Ime Udoka, Boston’s suspended coach, was considered a candidate to replace Steve Nash, but the Nets instead go with longtime assistant Jacque Vaughn.
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NBA roundup: Magic stifle Doncic, Mavericks
Orlando holds Luka Doncic to a season-low 24 points en route to a 94-87 victory.
Sports Digest: Tiger Woods confirms plans to play in Hero World Challenge
The 20-man event in December will be the first tournament for Woods since the British Open in July.
Patriots notebook: Interception-free game a big step for Jones
Mac Jones didn’t throw an interception for the first time in seven games in Sunday’s win over the Colts, which could be a huge confidence boost for the second-year QB.
MLB notebook: Paxton exercises $4M player option, returns to Red Sox
Veteran starting pitcher James Paxton decides to stay with Boston after the team declined a two-year, $26 million club option.
Bruins notebook: McAvoy return a possibility for Thursday
The Bruins are being a bit coy, but Charlie McAvoy is expected to return from offseason shoulder surgery as soon as Thursday against Calgary.
Tuesday’s college roundup: Holmes scores 16 as Indiana women’s basketball wins opener
Former Gorham High star Mackenzie Holmes lifts the Hoosiers to an 86-49 win over Vermont.
In the shadow of Coach K’s 1,202 wins, Jon Scheyer starts with one
Why was Jon Scheyer – Duke’s new men’s basketball coach – so nervous this week? He knows exactly what he’s getting into.
Replenishing the pipeline to the PGA Tour starts in college
Commentary: With the threat from LIV, the PGA Tour needs to ‘start looking at college players and offer them more than you do now.’
Canoeing in Maine: Togus Pond a perfect November paddle
On the outskirts of Augusta, Togus Pond should be a destination for any paddler trying to get in one last paddle before the season ends.