebook

Chiefs await word on how long Patrick Mahomes will remain in concussion protocol

Before concussion protocols, "There was a chance ‘back in the day’ that Patrick comes back in [the game],’’ coach Andy Reid said.
Patrick Mahomes ‘doing good’ after concussion, but availability for AFC Championship unclear
BEN VOLIN | INSTANT ANALYSIS

As Tom Brady beats Saints to earn 14th conference title game, why did he have to leave the Patriots again?

Brady, even at age 43, showed the powers that be in Foxborough that they should have tried harder to work things out.
Tampa defense sends Drew Brees home, Tom Brady to another conference title game
MLB

Jon Lester, Nationals reportedly agree on one-year deal

He'll join a stacked rotation in D.C. that includes Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg.
US WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM 4, COLOMBIA 0

Mewis sisters combine for all four goals in US women’s national soccer friendly vs. Colombia

Samantha Mewis recorded her first international hat trick while sister Kristie tallied in the 85th minute.
Bruins

Bruins’ Trent Frederic couldn’t get New Jersey’s P.K. Subban to fight, but he did get him to take a stupid penalty

Frederic and Subban had some battles in the Bruins-Devils two-game series.
Red Sox

Just what are the Red Sox waiting for this offseason?

While fans may be frustrated with the slow start, the Red Sox are determined to build the team for the long term.
ALEX SPEIER

Martin Perez coming back to the Red Sox on $4.5 million deal

Boston declined an option on the lefthander in November, but is bringing him back at a discount as help for the back of its rotation.
Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Kemba Walker’s return spoiled by the Celtics’ worst showing of the season in loss to Knicks

The veteran guard's return should provide some much-needed scoring help on a team that has struggled without Jayson Tatum.
Knicks 105, Celtics 75

Celtics never really had a chance against Knicks as COVID-19 protocols catch up to team, and other observations

Kemba Walker made his season debut and appeared rusty and his shot was off, but he moved quite well.
dan shaughnessy

We’re still waiting for the Red Sox to improve their team, and other thoughts

It would be nice if they actually acquired some brand-name talent and made themselves worth watching in 2021.
NFC PLAYOFFS | NO. 5 BUCCANEERS 30, NO. 2 SAINTS 20

Buccaneers defense sends Drew Brees, Saints home, and Tom Brady to another conference title game

New Orleans committed four turnovers in another painful home playoff loss, this one reportedly the final game of Brees' stellar career.
Box score: Bucs 30, Saints 20How it happened: Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to NFC title game with 30-20 win over Drew Brees and the Saints
Buccaneers 30, Saints 20 | How it happened

Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to NFC title game with 30-20 win over Drew Brees and the Saints

Brady is going to his 14th conference championship.
AFC PLAYOFFS | NO. 1 KANSAS CITY 22, NO. 6 CLEVELAND 17

Chiefs lose Patrick Mahomes to concussion, but claw past Browns to host another AFC title game

Backup Chad Henne and the defense did just enough to keep the reigning champions in the running for a repeat. They'll host Buffalo in the third straight AFC Championship in Kansas City next Sunday.
Box score: Chiefs 22, Browns 17
devils 2, bruins 1 (ot)

Bruins lose to Devils in final seconds of OT

Yegor Sharangovich scored with 1.7 seconds left in overtime for New Jersey.
Box score: Devils 2, Bruins 1 (ot)Ondrej Kase knocked out of game on a Miles Wood hit
BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

Bills and Packers have look of Super Bowl teams, and other observations from Saturday’s NFL playoff games

They did it in different ways, but Buffalo's win over the Ravens and Green Bay's KO of the Rams were both impressive.
Defense holds Ravens in check as Bills advance to AFC Championship game Aaron Rodgers leads Packers to NFC Championship game
NFL Notebook

Rob Gronkowski tells NFL Network he’ll play another season in 2021

Speaking to NFL Network before Sunday's playoff game against New Orleans, the tight end said he expects more success with the Buccaneers going forward and wants to be a part of it.

