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Patriots sign receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, fresh off a Super Bowl win, to three-year deal

Smith-Schuster played last season in Kansas City after spending his first five NFL seasons in Pittsburgh.

Celtics 104, Timberwolves 102

Jayson Tatum (left) struggled to get going in Minnesota.

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.

Box score: Celtics 104, Timberwolves 102 NBA scoreboard

Chad Finn

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.

Ben Volin | On football

JuJu Smith-Schuster is a good start, but Patriots still have work to do
Smith-Schuster is just a piece of the puzzle. If the Patriots think he is the big move of the offseason, they're in trouble.

Patriots

Patriots agree with RB James Robinson on two-year, $8 million deal
Robinson's signing likely means the Patriots will not re-sign Damien Harris.

ALEX SPEIER | ON BASEBALL

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.

dan shaughnessy

We’re feeling left out of the men’s March Madness — and it wasn’t always like this
Vermont, Providence, and UConn are in the men's bracket, but no Massachusetts college got an invitation to this dance.

celtics

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.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Alex Cora makes it official: Corey Kluber will start for Red Sox on Opening Day
Cora's thinking is that he wants Chris Sale to be able to enjoy the festivities this time. "I think it's awesome," said Sale.

NFL notebook

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he intends to play for the Jets in 2023
Rodgers, 39, a four-time NFL MVP, made the declaration on "The Pat McAfee Show" Wednesday, saying it's time for the Packers "to do the right thing."

Patriots

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.

sports business

First full month of legal sports wagering put $301,000 in tax revenue into state coffers
The figures will jump from here because they reflect only retail betting at the three casinos, before the launch of mobile wagering.

Hockey

With new stars and familiar opponents, the Boston Pride begin Isobel Cup defense as playoffs open Thursday
Newcomers Loren Gable and Corinne Schroeder have taken the league by storm as they chase their first — and potentially the team's fourth straight — championship.

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Edwin Díaz grabs at his right leg surrounded by his Puerto Rico teammates after their victory over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday night in Miami, Fla.

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.

spring training report

Adam Duvall (right) is greeted by third base coach Carlos Febles after homering in the third inning.

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.

Hockey

Carson Briere is in his third season at Mercyhurst.

Son of Flyers GM suspended from college hockey team for pushing empty wheelchair down stairs

Mercyhurst University hockey player Carson Briere apologized in a statement released by the NHL’s Flyers.

NBA

Ja Morant is in his fourth season in the NBA.

NBA suspends Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for eight games for video showing gun in club

Morant will miss his sixth game when the Grizzlies play in Miami on Wednesday night, and will be eligible to return on Monday.

NASCAR

William Byron (right) and Jeff Gordon of Hendrick Motorsports were in victory lane at Phoenix, Byron's second straight win.

NASCAR issues largest team fine in history against Hendrick Motorsports

Hendrick was issued a combined $400,000 in fines for modifying air-deflecting pieces last weekend at Phoenix Raceway.

celtics

Damon Stoudamire got emotional at his introductory press conference at Georgia Tech.

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.

Live updates

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LATEST HEADLINES

Sacred Heart women defeat Southern for first NCAA Tournament victory

Braeden White leads David Prouty to a decisive Division 5 semifinal win over Holbrook and the program’s first ever state title appearance

Henry Bickford leads fifth-seeded Needham in romp over No. 9 North Andover to reach Division 1 state final against No. 6 Worcester North

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

Pushing the tempo in second half, Cathedral girls’ basketball cruises into Division 4 state final

Women: Sacred Heart 57, Southern 47

Sacred Heart's Olivia Tucker, right, and Ny'Ceara Pryor (1) celebrate with teammates after a 57-47 victory against Southern in a First Four game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Sacred Heart women defeat Southern for first NCAA Tournament victory

Sacred Heart plays fifth-ranked and top-seeded Stanford in the first round Friday.

MIAA boys' D1 semifinal: Needham 60, North Andover 43

Needham's Henry Bickford (No. 11) leads his teammates in celebrating a 60-43 victory over North Andover in the Division 1 semifinal at Worcester State University. Bickford led the fifth-seeded Rockets with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.

