With no preseason games and limited live practices, late draft picks and free agents have limited chances to put their skills on display.
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Newton named starting quarterback for Patriots
Cam Newton, who came to the Patriots in the offseason, beats out Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer in the competition to replace Tom Brady.
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Red Sox manager recalls his memorable first home run, off Tom Seaver
Following the new of Tom Seaver’s death, Ron Roenicke remembers a career highlight. “And it was probably a lucky home run, too. It was about a foot fair and a foot over the fence.”
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Bruins notebook: Chara hopes to return for 23rd NHL season
Defenseman Zdeno Chara, 43, said he’s not ready to retire and wants “to stay in Boston. I want to be a Boston Bruin.”
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NFL notebook: Titans sign former Patriots kicker Gostkowski
Four-time Pro Bowler Stephen Gostkowski, who was part of three Super Bowl teams in 14 seasons with New England, was released in March
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Nets hire Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash as coach
Steve Nash, a two-time MVP who worked with Kevin Durant as a consultant with the Warriors, will lead Durant and Kyrie Irving in his first head coaching job.
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Celtics notebook: Stevens switches up big-man rotation with plenty of success
While Enes Kanter played a key role against Philadelphia, Robert Williams is stepping up as the backup center against Toronto.
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Pats preparing to make tough roster calls at offensive line, wide receiver, running back
New England needs to trim its roster from 80 players to 53 on Saturday, and the decisions will not be easy for Coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots.
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Sports Digest: Avalanche force seventh game against Stars
Colorado extends the Western Conference semifinals with a 4-1 win in Game 6.
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NFL notebook: Cousins apologizes for comments about COVID-19
Minnesota QB Kirk Cousins says he’s not afraid of catching the virus, but recognizes that it’s important to adhere to safety protocols to protect other people.