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Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand help Bruins continue their offensive breakout in rout of Flyers

They each scored twice and the Bruins piled up 11 goals in the two-game home sweep of the Flyers. 9:41 p.m.

ben volin
Quantifying the Tom Brady Effect: Four extra wins and a deep run in the playoffs
Brady's work ethic and impact have been transformative for the Bucs.

Report: Quarterback Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions parting ways

NWHL
Lake Placid hosts a golden moment for women’s hockey
In a two-week tournament, NWHL teams will showcase their talents while competing for the Isobel Cup.

Whitecaps 2, Pride 1: Whitecaps goalie Amanda Leveille stymies Pride‘We’re ready to go.’ The Boston Pride embraces status as favorites in the NWHL’s Lake Placid tournament

adam himmelsbach
From the big trade exception to Jaylen Brown’s ascension, six thoughts on the Celtics
The Celtics return home Sunday to play the Cavaliers after being kicked around during their two-game series against the 76ers.

ADAM HIMMELSBACH
Celtics’ Payton Pritchard has MCL sprain, will resume on-court activities in two weeks
The rookie guard suffered the injury with a little less than three minutes left in the first quarter of Friday night's loss to the 76ers.

On Basketball: Jaylen Brown is doing his job. His Celtics teammates, though, are coming up way short

peter abraham | sunday baseball notes
Rating the managers in baseball, in honor of a friend
The late Nick Cafardo made it a yearly offseason exercise to rank the managers and we’re bringing it back again as a tribute.

ben volin | sunday football notes
Senior Bowl takes on greater importance for NFL talent evaluators as the only showcase for prospects before draft
The NFL Combine, the East-West Shrine Game and the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl all have been canceled.

gary washburn | sunday basketball notes
How the Washington Wizards have coped with the challenges of COVID-19 postponements
The Wizards have had six games postponed because they could not meet the NBA’s minimum number of required players.

kevin paul dupont | sunday hockey notes
Former Bruin Adam McQuaid looks back on his career
The defenseman retired last weekend after 10 NHL seasons, all but the last one spent wearing Black and Gold.

tara sullivan
We knew Tom Brady was done in New England a year ago, but he has proved he’s certainly not finished
The incomparable Brady continues to defy odds and Father Time as he prepares for his 14th conference championship game, and his first without the Patriots.

NWHL NOTEBOOK

Whitecaps goalie Amanda Leveille stymies Pride

In an Isobel Cup rematch, Minnesota netminder made 36 saves in a 2-1 victory. 9:28 p.m.

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Banged-up Matt Grzelcyk sits out Bruins’ win over Flyers

Charlie McAvoy will assume Grzelcyk's role as the point man on the Bruins' No. 1 power-play unit.

Thursday: Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk banged up again, does not play in overtime of Bruins’ win over Flyers

Dan Shaughnessy

Recalling Hank Aaron’s only Fenway Park home run, and other thoughts

The late Hall of Famer blasted one into the screen in 1975, and it left an impression on some who saw it.

Barack Obama, David Ortiz, other notables offer condolences after legend’s death at 86

BILLS AT CHIEFS | 6:40 P.M. SUNDAY (CBS)

Chiefs’ Andy Reid and Bills’ Sean McDermott to match wits for AFC title

Reid will stare across the field on Sunday and see his protégé trying to spoil his hopes of a Super Bowl repeat.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes out of concussion protocol, is cleared to play against Bills

MLB

Will Curt Schilling’s inflammatory rhetoric keep him out of the Hall of Fame?

After he missed induction by only 20 votes last year, every vote will be crucial for Schilling. If he is not elected, 2021 will be final year on the BBWAA ballot.

GOLF ROUNDUP

Jessica Korda with 60 moves within two shots of Danielle Kang

She followed a ho-hum start with birdies on six of her first seven holes on the second nine.

SPORTS LOG

Blue Jackets trade unhappy Pierre Luc-Dubois to the Winnipeg Jets

Blue Jackets' star center had signed a long-term deal but wasn't interested in remaining in Columbus after he was benched for two games by coach John Totorella.

RED SOX

Red Sox close to deal with versatile second baseman Kiké Hernández

The Red Sox also have been in active discussions with free-agent righthander Garrett Richards in addition to Hernández, a 29-year-old most recently on the Dodgers.

76ERS 122, CELTICS 110

Jaylen Brown ties career high with 42 points but Celtics’ comeback falls short against 76ers

Joel Embiid countered with 38 points of his own as Philadelphia swept a two-game set against Boston.

