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Dan Shaughnessy

Tom Heinsohn was an immeasurable, irreplaceable part of Celtics history

If you are a New England sports fan under the age of 75, you have no memory of a time when he wasn't part of the Celtics.
Celtics

Celtics legend Tom Heinsohn, champion as player and coach, dies at 86

Heinsohn played on eight NBA title teams, coached the Celtics to two more crowns, and left an indelible mark as a broadcaster.
From 2012: Why Tommy Heinsohn is a Celtics institutionTommy Heinsohn had a scare in Poland in 1964 that proved to be a Red Auerbach prankCeltics issue statement on death of Tom Heinsohn: ‘It is Tommy’s rich personality that defined the man’
Gary Washburn | On Basketball

What Tommy Heinsohn meant to someone who grew up a Lakers fan

He made those Celtics-Lakers matchups special. It was sort of like the Lakers were playing the Celtics as well as Heinsohn in those Finals. 2 hours ago

Peter Abraham | On Baseball
Alex Cora’s relationship with Chaim Bloom will determine whether it works out for Red Sox
Bloom certainly had to be convinced to rehire Cora, and he said it took some “intense conversations” to arrive at the decision. 7:11 p.m.

Red Sox

Alex Cora is back as Red Sox manager, and he’s sorry: ‘I got my penalty and I served it'

At a news conference to reintroduce him as Red Sox manager, Cora addressed his activities in Houston and explained why he didn't adopt them in Boston.
Alex Cora’s relationship with Chaim Bloom will determine whether it works out for Red SoxJ.T. Watkins, suspended for alleged use of video to decode sign sequences in 2018, returns to Red Sox

Celtics
Celtics issue statement on death of Tom Heinsohn: ‘It is Tommy’s rich personality that defined the man’
Heinsohn, who died at 86, was a part of all 17 Celtics championships, as either a player, coach, or broadcaster.

Chad Finn
Tommy Heinsohn’s broadcasting career filled with disdain for officials, love for Celtics
Heinsohn was informed, opinionated, quick to laugh, and intolerant of slow-paced offenses and any referee with a functioning whistle. 7:14 p.m.

Adam Himmelsbach
Bob Cousy reacts to the death of longtime friend and teammate Tommy Heinsohn
Cousy hopes fans today understand the impact Heinsohn had as a six-time All-Star and eight-time NBA champion. 2 hours ago

BEN VOLIN | On Football
NFL Week 9: This conference call is easy — the AFC is clearly better than the NFC
The AFC, which went 5-1 in interconference play this past weekend, has the NFL's only undefeated team and its only one-loss team.

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK
Patriots haven’t been getting many happy returns this season
Without singling anyone out, Bill Belichick said the Patriots have missed out on good opportunities on kick returns all year.

Red Sox
J.T. Watkins, suspended for alleged use of video to decode sign sequences in 2018, returns to Red Sox
The former advance scouting assistant and video replay coordinator has joined the team’s professional scouting staff.

Tara Sullivan
After 19 months as reigning Masters champ, Tiger Woods is back to defend
“Do I expect to contend? Yes, I do," said Woods, whose epic victory in 2019 was a signature moment in sports.

Masters Notebook: Bryson DeChambeau brings his bulk and behemoth drives to Augusta
Chad Finn

How are we supposed to feel about the Patriots barely beating the winless Jets? And other thoughts

It actually felt like a satisfying, meaningful win, even if the stakes were considerably lesser than we are used to around here.

Stan Grossfeld
For Mitchell Johannson Method elite figure skaters, pandemic puts a new spin on things
Athletes at the Revere training center had to adjust to new regulations that became part of the routine.

Red Sox

Red Sox hope to have fans at Fenway Park in 2021

The Red Sox have presented a plan to state officials that would allow fans back in some capacity.
Figure skating

As Norwood facility remains silent, figure skaters make the jump to taped performances

The Skating Club of Boston’s facility, which opened in September, was scheduled to host a qualifying event this week for the US Championships.
Masters Notebook

Bryson DeChambeau brings his bulk and behemoth drives to Augusta

DeChambeau said he is hitting it even farther than he was at the US Open, which he won in record fashion. 7:32 p.m.
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Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly named Manager of the Year

Voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America concluded before the beginning of the playoffs. 2 hours ago
Dan Shaughnessy

Even after exciting win, Bill Belichick still trails Tom Brady in the early returns

Nick Folk’s big kick capped back-to-back nights of the ongoing 2020 saga of the quarterback vs. the coach. Neither one looked very good.
patriots

Damien Harris shines, but it comes at a price after he exits game late following big hit from Jets' Neville Hewitt

It's unclear what the second-year back's ailment is, but he took a big shot to the upper body.
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Patriots

Cam Newton believes win over Jets can be a building block for Patriots

The Patriots quarterback also shared his thoughts on tanking and playing in an empty Gillette Stadium in his weekly interview on WEEI.
Tara Sullivan

Against a backdrop of fall foliage instead of spring azaleas, a very different Masters is about to tee off

More than at any other other golf tournament, the spectators are part of the fabric and the drama at Augusta, but there will be none this year.
red sox

Alex Cora’s reintroduction press conference will focus heavily on his past rather than the future

It will mark Cora’s first broad availability to discuss the 2017 Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that prompted a parting from the Red Sox.
sports log

