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Al Horford declines to exercise option, will become a free agent

This was always the most likely scenario for Horford. He and the Celtics are hoping to agree to a longer-term deal. an hour ago
adam himmelsbach

So, now what? Nine thoughts on the state of the Celtics

What’s going on with Kyrie Irving and Al Horford; the aftermath of the Anthony Davis trade; and what Boston may do in Thursday’s draft.

Five Celtics-related NBA Draft questions, answered by our basketball writers
Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn answered a handful of questions ahead of Thursday’s draft. an hour ago

matt porter

Cam Neely’s Bruins will continue to look for a No. 2 right wing

The team president believes that in order to play with David Krejci, “you need to have someone who’s willing to shoot the puck.” an hour ago
matt porter

How Don Sweeney might reshape the Bruins

Sweeney’s first priority is to reach extensions for restricted free-agents-to-be Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, and Danton Heinen
A Bruins-centric guide to the NHL Draft
ben volin | on football

The real story in the Patriots-Texans clash: Nick Caserio wants out

Houston’s pursuit of the director of player personnel has exposed some tension in Foxborough.
red sox 2, twins 0

Red Sox win sixth in a row, but blanking mighty Twins was impressive

Rick Porcello went seven scoreless innings in a 2-0 victory against AL Central-leading Minnesota.
Box score: Red Sox 2, Twins 0Game 75: Red Sox at Twins lineups and notes

BAA 10K is ready to roll from Charles Street Sunday

There will be $48,500 in prize money at stake in the race, which will wind through the Back Bay.

PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL
Ryan Brasier returned from bereavement leave ready to pitch
Brasier had not pitched for six consecutive days when Alex Cora sent him out to protect a 2-0 lead in the ninth.

bruins notebook
Bruins forward Chris Wagner had wrist surgery
Wagner was hurt when hit by a shot during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals vs. Carolina.

Chad Finn
Even without Anthony Davis, Celtics are still in a decent place
The situation is more frustrating than anything. It could have been so much better.

Christopher L. Gasper
All of a sudden, the Celtics are hitting the reset button
They were supposed to be set up for years to come, but now Danny Ainge needs to chart a different course.

julian benbow

Boston College basketball lands grad transfer Derryck Thornton to play guard

Thornton was highly recruited out of high school and began his college career at Duke.
women's world cup roundup

Marta sets record with winning goal

Her 17th career World Cup goal gave Brazil a 1-0 victory over Italy. an hour ago
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Rafael Devers’s homer Sunday was the talk of the Red Sox’ dugout

Devers’s 458-foot blast wowed even the most seasoned professionals on the team.
Frank Dell'Apa I World Cup analysis

Group C teams unlikely to challenge top squads

The three teams tied on points but Italy took the group on goal differential. 27 minutes ago
peter abraham | on baseball

Something clicked for Jackie Bradley Jr. at the plate

Bradley’s OPS is approaching the league average for center fielders.

High schools

State tournaments schedule and results

This week’s schedule for state semifinals and finals

MIAA championships are lined up for baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, rugby, and boys’ volleyball.
SUNDAY'S SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Prep comes from behind to reach Super 8 final

St. John’s Prep beat Walpole, 7-6, for a shot at North Andover on Tuesday, while Bridgewater-Raynham shut out Bishop Feehan to win the softball crown in Division 1 South.
D1 SOUTH BASEBALL | TAUNTON 6, ATTLEBORO 1

Nic Notarangelo powers Taunton to first D1 South title

Junior went 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs as fourth-seed Tigers scored three runs in the second inning and never looked back.
D1 North Baseball | LINCOLN-SUDBURY 11, ANDOVER 1

Connor Lachman’s decisive hit sparks Lincoln-Sudbury in D1 North final

Senior cleared the bases with a 3-RBI triple to highlight a five-run outburst in the third inning of romp vs. Andover.

Best of the Stanley Cup

kevin paul dupont | on hockey

What will Don Sweeney do now with this Bruins roster?

Does the GM keep intact an aging core or is now the time to attempt a significant makeover?
tara sullivan

The beauty and practicality behind the Bruins pregame warmup

In warmups, the Bruins may appear to be skating and shooting at random, but it’s all carefully executed.
matt porter

Inside job: Bruins’ success starts in the locker room

Coach Bruce Cassidy calls the team’s leadership group second to none. “Guys want to play for one another,” he says of the close-knit squad.

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