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CAPITALS 3, BRUINS 2 (SO)

Jaroslav Halak shines, but Bruins fall in another shootout

Boston is 0-4 in the shootout this season, unable to nab two points after T.J. Oshie tied it for NHL-best Washington in the final minute of regulation.
Box score: Capitals 3, Bruins 2 (SO)

Kevin Paul Dupont|on hockey
Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy had himself a game to build on
Matched up against the Capitals’ potent top line, the young defenseman turned in a superb performance.

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Bruins play it cautious, sit Patrice Bergeron with lower-body issue

Because the Bruins were playing for the second straight night, Bruce Cassidy kept his 16-year veteran out against Washington.
Ben Volin | On Football

The Patriots are about to start a season-defining stretch, and know they must take them one at a time

They sit in the driver’s seat at 8-1, but the Ravens are breathing down their necks, and the Texans and Chiefs are in the rearview mirror.

Colin Kaepernick’s NFL workout consists of 40 passes thrown and lots of twists and turns

Kaepernick’s reps moved the workout at the last minute and pushed it back an hour. Only eight NFL teams were represented at the relocated session.
Tom Brady: ‘Pretty cool’ to see Kaepernick get an opportunity to try out with NFL teams
Adam Himmelsbach

How Steve Kerr helped Brad Stevens keep an eye on his Celtics from afar

The Warriors coach had a sense this past summer that Kemba Walker’s fit with the Celtics would be just right.
Patriots notebook

LeBron James sees a lot of himself in Tom Brady

The Lakers superstar said, “Me and Tom Brady are one and the same. We’re going to play until we can’t walk no more.”
Peter Abraham | Sunday Baseball Notes

Can Chaim Bloom do for the Red Sox what Andrew Friedman did for the Dodgers?

The Dodgers dropped their payroll $81 million and improved on the field since Friedman was hired as president of baseball operations.
Ben Volin | Sunday Football Notes

Is the Ravens’ offense with Lamar Jackson sustainable? The coach who brought the wildcat to the NFL thinks so

Jackson is arguably the best running quarterback in NFL history, and combined with a great arm, appears the archetype of the position’s dual threat.
Gary Washburn | Sunday Basketball Notes

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban explains why he’s a fan of load management

Cuban believes load management is a good way for teams to preserve their stars for the playoffs.
Matt Porter | Sunday Hockey Notes

Boston College coach Jerry York a worthy Hall of Famer

On Monday, the 74-year-old will be in Toronto to accept the highest honor in his beloved sport.
Tara Sullivan

Marking the one-year anniversary of nearly losing a close friend

On Nov. 15, 2018, Kim Jones of NFL Network was admitted to Fairfax (Va.) Inova Hospital to undergo surgery to repair an aortic dissection.
Northwestern 38, UMass 6

Evan Hull scores 4 TDs, Northwestern routs UMass

Evan Hull had four rushing touchdowns as Northwestern snapped a seven-game losing streak.
Box score: Northwestern 45, UMass 6
Alabama 38, Mississippi State 7

Tua Tagovailoa carted off field with hip injury

Alabama’s star quarterback was injured during a big victory over Mississippi State, and he may have played his last game for the Crimson Tide.
Box score: Alabama 38, Mississippi State 7
Penn 24, Harvard 20

Penn holds off Harvard

Nick Robinson threw two second-half touchdown passes to Rory Starkey Jr. and Penn held Harvard without a first down on its final two possessions.
Box score: Penn 24, Harvard 20
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Celtics showing an effort they didn’t last season — and it’s paying off

They were struggling against an energized Warriors team, but Kemba Walker wouldn’t let Boston give up in Friday’s win.
15 Observations from the Celtics' 105-100 win over the WarriorsBox score: Celtics 105, Warriors 100
Celtics

Tacko Fall draws a crowd in Red Claws home opener

The 7-foot-5-inch center, who quickly became a Celtics fan favorite, already has a legion of Fall fanatics at G League Maine.
alex speier

Takeaway from the GM Meetings: Red Sox are open to anything

“I’d expect it to be a very creative offseason, one where we’ll explore every path available to us,” said GM Brian O’Halloran.
patriots notebook

After the bye, Patriots are itching to get back into the game

“I’m sick of being on the practice field,” said Julian Edelman. “I want to go play football.”
patriots

Ja’Whaun Bentley, Carsen Edwards friendship just gets stronger

The Patriots linebacker and Celtics guard first became friends at Purdue, now are happy they can continue their pro careers in the same city.
Dan Shaughnessy

Are fans bothered when their teams are caught cheating, and other notes

The investigation into the 2017 world champion Astros touches fans everywhere, certainly those who root for New England teams.
premier 12 baseball

Team USA falls to Mexico in Premier 12 bronze medal game

Red Sox prospect Bobby Dalbec went 1 for 3 with an RBI, but Team USA lost out on one of its chances to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games. It has two more chances to do so. 24 minutes ago
chad finn | sports media

Is this the year Ned Martin is honored with the Ford C. Frick Award?

The honor is presented annually by the Baseball Hall of Fame to a broadcaster for “his contributions to baseball.”
chad finn | unconventional preview

To beat the Patriots, the Eagles need to be spectacular. Don’t expect another Super Bowl LII

Flashing back to Super Bowl LII is a reminder of how fast things change in the NFL. And also a reminder of how they don’t for the Patriots.
MIAA BOYS D1 NORTH FINAL

Lincoln-Sudbury leaves no doubt in taking down Medford

After Medford received an injunction to play in the D1 North final, L-S ended the Mustangs’ season in dramatic fashion and advanced to the state semifinals.
MIAA Div. 1 field hockey final|Somerset berkley 4, Longmeadow 1

Somerset Berkley caps perfect season with another Div. 1 field hockey title

After Raiders topped Longmeadow coach Jen Crook directed her ire at critics of her mixed-gender team.
High school football roundup

St. John’s Prep overpowers Central Catholic in D1 North final

Brian St. Pierre said his Eagles were “stronger, and bigger, and tougher” in 14-0 victory that set up rematch with Catholic Memorial in the D1 Super Bowl.

