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Jayson Tatum’s big night lifts short-handed Celtics past Timberwolves 118-115

By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-115 on Thursday night. Derrick White scored 26 points for Boston, while Sam Hauser — filling in for the injured Jaylen Brown — hit five 3-pointers and scored 15 points. Julius […]

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Playoff-bound Bills planning to rest most starters in regular-season finale vs. struggling Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The final meeting of the season between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots doesn’t have any playoff implications. But both teams have plenty to play for. The Bills (13-3) enter the week locked into the No. 2 seed for the AFC playoffs following last week’s rout of the New York Jets. Typically, […]

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Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors’ losing streak hits 11 games

By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 18 of his 23 points in Boston’s dominant third quarter, and the Celtics routed Toronto 125-71 on Tuesday, extending the Raptors’ losing streak to 11 games. The Celtics outscored the Raptors 45-18 in the third, using an onslaught of 3-pointers to pull away and […]

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Haliburton scores 31 points as Pacers rebound from 37-point loss to Celtics by winning rematch

BOSTON (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and the Indiana Pacers rebounded from a 37-point loss to Boston two nights earlier by beating the Celtics 123-114 on Sunday night in the rematch. Andrew Nembhard, who returned after missing Friday’s game with tendinitis in his left knee, added 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists […]

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After lopsided loss, Patriots recognize an offseason roster overhaul is likely

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Following his team’s latest setback, a season-worst 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo didn’t hold his tongue about what continue to be New England’s most glaring deficiencies. “This is what I told the players, there’s really nothing good to take out of that game today. Just the lack […]

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Jeremy Swayman stops 18 shots, David Pastrnak scores on breakaway as Bruins beat Columbus, 4-0

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jeremy Swayman stopped 18 shots for his second shutout of the season, David Pastrnak scored on a clean breakaway and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday to split consecutive-night, home-and-home games between the teams. Morgan Geekie, Justin Brazeau and Cole Koepke also […]

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Herbert tosses 3 TD passes and Chargers secure a playoff spot with a 40-7 rout of Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — As spontaneous celebrations rippled throughout the Los Angeles Chargers’ locker room after their resounding 40-7 win over the New England Patriots, coach Jim Harbaugh grabbed general manager Joe Hortiz and wrapped him up in a bear hug. “Love you!” Harbaugh said. “Love you!” Hortiz responded. “Great job! Let’s keep it going,” Harbaugh replied, […]

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Sean Monahan, Dmitri Voronkov each score twice to lead the Blue Jackets past the Bruins 6-2

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sean Monahan scored twice in his 800th NHL game, helping Columbus beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 Friday night and extending the Blue Jackets’ home win streak to three games. Dmitri Voronkov added two goals and an assist, extending his point streak to six games. Kirill Marchenko’s […]

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Da Silva’s late 3 preserves Magic’s 108-104 comeback win over Tatum-less Celtics

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tristan da Silva scored 18 points and made a critical 3-pointer with 9.9 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit Monday night for a 108-104 victory over the Boston Celtics, who were missing Jayson Tatum because of an illness. With Tatum sidelined two nights after his 43-point […]

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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes narrow loss to Bills shows potential of his young team

Several times following New England’s 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said he wanted to review the game film before making a final assessment of his team’s performance. He did, and on Monday he said the overarching feeling he was left with was one of pride. Going toe-to-toe with one of the best […]

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James Cook scores 2 TDs and Bills force 3 turnovers in 24-21 win over Patriots

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — With the Bills’ attention and concern focused on the sideline, where trainers were examining quarterback Josh Allen’s throwing arm, cornerback Taron Johnson provided the necessary offense to lift Buffalo to 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. Johnson fell on a loose […]

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Tatum scores a season-high 43 to go with 16 rebounds, 10 assist in Celtics 123-98 win over Bulls

By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night. Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points and Jaylen Brown added 19 to help the Celtics rebound […]

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