Henry Bickford leads fifth-seeded Needham in romp over No. 9 North Andover to reach Division 1 state final against No. 6 Worcester North

Bickford (23 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals) led the Rockets (22-2) in a dominant 60-43 victory to advance to the program’s first ever state final appearance.

High school sports scoreboard

MIAA Division 4 boys' semifinals

Springfield International 6-foot-8-inch center Sam Fleming (right) blocks a shot attempt by Burke's Chris Cruz, (left) in Springfield's 59-53 victory over the City League champions in the MIAA Division 4 boys' semifinal on Wednesday night at Worcester State University.

Second-seeded Burke comes up short against No. 3 Springfield International in a Division 4 state semifinal setback

Springfield International (22-2) used a 13-2 run at the end of the third quarter and early fourth to take control in its 59-53 victory in the D4 semifinals.

High school sports scoreboard

MIAA DIVISION 3 GIRLS' BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

Soaring to the basket for two of her 19 points, Bishop Fenwick's Cecilia Kay also hauled in 19 rebounds and blocked 6 shots in the 40-38 semifinal victory over Norwell at Newton North.

Central casting: Bishop Fenwick and St. Mary’s will square off for Division 3 girls’ basketball title

Tess Keenan's bucket with 26 seconds left lifted Fenwick past Norwell, 40-38. Defending champion St. Mary's set the tone early in a 2022 title rematch against Rockland.

MIAA boys' D3 semifinals

Lorenzo Jackson’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer propels top-seeded Archbishop Williams boys to Division 3 title game

Jackson made his only basket of the game count, sending the top-seeded Bishops (23-1) to the D3 state title game opposite Catholic Central foe St. Mary's (19-7), a 58-47 winner over Old Rochester.

MIAA GIRLS' BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

Dribbling past Notre Dame Academy's Maddie Dugan (15), Cathedral's Hijjah Allen-Paisley (2) found her rhythm offensively, racking up 21 points, along with 5 rebounds and 4 steals in a 60-43 Division 4 semifinal victory.

Pushing the tempo in second half, Cathedral girls’ basketball cruises into Division 4 state final

Sophomore Hijjah Allen-Paisley (21 points) hit four 3-pointers and freshman Keyona Raines had 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 7 steals for top-seeded Panthers in semifinal win over NDA-Worcester.

MIAA boys' D5 semifinal: David Prouty 85, Holbrook 58

Braeden White leads David Prouty to a decisive Division 5 semifinal win over Holbrook and the program’s first ever state title appearance

White led the second-seeded Panthers (24-0) with 9 fourth-quarter points en route to a career-high tying 40 points in an 85-58 rout of No. 14 Holbrook to earn a title shot against No. 1 Taconic (22-2) Saturday at 4 p.m.

boxing

Callum Walsh (left) is being brought along by famed trainer Freddie Roach (right).

Irish boxer Callum Walsh gets his shot in the limelight this week at Agganis Arena

The 22-year-old from Cork is in the main event Thursday vs. Wesley Tucker on a card featuring plenty of local fighters.

patriots

‘It’s hard to turn down Las Vegas’: Jakobi Meyers, the Patriots’ leading receiver, is signing with Raiders

After catching passes from Tom Brady, Cam Newton, and Mac Jones, Meyers will now be a target for former Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo.

Sunday notebooks

There’s a world of interest in this year’s World Baseball Classic
Is there interest in the World Baseball Classic? Some 36 million people in Japan watched an exhibition game between the national team and the Orix Buffaloes, and Taiwan celebrated wildly Friday when its team won its first WBC game since 2013.

Going deep inside the Ravens’ complicated negotiations with Lamar Jackson
The Ravens are risking losing their franchise quarterback without having a valid backup plan, and getting two first-round picks in return is a pittance for losing a player such as Jackson.

Jalen Rose tries to set record straight on Fab Five
While his tenure at Michigan was filled with success — two consecutive trips to the NCAA men's championship game – it was also clouded with controversy because of apparent illegal cash gifts given to the Fab Five.

Connor McDavid is expected to run away with it, but Linus Ullmark is worthy of Hart Trophy consideration
Ullmark, in his second season with the Bruins, entered weekend play holding league-best marks with a 32–4-1 record, 1.89 goal-against average, and .938 add save percentage.

