Cincinnati comes to Foxborough on a six-game winning streak to face a New England team that has lost three of its last four.
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Slumping Celtics can’t rally past Pacers after falling behind by 30
Indiana opens up a big lead in the first half, then holds off Boston to hand the Celtics their third straight loss and fifth in six games.
Bruins notebook: Clifton making himself an essential piece of the puzzle
Defenseman Connor Clifton, in the final year of a three-year deal that has paid him $1 million per season, will be in line for a significant raise in his next contract.
NBA roundup: Knicks lose draft pick for tampering with Brunson
The NBA penalized the Knicks a second-round selection in the 2025 draft for having free-agency discussions with Jalen Brunson before they were allowed.
Wednesday’s college roundup: Holmes helps Indiana remain unbeaten
Women’s basketball: Mackenzie Holmes scores 21 points, and the fourth-ranked Hoosiers improve to 12-0 with a 67-50 win over Butler.
NFL notebook: Meyers moves forward after epic gaffe against Raiders
New England’s Jakobi Meyers was distraught after his ill-advised lateral handed a victory to the Raiders, but seems focused on Saturday game against the Bengals.
MLB notebook: Giants postpone Correa intro for medical concern
Carlos Correa and the Giants agreed on Dec. 13 to the massive deal, subject to a successful physical.
Bruins notebook: Despite strong start, it’s still a long way from perfect
Yes, the Bruins are 25-4-2 overall and 3-0-1 in their past four games, but some issues are being exposed during the current homestand.
It’s a challenge for fans to maintain faith with Red Sox ownership
Commentary: Parting ways with star players, raising ticket prices and treating lower-level employees fairly has many questioning with John Henry is interested in selling the team.
College roundup: Former Syracuse star Louis Orr dies from pancreatic cancer
Orr, who was 64, played eight seasons in the NBA and was a head coach at Siena, Seton Hall and Bowling Green.