Jake DeBrusk is trying to break through as Boston gears up for the playoffs. “I’m just trying to stay positive, but the game’s not fun when you’re struggling, man.”
Joe Grant
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NFL notebook: Patriots make several promotions within scouting department
With longtime director of player personnel Nick Caserio gone to the Texans, New England makes moves to shore up its scouting.
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Red Sox capitalize on Tigers mistakes, rally for 12-9 win
Boston collects 16 hits and gets seven unearned runs, including four in the bottom of the eighth.
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Sports Digest: USM scores 40 runs in baseball doubleheader sweep
The Huskies pile up 35 hits and 20 walks while blowing out Plymouth State twice, 19-8 and 21-9.
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MLB notebook: Albert Pujols released by Angels in final season of 10-year contract
Slugger Albert Pujols, who ranks fifth in major league history with 667 career homers, is designated for assignment.
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Celtics notebook: Boston could be forced into play-in tournament
Currently tied for sixth in the East, Boston will deal with the new format where the Nos. 7-10 seeds need to win preliminary games to reach the first round.
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NHL roundup: Rangers fined $250K for criticizing head of player safety
The league reacts harshly after the Rangers, who thought Washington’s Tom Wilson should have been suspended, said George Parros is unfit to remain in his job.
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Olympic notebook: Online petition to cancel Games gets tens of thousands of signatures
The petition comes with Tokyo, Osaka and several other areas under a state of emergency with coronavirus infections rising – particularly new variants.
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Willie Mays, ready for his 90th birthday, lives in the hearts – and music – of fans
Willie Mays turns 90 on Thursday, and his legend even had an impact on the music culture – from John Fogerty to Bob Dylan to Wu-Tang Clan and many others.
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PGA Tour warns: It’s us or them, as Saudi-backed golf venture looks to lure elite players
PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan reportedly reminded players that signing with the Premier Golf League means an immediate ban and a lifetime suspension.