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Pete Sheppard, once a staple on WEEI, is still talking sports on Florida radio

It was stunning to hear Pete Sheppard's bullhorn voice when you’re roughly 1,500 miles away and a decade past expecting to hear it.

How Celtics play-by-play voice Mike Gorman has adjusted to calling games since suffering a detached retina

Recovery of sight after surgery is gradual and can take 2-3 months. But there was Gorman two days later calling the Celtics-Knicks game at TD Garden.

The NBA All-Star Game was difficult to watch, unless you’re a Celtics fan

The game broadcast tanked, averaging a 2.2 rating and 4.6 million viewers on TBS/TNT, the least-watched and lowest-rated NBA All-Star Game of all time.

The Sports Hub’s parent company suspends Tony Massarotti for the rest of the week

The cohost of “Felger and Mazz” had apologized Monday for what he acknowledged was a “hurtful” and "insensitive" comment he made during Friday's show.

Sports Hub’s Tony Massarotti apologizes for insensitive comments on Friday’s show

In the opening moments of Monday’s show, Massarotti apologized for his comments on Friday.

On the national scene, Tim McCarver was one of baseball’s best analysts

McCarver earned his reputation as the thinking fan’s favorite color analyst. He was incisive and candid, articulating the game's nuances from a catcher’s viewpoint.

While Fox was waiting for Tom Brady, a star developed in the booth: Greg Olsen

Olsen has an uncanny knack for explaining what’s happening in real time concisely and accurately, while never falling too deep into football jargon.

The two-part documentary ‘Bill Russell: Legend’ isn’t revelatory, but it’s worth your full attention nonetheless

One of the most satisfying elements of “Legend” is the array of basketball greats of many eras who are eager to share their admiration for Russell.

Channel 4 tests a 6 p.m. newscast without a sports report

The decision is not totally shocking, but it is a significant break from tradition, particularly for an older demographic of Ch. 4 viewers

Red Sox

Mets closer Edwin Díaz leaves in wheelchair after injuring right knee in World Baseball Classic celebration

After striking out the side to advance Puerto Rico past the rival Dominican Republic, Díaz was somehow hurt as teammates swarmed around him.

As traditional leadoff role evolves, Triston Casas is showing himself as a possible solution there for the Red Sox

“He swings at the right ones and takes the right ones,” said manager Alex Cora of Casas, who had never hit leadoff in a game before this spring, but sports many of the qualities now favored for the top spot in the order.

Wednesday’s spring training report: Big days for Kluber, Dalbec in Red Sox win

Corey Kluber and three Red Sox relievers struck out 13 Tampa Bay batters in a 9-1 romp, breaking a six-game exhibition winless streak.

Patriots

Comparing new Patriots receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and departed receiver Jakobi Meyers

Both are accomplished slot receivers who can dance outside the numbers on occasion to exploit favorable matchups. Both are consistent: If the ball is in their vicinity, they’ll catch it.

NFL free agency: Patriots finally make a big splash, signing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster

We’re tracking the latest news from around the league ahead of the official start of free agency on Wednesday.

Five things to know about new Patriots receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster

The 26-year-old receiver stands as a likely replacement for Jakobi Meyers, with Smith-Schuster carving out a dependable role as a slot option for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs last season.

Bruins

Linus Ullmark has little in common with Tim Thomas, but he could soon stand beside him in the Bruins record books

Ullmark entered Tuesday leading the NHL in save percentage at .938 — exactly the same as Thomas had in his transcendent 2010-11 season.

Bruins finished off by lowly Blackhawks for first back-to-back regulation losses of the season

The Bruins have gone a lackluster 1-3-0 in their past four games, and coach Jim Montgomery is not pleased with the inconsistency.

Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo, a little sore after collision with boards, not in lineup against Blackhawks

Carlo said his head is fine and he has no symptoms of a concussion.

Celtics

With Jayson Tatum scuffling, Jaylen Brown takes over — and Grant Williams pitches in — to grind out a Celtics win

Brown put up 35 points in a chippy affair on the road, while Williams made some late hustle plays to seal the victory.

Marcus Smart is critical of his own defensive performance this season, calling it ‘mediocre’

The Celtics guard attributed his slippage to a nagging ankle injury as well as rules and calls that he believes continue to favor offensive players.

Damon Stoudamire bids a reluctant goodbye to Celtics, but this was a chance he couldn’t pass up

"I’ve got nothing but great memories. This is one of the best times I’ve ever had," said Stoudamire, who is taking over as men's basketball coach at Georgia Tech.