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GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

In Celtics’ strong rookie class, Carsen Edwards and Tremont Waters emerge as key roster additions

Edwards and Waters are more prepared to contribute this season than initially believed.

Carsen Edwards went on a scoring spree, and other observations from the Celtics’ preseason finale

Edwards scored 30 points to help the Celtics post a 118-95 victory and complete an undefeated preseason.

Celtics officially take ownership of Maine Red Claws

The NBA is committed to the G League and wants its teams to own their affiliates whenever possible.

What happened to LeBron James the social justice champion?

Instead of backing the principle of free speech, James is showing concern only for possible damage to his own bottom line.

celtics 118, Cavaliers 72
Observations from the Celtics’ preseason win over the Cavaliers
Rookie Max Strus, who agreed to a partially guaranteed two-year deal earlier in the day, had 14 points.

Gary Washburn | on basketball
Celtics put the focus on building fellowship
The team already has demonstrated that they like each other.

Tacko Fall to remain with Celtics on a two-way contract

Fall can spend 45 days with the Celtics but mostly will play with the G League Maine Red Claws.

Small group shows support for Hong Kong protesters during Celtics game

A small group of people held up signs in support of the Hong Kong protest movement at TD Garden, as the NBA has been enmeshed in a controversy this month.

NBA not looking so fearless in face of China controversy

The league can’t simply support social justice in the US but claim ignorance with other countries, regardless of how much it costs.

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown working on expanding his game

He’s been trying to improve his moves with his left hand this offseason and has been encouraged by the results so far.

Observations from Celtics’ 25-point exhibition win in Orlando

The Celtics rolled to a 21-2 lead and then cruised to a 100-75 victory over the Magic.

With Tacko Fall’s popularity and upside, Celtics have a big decision ahead

The Celtics had no idea Tacko-mania was going to occur when they signed the undrafted center.

Jayson Tatum: Kobe Bryant ‘didn’t teach me bad habits’

“With the jump I didn’t make that everybody expected, it was not [Kobe’s] fault,’’ Tatum said. “I’ve got to take responsibility for how I played last year.”

Celtics guard Kemba Walker will miss Friday’s game against the Magic

Walker has a sore knee, but he and coach Brad Stevens said it is not serious.

Gordon Hayward on Chinese shoe deal: ‘My relationship with them hasn’t changed’

The Celtics forward is one of a number of players who have deals with Anta, which reportedly halted contract renewal negotiations with the NBA.

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An LPGA golfer actually carded a score of 127 for her round

Unaware of a new rule, Lee Ann Walker incurred a huge amount of penalty strokes at the Senior LPGA Championship.

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There’s a sports conflict in a British court with connections to Boston

Shoe manufacturer New Balance and soccer powerhouse Liverpool are at odds over a deal to make team apparel.

Soccer notebook

Jeff Larentowicz has seen both sides of this MLS playoff meeting

The midfielder was a member of the Revolution’s MLS Cup finalists from 2005-07 and played for the Galaxy under coach Bruce Arena.

SPORTS LOG

Curt Schilling says he’s not running for Congress

Schilling said he’s decided against it because of ‘things that have been said and done’ to his family since he announced he was thinking about making a bid.

Rob Gronkowski offered a roadmap to a hypothetical comeback, but said for now ‘it’s a no’

‘I’m enjoying myself right now. I don’t have that itch.’

Girls’ Soccer Notebook

Rebuilding to reloaded: Newton South shakes off personnel losses, keeps rolling

Despite losing bulk of last year’s powerhouse roster, Lions riding eight-game unbeaten streak

The Tradition announces its honorees for 2019

Zdeno Chara, Manny Ramirez, Michelle Kwan, Paul Silas, Matt Light, and Ben Crenshaw will be honored next month.