New England’s starting left guard Mike Onwenu was placed on COVID-19 reserve on Oct. 5.
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NBA notebook: Celtics suspend Marcus Smart for breaching team rules
Boston guard Marcus Smart will miss the team’s final preseason game Friday, but should be ready for Wednesday’s season opener.
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World Cup qualifying: U.S. bounces back with win over Costa Rica
The Americans, coming off their first loss of the CONCACAF qualifying cycle, solidify their position in the top three with a 2-1 victory.
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NBA notebook: Celtics not expecting Horford to return for season opener
Al Horford tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, and the mandatory 10-day quarantine means he probably won’t be available until after Boston begins its season against the Knicks on Oct. 20.
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Irving skips the COVID-19 vaccine and benches himself – for now
Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving hasn’t responded to an ultimatum from the Nets to get vaccinated or sit out the season.
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Wednesday’s college roundup: Southern Maine tops Plymouth State 3-1 in women’s soccer
Alex Allain has a goal and two assists for the Huskies, who extend their unbeaten streak to four games.
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Swayman puts in strong camp, expected to start Bruins opener on Saturday
Boston plays its opener at home on Saturday night against Dallas.
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NLCS: Dodgers-Giants go to decisive fifth game
The Giants have won 109 games this year, the Dodgers 108, but one team will go home after Thursday night’s showdown.
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ALCS: Cora gives no clues to Red Sox pitching rotation
It is expected Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 1 for Boston, and all except the first two starters will be in the bullpen.
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Patriots notebook: Hightower does all the dirty jobs for New England’s defense
Linebacker Dont’a Hightower will do whatever is asked, and his contributions for the Patriots don’t necessarily show up on the stat sheet.