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Here’s what two experts have to say about the Celtics’ 2019 draft picks

ESPN analyst Dan Dakich and SEC Network analyst Pat Bradley offer their insights on new Celtics Romeo Langford, Carsen Edwards, Grant Williams, and Tremont Waters.

Marcus Smart, now something of an elder statesman for the Celtics, is eager to help reboot the franchise

“I expected things to change [this summer],” Smart said. “I wasn’t expecting big or little, I just knew something was going to change. I think everyone kind of knew that.”

Bucks have winners in Antetokounmpo, Budenholzer at NBA Awards

Antetokounmpo beat out the Thunder’s Paul George and the Rockets’ James Harden, who won last year

Youth movement giving Celtics added cap flexibility

While he was not certain how to proceed, “I like the fact that we have different opportunities,” said Celtics president Danny Ainge.

Celtics’ draftees are already making connections with each other
It could be a good sign for team unity that the four new players have been reaching out for early bonding.

TARA SULLIVAN
Kyrie Irving’s high school coach believes a departure is good for both sides
Kevin Boyle expects his former pupil to have a career year in 2019-20 and the Celtics to rebound as well.

What the Celtics draft picks had to say at their introductory news conference

Romeo Langford, Grant Williams, Carsen Edwards, and Tremont Waters are being introduced at The Auerbach Center.

Assessing the Celtics’ roster as free agency approaches

With Kyrie Irving and Al Horford all but gone — and Anthony Davis not coming — the team’s future is suddenly unsettled.

The week ahead

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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP ROUNDUP

Italy, Netherlands advance to quarterfinals

Italians blank China in statement win; handball helps Dutch get past Japan.

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

European clubs continue to flex their power

Italy stops China and The Netherlands outlasts Japan to close out play in the Round of 16.

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Rays principal owner said it’s unrealistic for team to play full time in Tampa Bay area

Stu Sternberg said a shared season with Montreal is the best option.

Milton gymnast Matt Cormier chosen for World Junior Championships

The 16-year-old, originally from Wisconsin, will be in Hungary this week for the competition.

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LPGA has stars and drama but could use a brighter stage

The play has never been better, yet the tour continues to struggling for exposure.

Soccer

Liverpool FC preparing for July visit to Fenway Park

The winners of Europe’s Champions League will meet Spanish club Sevilla in a friendly on July 21.

Women’s World Cup | Sweden 1, Canada 0

Sweden blanks Canada to move on to the quarterfinals

Stina Blackstenius scored in the 55th minute and goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl stopped Janine Beckie’s penalty kick in the 69th in a 1-0 victory over Canada on Monday night.