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Marblehead girls’ hockey co-op delivers coach Brittany Smith her first win

Magicians skated to a season-opening 2-1 win over the Beverly/Danvers/Ipswich co-op.
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With a song in her heart, Bridgewater-Raynham’s Tahlia Tah shines as an indefatigable performer

Tah, who sings and dances in addition to playing basketball, typically packs a full schedule of activities into her 16-hour days.
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EMass. girls’ basketball: Franklin’s Olivia Quinn headlines Players of the Week

The junior forward scored 18 and 22 points, respectively, for the Panthers (4-0) in a pair of Hockomock League victories over King Philip.
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Which current baseball players are on track for the Hall of Fame?

As Bob Ryan said in the Globe's Zoom call with subscribers the other day, it’s fun to have a discussion about the Hall without getting into performance-enhancing drugs and the character clause.
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Eagles and Steelers, used to stability and success, enter NFL offseason in disarray

The Steelers suffered an embarrassing home playoff loss, and the Eagles are staring over after firing their coach.
gary washburn | sunday basketball notes

Nets sold out for James Harden, but will it be worth it?

The last time the Nets pulled off a blockbuster was in 2013, when they acquired Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce from the Celtics.
James Harden has triple-double in Nets’ debut
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Bruins have a rich history of No. 1 defensemen. Is Charlie McAvoy next in line?

McAvoy has the tools and the swagger, but he must define his playing style, which is what separated his predecessors.
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Boston-based youth sports business Legacy Global Sports fails amid criminal inquiry

The company’s demise has left thousands of parents, coaches, staffers, vendors, and investors with little hope of recovering the $30 million they are owed.
US FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Nathan Chen wins fifth straight US Figure Skating title

Not since Dick Button won each title from 1946-52 has any American man had such a streak of success.
chad finn | sports media

Tom Brady boosts Bucs’ local ratings by 28 percent, while 7-9 Patriots drop 26 percent in market

The Tampa area saw big increases in interest, while up in New England, enthusiasm over watching the Patriots waned.
tara sullivan

What can we expect next from Kyrie Irving?

Irving is the Nets’ mystery now, and figuring him out is a problem that Celtics fans know well.
NATE WEITZER | HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

Weston’s Sawyer Mayhugh was one basketball big man who chose to remain on campus

With logjam created by pandemic, prep school opportunities become scarce for talented basketball players looking to move on.
Sunday's schools roundup

Franklin girls’ hockey rolls in nonleague win over upstart Latin Academy/Fontbonne

Senior captain Libby Carter led the attack with two goals for the Panthers in 5-2 victory.
kevin paul dupont | on second thought

How this 95-year-old gymnast stays young can be a lesson for us all

Other than a brief hiatus around the World War II years, Johanna Quaas has been a gymnast for the better part of three-quarters of a century.
HIGH SCHOOLS

Meet the Globe’s 2020 fall All-Scholastics

In the strangest of seasons, the Globe salutes the region’s best high school athletes and coaches in five fall sports.

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Boston-based youth sports business Legacy Global Sports fails amid criminal inquiry

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Hard work and coaching got Sam Mewis to the top of the women’s soccer world

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Could top Red Sox prospect Jarren Duran make his major league debut in 2021?

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Jon Lester, Nationals reportedly agree on one-year deal

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Kemba Walker’s return spoiled by the Celtics’ worst showing of the season in loss to Knicks

NBA postpones 76ers-Thunder game because of COVID-19 contact tracing

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Even without Big Z, Bruins’ PK is A-OK

The Bruins controlled play and outshot the Islanders, but lost anyway

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Ondrej Kase knocked out of game on a Miles Wood hit

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It may be time for UMass men’s basketball fans to forgive

Nate Leaman navigated an obstacle course en route to gold at men’s hockey World Juniors

Boston University men’s basketball must regroup after a lost weekend

Donald “Dee” Rowe, longtime University of Connecticut coach and administrator, dies Sunday

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Revolution add two players who are expected to compete for starting roles

Diego Fagundez leaves Revolution and signs with expansion Austin team

Hard work and coaching got Sam Mewis to the top of the women’s soccer world

Revolution continue to reshape roster for 2021 by signing midfielder Wilfrid Kaptoum