Boston Manager Alex Cora says last season ‘took a toll on me mentally, physically,’ but he’s ready to move forward … for this season at least.
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NFL notebook: Former linebacker Dont’a Hightower back with Patriots as linebackers coach
Hightower, 33, joins the staff of former teammate Jerod Mayo despite being out of football since retiring after the 2021 season.
Sports Digest: Diggins wins as World Cup XC tour visits Canada, Laukli finishes eighth
Jessie Diggins prevails in a 15-kilometer freestyle mass start race in Canmore, Alberta, while teammate Sophia Laukli of Yarmouth posts another top-10 result.
Super Bowl: Why the Chiefs will win
Analysis: Kansas City has the superstars, but they also have the experience that could push the Chiefs over the top again.
Super Bowl: Why the 49ers will win
Analysis: Brock Purdy could be the difference-maker for San Francisco this time around.
NFL notebook: Isiah Pacheco’s angry running style could be a difference for Chiefs
Kansas City’s Isiah Pacheco, called ‘a violent runner’ by his coach, brings a punishing style to balance Patrick Mahomes’ passing attack.
Auto racing: What to expect from the NASCAR Cup Series this season
Can Chase Elliott rebound? Can RCR win its first title in 30 years? So many questions arise with the Daytona 500 coming up on Feb. 18.
MLB notebook: Newest Red Sox camp invitees include reliever who’s fastball hits 100 mph
Melvin Adón signs a two-year deal, but will likely miss the upcoming season after having elbow surgery in October.
Golf roundup: Korn Ferry Tour golfer shoots 57, sets record for PGA Tour-sanctioned event
Cristobal Del Solar of Chile shoots 57 – nine birdies, two eagles, zero bogeys – in Colombia during a Korn Ferry Tour event.
Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White spark Celtics to 125-117 win over Hawks
Kristaps Porzingis scores 31 points while Derrick White pours in 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter to lift Boston past Atlanta.