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peter abraham | On Baseball

For Alex Cora, the outcome wasn’t what mattered in his first game back as Red Sox manager

Despite a 7-6 loss to the Twins, Cora said he was “happy to be in the dugout. It was a great day just to be around and talking baseball.” 1 hour ago
Given a second chance, Alex Cora seeks to move on — and learn from his past Sunday’s Red Sox training camp report
bruins 4, rangers 1

Charlie Coyle scores twice, Bruins defeat Rangers and leave ugly loss behind

Less than 48 hours after a soul-crushing loss to the Rangers, the Bruins picked themselves up to earn a split at Madison Square Garden.
Box score: Bruins 4, Rangers 1Patient Trent Frederic’s offensive game starting to pack some punch

Bruins notebook
Patient Trent Frederic’s offensive game starting to pack some punch
The 23-year-old forward, who isn't afraid of dropping the gloves, scored his second goal of the season in Sunday's victory over the Rangers. 39 minutes ago

RED SOX NOTEBOOK
For his first time out, velocity was not an issue for Nate Eovaldi
The righthander hit 99 miles-per-hour three times in the first inning of Sunday’s 7-6 loss against the Twins and averaged 97.9 m.p.h. with his fastball in a short 1-1/3 inning outing. 1 hour ago

patriots
All eight Patriots opt-outs in 2020 plan to play this season
In addition to the previously confirmed returns of veterans Dont’a Hightower, Patrick Chung, and Marcus Cannon, the team will welcome back Brandon Bolden, Danny Vitale, Matt LaCosse, Marqise Lee, and Najee Toran.

alex speier
Given a second chance, Alex Cora seeks to move on — and learn from his past
The time away from the game in the middle of a pandemic created space for reflection, on the scandal and to confront past managerial challenges.

CELTICS NOTEBOOK
Lingering knee problem keeps Jaylen Brown out of Sunday’s Celtics game
Brown averaged more than 36 minutes in Boston's four games last week, but is day-to-day after a flareup in his left knee, which Danny Ainge said earlier in the month had some mild tendinitis. 24 minutes ago

TARA SULLIVAN
Matt Turner has proved himself a real stalwart as the Revolution’s goalkeeper
In his debut with the US men's national team Jan. 31, Turner woke the soccer world up to what the New England fan base already knows -- He’s good. Like, really good. 1 hour ago

running
Molly Seidel, Cambridge resident and Olympian, wins Atlanta Half Marathon
Seidel's win comes almost a year to the day of her second-place finish in the 2020 Atlanta Marathon to qualify for the US Olympic Team.

revolution
A.J. DeLaGarza should bolster the Revolution backline right from the start
According to coach Bruce Arena, DeLaGarza "can play anywhere, that’s why he’s here.” 2 hours ago

peter abraham | sunday baseball notes
Is this the year Mike Trout finally gets back to the postseason?
Trout’s only appearance in the postseason came in 2014 when his Angels were bounced out of a Division Series in three games by the Kansas City Royals.

ben volin | sunday football notes
The latest buzz on the NFL quarterback market
About half the league is in the mix for a quarterback in one shape or form.

matt porter | sunday hockey notes
Checking in on the Bruins’ former Atlantic Division foes
Next season, when they reconvene, the Bruins and their Atlantic Division mates could be the most interesting and powerful collection of teams in the game.

gary washburn | sunday basketball notes
‘I’m open to all ideas.’ How young Celtics star Jayson Tatum is growing his brand
Tatum has tried to focus on leading the team back to prosperity while also enjoying the benefits of his success.

stan grossfeld

Photos: Mass. high school football teams don’t let a little snow mar the first week back on the field

After more than 450 days, high school football is back. Here's what it looked like.
Dan Shaughnessy

Let’s not take the bats out of the pitchers’ hands completely, and other thoughts

MLB seems destined to go to a universal DH, but there are reasons to keep letting the pitchers hit.
MLB NOTEBOOK

Fans got back out to the ballgames in Florida and Arizona on Sunday

Williams finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots in just 22 minutes on Friday, and his number continuing to be called in critical moments is not lost on him. 14 minutes ago
sports log

Raptors-Bulls game cancelled after positive COVID tests

Williams finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots in just 22 minutes on Friday, and his number continuing to be called in critical moments is not lost on him. 10 minutes ago
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

As spring training games start, projecting the Red Sox Opening Day roster

The goal won’t be to pick the best team for the first week of the season but to have the widest base of talent for 162 games.
Notebook: Matt Barnes wants to be the closer
ADAM HIMMELSBACH