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A reckoning, decades in the making: Famed Olympic runner Lynn Jennings chases down the renowned coach who abused her as a teen

John Babington was sexually abusing the future Olympian while he helped turn her into a world-class athlete. He then abused a fellow runner. Years later, their paths crossed as part of Jennings's pursuit of justice.

Massachusetts' Lynn Jennings is one of the greatest American distance runners in history. In 2017, she moved to action after learning another athlete's story of abuse, she began working to hold her former coach, John Babington, responsible for sexually molesting her and others during his career coaching women at Harvard, Wellesley, and in the Olympics.

Zdeno Chara retires

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24 seasons of defensive dominance

Zdeno Chara — Big Z, and he was belovedly known in his time with the Bruins — is hanging up his skates. Let's take a look at the stats that made the difference.

Baseball Hall of Fame 2022

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David Ortiz hit 558 regular-season and postseason home runs.

David Ortiz's long drives to Cooperstown

David Ortiz is in the Hall of Fame. Explore all 558 home runs that helped get him there.

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Chaim Bloom was hired as Red Sox chief baseball officer in 2019.

Stan Grossfeld

A day with Chaim Bloom, from an early-morning run to running the Red Sox and everything in between

Patriots

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Katey Stone is seen behind the bench in January at Harvard's home arena, the Bright-Landry Center. A review following a tirade during a practice triggered a backlash that continues to reverberate among former players who say Stone has emotionally damaged them.

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‘A culture of complete fear’: Harvard women’s hockey coach Katey Stone under fire for alleged abusive behavior

The iconic Red Sox pitcher's heart stopped during a game with the Savannah Bananas in August. By September, he was back on a baseball diamond in New Hampshire. “I always thought I’d die on the field," he said, "but not in the [expletive] bullpen."

Stan Grossfeld

Bill Lee collapsed on the baseball diamond. It didn’t slow him down.

celtics

Why did the Celtics choose Joe Mazzulla to lead them out of crisis? It starts with his journey.

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The loudest kid at his Montreal hockey camp. A man who put his life back together. Meet Jim Montgomery, who is ready to lead the Bruins.

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Patriots sign receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, fresh off a Super Bowl win, to three-year deal

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

Chad Finn 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.

Ben Volin | On football JuJu Smith-Schuster is a good start, but Patriots still have work to do Smith-Schuster is just a piece of the puzzle. If the Patriots think he is the big move of the offseason, they're in trouble.

Patriots Patriots agree with RB James Robinson on two-year, $8 million deal Robinson's signing likely means the Patriots will not re-sign Damien Harris.

dan shaughnessy We’re feeling left out of the men’s March Madness — and it wasn’t always like this Vermont, Providence, and UConn are in the men's bracket, but no Massachusetts college got an invitation to this dance.

celtics 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.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK Alex Cora makes it official: Corey Kluber will start for Red Sox on Opening Day Cora's thinking is that he wants Chris Sale to be able to enjoy the festivities this time. "I think it's awesome," said Sale.

NFL notebook Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he intends to play for the Jets in 2023 Rodgers, 39, a four-time NFL MVP, made the declaration on "The Pat McAfee Show" Wednesday, saying it's time for the Packers "to do the right thing."

Patriots 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.

sports business First full month of legal sports wagering put $301,000 in tax revenue into state coffers The figures will jump from here because they reflect only retail betting at the three casinos, before the launch of mobile wagering.

Hockey With new stars and familiar opponents, the Boston Pride begin Isobel Cup defense as playoffs open Thursday Newcomers Loren Gable and Corinne Schroeder have taken the league by storm as they chase their first — and potentially the team's fourth straight — championship.

