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Dan Shaughnessy

The Celtics wore out the great Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, and they did it with defense

The Celtics held Antetokounmpo to 8 points in the second half, 2 in the final quarter.
CELTICS 109, BUCKS 81

‘We didn’t want it to be over:’ How the Celtics marched past the defending champs and into the Eastern Conference finals

The Bucks deployed their big men on Williams and essentially dared him to make a shot by sagging back in the paint. He scored a game-high 27, breaking the NBA Game 7 record with 18 3-point attempts.
Box score: Celtics 109, Bucks 81Washburn: The Celtics navigated three tough days — and a tough season — with trust and belief in each other How it happened: Celtics demolish Bucks, 109-81, to advance to Eastern Conference finals

Gary Washburn | On Basketball
The Celtics navigated three tough days — and a tough season — with trust and belief in each other
Despite a heartbreaking Game 5 loss, the Celtics have been resilient and mentally tough.

Finn: Jayson Tatum makes his Celtics teammates better and that is why he has cracked the code for true NBA superstardom Celtics open Eastern Conference finals in Miami against Heat on Tuesday; See the full schedule

ADAM HIMMELSBACH | INSTANT ANALYSIS
It’s the Grant Williams Game, and other observations as Celtics blow out Bucks in Game 7 en route to Eastern Conference finals
After a dismal start, the Celtics clawed back in the second quarter and were dominant after the break, despite Jayson Tatum missing most of the third quarter due to foul trouble.

‘We call him Grant Curry now’: Celtics teammates can’t help themselves while talking about Williams’s record-breaking shooting in Game 7 Gasper: Grant Williams is the catalyst in Celtics’ victory

Celtics 109, Bucks 81
How it happened: Celtics demolish Bucks, 109-81, to advance to Eastern Conference finals
Grant Williams led all scorers with 27 points. The Celtics will face the Miami Heat in a seven-game series that opens Tuesday in Miami.

Box score: Celtics 109, Bucks 81Celtics open Eastern Conference finals in Miami against Heat on Tuesday; See the full schedule

Chad Finn
Jayson Tatum makes his Celtics teammates better and that is why he has cracked the code for true NBA superstardom
Tatum didn't have to carry the Celtics in Game 7, so instead he became a facilitator and a defender.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has won a title. He thinks the Celtics have what it takes to do the same. One thing is clear: Ime Udoka brings ‘poise,’ and it’s how the Celtics rallied from down 3-2 to win this series

NBA
Celtics open Eastern Conference finals in Miami against Heat on Tuesday; See the full schedule
The Celtics will have to hit the road and will be without home-court advantage for the first time in these playoffs.

One thing is clear: Ime Udoka brings ‘poise,’ and it’s how the Celtics rallied from down 3-2 to win this series

RANGERS 7, RED SOX 1
Bullpen game falls short, Red Sox bats go quiet in series finale loss to Rangers
Texas hit four home runs, including two off Ryan Brasier in a four-run sixth inning, and Boston managed only seven hits total - three from Rafael Devers.

Box score: Rangers 7, Red Sox 1Abraham: With his future with Red Sox uncertain, Xander Bogaerts is just trying to live in the moment J.D. Martinez off to a hot start, and will have plenty of options as he approaches free agency

peter abraham | on baseball
With his future with Red Sox uncertain, Xander Bogaerts is just trying to live in the moment
The shortstop can opt out of the final three years of his contract after the World Series, but softened his stance on not negotiating a new deal during the season.

Christopher L. Gasper
Grant Williams is the catalyst in Celtics’ victory
Williams led the Celtics in scoring for the first time in his career with a 7 for 18 3-point outing that couldn’t have come at a more opportune time.

Chad Finn
For Bruins, little suspense on the ice, but there will be plenty off it
The final seconds of the season contained a couple of oh-so-close scoring opportunities and endless chaos, but in the end all the Bruins were left with were what-ifs to lug into the summer.

celtics
‘We call him Grant Curry now’: Celtics teammates can’t help themselves while talking about Williams’s record-breaking shooting in Game 7
Williams led all scorers, and passed Steph Curry's record of most three-point attempts in a Game 7 with 18.

Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo has won a title. He thinks the Celtics have what it takes to do the same.
“I wished him the best of luck for him to continue playing great and for his team to hopefully win a championship," Antetokounmpo said of Tatum.

Kevin Paul Dupont | On Hockey
With Patrice Bergeron or without him, the Bruins’ forward corps needs a significant revamp
Whether it's in personnel or attitude, reworking Boston's front end is a big priority for Bruce Cassidy, Don Sweeney, and Cam Neely.

Revolution 2, Atlanta United 2
Adam Buksa scores twice and Revolution go on a full attack but can’t finish off Atlanta United in a tie
The Revolution threatened to the end and nearly pulled ahead on a late Tommy McNamara shot.

