Doc Rivers and Michael Malone are on the COVID list and a game between the Golden State and Denver is called off.
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Corrections needed for Patriots to solidify playoff position
New England looked like Super Bowl contenders during its seven-game winning streak, but things have turned soured in their last two games.
Tom Caron: Taking stock of New England sports as 2021 comes to an end
The Patriots are lucky there is an extra playoff spot, the Bruins hope to play soon and MLB needs to figure out its labor dispute.
NHL notebook: NHL set to resume after six-day break; three more games postponed
The league continues to deal with COVID-19 outbreaks and hopes to get its season back on track.
NFL notebook: Panthers send players home after 6 more positive COVID tests
The Panthers lost 32-6 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday and have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Bruins notebook: Seven players out of protocol, Charlie Coyle in
Charlie Coyle is joined by Taylor Hall, Brandon Carlo and Oskar Steen in the COVID-19 protocols for Boston, which hopes to return to play Wednesday.
Patriots’ path to division title shrinks after loss to Bills
Buffalo nows holds the tiebreaker and will win the division if they win their final two games.
NBA roundup: Number of COVID cases continues to rise, as league expands testing
There are at least 111 players in health and safety protocols, including Golden State’s Draymond Green.
Allen, Bills beat Patriots to take control of AFC East race
Buffalo beats New England 33-21, sending New England to its second straight loss.
NFL roundup: Brady, Bucs beat Panthers to clinch NFC South
Tom Brady throws for 232 yards, including 101 to Antonio Brown, as Tampa Bay wins its first division title since 2007.