Washington releases veteran running back Adrian Peterson

The 35-year-old rushed for 1,940 yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons, but first-year coach Ron Rivera is turning to younger players in the backfield. 27 minutes ago

The inside story of a quarantined hockey writer in Edmonton, waiting for the Bruins

Confined to his hotel room, the Globe's Matt Porter was on ice out West as the Bruins skated in Toronto. 54 minutes ago

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Coaches call out NBA for unfair treatment inside bubble

The NBA worked with Disney officials and health authorities to determine how many people could be safely allowed inside the bubble. 1 hour ago

Naomi Osaka throws her racket but settles down for a victory at US Open

Former US Open champion Naomi Osaka lost her temper and threw her racket the length of the court in the second set of her match with Marta Kostyuk but went on to win in three sets in the third round of the US Open. 1 hour ago

kentucky derby

At long last, Tiz the Law is a big favorite in strange, delayed race

The 3-5 favorite has already won the Belmont Stakes, but his only career loss was at Churchill Downs, host of Saturday's race. 2 hours ago

Tara Sullivan

How BC football player Quentin Williams, an ex-NFL exec and FBI agent, brings communities and police together

Williams's nonprofit, Dedication to Community, offers proactive solutions because he believes relationships and communication are the key to harmony between communities and law enforcement. 12:25 p.m.

Pac-12 to get rapid COVID-19 tests

Athletes could be tested every day with results back in 15 minutes, perhaps enabling the fall sports season to start sooner. 10:23 p.m.