Bruins catch some breaks in 2018-19 schedule
At first look, the season schedule looks less taxing than last year’s grind.
RED SOX 9, TWINS 2
Rick Porcello is sharp as Red Sox rout Twins in trip finale
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Porcello gave up just one hit and one walk in seven shutout innings.
Follow along for Celtics draft updates
We will update this post throughout the draft with Celtics-centric info.
There’s a growing belief Celtics will stay where they are in the draft
Despite speculation they might try to trade up, a league source said the Celtics are likely to hold onto the 27th pick Thursday.
2018 NBA Draft pick tracker
Keep up with the picks throughout this year’s draft.
Gary Washburn’s mock NBA draft
The proceedings begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, and here is how the first round could go.
CROATIA 3, ARGENTINA 0
Croatia pushes Argentina to the verge of elimination
Argentina’s 3-0 loss was its worst in group play in 60 years.
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For his next trick, Oliver Wahlstrom will become a high NHL draft pick
A trick-shot artist at age 9, the Boston College recruit has a powerful offensive game that could make him a top-10 selection.
Even in the down years, Bruce Brown was a Celtics fan. Now he’s on their radar
The Miami guard, who played youth basketball in the Boston area, has worked out twice for the team ahead of the draft.
David Ortiz to manage in All-Star Futures Game
Ortiz will manage the World team next month and Torii Hunter will lead the US.
Ben Volin | On football
The more Tom Brady talks, the more it seems to be about leverage over the Patriots
All the talk of retirement could be just Brady flexing his muscles and extracting some concessions from the Patriots.
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NICK CAFARDO I ON BASEBALL
David Price wasn’t at his best, but he’s on the right track
The lefthander entered Wednesday night’s game against the Twins 6-0 with a 2.64 ERA in his last seven starts.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK
Eduardo Nunez isn’t a great second baseman, but he’s working on it
The fill-in for Dustin Pedroia was on the field 4½ hours before the Red Sox played the Twins on Wednesday.
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Chad Finn
The Celtics can do almost anything tonight, but they shouldn’t
Danny Ainge has the assets needed for a seismic deal, but it’s perfectly fine if he doesn’t pull one off.
Marcus Smart unsure if he’s played last game as a Celtic
The restricted free agent Smart has no idea what teams, if any, are planning to make an offer.
NFL players ask Trump for systemic reform instead of pardons
In a New York Times op-ed piece, the Players Coalition responded to the president’s request for pardon suggestions.
Devin McCourty joins NFL players in calling for Trump’s help
McCourty shared a video message, as well as a New York Times op-ed by four NFL players, to ask President Trump to help fight injustice.
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Jack Edwards to remain with NESN as Bruins play-by-play voice
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Edwards reportedly got a four-year extension, and the rest of the NESN hockey team will remain intact, too.
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AUSTRALIA 1, DENMARK 1
Australia gets crucial draw with Denmark
Australia tied the score in the 38th minute after a Denmark handball resulted in a penalty kick.
FRANCE 1, PERU 0
France eliminates Peru, advances to Round of 16
Kylian Mbappe, 19, became the youngest French scorer in World Cup history when he connected in the 34th minute.
Phil Mickelson apologizes four days after embarrassing rules violation at US Open
Mickelson hit a moving ball in Saturday’s third round in a breach that drew the ire of the golf world.
Receiver Eric Decker makes pitch to join Patriots
Decker hit free agency in March and wants to play for a contender.
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT
Bruins hope to keep their aim steady in the hit-or-miss draft process
Lately, Don Sweeney & Co. have been on target in the tricky game of gauging amateur talent.
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TWINS 4, RED SOX 1
The Red Sox are a tale of silent bats, stranded runners, and a slump
The Sox have dropped four of their last five games, and are two games behind the Yankees in the standings.
Spring high school championships schedule and results
21 state titles are on the line this week in baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, and rugby.
CELTICS NOTEBOOK
Donte DiVincenzo describes meeting with Celtics’ Danny Ainge
It was viewed as a sign that the Celtics had great interest in the Final Four’s most outstanding player.
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World Cup 2018
Russia 3, Egypt 1
Russia on brink of advancing at World Cup after second win
Russia scored three goals in a 15-minute span early in the second half to beat Egypt.
Baseball
Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright says ‘dark time’ is behind him
The knuckleballer, who faced domestic assault charges after an incident with his wife, said counseling has helped his family.
High schools
Spring high school championships schedule and results
21 state titles are on the line this week in baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, and rugby.
Basketball
Celtics unveil a gleaming new practice facility in Brighton
The Auerbach Center, said team owner Wyc Grousbeck, “is the foundation of our future excellence.”
Hockey
Bruins’ Bruce Cassidy, Patrice Bergeron in Vegas for NHL Awards
Bergeron has a chance to win a record fifth Selke Trophy as the game’s top defensive forward.
Football
5 takeaways from Tom Brady’s interview with Oprah
The quarterback talked family, retirement, his relationship with Bill Belichick and the Patriots, and more.
Other sports
TARA SULLIVAN
Brooks Koepka’s family witnesses history at US Open
Koepka’s parents and brother were present for his second straight title after watching last year’s tournament from home.
Colleges
ADAM HIMMELSBACH
Once a little-known BC recruit, Jerome Robinson’s draft stock is skyrocketing
The Boston College guard will likely become the first Eagle taken in the first round since guard Reggie Jackson in 2011.
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Boston Marathon
Ty Velde | Marathon Training
Yes, this Boston Marathon was great. Here's why
The runners who participated despite the conditions sent a loud and clear message.
Notable finishers at the 2018 Boston Marathon
Boston’s police and fire commissioners, former Patriot Ryan Wendell, and a septuagenarian with a 31-race streak were among the 27,048 runners.
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