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Hayden Bird
The Revolution’s big three showcased their potential, and other observations from the MLS is Back tournament
Here's a look at what we learned in the first week of MLS's World Cup-like event being played in Florida. 1 hour ago
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Methuen’s Calvin Kattar takes a step closer to a title shot by defeating Dan Ige in Abu Dhabi
Kattar won a unanimous five-round decision in the first UFC event held outside the US since the pandemic.
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Confederate flags outside, fans inside as NASCAR holds annual All-Star race
Chase Elliott earned the $1 million winner's prize at NASCAR’s annual All-Star race, held in front of limited spectators at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.
Celtics notebook
Celtics figuring out their roles again after long hiatus
“[There are] roles on the team, and the best teams and players play to their role and fill in. It’s been an adjustment.,'' said backup point guard Brad Wannamaker.
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Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau grabbing the spotlight at Memorial
The 44-year-old Woods returns to the PGA Tour for the first time since the pandemic shutdown, while DeChambeau has been pummeling courses in the restarted season.
New England Collegiate Conference becomes latest small-school league to cancel fall sports
The Division 3 league with seven members becomes the latest to alter its plans because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sports Log
Browns extend DE Myles Garrett for 5 years, $125 million
The Browns made Garrett the highest-paid defensive player in the league.
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Bellator MMA announces return July 24 in Connecticut
The UFC competitor hasn't held an event since February, a far more passive approach than its mixed martial arts brethren.