Robert Williams is getting some critical minutes for the Celtics, and it‘s boosting his confidence

Williams finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots in just 22 minutes on Friday, and his number continuing to be called in critical moments is not lost on him.
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT

As Bruins add Jarred Tinordi to blue line, Bruce Cassidy looks for more help from within

The Bruins have carried a lead into the third period in only two of the last 11 games.
Bruins claim defenseman Jarred Tinordi off waivers from Nashville
BOSTON COLLEGE 94, NOTRE DAME 90

After more than six winless weeks, Boston College men end slide in home finale

The Eagles, who hadn't won since Jan. 12 thanks in part to seven game postponements, nearly squandered a 12point lead but hung on to win in longtime assistant Scott Spinelli's first game as interim boss.
Box score: BC 94, Notre Dame 90For Boston College men’s basketball, the challenge is to become relevant again
GOLF ROUNDUP

Collin Morikawa wins WGC Workday Championship by three shots

The 24-year-old PGA Champion closed with a 3-under 69 to finish three shots ahead of Brooks Koepka (70), Viktor Hovland (67) and Billy Horschel (70). 33 minutes ago
tara sullivan

Road back for Tiger Woods is also mental, not just physical

Recovery from an accident that nearly takes your life is filled with potential potholes, ones that must be navigated with care and compassion.
Here’s how first responders freed Tiger Woods from his crashed SUV, and an update on his condition
CHAD FINN | SPORTS MEDIA

How ESPN covered Tiger Woods’s car accident

ESPN got some social-media grief for not immediately switching its coverage to Woods when the news broke at 2:25.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Matt Barnes wants to be the Red Sox’ closer

Barnes is now in his final year before hitting the free agent market.
GOLF ROUNDUP

Collin Morikawa starts strong, holds on late for third-round lead at WGC Workday Open

Morikawa shot a 5-under 67 at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla., making birdies on seven of his first eight holes.
gymnastics

Human trafficking charges and coach’s death reopen gymnastics’ deep wounds

The sexual abuse crisis that has shaken American gymnastics deepened when a coach of the 2012 women’s Olympic team was charged with human trafficking, before killing himself.
Kevin paul dupont | on second thought

The Baseball Encyclopedia, sadly, is a thing of the past

In an Internet world, no one has much use anymore for baseball's hefty ink-and-paper bible, but it was fun while it lasted.
CELTICS 118, PACERS 112

‘I don’t think we win the game without his will,’ coach Brad Stevens said of Kemba Walker, and other observations

Walker had his most complete game of the season and scored a season-high 32 points.
Box score: Celtics 118, Pacers 112
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

After struggling to find a comfort zone, Celtics’ Jeff Teague went back the gym for some extra work and it’s paying off

Teague has struggled to score, spending most of the season as a better 3-point than 2-point shooter.
RANGERS 6, BRUINS 2

From bad to worse: Bruins knocked down again in New York, this time by Rangers

The banged-up defense couldn't keep up for the second time in as many nights, and Boston put in an "unacceptable" effort overall.
Box score: Rangers 6, Bruins 2Bruce Cassidy challenges struggling players to step up, seize opportunities
Patriots

Dont’a Hightower, Patrick Chung, and Marcus Cannon reportedly will return to Patriots in 2021

The three players were among the Patriots' league-high eight who opted out of last season because of COVID-19 concerns.
CELTICS

Jayson Tatum will replace injured Kevin Durant as an All-Star starter

Tatum finished fourth in the voting for three Eastern Conference frontcourt starters.
Hamstring injury will keep Nets’ Kevin Durant on sideline through All-Star break

LATEST HEADLINES

Lingering knee problem keeps Jaylen Brown out of Sunday’s Celtics game

Collin Morikawa wins WGC Workday Championship by three shots

Patient Trent Frederic’s offensive game starting to pack some punch

Matt Turner has proved himself a real stalwart as the Revolution’s goalkeeper

Framingham athletes welcome opportunities to return to practice, competition in busy Fall II season

NATE WEITZER | SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

Framingham athletes welcome opportunities to return to practice, competition in busy Fall II season

Preaching "patience and flexibility," the Flyers are offering 14 different sports normally played in fall or winter. 1 hour ago
Olympic notebook

2032 Summer Olympics appear to be headed for Brisbane

The Australian city is the preferred bidder in the International Olympic Committee's new selection process.
BOSTON CITY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP | GIRLS

