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Boston Globe - Sports

Box Score: Celtics 119, Pistons 94

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RED SOX NOTEBOOK -- Back tightness keeps Kenley Jansen from making his scheduled appearance -- If the closer has any more setbacks this spring, it's likely that he'll start the season on the injured list.

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RED SOX -- Red Sox reassign second baseman Nick Yorke and nine others as Opening Day approaches -- Alex Cora praised Yorke's defense this spring, but said his lack of versatility limited his playing opportunities.

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FIGURE SKATING -- Norwood pairs skaters Emily Chan and Spencer Howe are feeling uplifted as they head to Worlds -- Howe seems to be recovered from last May's shoulder surgery, so hopes are high for the competition in Montreal.

16 hours ago

Roslindale's Caitrin Lonergan acquired by PWHL Boston in three-player trade with Ottawa

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For the Celtics, now's the time to recoup, and try some new things on for size

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Derrick White, cruising Celtics fire on all cylinders against sputtering Pistons for sixth straight win

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Report: Blake Snell signs two-year deal with Giants, has opt out after 2024 season

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Among Red Sox pitchers, there's a growing concern about a wave of injuries around the game

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HIGH SCHOOLS -- They're champs! See the results of the high school hockey and basketball title games. -- Over three days, 16 teams were crowned Massachusetts state champions in hockey or basketball. Read what made each of their journeys unique.

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SPORTS MEDIA -- Sports Illustrated's owner reaches deal with Minute Media, which publishes Players' Tribune, to take over -- Minute Media is not acquiring SI but rather buying the publishing rights from SI's owner, Authentic Brands Group, a brand ownership firm that owns the intellectual property.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL -- Facing its hardest test, Worcester North boys' basketball had all the answers to complete another perfect season -- The Polar Bears took their two biggest punches in their last two games, but fought back both times to win a second consecutive Division 1 state title and stretch their unbeaten run to 45 games.

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RED SOX -- Rule 5 pick Justin Slaten is a keeper, and other thoughts on the Red Sox -- A few readers have emailed suggesting the Sox must have missed a preexisting injury with Lucas Giolito when he had his physical. That's a convenient excuse but incorrect in this case.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL -- See the men's and women's NCAA Tournament brackets -- UConn is the No. 1 overall seed. The Huskies are hoping to defend their title, and the road will go through Boston.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL -- The road to the Final Four goes through Boston: Breaking down the 16 teams that could play at TD Garden -- It's an East region that includes three of last year's Final Four teams — UConn, San Diego State, and Florida Atlantic — and one heavy favorite.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL -- UConn will try to repeat as men's NCAA Tournament champion after earning No. 1 overall seed -- The Huskies were placed in the East Region, and Houston, Purdue, and North Carolina earned No. 1 seeds in their respective regions.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL -- South Carolina women's basketball earns No. 1 overall seed en route to trying to run the table -- Caitlin Clark and Iowa also received a No. 1 seed, and a rematch with the Gamecocks wouldn't possibly occur until the national championship game.

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RED SOX -- Nick Yorke may be taking a back seat in spring training, but he's learning what to do to make Red Sox continue to take notice -- The second baseman, Boston's first-round pick in 2020, was a non-roster invitee to camp.

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KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY -- The men in the middle are making the difference: A deeper look at the Bruins' top-tier center play -- While the Charlie Coyle-Pavel Zacha ascendancy to the top two center spots has been truly remarkable, Morgan Geekie and youngster John Beecher also are holding their own.

7 hours ago

BRACKET -- What is the best uniform in Boston sports history? Cast your votes now. -- Is it the Patriots threads of the 1980s? How about a Celtics alternate? Boston.com picked the 16 contenders. Now you need to vote.

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COLLEGE HOCKEY -- The Hockey East tournament semifinals are set. See which four teams advanced to TD Garden. -- Boston College is the team to beat, but Boston University will try to repeat as champs.

1 day ago

The terrifying Orioles, the real-deal Paul Skenes, and more trends to note from spring training around the league -- The Orioles are a terror: Baltimore won 16 of its first 21 games and led the Grapefruit League in runs.

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Breaking down the top stories of a boring first week of NFL free agency -- Still, dozens of players still changed teams, and hundreds of millions of dollars were awarded in contracts.

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Former NBA stars Jerry Stackhouse and Juwan Howard couldn't pass the test coaching in college -- Both were fired this past week after five seasons in charge; Stackhouse at Vanderbilt and Howard at Michigan.

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The Oilers' Zach Hyman has become one of the top unrestricted free agent signings in NHL history -- The Maple Leafs weren't sweating it much when the gritty, homegrown winger quietly skipped out of town in the summer of 2021.

