Tom Brady has not just tossed aside the memories of his 20 years in New England, but is now on his way to the Super Bowl as Tampa Bay’s quarterback.
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Bruins expect Pastrnak back Saturday against Chara, Capitals
David Pastrnak had offseason hip surgery, but is expected to make his long-awaited debut on Saturday against Washington
NBA notebook: Celtics schedule gets shuffled once again
The league reschedules three February games for the Celtics, who are among the teams with the most games postponed so far this season.
Out of quarantine, Serena and others get back on Australian tennis courts
Tennis players went through 14-day quarantine restrictions to allow the Australian Open to take place beginning Feb. 8.
Golf notebook: Reed, Noren share lead at Farmers Insurance Open
Patrick Reed and Alex Noren take advantage of the easier North Course at Torrey Pines, shooting 8-under 64s.
NHL notebook: Former UMaine goalie Jimmy Howard announces retirement
Jimmy Howard spent his entire 14-year NHL career with the Red Wings after being drafted in 2003 while at UMaine, where he still holds numerous records.
Sports Digest: Biathlon investigation outlines corrupt conduct, favors for Russia
Former IBU president Anders Besseberg, who ran biathlon for 25 years, is accused of lobbying intensely for Russian interests and receiving improper gifts.
MLB notebook: Tanaka goes back to Japan after seven seasons with Yankees
New York appeared to have no room for Masahiro Tanaka in its 2021 rotation and didn’t appear to be trying to re-sign the two-time All-Star.
NFL notebook: QB Deshaun Watson requests trade from Houston Texans
The request was reportedly made before the Texans hired David Culley as their new head coach.
Schilling targets Boston, media and voters in tirade after Hall of Fame snub
Curt Schilling, who missed entering the Hall of Fame by 16 votes, wants to be removed from the ballot and says if he were inducted it would be as a member of the Diamondbacks or Phillies.