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NBA considering ‘diabetes-like’ testing for coronavirus that could accelerate return of game, report says

A blood test could provide a rapid response for players, although the idea remains in the early stages.

Why the old NBA was better than the new NBA

Re-watching vintage games from the 1980s just confirms that it was the NBA's greatest era.

Ex-Celtic Hank Finkel could give Jarrett Stidham an idea of what he might be in for

Finkel had to take over for a Boston sports legend 50 years ago, and it wasn't pleasant for him that first year.

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum will match up to $250,000 in donations to food bank amid coronavirus outbreak

The forward said he is "just sending out a positive message and encouraging everybody to do their part."

NBA commissioner says no decision on season likely until at least May
Adam Silver spoke on the NBA’s Twitter account as part of the league’s new NBATogether initiative.

Kevin Garnett’s Hall of Fame induction will be a good place for 2008 Celtics soap opera to finally end
This year's Hall of Fame ceremony, featuring Kevin Garnett, will be a perfect time for a Celtics Big Three reunion — and that includes fellow Hall of Famer Ray Allen.

Jalen Rose focused mostly on his students during this difficult time

Rose opened the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in 2011 in northwest Detroit,

Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant headline 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class; Bentley’s Barbara Stevens elected with six others

Joining ex-Celtic Garnett is Stevens, who has 1,039 career wins and has been coaching at Bentley since 1986.

Celtics’ Enes Kanter says time is needed to get in shape if season resumes

Kanter believes NBA players will require several weeks to reboot.

Finishing the regular season in Las Vegas is the NBA’s best option

A 10-game schedule over 20 days in one location makes the most sense.

‘It’s back to basics.’ Here’s how the Celtics are preparing for the draft amid the NBA shutdown

In-person workouts and interviews are replaced by exhaustive film studies and phone calls.

On hiatus, Celtics’ Enes Kanter fights off boredom but keeps his perspective

Kanter is as frustrated as anyone, but he firmly agrees that this is a time to take safety precautions very seriously.

Celtics’ Marcus Smart says he has been cleared of coronavirus

Smart was the lone member of the Celtics organization to test positive.

Tacko Fall talks about his journey from Africa on ‘60 Minutes’

The Celtics rookie discussed the unsavory world of human trafficking in basketball.

Tacko Fall discusses his recruitment out of Africa to US

Fall was on ’60 Minutes’ to talk about the unsavory world of human trafficking in basketball

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Obi Toppin wins Wooden Award as the nation’s top college basketball player

The Dayton forward averaged 20 points and 7 rebounds and shot 60 percent from the field. He also led the nation in dunks.

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Coronavirus notebook

British Open canceled, Masters in November as golf recasts schedule

Golf tried to salvage its season by canceling the British Open for the first time since 1945, moving the PGA back to August, and playing the Masters on Nov. 12-15.

New date for TPC Boston PGA event is a small ray of hope

The tournament's executive director realizes there is a long way to go in this pandemic, but this is a sign of better days ahead.

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Tigers Hall of Famer Al Kaline dies at 85

Kaline, who spent his entire 22-season career in Detroit, was known affectionately as "Mr. Tiger.”

Here is why masks are being placed on statues of runners all over the place

1968 Boston Marathon champion Amby Burfoot hopes the masks serve as a reminder of best health practices during the coronavirus outbreak.