Box score: 76ers 122, Celtics 110Payton Pritchard helped to Celtics locker room, out with sprained knee

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Jaylen Brown is doing his job. His Celtics teammates, though, are coming up way short

Brown has done all he can while Jayson Tatum has been sidelined, but the rest of the Celtics haven't contributed enough, offensively or defensively.

Notebook: Marcus Smart wishes he could make a living at the free throw line, just like Joel Embiid

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Hank Aaron: A magnificent ballplayer and a profile in courage

Aaron was an unflinching advocate for civil rights, undaunted by vicious treatment he endured en route to one of baseball's finest careers.

Hank Aaron, Braves legend and former home run king, dies at 86

MLB

Hank Aaron, Braves legend and former home run king, dies at 86

In 1974, Aaron overcame racism to emerge as an unexpected civil rights icon and surpass Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record. The Hall of Famer used his platform to champion equality both on and off the field.

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Bruins make line changes with forwards Anders Bjork, Trent Frederic

Coach Bruce Cassidy said he is looking for fourth-year forward Bjork to help generate more offense for the team, which has managed only seven goals in four games this season.

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Marcus Smart wishes he could make a living at the free throw line, just like Joel Embiid

Embiid made 17 of his free-throw attempts in the 76ers win over the Celtics on Wednesday.

NFL NOTEBOOK

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes out of concussion protocol, is cleared to play against Bills

"Everything is looking good," the star QB said after a week of tests to ensure he'd overcome concussion suffered in Kansas City's win over the Browns.

NFL

For Bills fans, this season feels a bit like the early ’90s — but with the hope it ends better

Buffalo's buildup to this season resulted in its first AFC East title since 1995 — even if nemesis Tom Brady could be waiting in the Super Bowl.

LATEST HEADLINES

Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand help Bruins continue their offensive breakout in rout of Flyers

Whitecaps goalie Amanda Leveille stymies Pride

Red Sox reach deal with pitcher Garrett Richards

High school gymnastics vaulting to another level with gymnasts at highest level joining programs

Blue Jackets trade unhappy Pierre Luc-Dubois to the Winnipeg Jets

How Globe writers voted for the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame class

Three controversial stars approach the Hall of Fame threshold. Is 2021 their year?

NFL

Report: Quarterback Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions parting ways

The former No. 1 overall pick has requested a trade and the team has agreed, hoping to get at least a first-round pick for the 12-year veteran.

Matt Patricia returning to Patriots to assist coaching staff

SATURDAY'S SCHOOLS ROUNDUP

Austin Prep boys’ hockey in complete control in win over St. Mary’s

Brothers Joe Thibodeau and Drew Thibodeau, as well as Jacob Duval, scored the goals and Nathan Deroche (9 saves) earned the shutout for the Cougars in the Catholic Central League showdown. 2 hours ago

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high school gymnastics

High school gymnastics vaulting to another level with gymnasts at highest level joining programs

MIAA competition now is chock full of Level 10 gymnasts, who are thriving in the team aspect of the competition. 9:05 p.m.

PATRIOTS

‘We’re not there yet’: Julian Edelman was asked if he plans to retire

Despite the speculation about his future, Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is only focused on trying to be a good father at the moment.

JIM MCBRIDE

Are the Patriots finally going to be able to shore up the tight end position?

After two seasons with little production since Rob Gronkowski departed, the Patriots have some solid options in free agency and possible trades.

patriots

Matt Patricia is returning to Patriots to assist coaching staff

Matt Patricia is coming back to New England and will assist Bill Belichick and the Patriots coaching staff in a variety of roles.

NWHL

‘We’re ready to go.’ The Boston Pride embraces status as favorites in the NWHL’s Lake Placid tournament

“It’s going to be competitive and intense and anyone who tunes in will not be disappointed," Pride captain Jillian Dempsey said.

SPORTS MEDIA

NBC will shut down NBC Sports Network by the end of 2021

Known for its coverage of the NHL, the English Premier League, NASCAR, and the Tour de France, NBCSN coverage will migrate to USA Network and streaming service Peacock.

NFL

Antonio Brown won’t play in NFC title game for Tampa thanks to knee injury

Brown, who came on strong in the final month of the regular season and playoffs, won't be available to Tom Brady against the Packers.