Red Sox notebook

J.D. Martinez off to a hot start, and will have plenty of options as he approaches free agency

The Red Sox' No. 3 hitter is batting .314 with four home runs through Sunday, and MLB's expansion of the designated hitter to all teams should boost his market.
CELTICS NOTEBOOK

One thing is clear: Ime Udoka brings ‘poise,’ and it’s how the Celtics rallied from down 3-2 to win this series

“I’ve come in with a fresh set of eyes and perspective to seeing what we have, to see the growth and the possibilities,” Udoka said Sunday night. “So I’ve always been on them about that.”
pirates 1, reds 0

Woeful Reds allow no hits against Pirates but still find a way to lose

By Major League Baseball record-keeping rules, Cincinnati's accomplishment isn't an official no-hitter because its pitchers didn't go at least nine innings.
Women's College Lacrosse | BC 13, Denver 8

Charlotte North becomes NCAA’s all-time leading scorer in women’s lacrosse as Boston College outlasts Denver in NCAA Tournament first-round game

The No. 3 Eagles will host No. 6 Loyola Maryland in the quarterfinals Thursday.
Golf roundup

K.H. Lee wins second straight Byron Nelson

Lee finished at 26 under, one shot better than last year.
NBA NOTEBOOK

Mavericks eliminate 64-win Suns in historic Game 7 blowout

Luka Doncic scored 35 points and matched the output of the entire Suns team in the first half, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30, and visiting Dallas led by as many as 46 in cruising to a showdown with Golden State.
baseball notebook

Nestor Cortes brilliant on the mound as Yankees beat White Sox

The lefthander pitched a career-high eight innings, allowing three hits, striking out seven, and walking none.
nhl notebook

Artemi Panarin’s OT goal ousts Penguins and sends Rangers into second round

Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists, and Chris Kreider and K’Andre Miller also scored for New York.
NASCAR | Kansas Speedway

Kurt Busch gets brand victory in NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway

It was the second win for the up-and-coming 23XI Racing team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, who finished fourth.
Sports Log

Novak Djokovic soaks up win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Italian Open final

The Serbian tennis star soaked in his first tournament title since November after missing a chunk of the season because he was unvaccinated against the coronavirus.

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Inaugural Battle New England All-Star Tournament, in honor of Medina Dixon, meets high expectations

The three-day event featured "very high-level, good basketball" according to Al McClain, who organized the weekend of games in memory of his late cousin.
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Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

Ron Washington on infield shifts, the defense of Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts, and what his World Series ring means to him

Washington has been a coach or manager for 32 consecutive seasons, the last 27 at the major league level.
Chad Finn | Sports Media

Fox should have no qualms about its $375 million commitment to Tom Brady

It doesn’t even matter if he’s all that good in the booth; he just needs to avoid being an abject disaster.
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

How Monty Williams overcame professional struggles, personal tragedy to be named NBA Coach of the Year

Williams’s primary goal is to win a championship, but he has always been a popular coach with his players, a mentor and father figure.
Matt Porter | Sunday hockey notes

Longtime trainer Don DelNegro, who has treated Bruins for 29 years, looking forward to retirement

DelNegro worked 2,169 regular-season games, and entered this year with 222 in the playoffs.
Tara Sullivan

It’s over for the Bruins. Is it over for Patrice Bergeron?

Patrice Bergeron scored his 127th career playoff point in his 13th career Game 7 playoff game.
HURRICANES 3, BRUINS 2

Bruins home for the summer as Hurricanes cruise to Game 7 win in Carolina

Carolina scored first for the sixth time in seven series games, going ahead just as the Bruins looked like they'd escape the first period unscathed, and two Max Domi goals in the second period were too much for Boston.
Box score: Hurricanes 3, Bruins 2Instant Analysis : The Bruins had what it took to get it done, but in the end they didn’t
Matt Porter | On hockey

After Bruins elimination, the thought of losing Patrice Bergeron staggers Brad Marchand

The idea he could play the rest of his Bruins career without Patrice Bergeron at his side hit Marchand hard.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Here are the top story lines from the recently released NFL schedule

It’s not an easy process, as the NFL tries to keep its five broadcast partners happy and also juggle requests from the 32 teams.
peter abraham | on baseball

The Red Sox may be down right now, but with expanded playoffs it’s too early to count them out

Boston took the field Saturday night in last place in the American League East but only 4½ games out of a playoff spot.
Hitting coach Tim Hyers left the Red Sox for the opportunity to develop another championship from the ground up
Red Sox 11, Rangers 3

Red Sox offense stays red hot with another rout in Texas

Rafael Devers hit a two-run home run to highlight a four-run second inning for Boston, which also got a strong pitching performance from Rich Hill.
Box score: Red Sox 11, Rangers 3
red sox notebook

Red Sox hope more time in Triple A will help Kutter Crawford’s development

The struggling righthander was sent down to Worcester after posting an 8.44 ERA and walking eight in 10⅔ innings.
Matt Porter I Bruins instant analysis

The Bruins had what it took to get it done, but in the end they didn’t

When it counted, the Hurricanes made them play a Carolina-style game.
BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Home ice proved uncharacteristically valuable for Hurricanes in ousting Bruins

“You’ve got to give a shoutout to this crowd here,” said Max Domi, who scored twice in Game 7. “It’s unbelievable. I’ve never been a part of a rink or an electric atmosphere like that before.”
Bob Ryan

Bob Lanier was a man of grace, on and off the court

Lanier’s uniform number was retired by St. Bonaventure, the Pistons, and the Bucks.

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K.H. Lee wins second straight Byron Nelson

Lee finished at 26 under, one shot better than last year.

Phil Mickelson will not defend title, withdraws from PGA Championship

Mickelson extended his hiatus following his incendiary comments he made about a Saudi-funded rival league he supports.

Phil Mickelson withdraws from next week’s PGA Championship, won’t defend title

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Washington has been a coach or manager for 32 consecutive seasons, the last 27 at the major league level.

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It’s not an easy process, as the NFL tries to keep its five broadcast partners happy and also juggle requests from the 32 teams.

How Monty Williams overcame professional struggles, personal tragedy to be named NBA Coach of the Year
Williams’s primary goal is to win a championship, but he has always been a popular coach with his players, a mentor and father figure.

Longtime trainer Don DelNegro, who has treated Bruins for 29 years, looking forward to retirement
DelNegro worked 2,169 regular-season games, and entered this year with 222 in the playoffs.

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