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Celtics showing an effort they didn’t last season — and it’s paying off

They were struggling against an energized Warriors team, but Kemba Walker wouldn’t let Boston give up in Friday’s win.

How Steve Kerr helped Brad Stevens keep an eye on his Celtics from afar

The Warriors coach had a sense this past summer that Kemba Walker’s fit with the Celtics would be just right.

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban explains why he’s a fan of load management

Cuban believes load management is a good way for teams to preserve their stars for the playoffs.

15 observations from the Celtics’ 105-100 win over the Warriors

Jayson Tatum had 24 points and Kemba Walker added 20, but the players combined to make just 14 of 42 shots.

Tacko Fall draws a crowd in Red Claws home opener
The 7-foot-5-inch center, who quickly became a Celtics fan favorite, already has a legion of Fall fanatics at G League Maine.

More than 40 years later, Celtics great Bill Russell finally accepts his Hall of Fame ring
Russell said he always thought he shouldn’t be the first black player inducted: “I felt others before me should have that honor.”

The Warriors the Celtics encounter now are not exactly in a golden state

Injuries and departures have taken the powerhouse team to the point where it has the worst record in the NBA.

You can watch all the Maine Red Claws’ home games on TV this season

NBC Sports Boston will carry 24 games from Portland beginning on Friday night with the home opener.

Former Boston College star Ky Bowman goes from undrafted to NBA starter

It was a dream come true as he keeps proving his doubters wrong.

Celtics needed their offense to erupt to beat Wizards

It was the Celtics’ highest output since pouring in 150 against Washington on Nov. 25, 1992.

Observations from the Celtics’ win over the Wizards

Boston won its ninth straight as Kemba Walker scored 25 points and Jayson Tatum added 23.

Isaiah Thomas trying to make the most of what may be his final chance

He was averaging 13.2 points and 6.2 assists in six games as he returned to TD Garden Wednesday night with the Wizards.

Celtics’ Gordon Hayward on hand injury: ‘Obviously frustrated’ but could be worse

Hayward is taking this more minor setback in stride.

Javonte Green has a real opportunity with Celtics

With Gordon Hayward expected to be sidelined for about six weeks, Green has a chance to grab an even more important role.

After going 1 for 18, Jayson Tatum tried to accentuate the positive — another Celtics win

Tatum missed his first 10 shots before scoring on a layup with 8:06 left in the third period. Then he missed his last seven shots.

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Penn 24, Harvard 20

Penn holds off Harvard

Nick Robinson threw two second-half touchdown passes to Rory Starkey Jr. and Penn held Harvard without a first down on its final two possessions.

NASCAR CUP SERIES

No clear favorite in Sunday’s NASCAR championship race

Good luck trying to pick between Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr., and Kevin Harvick in the season finale at Homestead.

Northwestern 45, UMass 6

Evan Hull scores 4 TDs, Northwestern routs UMass

Evan Hull had four rushing touchdowns as Northwestern snapped a seven-game losing streak.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Are fans bothered when their teams are caught cheating, and other notes

The investigation into the 2017 world champion Astros touches fans everywhere, certainly those who root for New England teams.

Sports Log

US men’s soccer gets revenge on Canada

Jordan Morris, Gyasi Zardes, and Aaron Long scored in the first half for the Americans.

Boston ski expo, and its Denver counterpart, sold to Snowsports Industries America

Bernie Weichsel, whose Waltham-based BEWI Productions has produced the Boston expo for 38 years, announced the deal Friday.

Browns’ Myles Garrett isn’t the only athlete to use equipment to fight in a game

In 1969, Bruins player Ted Green was struck in the head with a stick and had to be rushed into emergency surgery.

Boston ski expo, and its Denver counterpart, sold to Snowsports Industries America

Bernie Weichsel, whose Waltham-based BEWI Productions has produced the Boston expo for 38 years, announced the deal Friday.