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A billboard advocating for the Celtics to hire either Kara Lawson or Becky Hammon as the next coach was purchased near the team's practice facility near Boston Landing.
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‘Hire Kara or Becky!’ Billboard on Mass. Pike calls for Celtics to hire a woman as head coach

The billboard, sponsored by a nutrition company, is near the Celtics' practice facility in Boston Landing.
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Celtics coaching search tracker: Brad Stevens doesn’t have finalist list yet; could take weeks to find replacement

We’ll be tracking all the updates — the newest candidates, the interview requests, the latest developments — right here.
NBA Roundup

No Kyrie Irving, James Harden in Game 5 when reeling Nets host Bucks

The Nets' superstar trio is down to one, with James Harden and Kyrie Irving both set to miss a pivotal Game 5 with injuries.
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Search for a Celtics coach could take a few more weeks

The process could be slowed in part because some possible candidates are still working as assistants with teams competing in the playoffs.

nba notebook
Nets guard Kyrie Irving grabs his leg following a collision with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in the second quarter of Game 4.
Kyrie Irving injured as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks even series vs. Nets
The two-time MVP scored 34 points against Brooklyn, which was already without James Harden when Kyrie Irving sprained his ankle in the second quarter.

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Jayson Tatum (0) and Jaylen Brown (7) continued their ascensions this season, but for Kemba Walker (8) the year was a mixed bag.
Celtics roster evaluations, Part 3: Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker, and regular starters
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown stayed on their upward trajectories, but others weren't quite at their best.

NBA notebook

Clippers down Jazz, close series lead to 2-1

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George carried the Clippers to a 132-106 victory.
chad finn | sports media

NBA playoff TV ratings are up, and having fans in the stands may be a big reason why

Rating for the first round on ESPN, ABC, and TNT were up 46 percent over last year’s bubble-bound first-round and a 3 percent rise over 2019.
Gary Washburn I Sunday basketball notes

After firing another coach, Indiana Pacers again starting over

The franchise is in chaos after removing two coaches in a span of 10 months.
NBA NOTEBOOK

Raptors’ Pascal Siakam likely to miss start of next season after shoulder surgery

Siakam had surgery last week to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, with an anticipated recovery and rehabilitation time of five months.
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Celtics roster evaluations, Part 2: Bench players and occasional starters

Evan Fournier proved to be a valuable pickup, once he got healthy. Payton Pritchard started strongly but needs work on his defense.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Why Brad Stevens needs urgency in his meticulous search for the Celtics’ next head coach

Jerome Allen and Jay Larranaga could be hot names around the league, and Chauncey Billups — another candidate who is high on the Celtics' list — is in the middle of the playoffs, but other openings are starting to crop up.

Chris Paul has another big night, Suns rout Nuggets 123-98

Chris Paul had 17 points, Devin Booker had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Phoenix routed Denver to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Chauncey Billups reportedly one of several assistant coaches in the mix for Celtics’ head coaching position

Chauncey Billups, who was taken in the first round of the 1997 NBA Draft by Boston before he was traded, is currently an assistant with the Clippers.
NBA notebook

Indiana Pacers fire Nate Bjorkgren as coach after just 1 season

The Pacers produced their first losing season at home in 32 years.

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A billboard advocating for the Celtics to hire either Kara Lawson or Becky Hammon as the next coach was purchased near the team's practice facility near Boston Landing.

‘Hire Kara or Becky!’ Billboard on Mass. Pike calls for Celtics to hire a woman as head coach

The billboard, sponsored by a nutrition company, is near the Celtics' practice facility in Boston Landing. 39 minutes ago

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Rafael Devers (left) and Xander Bogaerts could become the first pair of teammates to start on the left side of the infield in an All-Star game since Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees in 2011.

Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers far and away on top of AL’s All-Star voting

Bogaerts has more than double the amount of votes than the second-leading shortstop, Bo Bichette. And Devers has more than double the amount of votes at third than the White Sox' Yoán Moncada. 51 minutes ago

ALEX SPEIER | ON BASEBALL
At a time when spin rates are dropping around the majors, presumably out of a fear about an illegal substance crackdown, Garrett Richards' spin rate has risen.

Are the Red Sox’ pitching struggles a sticky mess? The data say ...

The obvious conclusion, that Boston's pitching struggles are due to abandoning whatever spin-generating tacky substances they were using to excel, simply isn't backed up. 1 hour ago

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Chauncey Billups.

Celtics coaching search tracker: Brad Stevens doesn’t have finalist list yet; could take weeks to find replacement

We’ll be tracking all the updates — the newest candidates, the interview requests, the latest developments — right here. 1 hour ago

MLB is reportedly set to come down on pitchers who knowingly use any sort of substances on a baseball to try and improve their grip.

MLB expected to crack down on pitchers’ foreign substances this week, according to reports

The move is expected to be announced via a memo to all teams.

Alex Speier | On Baseball
Rafael Devers was jumping for joy after his winning single in the ninth inning.

Red Sox’ Rafael Devers has figured out fastballs. Opposing pitchers: It’s time to take notice

Devers pulverized a 95-miles-per-hour sinker from reliever Rafael Dolis for the winning hit Monday.

MONDAY'S SCHOOLS ROUNDUP
Boston Latin Academy freshman Ellie Etemad-Gilbertson paused to reflect on the MVP trophy she was awarded after going 4 for 4 with 4 RBIs vs. East Boston High to help the Dragons capture the Boston City League softball championship game at Langone Park.

Boston Latin clinches its 15th City League softball title in a rout over East Boston

Freshman Ellie Etemad-Gilbertson was named MVP after going 4 for 4 with 4 RBIs to highlight a 13-1 victory for the Dragons (17-3).

RED SOX 2, BLUE JAYS 1
Rafael Devers is chased down by his teammates after his game-winning RBI single Monday night.

A walk-off win helps Red Sox make a lopsided loss a thing of the past and salvage a series split

After being pummeled 18-4 on Sunday, the Red Sox overcame a ninth-inning, game-tying homer by Vlad Guerrero Jr. to win in their final at-bat on Monday.