Keith Yandle, Patrick Marleau and Phil Kessel are all less than a full season away from passing Doug Jarvis, who played every game for 12 full seasons from 1975-1987.
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Sports Digest: UNE gets split in softball doubleheader
The Nor’easters rally to win the second game 8-3 after losing 8-0 in the opener.
With new Massachusetts guidelines, Patriots could have full house for opener
A new plan calls for capacity at large venues in Massachusetts will go from 12% to 25% beginning May 10, then increase to 100% for all businesses on Aug. 1.
Kentucky Derby notebook: Essential Quality, a 2-1 favorite, draws No. 14 post
Essential Quality, the reigning 2-year-old champion, enters the Run for the Roses with a 5-0 record.
NFL draft: 10 prospects who would fit in well with the Patriots
New England has its requirements for every draft pick – versatility, intelligence, leadership. With that in mind, here are 10 possible targets after the first round.
NHL roundup: League reaches 7-year deal with Turner Sports, ending NBC run
When the Stanley Cup finals are shown on Turner in 2023, it will mark the first time since 1994 they will be only on cable television.
Sports Digest: After attack by its own fans, German soccer team returns two positive COVID-19 tests
Schalke’s protocols were breached when angry fans violently confronted the players and staff upon returning from a loss that clinched its relegation in Bundesliga.
NBA roundup: 76ers hand Thunder franchise worst-tying 14th straight loss
Joel Embiid scores 21 points and Ben Simmons adds 12 in his return to the lineup as Philadelphia rolls past the hapless Thunder.
Sports Digest: World Athletics rejects bid by runner with prosthetic legs to compete in Tokyo
American Blake Leeper has been prevented from competing at the Tokyo Olympics because his two prosthetic legs have been ruled as giving him an unfair advantage
NFL notebook: NFL eliminates preseason OTs, defeats onside kick proposal
The owners also approve expanding selection of jersey numbers for receivers, running backs and defensive backs.