Jayson Tatum banks in a go-ahead 3-pointer with .4 seconds left, and Giannis Antetokounmpo misses a potential tying free throw as Boston wins, 122-121.
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Patriots notebook: Testy Belichick tired of answering quarterback questions
Bill Belichick won’t reveal his starting quarterback Monday against Buffalo, which is preparing for both Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham.
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NFL notebook: Contact tracing puts limits on Lions coaching staff
Darrell Bevell, Detroit’s interim coach, and other coaches are staying away from the team because of contact tracing.
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Celtics notebook: Thompson not ruled out for season opener
Tristan Thompson’s status remains uncertain for Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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NBA roundup: Durant, Irving impressive in debut with Nets
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combine for 48 points in only three quarters as Brooklyn opens the NBA season with a 125-99 rout against Golden State.
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Bruins notebook: Is Zdeno Chara’s time up in Boston?
Zdeno Chara, 43, is a free agent, and the Bruins haven’t committed to bringing back their captain.
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College roundup: UMaine women continue strong start by routing Hartford
The Black Bears are 4-0 for the first time in 34 years after an 85-57 victory in their America East opener.
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NFL notebook: Haskins apologizes after photos show mask-less partying
Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins was at a restaurant and nightclub on Sunday night in violation the NFL’s coronavirus protocols.
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Cora expects big improvement for Martinez, Benintendi
Boston Manager Alex Cora watched from afar as J.D. Martinez and Andrew Benintendi struggled last season, but is confident they and the Red Sox can turn things around.
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Another Russian Olympic ban not worth paper it’s printed on
Jim Litke: The Russians got caught running the biggest state-sponsored doping operation in history in 2016, and despite being busted twice since, never really shut it down.