Pirates reportedly hire Ben Cherington as head of baseball operations

The former Red Sox general manager has been the Blue Jays’ vice president of baseball ops since 2016.
MIAA girls' volleyball finals

Needham tops Winchester for first girls’ volleyball state title

“We earned this,” said senior Olu Ajayi after the Rockets finished off an undefeated season.
high schools

Martha’s Vineyard will not appeal MIAA sanctions from soccer case

The school was hit with a number of penalties after two players shoved a referee following a tournament loss this month.
Abuse of official results in suspension of Vineyard soccer coach, other penalties
christopher l. gasper

NFL should send a message by extending Myles Garrett’s ban into 2020

Also, thoughts about the Patriots-Eagles rematch, Mookie Betts, the sign-stealing probe, and the reborn Celtics.
Myles Garrett isn't the only athlete to use equipment to fight in a game. Remember Ted Green?
celtics

More than 40 years later, Celtics great Bill Russell finally accepts his Hall of Fame ring

Russell said he always thought he shouldn’t be the first black player inducted: “I felt others before me should have that honor.”
Sabres 4, Senators 2

Sabres’ Jack Eichel nets first 4-goal game of NHL career

The Buffalo captain’s first three goals were all highlight-reel shots. He capped the performance with an empty-net goal.

Patriots notebook
Patriots receiver N’Keal Harry eager to make NFL debut
The rookie was added to the roster Nov. 2 but was inactive for the loss in Baltimore.

Tom Brady doesn’t want ‘unfair expectations’ placed on Patriots rookie N’Keal Harry

Nora Princiotti
From offensive line to ‘The Office’: Patriots’ Ted Karras takes to the stage
Some players go on vacation. Ted Karras took on a different challenge during the bye week: acting.

tara sullivan
Is Colin Kaepernick’s tryout a good-faith effort by the NFL, or a cover for exclusion?
We can’t help but wonder the motivations behind the event, especially in the way it has played out.

Gary Washburn | On Basketball
Isaiah Thomas trying to make the most of what may be his final chance
He was averaging 13.2 points and 6.2 assists in six games as he returned to TD Garden Wednesday night with the Wizards.

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You can watch all the Maine Red Claws’ home games on TV this season

NBC Sports Boston will carry 24 games from Portland beginning on Friday night with the home opener.
Sports Log

Boston College falls to Belmont in men’s college basketball

Harvard loses to Buffalo in the James Naismith Classic in Toronto.
snow sports

Boston ski expo, and its Denver counterpart, sold to Snowsports Industries America

Bernie Weichsel, whose Waltham-based BEWI Productions has produced the Boston expo for 38 years, announced the deal Friday.
sports business notebook

Lots of talk, if little action, on a Mass. sports betting bill

Senator Eric Lesser said the various proposals are “under very active discussion,” but there is no timeline for passage.
MLB INVESTIGATION

MLB speaks with Alex Cora as it investigates Astros’ sign-stealing

The Red Sox manager was Astros bench coach in 2017, one of the years in which they allegedly stole signs with the aid of cameras.
ben volin | on football

Five things the Patriots need to improve on in the second half

Despite an 8-1 record and the top seed in the AFC, there is plenty that needs work for Weeks 11-17.
christopher l. gasper

Red Sox could market Mookie Betts as baseball’s Kawhi Leonard

If they do open the trade bidding, they can make the case that one year of Leonard did a lot for the Raptors.
Peter Abraham | On Baseball

What did Alex Cora know in the alleged sign stealing by the Astros?

Cora was the Astros bench coach in 2017 and reportedly will be interviewed by Major League Baseball about his role.
patriots

Alex Guerrero: Tom Brady says he can play until he’s ‘46 or 47’

Plus: Why Guerrero sold his house, and how it has nothing to do with Brady’s decision.
Alex Speier

Scott Boras explains why client J.D. Martinez opted to stay with Red Sox

The super-agent also offered his thoughts on Mookie Betts’s options, even though he doesn’t represent the star

High schools

signing day

Here’s where Boston-area high school athletes committed on early signing day

Fenway High basketball standout Janyah Gulley will play at Caldwell University in New Jersey.
MIAA football playoffs | North finals

Chris Cusolito leads Melrose into Division 4 Super Bowl

Cusolito rushed for 201 yards and scored four touchdowns as Melrose remained undefeated.
MIAA NORTH FIELD HOCKEY FINALS

Andover’s Paige Gillette stops Acton-Boxborough

The junior goalie made two huge saves in the shootout as Andover won the Division 1 North title.

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Verbal attacks and unruly behavior have contributed to a shortage of officials, who are deciding it’s just not worth it.
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‘I would wake up . . . feeling like I’m going to die’: David Ortiz speaks after shooting

In his first comments to an English-language publication since the June 9 shooting, Ortiz recounts the shooting that left him near death, his harrowing ride to a clinic, and weeks of arduous recovery punctuated by life-threatening setbacks.
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Still a field of schemes in Dominican baseball

A decade after scandals surfaced involving abuses in the MLB talent feeder system in the Dominican Republic, improvements have come slowly. Young prospects continue to be exposed to improprieties, including a dangerous health risk, in an effort to make themselves appealing to scouts, according to a Globe review.

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