Some are bickering that it cheapens the coveted Unicorn finisher’s medal, but others are happy to help the struggling Boston Athletic Association.
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Sports Digest: Fans from abroad unlikely for postponed Tokyo Olympics
The new president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee didn’t announce a ban, but according to reports a decision has already been made.
Detectives look at SUV’s ‘black box’ from Tiger Woods crash
Tiger Woods suffered a serious leg injury, and authorities are hoping they find clues aboout “what was happening at the time of impact.”
NFL notebook: Brady ‘was not thinking’ when he tossed Lombardi Trophy during Tampa Bay’s boat parade
The trophy, QB Tom Brady admitted in an interview, would have been lost in ‘like 80 feet’ of water, and even his 8-year-old daughter knew the pass was a bad idea.
MLB notebook: Yankees manager Boone takes leave of absence for surgery to get pacemaker
New York Manager Aaron Boone, 47, who had surgery on Wednesday in Florida plans to return to work in a few days.
Triple-A season pushed back a month to provide alternate sites for MLB teams
The first season of Worcester Red Sox is delayed a month, but the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs remain on schedule for a May 4 opener.
NFL notebook: Lawyer wants ‘most serious charges’ against ex-Chiefs assistant coach
Kansas City assistant coach Britt Reid, son of Coach Andy Reid, has not yet been charged in the crash that seriously injured a 5-year-old girl.
MLB notebook: Francona says ‘nobody’s ever deliberately covered up’ for Callaway
Terry Francona says nothing was covered up regarding former pitching coach Mickey Callaway, who is under investigation after numerous allegations of sexual harassment.
Red Sox notebook: Bobby Dalbec, lighter and leaner, focusing on a strong start
Bobby Dalbec showed his potential in 2020, then hit the gym and dropped 10 pounds in preparation to be a regular contributor for the Red Sox.
Horse racing’s image damaged again by cruel video of dead horse
A jockey apologizes for his actions, and three-time Grand National winner Gordon Elliott is being investigated for a photo that “appalled” the British Horseracing Authority.