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

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

Son of Flyers GM suspended from college hockey team for pushing empty wheelchair down stairs

NBA suspends Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for eight games for video showing gun in club

NASCAR issues largest team fine in history against Hendrick Motorsports

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

9 questions with Chad Finn about the Boston Globe’s new book chronicling Red Sox history

LATEST HEADLINES

Sacred Heart women defeat Southern for first NCAA Tournament victory

Braeden White leads David Prouty to a decisive Division 5 semifinal win over Holbrook and the program’s first ever state title appearance

Henry Bickford leads fifth-seeded Needham in romp over No. 9 North Andover to reach Division 1 state final against No. 6 Worcester North

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

Pushing the tempo in second half, Cathedral girls’ basketball cruises into Division 4 state final

Sacred Heart women defeat Southern for first NCAA Tournament victory

Henry Bickford leads fifth-seeded Needham in romp over No. 9 North Andover to reach Division 1 state final against No. 6 Worcester North

Second-seeded Burke comes up short against No. 3 Springfield International in a Division 4 state semifinal setback

Central casting: Bishop Fenwick and St. Mary’s will square off for Division 3 girls’ basketball title

Lorenzo Jackson’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer propels top-seeded Archbishop Williams boys to Division 3 title game

Pushing the tempo in second half, Cathedral girls’ basketball cruises into Division 4 state final

Braeden White leads David Prouty to a decisive Division 5 semifinal win over Holbrook and the program’s first ever state title appearance

Irish boxer Callum Walsh gets his shot in the limelight this week at Agganis Arena

‘It’s hard to turn down Las Vegas’: Jakobi Meyers, the Patriots’ leading receiver, is signing with Raiders

Sunday notebooks

Going deep inside the Ravens’ complicated negotiations with Lamar Jackson The Ravens are risking losing their franchise quarterback without having a valid backup plan, and getting two first-round picks in return is a pittance for losing a player such as Jackson.

Jalen Rose tries to set record straight on Fab Five While his tenure at Michigan was filled with success — two consecutive trips to the NCAA men's championship game – it was also clouded with controversy because of apparent illegal cash gifts given to the Fab Five.

Connor McDavid is expected to run away with it, but Linus Ullmark is worthy of Hart Trophy consideration Ullmark, in his second season with the Bruins, entered weekend play holding league-best marks with a 32–4-1 record, 1.89 goal-against average, and .938 add save percentage.

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

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Alex Cora makes it official: Corey Kluber will start for Red Sox on Opening Day

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

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

Chad Finn

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.

Ben Volin | On football

JuJu Smith-Schuster is a good start, but Patriots still have work to do
Smith-Schuster is just a piece of the puzzle. If the Patriots think he is the big move of the offseason, they're in trouble.

Patriots

Patriots agree with RB James Robinson on two-year, $8 million deal
Robinson's signing likely means the Patriots will not re-sign Damien Harris.

dan shaughnessy

We’re feeling left out of the men’s March Madness — and it wasn’t always like this
Vermont, Providence, and UConn are in the men's bracket, but no Massachusetts college got an invitation to this dance.

celtics

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.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Alex Cora makes it official: Corey Kluber will start for Red Sox on Opening Day
Cora's thinking is that he wants Chris Sale to be able to enjoy the festivities this time. "I think it's awesome," said Sale.

NFL notebook

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he intends to play for the Jets in 2023
Rodgers, 39, a four-time NFL MVP, made the declaration on "The Pat McAfee Show" Wednesday, saying it's time for the Packers "to do the right thing."

Patriots

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.

sports business

First full month of legal sports wagering put $301,000 in tax revenue into state coffers
The figures will jump from here because they reflect only retail betting at the three casinos, before the launch of mobile wagering.

Hockey

With new stars and familiar opponents, the Boston Pride begin Isobel Cup defense as playoffs open Thursday
Newcomers Loren Gable and Corinne Schroeder have taken the league by storm as they chase their first — and potentially the team's fourth straight — championship.

Going deep inside the Ravens’ complicated negotiations with Lamar Jackson
The Ravens are risking losing their franchise quarterback without having a valid backup plan, and getting two first-round picks in return is a pittance for losing a player such as Jackson.

Jalen Rose tries to set record straight on Fab Five
While his tenure at Michigan was filled with success — two consecutive trips to the NCAA men's championship game – it was also clouded with controversy because of apparent illegal cash gifts given to the Fab Five.

Connor McDavid is expected to run away with it, but Linus Ullmark is worthy of Hart Trophy consideration
Ullmark, in his second season with the Bruins, entered weekend play holding league-best marks with a 32–4-1 record, 1.89 goal-against average, and .938 add save percentage.