Tom Brady believes the Buccaneers are playing their best football right now

HIGH SCHOOL TRACK

Boston Latin cross-country, track and field coach Mike Meagher retires after 50 seasons

The 2009 Globe Coach of the Year for indoor track said he is grateful for the relationships he’s built with the student-athletes over his five-decade career in the city.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Dedham High football coach not reappointed due to differences with ‘values of the school district’

David Flynn was not reappointed after he “expressed significant philosophical differences with the direction, goals, and values of the school district,” school officials said in a letter to players and their families Wednesday.

Tara Sullivan

It’s the clash of the titans in the NFC, the next-gen showcase in the AFC, and other championship Sunday observations

The AFC and NFC title games are loaded with intrigue, but there are other notable items from the around league, too.

skiing

Southie’s Jessie Diggins has climbed to the pinnacle of the cross-country skiing world

The 29-year-old Olympic champion, who splits her time among Boston, Vermont, and Europe, became the first American to win the arduous Tour de Ski.

lifestyle

We can’t have all the sports we want, but we can have these sports beers

Bruins hockey is back, and so is a new Bruins beer for 2021. And Jack’s Abby Pride and Parquet should pair nicely with Jayson Tatum’s step-back.

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Watch: The Globe’s Hall of Fame voters discuss their 2021 ballots

The Globe's six Hall of Fame voters sat down for a webinar with Globe subscribers to discuss their selections for the 2021 class.

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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Rating the managers in baseball, in honor of a friend

Senior Bowl takes on greater importance for NFL talent evaluators as the only showcase for prospects before draft

How the Washington Wizards have coped with the challenges of COVID-19 postponements

Former Bruin Adam McQuaid looks back on his career

We knew Tom Brady was done in New England a year ago, but he has proved he’s certainly not finished

From the big trade exception to Jaylen Brown’s ascension, six thoughts on the Celtics

Quantifying the Tom Brady Effect: Four extra wins and a deep run in the playoffs

Jaylen Brown is doing his job. His Celtics teammates, though, are coming up way short

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If you could drop yourself into a front-row seat to any sports performance in history, which would you choose? How would you choose? Kevin Paul Dupont tries to answer those questions.

From Pheidippides to Muhammad Ali: The Globe sports staff on which athletes they wish they saw live

youth sports

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.

soccer

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

The Hanson native was recently named US Women's Soccer Player of the Year and is thriving in England's Women's Super League.

college sports

Holy Cross rower Grace Rett had a wish. In her death, family and teammates are making it come true

Grace Rett always wanted to build a gym at Our Lady of the Valley Regional School, her alma mater. If all goes according to plan, crews will break ground on the G.R.A.C.E. Center in April with the first events scheduled for the fall of 2021.

Red Sox reach deal with pitcher Garrett Richards

Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand help Bruins continue their offensive breakout in rout of Flyers

ben volinQuantifying the Tom Brady Effect: Four extra wins and a deep run in the playoffsBrady's work ethic and impact have been transformative for the Bucs.

NWHLLake Placid hosts a golden moment for women’s hockeyIn a two-week tournament, NWHL teams will showcase their talents while competing for the Isobel Cup.

adam himmelsbachFrom the big trade exception to Jaylen Brown’s ascension, six thoughts on the CelticsThe Celtics return home Sunday to play the Cavaliers after being kicked around during their two-game series against the 76ers.

ADAM HIMMELSBACHCeltics’ Payton Pritchard has MCL sprain, will resume on-court activities in two weeksThe rookie guard suffered the injury with a little less than three minutes left in the first quarter of Friday night's loss to the 76ers.

peter abraham | sunday baseball notesRating the managers in baseball, in honor of a friendThe late Nick Cafardo made it a yearly offseason exercise to rank the managers and we’re bringing it back again as a tribute.

ben volin | sunday football notesSenior Bowl takes on greater importance for NFL talent evaluators as the only showcase for prospects before draftThe NFL Combine, the East-West Shrine Game and the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl all have been canceled.

gary washburn | sunday basketball notesHow the Washington Wizards have coped with the challenges of COVID-19 postponementsThe Wizards have had six games postponed because they could not meet the NBA’s minimum number of required players.

kevin paul dupont | sunday hockey notesFormer Bruin Adam McQuaid looks back on his careerThe defenseman retired last weekend after 10 NHL seasons, all but the last one spent wearing Black and Gold.

tara sullivanWe knew Tom Brady was done in New England a year ago, but he has proved he’s certainly not finishedThe incomparable Brady continues to defy odds and Father Time as he prepares for his 14th conference championship game, and his first without the Patriots.

