Left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez, sixth in AL Cy Young voting in 2019, did not play in the shortened 2020 season after a brutal bout with COVID-19.
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Walker out until early January after getting injection in ailing knee
Kemba Walker received a stem cell injection in his left knee which will keep him out of the lineup until at least early January.
New-look Celtics open training camp just 45 days after losing in playoffs
Gordon Hayward is gone and Tristan Thompson has arrived, and Boston seems to have improved the pieces surrounding Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Patriots notebook: McDaniels maintaining faith in his quarterback
Even after another shaky performance in Sunday’s win over Arizona, quarterback Cam Newton still has offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in his corner.
Sports Digest: Hamilton positive for COVID-19, will miss next Formula One race
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton reports mild symptoms as he remains in isolation.
College football: Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation
Alabama, Notre Dame and Clemson have the top three spots for a second straight week.
What’s up in December: It’s well worth braving the cold to see the skies
Jupiter and Saturn will be visible in the same field of view in a telescope. The last observable conjunction this close was recorded in 1226, nearly 800 years ago
College football: Book leads Notre Dame to 31-17 win over North Carolina
Quarterback Ian Book throws for 279 yards and a score and runs for another 48 yards as the Fighting Irish improve to 9-0.
Rams knock off Brady, Buccaneers 27-24
Jared Goff throws for 376 yards and three TDs as the Rams beat Tom Brady and the Bucs with a late field goal by Matt Gay, their third kicker in four weeks.
Tacko Fall returning to Celtics, Red Claws on two-way contract
According to a report, 7-foot-5 Tacko Fall – a fan favorite in one season for the Maine Red Claws – is signed by Boston for another year of development.