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Utah Jazz owners to sell majority stake to tech entrepreneur

The Miller family agreed to sell to Ryan Smith, co-founder of Qualtrics, a Utah-based software company.

Thoughts on the Celtics draft prep, the NBA season start, and Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas

The NBA Draft is going to be a virtual event Nov. 18, although there's a chance it could get pushed back if the league and the players' association are unable to agree on tweaks in the CBA.

For Celtics assistant Jerome Allen, he’s now an open book

The Celtics assistant was indicted for his role in the “Varsity Blues” case when, as a coach at Penn, he took as much as $300,000 to help a student gain acceptance into the Ivy League school.

NBA is targeting a Dec. 22 start to the 2020-21 season

The league probably will condense the season to 72 games, but all plans need to be approved by the NBA Players Association.

Celtics announce Daniel Theis undergoes successful knee surgery
The team said the procedure is not expected to affect Theis' ability to fully participate in training camp.

Jaylen Brown reveals he nearly skipped the NBA bubble after his grandfather was diagnosed with cancer
Willie and Jaylen made a deal: Jaylen would head to the bubble if Willie decided to enter treatment.

What has been settled for the next NBA season? Just about nothing

There are major issues looming with the draft, the salary cap, free agency, and oh yeah, the games.

Celtics’ Marcus Smart details racist incident outside TD Garden in Players’ Tribune column

"I think about that night, that moment, a lot."

Ten years later, Rajon Rondo is finally back on top

Back in 2008, while with the Celtics, the guard thought titles were a yearly guarantee, especially with Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce as teammates.

Tyronn Lue agrees to become next Clippers coach, replacing Doc Rivers

Lue was on Rivers’ staff this season when the Clippers wasted a 3-1 lead over Denver and lost in the Western Conference semifinals.

Why Celtics executive Mike Zarren is working to bring ranked-choice voting to Massachusetts

The assistant GM believes the measure, which is on this year's ballot, can "really can make a difference in the world by improving our democracy.”

Key to the Lakers’ success was LeBron James and Anthony Davis working flawlessly together

LeBron James said that playing and winning with a historical franchise is a special experience to always be remembered.

Rajon Rondo explained why winning an NBA title with the Lakers means so much to him

Rondo became the second player to win a championship with both the Celtics and Lakers

‘The Lakers want their respect.’ LeBron James leaves no doubts in closing out NBA Finals vs. Heat

Lakers reached a fitting conclusion to their journey-quest for a 17th NBA championship with a Game 6 victory over the Heat.

LeBron James leads Lakers to 17th NBA title, tying Celtics, with Game 6 victory over Heat

James recorded his 11th career triple-double in the NBA Finals to lead Lakers to clinching Game 6 victory over Miami Heat, 106-93.

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Glove story: Two old baseball mitts, many wonderful memories

Decades later, it’s a certain comfort to slip the glove onto my hand, smack my fist into the pocket, and remember those backyard catches with Dad.

John Powers | On Marathoning

The Boston Marathon is our city’s ultimate super-spreader event. When will it be held safely again?

Marathoning is the world’s greatest mass participation sport, making races exceptionally dangerous amid a global pandemic.

Coyotes cut ties to draft pick over bullying incident

Fourth-round draft pick Mitchell Miller pleaded guilty at age 14 to one count of assault and one count of violation of the Ohio Safe Schools Act.

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Kyle Busch ends drought in rain-delayed NASCAR playoff race at Texas

After playoff race was delayed three days by rain, Busch finally took the checkered flag at Texas Motor Speedway.

Add Rays manager Kevin Cash to the list of managers whose pitching move backfired in a big moment

From former Red Sox manager Grady Little is among those whose playoff decisions didn't work out too well.

Peter King on Tom Brady: ‘He knew, for a quarterback, New England was hopeless’

Longtime Sports Illustrated columnist and current NBC Sports writer Peter King said he should have realized back in January that Tom Brady was leaving New England.