Athletes around the world cheered when leaders of the Paralympics booted Russia from the Games
Paul Abramowitz
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Thursday’s college roundup: UMaine’s Simon wins America East’s top awards
Women’s basketball: UMaine’s Anne Simon is the conference Player of the Year and the Defensive Player of the Year, while Amy Vachon wins Coach of the Year.
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Sports Digest: Semifinalists chosen for Travis Roy Award
Eight players are in the running for the award that goes to the top senior boys’ hockey player in Class A
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NHL roundup: Caps beat Canes 4-0 to snap three-game skid
Alex Ovechkin scores his 763rd goal for Washington, which ends a six-game skid at home.
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MLB, union meet for 1 1/2 hours, discuss next step in talks
There was no known decision on the timing of the next negotiating session.
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Tatum scores 37 as Celtics too much for Morant, Grizzlies
Memphis star Ja Morant scores 38, but Jayson Tatum pours in 37 on his 24th birthday to spark Boston, 120-107.
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NBA roundup: Hawks surge late, Young scores 39 points in win over Bulls
Trae Young also has 13 assists while making 7 of 10 3-pointers and all 10 of his free throws in a 130-124 win over Chicago.
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NHL roundup: Bruins goalie Swayman making Calder rumblings
Jeremy Swayman could be in the running for NHL rookie of the year award.
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NBA roundup: Celtics get good news as Brown’s injury not long-term
Jaylen Brown suffered an ankle sprain in Tuesday’s win over the Hawks.
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Russians face more sports sanctions, but not at Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee said Russians and Belarusians would be able to compete in Beijing as “neutral athletes” without national symbols.