Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has selected Jacoby Brissett as the starting quarterback for New England’s season opener at Cincinnati

Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati
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France back in men's basketball gold medal game after win over Germany in Paris Olympics

Guerschon Yabusele scored 17 points and France beat Germany 73-69 to advance to the men’s Olympic basketball gold medal game

France back in men's basketball gold medal game after win over Germany in Paris Olympics
Europe|Sports

Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinals

Franz Wagner scored 18 points and Germany overcame a sluggish start to beat Greece 76-63 and advance to the Olympics semifinals for the first time

Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinals
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Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster

The U.S. men’s basketball team overflowed with highlights in its opening game, blowout win over Serbia

Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster
Australia|Sports

Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia

Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years

Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia
Australia|Sports

Patty Mills has played his best ball for Australia. He's back to take on a stacked Olympic field

Patty Mills arrives at his fourth Olympic Games as Australia’s old man

Patty Mills has played his best ball for Australia. He's back to take on a stacked Olympic field
Arts|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractions

Athletes have a hard time standing out in a Paris cultural sphere driven largely by food, fashion and the arts

Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractions
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Stephen Curry strong in US men's basketball team's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup

Stephen Curry scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 17 and the U.S. beat Serbia 105-79 to improve to 3-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions before the Paris Olympics

Stephen Curry strong in US men's basketball team's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying final

Thomas Walkup had 19 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 13 points in 21 minutes and Greece moved one victory from the Paris Games, eliminating Luka Doncic and Slovenia 96-68 from the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying final
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Croatia keeps Olympic hopes alive despite loss, but fails to shut door on Doncic, Slovenia

Croatia is advancing in its bid to earn one of the final spots in the Paris Olympics’ basketball field, but not with the kind of momentum it had hoped

Croatia keeps Olympic hopes alive despite loss, but fails to shut door on Doncic, Slovenia
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source says

Jayson Tatum has agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract extension to remain with the Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press

Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source says
Business|Sports

Ownership group of NBA champion Boston Celtics is putting team up for sale

The ownership group that controls the NBA champion Boston Celtics says it intends to sell all its shares of the team

Ownership group of NBA champion Boston Celtics is putting team up for sale
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Patriots draw praise for their innovative play design on blocked field goal

The Patriots may be 0-2, but the day after their 24-17 loss to Miami, coach Bill Belichick and his staff were once again being praised around the NFL for their creativity

Patriots draw praise for their innovative play design on blocked field goal
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Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17

Raheem Mostert had a pair of TD runs, including a 43-yard romp in the fourth quarter, and Tua Tagovailoa added a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill to help the Miami Dolphins hold off the New England Patriots 24-17

Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
Health|Sports

Celtics 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis could be sidelined until December following ankle surgery

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will miss 5-6 months after left ankle surgery

Celtics 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis could be sidelined until December following ankle surgery
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Bruins trade 2023 Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark to Senators for 1st-round pick, 2 players

The Boston Bruins traded 2023 Vezina Trophy winning goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators on Monday in exchange for the Senators’ 2024 first-round draft pick, forward Mark Kastelic and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo

Entertainment|Sports

Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th NBA championship with parade

The Boston Celtics have celebrated their 18th NBA championship with the customary duck boat parade through the city

Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th NBA championship with parade
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Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018

It took more than a decade, savvy front office and draft moves, and some free agency growing pains for the Celtics to ultimately build the roster that ended their 16-year championship drought

Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018
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'I trusted him. He trusted me.' Brown and Tatum answered critics while leading Celtics to 18th title

In 2008, the Celtics ended a 22-year championship drought led by a Big 3

'I trusted him. He trusted me.' Brown and Tatum answered critics while leading Celtics to 18th title
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Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks

Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to claim the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
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Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis returns to play for Game 5 of NBA Finals against Mavericks

Kristaps Porzingis returned to play for the Celtics as they attempted to close out the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis returns to play for Game 5 of NBA Finals against Mavericks
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Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title

The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season

Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title
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Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title

The Boston Celtics had the NBA Finals in mind when they went out and acquired Jrue Holiday

Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title
Entertainment|Sports

Luka Doncic's triple-double not enough to help Mavericks avoid 2-game hole in NBA Finals vs. Boston

Luka Doncic is piling up injuries and points in these NBA Finals

Luka Doncic's triple-double not enough to help Mavericks avoid 2-game hole in NBA Finals vs. Boston
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said before the start of the Finals that he didn’t think Kristaps Porzingis received nearly as much praise for his ability as a shot blocker and someone who can alter opponents’ shots

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off

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