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NBA
NBA, players union reach deal for a new labor agreement
The league and its players came to an agreement early Saturday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement, the NBA announced.
NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement
The NBA will have labor peace for years to come.
NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL
Purdue’s Zach Edey receives all but one vote for AP men’s Player of the Year
The 7-foot-4-inch Canadian finished sixth nationally in scoring (22.3), second in rebounding (12.8) and first in double-doubles (26).
Fencing
Fencing event in France canceled after Russians readmitted to play
The French Fencing Federation said it would not host the men’s Challenge Monal epee tournament near Paris in May.
Tennis
Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, will allow them to play as neutrals
The players must sign declarations of neutrality and comply with “appropriate conditions.”
Oscar Pistorius stays in prison after his parole is denied
Former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was denied parole Friday and will have to stay in prison following his murder conviction for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp 10 years ago.
Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals
Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year.
appreciation
Remembering Globe sports photographer Frank O’Brien, a legend behind the lens
O'Brien revolutionized sports photography in Boston, beginning with his coverage of the Impossible Dream Red Sox in 1967.