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Adam Himmelsbach

A year after coaching Anthony Davis, Darren Erman’s leading the Red Claws. And he can’t wait.

After a decade as an NBA assistant, Erman hopes his G League opportunity in Maine will someday lead him to an NBA head coaching job.

US men settle for seventh place in basketball World Cup

Donovan Mitchell scored 16 points and dished out 10 assists to lead the Americans past Poland, 87-74, in a consolation game.

What went wrong with Team USA at World Cup?

There was enough talent. Or so we thought, until the Americans were thumped by France in the quarterfinals.

After another loss, US men’s basketball can finish no better than seventh at World Cup

The previous worst finish for a US men’s team in major tournament appearances was sixth at the 2002 world championships.

ADAM HIMMELSBACH
Nine thoughts on what the Celtics contingent showed in the World Cup
The Boston players won’t come home with a gold medal and a winning vibe, but the experience may yet be valuable.

France 89, US 79
France stages rally to stun US in basketball World Cup
France ended the Americans’ 58-game winning streak in international play and knocked them out of medal contention.

Jayson Tatum returns to practice for US, still out with sprained ankle

The Celtics forward said he was able to run and cut without difficulty less than a week after he was injured.

Kemba Walker scores 16 points as US clinches Olympic berth

Next up for the Celtics guard and the US team will be France on Wednesday in the World Cup quafterfinals.

US team counts on defense at World Cup

According to guard Marcus Smart, “We all love playing defense.”

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Spain tops Argentina to win basketball World Cup

Spain won its second World Cup basketball championship, defeating Argentina, 95-75, to give Marc Gasol a rare double-title year.

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NFL Roundup

Saints QB Drew Brees “very concerned’’ after injuring his right thumb in loss to Rams

Brees to see hand specialist in LA after throwing hand collided with Aaron Donald’s outstretched hand during the Saints’ second drive in a 27-9 loss.

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NFL big sum: New England 43, Miami 0

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After two more PAT misses, Adam Vinatieri to address media Monday

The iconic kicker, the NFL’s oldest player and all-time leading scorer, is just 2 for 8 on all kicks to begin his 24th season.

SEAHAWKS 28, STEELERS 26

Ben Roethlisberger lost before Pittsburgh loses again

The Steelers are off to an 0-2 start and on to their backup quarterback after Pete Carroll’s Seattle Seahawks crossed the country and beat them.

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Suzann Pettersen delivers Solheim Cup victory for Europe

Her birdie putt on the 18th hole provided the difference and crushed US hopes.