Players are managing a quick shift in continent and surface – some by arriving early and playing tuneups while others haven’t played since the U.S. Open – or they are not playing at all.
Joe Grant
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Edelman making smooth transition with Newton at QB
Julian Edelman had a career-high 179 yards against the Seahawks, and already seems to have found a comfort zone with Cam Newton.
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Sports Digest: Becker pleads not guilty to a string of charges related to bankruptcy case
Becker, who was declared bankrupt in June 2017, is accused of not complying with orders to disclose financial information and hiding properties from his bankruptcy trustees.
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Charge dropped against Patriots owner Kraft in massage parlor case
After courts blocked use of a video allegedly showing Patriots owner Robert Kraft at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa, prosecutors decide against moving forward with the case.
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Patriots notebook: Receivers Harry, Byrd show signs of breaking out
After combining for 14 catches Sunday against the Seahawks, N’Keal Harry and Damiere Byrd hope to prove they can be consistent options for Cam Newton.
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Stamkos scores in brief return as Lightning rout Stars
Tampa Bay gets a goal from Steven Stamkos and takes a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup finals with a 5-2 win.
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MLB roundup: Padres’ Clevinger leaves early in loss to Angels
Mike Clevinger, expected to be San Diego’s No. 1 starter in the playoffs, is removed after pitching only one inning.
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Celtics on verge of elimination after 112-109 loss to Heat
Rookie Tyler Herro scores 37 points, and Miami takes a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Sports Digest: Mike Tyson will vote for first time in 2020 election
Former boxer Mike Tyson thought he wasn’t eligible to vote because of a felony conviction, but a Nevada law will allow him to go to the polls this year.
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NFL notebook: Source says Chargers’ team doctor punctured Taylor’s lung
Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed last Sunday’s game because a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung giving him an injection.