No. 1 Alabama cancels game against LSU due to COVID-19 issues

That raises the number of Southeastern Conference games postponed this week to three.
Patriots 30, Jets 27

Last-second field goal, massive fourth quarter saves Patriots from near-stumble vs. Jets

New England ran 35 offensive plays in the fourth quarter to four for the Jets, Joe Flacco and the NFL's only winless team finding a way to lose another at the final gun.
Patriots

Birthday boy Jakobi Meyers has a night to remember

The undrafted wideout out of NC State made 12 receptions on 14 targets for 169 yards, career highs all around.
as it happened

Nick Folk delivers 51-yard field goal to lift Patriots over Jets as time expires

The Patriots finally broke their four-game losing streak.
boston college

After almost beating Clemson, Boston College aims to upset No. 2 Notre Dame

The Irish are coming off a stunner of their own, having beaten the top-ranked Tigers in double overtime.
PATRIOTS

Fans won’t be back at Gillette Stadium for Patriots, Revolution games through 2020 season

The Patriots have four remaining home games in the 2020 season, while the Revolution are set to host a postseason matchup with the Montreal Impact Nov. 20.

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What Tommy Heinsohn meant to someone who grew up a Lakers fan

Bryson DeChambeau brings his bulk and behemoth drives to Augusta

NFL

Ben Roethlisberger among four Steelers players placed on COVID-19 reserve list

The players are on five-day quarantines and would be eligible to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals in Pittsburgh unless they test positive for the coronavirus, the team said.
nfl notebook

Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey banged up again

McCaffrey, who had missed six games with a high ankle sprain, was seen holding his shoulder on the sideline.
BEN VOLIN | INstant analysis

Comeback win over Jets could be confidence boost Cam Newton, Patriots need

The Patriots looked dead in the water for three quarters, but credit Newton and the Patriots for coming alive in the fourth quarter.
MLB

Tony La Russa again charged for driving under the influence prior to White Sox hiring

Thirteen years after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor DUI in Florida, the 76-year-old was arrested in Arizona.
Tuesday School Roundup

A win share for coach Tom Severo and Shawsheen boys' soccer: 400th victory and Commonwealth crown

After a 30-year run with the Billerica girls that produced 342 victories, Severo has now collected 58 more since for the Rams since 2014. 43 minutes ago
Field Hockey

EMass field hockey: Central Catholic’s Grace Gervais headlines Players of the Week

The senior scored six goals in a pair of victories.
Field Hockey Notebook

Walpole field hockey tries to keep its focus on business as usual

Fourth-year coach Jen Quinn cited senior Molly Weiand and juniors Natalie Griffin, Jessica Tosone, and Caroline Whelan as steadying forces for the 8-0 Porkers. 28 minutes ago
High Schools

St. Mary’s hires a familiar face as softball coach, Frank Pagliuca

The school's four-time state champion girls' hockey coach also guided Lexington to D1 softball championships in 2008 and 2009.
masters notebook

Sergio Garcia withdraws from Masters after positive COVID-19 test

Garcia, who finally won his first major in Augusta three years ago, has been a part of every one of golf's big four tournaments since not playing in the 1999 US Open.
Monday's Schools Roundup

Francesca Yanchuk, Kaitryn Franchino do the trick for Bishop Feehan girls' soccer

Yanchuck, Franchino each had a hat trick for the Shamrocks(10-0) in an 8-0 romp over Catholic Central rival St. Mary's.
chad finn | sports media

Doing play by play on ‘Monday Night Football’ is as great as Steve Levy dreamed it would be

The longtime broadcaster has proven to be a hit on "Monday Night Football" with first-time partners Louis Riddick and Brian Griese.
dan shaughnessy

Alex Cora is getting his second chance, but what about baseball’s other cheaters?

What do we do now about Pete Rose? Sammy Sosa? Roger Clemens? Manny Ramirez? Barry Bonds?
ABRAHAM: Alex Cora faces a long to-do list with Red Sox, but he’s the right man for the job
Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Alex Cora is returning to a very different Red Sox team than the last one he managed

When he is reintroduced as manager on Tuesday, he will take over a roster missing many of the key players from his 2018-19 squads.
College basketball

BC men’s basketball will tip off season Nov. 25 vs. No. 3 Villanova

At present, there are three games on the Eagles schedule, the first two in the 2K Empire Classic at Mohegan Sun.
Ben Volin | Instant Analysis

Incredibly, something is missing with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers

Even though Brady appears to have everything he wants, including Antonio Brown, the Bucs look out of synch.
Tom Brady suffers one of worst career losses as Saints throttle Bucs, 38-3
UNION 2, REVOLUTION 0

Revolution lose regular-season finale, drop into play-in game in MLS playoffs

By finishing in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, New England will open postseason play Nov. 20 against the Montreal Impact in Foxborough.
Here’s when and where the Revolution will open the MLS playoffs
HIGH SCHOOLS

EMass boys’ soccer: Pembroke’s Luke Saia headlines Players of the Week

Top performances by boys' soccer players from Eastern Mass. leagues in the past week:
HIGH SCHOOLs

For Amesbury, with alumna Madison MacLean at the helm, new culture and attitude is a win-win

Led by the 24-year-old first-year coach, Amesbury snapped a 62-game drought dating to 2016 by capturing its final two games of the 2020 season.

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