Coach Bill Belichick’s calendar dictates the Patriots must self-identify by late October, know who they are and how they want to play.
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NFL notebook: Ray Guy, first Pro Football Hall of Fame punter, dies at 72
Ray Guy, who played his entire 14-year career with the Raiders, was a three-time Super Bowl champion and seven-time Pro Bowl selection.
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay
The Nets said that Kyrie Irving is “currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.”
Escaping the Irving saga makes Nash a big winner
Kyrie Irving is no longer a problem for Steve Nash, who ‘parted ways’ with the Nets as coach on Tuesday.
Wednesday’s college roundup: Monks ousted in GNAC men’s soccer semifinal, 2-0
St. Joseph of Connecticut advances by scoring two late goals at Standish.
LIV Golf gets through inaugural season with hurdles ahead
Dustin Johnson makes the final putt and the most money at just over $35 million.
MLB notebook: White Sox hire Royals coach Grifol as manager
Pedro Grifol spent the past 10 seasons in a variety of coaching roles with Kansas City under former managers Ned Yost and Mike Matheny
Suspended Celtics coach Udoka a possible candidate to replace Nash in Brooklyn
According to reports, Ime Udoka has emerged as a “strong frontrunner” to be the Nets’ next head coach and the two sides have begun discussions.
Manfred: Runner on 2nd in extras rule could stick around
“Both fans and players like it. The clubs like it. Seems like it has legs to me,” Commissioner Rob Manfred says
MLB notebook: Justin Turner wins Clemente Award for philanthropy
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ third baseman was nominated for the award for the fifth time this year.