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ALEX SPEIER -- Behind the scenes at the Red Sox training academy in the Dominican Republic -- The gleaming facility in El Toro has become an important part of the team's talent pipeline — a place where big-league dreams can take shape.

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RED SOX -- Photos: A week in the Dominican Republic with the Red Sox -- Earlier this month, the Globe traveled to the Dominican to tell the stories of players like Brayan Bello. Here are some of our favorite images from the trip.

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In this gym, he's just dad: A night of Wellesley High basketball with Brad Stevens -- The Celtics president of basketball operations took great pleasure in dropping his executive role and watching his son play for Wellesley this season.

10 days ago

'He was always ahead of the game': DeMarcus Covington was destined to coach. Now he's leading the Patriots defense. -- The new Patriots defensive coordinator always showed a superb comprehension and ability and to connect with teammates.

10 days ago

Bill Belichick built a dynasty here, and did it his way -- His 24-year reign with the Patriots will be remembered for an uncompromising approach, occasional controversy, and six Super Bowl triumphs.

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The NBA's hottest prospect is a 17-year-old from Maine. Meet Cooper Flagg. -- Flagg's rise has been accompanied by two recurring questions: How good is he really? And how did this happen?

1 month ago

Seeing sports in all 50 states? Bob Ryan completes journey with a flourish in South Dakota. -- The author's vocational duties and avocational interests have taken him to games all over the country — quite literally.

16 days ago

The Globe has selected football All-Scholastics for 120 years. See who made the all-time team. -- The Globe has selected a football All-Scholastic team every year since 1903. To celebrate this anniversary, we chose the best player at each position — based on their career after high school — for inclusion on our all-time team.

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'An inspiration and a north star': Brayan Bello's journey from the Dominican Republic to $55 million man -- The righthander's climb was an uphill battle from the age of 15, when he left home to train, and now he stands as an example for other young Dominicans.

6 days ago

The Salem Bruins? The Hartford Patriots? Remembering when Boston teams almost left the city. -- The Capitals and Wizards are planning to leave Washington, D.C. The same thing has been threatened by owners of every pro team in the Boston area. Let's take a walk down memory lane.

3 months ago

The grooming of an NFL head coach: Why Jerod Mayo was destined for this position -- Since his days as a high school standout, Mayo has demonstrated the qualities of a natural leader and teacher.

21 days ago

Augusta National -- There's a reason they call it 'heaven'

7 months ago

Indianapolis Motor Speedway -- From the Brickyard to the Snake Pit

7 months ago

Lambeau Field -- The windchill is 7 degrees. Who cares?

7 months ago

Churchill Downs -- A weeklong party for a two-minute race

7 months ago

Cameron Indoor Stadium -- The Crazies are one of a kind

7 months ago

Michigan Stadium -- The fun starts early at The Big House

7 months ago

Fenway Park -- A love affair spawned from the 'Impossible Dream'

7 months ago

Red Sox to honor 2004 champions, Tim Wakefield at home opener

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Monday's spring training report: Another solid start for Nick Pivetta

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NFL docks 49ers draft pick, drops second pick down after salary cap error

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New Patriot Antonio Gibson says he isn't here to be just a third-down back

10 hours ago

What a trade between the Vikings and Texans has to do with the Patriots' No. 3 draft pick

16 hours ago

Patriots sign free agent K.J. Osborn to bolster wide receiver corps

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Sam Hauser out of Celtics lineup vs. Pistons with ankle sprain but avoids serious injury

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Pistons at Celtics: Boston without Jayson Tatum as it looks for sixth straight win

6 hours ago

Morgan Geekie's slap-shot goal was a rare glimpse these days of the once regularly-used weapon

7 hours ago

Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov suspended two games for head hit on Winchester's Conor Sheary

7 hours ago

Bruins ex-bench boss Claude Julien would coach again — if the situation was right

16 hours ago

Is there a way to slow Iowa's Caitlin Clark in March Madness? Here's how some have tried.

7 hours ago

Dartmouth refuses to bargain with basketball team, beginning likely federal fight over unionization effort

8 hours ago

Hockey East to showcase its talent in tournament's championship weekend

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Next stop for Nicolas Timberlake, an underdog success story from Braintree, is March Madness

12 hours ago

Nottingham Forest, home of former Revolution keeper Matt Turner, falls into Premier League relegation spot after points penalty

7 hours ago

The Revolution aren't as bad as their MLS record, but not as good as their CONCACAF record, either

14 hours ago

Four takeaways as the Revolution fall at home against FC Cincinnati

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Revolution's MLS hole grows to 0-4-0 after home loss to FC Cincinnati

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