Whitecaps goalie Amanda Leveille stymies Pride

Banged-up Matt Grzelcyk sits out Bruins’ win over Flyers

Recalling Hank Aaron’s only Fenway Park home run, and other thoughts

Chiefs’ Andy Reid and Bills’ Sean McDermott to match wits for AFC title

Will Curt Schilling’s inflammatory rhetoric keep him out of the Hall of Fame?

Jessica Korda with 60 moves within two shots of Danielle Kang

Blue Jackets trade unhappy Pierre Luc-Dubois to the Winnipeg Jets

Red Sox close to deal with versatile second baseman Kiké Hernández

Jaylen Brown ties career high with 42 points but Celtics’ comeback falls short against 76ers

Jaylen Brown is doing his job. His Celtics teammates, though, are coming up way short

Hank Aaron: A magnificent ballplayer and a profile in courage

Hank Aaron, Braves legend and former home run king, dies at 86

Bruins make line changes with forwards Anders Bjork, Trent Frederic

Marcus Smart wishes he could make a living at the free throw line, just like Joel Embiid

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes out of concussion protocol, is cleared to play against Bills

For Bills fans, this season feels a bit like the early ’90s — but with the hope it ends better

LATEST HEADLINES

Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand help Bruins continue their offensive breakout in rout of Flyers

Whitecaps goalie Amanda Leveille stymies Pride

Red Sox reach deal with pitcher Garrett Richards

High school gymnastics vaulting to another level with gymnasts at highest level joining programs

Blue Jackets trade unhappy Pierre Luc-Dubois to the Winnipeg Jets

How Globe writers voted for the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame class

Report: Quarterback Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions parting ways

Austin Prep boys’ hockey in complete control in win over St. Mary’s

High school gymnastics vaulting to another level with gymnasts at highest level joining programs

‘We’re not there yet’: Julian Edelman was asked if he plans to retire

Are the Patriots finally going to be able to shore up the tight end position?

Matt Patricia is returning to Patriots to assist coaching staff

‘We’re ready to go.’ The Boston Pride embraces status as favorites in the NWHL’s Lake Placid tournament

NBC will shut down NBC Sports Network by the end of 2021

Antonio Brown won’t play in NFC title game for Tampa thanks to knee injury

Boston Latin cross-country, track and field coach Mike Meagher retires after 50 seasons

Dedham High football coach not reappointed due to differences with ‘values of the school district’

It’s the clash of the titans in the NFC, the next-gen showcase in the AFC, and other championship Sunday observations

Southie’s Jessie Diggins has climbed to the pinnacle of the cross-country skiing world

We can’t have all the sports we want, but we can have these sports beers

Watch: The Globe’s Hall of Fame voters discuss their 2021 ballots

Meet the Globe’s 2020 fall All-Scholastics

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ben volin
Quantifying the Tom Brady Effect: Four extra wins and a deep run in the playoffs
Brady's work ethic and impact have been transformative for the Bucs.

NWHL
Lake Placid hosts a golden moment for women’s hockey
In a two-week tournament, NWHL teams will showcase their talents while competing for the Isobel Cup.

adam himmelsbach
From the big trade exception to Jaylen Brown’s ascension, six thoughts on the Celtics
The Celtics return home Sunday to play the Cavaliers after being kicked around during their two-game series against the 76ers.

ADAM HIMMELSBACH
Celtics’ Payton Pritchard has MCL sprain, will resume on-court activities in two weeks
The rookie guard suffered the injury with a little less than three minutes left in the first quarter of Friday night's loss to the 76ers.

peter abraham | sunday baseball notes
Rating the managers in baseball, in honor of a friend
The late Nick Cafardo made it a yearly offseason exercise to rank the managers and we’re bringing it back again as a tribute.

ben volin | sunday football notes
Senior Bowl takes on greater importance for NFL talent evaluators as the only showcase for prospects before draft
The NFL Combine, the East-West Shrine Game and the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl all have been canceled.

gary washburn | sunday basketball notes
How the Washington Wizards have coped with the challenges of COVID-19 postponements
The Wizards have had six games postponed because they could not meet the NBA’s minimum number of required players.

kevin paul dupont | sunday hockey notes
Former Bruin Adam McQuaid looks back on his career
The defenseman retired last weekend after 10 NHL seasons, all but the last one spent wearing Black and Gold.

tara sullivan
We knew Tom Brady was done in New England a year ago, but he has proved he’s certainly not finished
The incomparable Brady continues to defy odds and Father Time as he prepares for his 14th conference championship game, and his first without the Patriots.