It’s a decisive fourth as Fenway’s reign at No. 1 continues

Led by junior Kayana Armbrister (18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks), the Panthers overcame a tough challenge by O'Bryant in the final quarter to add to the program's legacy.
BOSTON CITY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP | BOYS

With game on the line, Mason Lawson leads Latin Academy to historic victory

The senior point guard hit several key free throws down the stretch, and the Dragons held off New Mission to clinch the program's first league tournament title in 28 years.
SATURDAY'S SCHOOLS ROUNDUP

Nantucket breaks through late to capture Cape & Islands Lighthouse boys’ hockey championship

Junior Hudson Perry's second goal of the game with less than six minutes left broke a tie with Dennis-Yarmouth, and the Whalers pulled away to cap their season with a 12-3-1 record.
SPORTS LOG

Jonas Harper sparks BU men’s basketball to victory at Army

The Terriers registered their first win in three tries against the Black Knights this season to begin a two-game regular-season finale series in West Point, N.Y.
BRUINS

Bruins claim defenseman Jarred Tinordi off waivers from Nashville

The Bruins, losers of four of their last five games, could have Tinordi in the lineup Sunday when the face the Rangers at noon at Madison Square Garden.
Patriots

Patriots say Dave Ziegler has a new role — perhaps as Nick Caserio’s replacement?

Ziegler was the Patriots’ assistant director of player personnel in 2020, working with Caserio, who left to be GM of the Texans.
Patriots

On Patriots special teams, the big questions concern Matthew Slater and Nick Folk

Slater is under contract for one more year but hasn't indicated what his intentions are, while Folk is a free agent.
TIGER WOODS

Here’s how first responders freed Tiger Woods from his crashed SUV, and an update on his condition

The first time a 23-year-old Marine Corps veteran performed an extrication in the field as a firefighter was one that would echo and resonate around the world.
Tiger Woods moved to renowned LA hospital for further care after emergency surgery on legsWill Tiger Woods play golf again? Doctors predict a difficult recovery
Patriots

The state of the Patriots in 2021: Where each position group stands this offseason

Questions are swirling. Who will be the Patriots quarterback? Can the Patriots find a decent wide receiver? What are the priorities on the offensive line?
minor league baseball

Vermont Lake Monsters will join New England-based Futures League after sale

Late last year, the team lost its minor league affiliate status when Major League Baseball downsized the minor league system.
CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Celtics’ Tristan Thompson quite eager to get fans back at TD Garden

Thompson said a reason he joined the Celtics was because of the fan base.
Here are the safety protocols that will be implemented when fans return to TD Garden
RED SOX

A lighter Christian Vazquez hopes to put a heavier workload on his plate

After shedding 15 pounds during the offseason, he hopes to continue to swing a solid bat while pushing for as many starts as possible at catcher.
‘I know what I can do in this game.’ Rafael Devers is committed to being much improved this season
Red Sox

New investor reportedly is ready to buy into Fenway Sports Group

RedBird Capital Partners is nearing a deal to invest approximately $750 million of private capital in the parent organization of the Red Sox.
Vermont Lake Monsters will join New England-based Futures League after sale
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Advancements in the field, as Alex Cora takes some fresh approaches to improving defense

"This is cool," the Red Sox manager said about a fast-paced day of unique drills as he embraces new ways of improving the team's infield play.
BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Bruce Cassidy challenges struggling players to step up, seize opportunities

The Boston coach doesn't believe the moment is "too big" for some of the younger players currently filling roles with several key veterans out of the lineup.
sports media

Super Bowl will return to ABC as NFL, Disney reach deal on television rights

ABC has not been the home for a Super Bowl since 2006, but it will enter the rotation after the 2023 season.

‘They happen here all the time,’ says nearby residents after Tiger Woods crash

The owner of the yard into which the iconic golfer crashed estimated there have been at least 30 accidents along that curving stretch of Hawthorne Boulevard during his 50 years of living in the neighborhood.
COLLEGE HOCKEY

Northeastern women’s hockey has something to prove this postseason

Though considered an elite program for a while, NU hasn't broken through on the national stage, and had its shot wiped out because of the pandemic last year.
COVID-19 forced UMass men’s hockey off the ice, but they’re back and ready for a top-10 showdown vs. BC
SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE

Talking Tom Brady, the Super Bowl, and the state of the Patriots

The Globe's Patriots coverage team discusses the quarterback's influence in Tampa, Rob Gronkowski's resurgence, and what it was like covering a team in a pandemic.
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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Led by Nobles alum Katie Benzan, No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball rings up 111 points in rout of Iowa

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