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ADAM HIMMELSBACH

All four Celtics make Team USA final roster for FIBA World Cup

All-Star point guard Kemba Walker will be joined by new Boston teammates Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart.

Why Doc Rivers is comfortable with target on Clippers’ backs

The stakes have been raised in LA with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George aboard. Rivers says he’s up to the task.

NBA says not enough evidence in Luke Walton assault investigation

The Sacramento Kings and the league will take no action in the wake of allegations the coach sexually assaulted a former sportscaster.

Bob Cousy chose his words very carefully at the White House

He called President Trump “extraordinary,” and leaves the interpretation up to the individual.

Photos: Bob Cousy honored by President Trump at the White House
Cousy was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday in the Oval Office.

Gary Washburn | On basketball
Cedric Maxwell voices confidence in 2019-20 Celtics
The Celtics’ radio analyst said last season’s team lacked leadership, and that its star was moody and unpredictable.

Brad Wanamaker is back with Celtics, with something to prove

“I’m coming back this year hungry and ready for a real chance,” said the guard, who played in only 36 games last season.

Larry Bird wants mural changed, ‘doesn’t want to be seen as a tattooed guy’

A lawyer for the former Celtics legend has asked an artist to remove certain tattoos from a large painting of Bird on an Indianapolis multi-family residence.

For Gordon Hayward, summer has been about ‘reps,’ not vacation

The Celtics forward has stayed in Boston to train with team staff and continue building up his confidence.

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World No. 1 Jin Young Ko shares lead at CP Women’s Open

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Lightning strike injures six at Tour Championship

Canceled third round to resume Sunday morning, followed by final round. 3 hours ago

TRAVERS STAKES

Code of Honor holds on to win duel down the stretch

With jockey John Velazquez aboard, the chestnut son of Noble Mission held off Tacitus by three lengths at Saratoga Race Course. 3 hours ago

Lightning strike at PGA Tour’s Tour Championship injures at least 6

Lightning struck a pine tree right after play was suspended during Saturday’s third round.

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Novak Djokovic moves on to US Open

The Wimbledon champion saves his best effort for Grand Slam events.

Tour Championship

Brooks Koepka birdies 18 to lead Tour Championship by one

Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas were tied for second after the second round.

Mixed Martial Arts

Fighters in main event at UFC’s Boston card have something to prove

Rising star Dominick Reyes, fighting in his first main event on Oct. 18 at TD Garden, takes on Chris Weidman, who has stepped up in weight class.

Tour Championship

Justin Thomas loses cushion, shares lead in Tour Championship

Xander Schauffele was six shots behind before he ever hit a shot Thursday in the new scoring format and is now tied for the lead.