The four teams are in position to make the College Football Playoff with very little drama.
Joe Grant
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Patriots notebook: NFL-record division title streak will end at 11
Buffalo’s impressive win over Pittsburgh on Sunday night ensured that someone other than New England will win the AFC East for the first time since 2008.
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Rams damage Patriots’ playoff hopes with overpowering win
Los Angeles dominates with a powerful running game and a relentless defense, rolling to a 24-3 victory.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
NBA notebook: Injuries create opportunities for young Celtics
Some of Boston’s young players will get a chance to play some quality minutes with Tristan Thompson and Kemba Walker on the mend.
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U.S. Olympic leaders say they will not punish athletes for political protests
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee also called on international Olympic leaders to change a rule barring peaceful demonstrations.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
MLB notebook: Phillies hire Dombrowski as president of baseball operations
The former Red Sox president will take over a team that has missed the playoffs nine years in a row.
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College basketball roundup: Millan scores 30 as UMaine women roll in delayed season opener
Blanca Millan, back from a knee injury, leads the Black Bears to an impressive win at Providence, 62-48.
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Coach K not the first to voice concerns about pandemic basketball, but he’s the loudest
Commentary: Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski, who says ‘I don’t think it feels right to anybody’ to be playing, is the latest to admit college basketball’s moral dilemma.
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College football roundup: Boston College decides to end its season, not play in bowl game
The Eagles made it through the entire season with just one positive COVID-19 test and played all 11 games on the schedule.
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Sports Digest: Hole-in-one helps Olson take lead at U.S. Women’s Open
Amy Olson, seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, shoots a 67 for a one-stroke lead in the year’s final major.