Gordon Hayward is encouraged that his broken hand will only sideline him for six weeks, but also knows he was finally finding a rhythm and returning to the level he was at before breaking his leg in 2017.
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Wednesday’s college roundup: St. Joseph’s ousted from NCAA tournament
Babson shuts out the Monks in a first-round field hockey game, 2-0.
Sports Digest: Nadal rallies in third set for first win in ATP Finals
Rafael Nadal battles back from a 5-1 deficit to beat Daniil Medvedev, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 7-6 (4).
NFL notebook: Patriots ready to play in a tough place
Visiting teams are never welcomed in Philadelphia, which is where the Patriots play Sunday afternoon.
MLB notebook: Astros’ Verlander, Mets’ deGrom win 2nd Cy Young Awards
Jacob DeGrom is the 11th pitcher to win the award consecutively.
Hiking: Weather and terrain get tougher on Pacific Crest Trail
Shorter days and snow in the Cascades present challenges as our columnist nears the end.
NBA roundup: Hayward breaks hand during Celtics’ win over Spurs
Boston extends its winning streak to seven but loses one of its key players.
College football roundup: LSU holds off Alabama
The Tigers snap an eight-game losing streak to the Crimson Tide in a matchup of the top two teams in the AP Top 25.
Saturday’s Maine college roundup: Maine football wins third straight
Joe Fagnano throws for touchdowns, while Earnest Edwards catches and throws a touchdown pass, and the Black Bears beat Elon, 31-17.
Celtics beat Hornets 108-87 in Walker’s return to Charlotte
Kemba Walker scores just 14 points against his former team, but Boston still coasts to its sixth straight win.