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Dan Shaughnessy

With Bill Belichick opposing Pete Carroll, you just never know what will happen next

The Seahawks survived a Sunday night thriller, but a questionable decision late in the game almost doomed Seattle, again. 11:58 p.m.
Ben Volin | instant analysis

Cam Newton can’t quite be Superman, but give Patriots credit for showing fight vs. Seahawks

The Patriots came out sharp and Cam Newton took some important steps forward in his second game under center, but Seattle held them off on the final play. 11:32 p.m.
Seahawks 35, Patriots 30

Stephon Gilmore vs. D.K. Metcalf was a fight that went the distance

The Patriots cornerback and the Seattle receiver battled all night, including a tangle of bounds on Seattle’s sideline.
Patriots

Patriots running back James White’s father dies in crash in Florida; mother in critical condition

White was informed of the accident and was inactive for Sunday night’s game against the Seahawks.
After pick-six, Patriots’ Devin McCourty sends condolences to James White for father’s death
Seahawks 35, Patriots 30

Cam Newton, Patriots fall short in wild duel with Russell Wilson, Seahawks

The Seattle QB torched the Patriots for five TD passes to outduel Newton, who got tackled near the goal line to end the game. 11:31 p.m.
Patriots

It’s a career night for Cam Newton, Julian Edelman, and N’Keal Harry, despite loss to Seahawks

Edelman and Harry both had career highs, and Newton now has the most multi-rush touchdown games by a quarterback in NFL history. 1 hour ago

Ben Volin | Instant Analysis
Tom Brady picks up first win with Bucs, but he still has plenty of concerns
Brady was intercepted again and the Buccaneers were sloppy.

Box Score: Buccaneers 31, Panthers 17

eastern conference finals
Eight thoughts on where the Celtics stand now after their Game 3 win over the Heat
Exploring Brad Stevens' use of his starters, the backup center rotation, and the implications of Gordon Hayward saying he'll stay in the bubble through his child's birth.

peter abraham | on baseball
Tanner Houck is developing into a potential big piece for Red Sox
After a pair of strong starts, the rookie righthander is making an early case to be part of the rotation coming out of spring training in 2021.

Box score: Red Sox 10, Yankees 2

us open
Bryson DeChambeau plows through US Open field
Bryson DeChambeau started the day in second place, two strokes behind Matthew Wolff, but soon ran away from the field with a 3-under par to claim the US Open trophy at 6-under par. He was the only player under par on the difficult Winged Foot course.

red sox 10, yankees 2
Rookie Tanner Houck shines as Red Sox snap 12-game losing streak to Yankees
Michael Chavis hit two home runs, and Bobby Dalbec and J.D. Martinez each added another in the win.

Box score: Red Sox 10, Yankees 2

stanley cup takeaways
Anton Khudobin’s acrobatics in the net are making him a star in Dallas
He’s just a great competitor,' said Dallas coach Rick Bowness, after watching a near-possessed Anton Khudobin turn back 22 Lightning shots in the third period Saturday in Game 1 of the Cup Final.

western conference finals

Anthony Davis helps Lakers take 2-0 lead over Nuggets

Davis (31 points) hit a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 105-103 victory over Denver in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals. 11:16 p.m.
As it happened

Seahawks hold on for dramatic 35-30 win over Cam Newton, Patriots

The Patriots were on the cusp of a dramatic comeback Sunday night, but Seattle stopped Cam Newton on the 1-yard line as time ran out to escape with a 35-30 win over the Patriots in Seattle. 11:34 p.m.
u.s. open

Putting proved to be a struggle for Dustin Johnson in U.S. Open

Dustin Johnson came into the US Open as the top player in the world but he had trouble with his putting and finished tied for sixth at 5 over.
patriots

Devin McCourty, Tom Brady send condolences to James White for father’s death

Tom Brady also sent his former teammate a message after White's father, Tyrone, died Sunday.
nfl

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo among several 49ers players sidelined by injury Sunday

San Francisco also lost defensive end Nick Bosa and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas in Sunday's game vs. the Jets.
Buccaneers 31, Panthers 17

Tom Brady wins second start as Buccaneers quarterback

The former Patriots quarterback passed for 217 yards and a touchdown in a victory over the Panthers.
NFL scores
stanley cup final

After grinding through the minors, UMass product Joel Hanley scores first NHL goal for Stars in Stanley Cup Final

The 2014 UMass graduate has played 46 NHL games without scoring, but notched his first goal to help the Stars go up 1-0 in the Stanley Cup Final.
tara sullivan

Before Bill Belichick was coach of the Patriots, he was a boy sharing football with his mother, Jeannette

Bill Belichick is destined to go down as the greatest coach in NFL history. Jeannette belongs on his plaque, too, for her legacy of support and unconditional love.
sports log

WNBA postpones playoff game for inconclusive coronavirus test results

The WNBA has had no positive COVID-19 cases since it set up its bubble at the IMB Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
GAME 3: CELTICS 117, HEAT 106

It got tight late, but Celtics go big inside to get back in East finals

The Celtics surged into halftime, surged out of it, and weathered some brief Miami flurries to grab their first game of the Eastern Conference finals.
Box score: Celtics 117, Heat 106
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Character counts, and the Celtics showed plenty beating Miami in Game 3

The Celtics collected themselves enough in Game 3 to fight another day, and they proved they have enough fortitude to rejuvenate themselves after a stretch that could have split most teams.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY

By working together, Celtics got the job done in Game 3

The Celtics stopped pouting, and now they have three days off to feel good about themselves before the series resumes Wednesday.
Patriots

Will facing Cam Newton in practice help the Patriots defend mobile quarterbacks this season?

In 2018, the Patriots allowed an average of 6.9 yards per carry to quarterbacks — the highest mark in the league. Last season, they improved to 4.7.
red sox

Fan sneaks into Fenway Park, atop center field wall during Red Sox-Yankees game

A Boston Police Department spokesman said the unidentified man appeared emotionally disturbed and was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
christopher price

Tom Brady lost his Bucs debut. Here’s a look at what has happened next for veteran QBs who move on to another team

Brett Favre, Warren Moon, Joe Namath, Johnny Unitas – the list of vets who moved on is long. But how did they perform after the season debut?
Yankees 8, Red Sox 0

Error-prone Red Sox stumble again in shutout loss vs. Yankees

Starter J.A. Happ threw eight shutout innings at the Red Sox, who suffered their ninth consecutive loss to the Yankees this season.
Box score: Yankees 8, Red Sox 0Abraham: Perhaps it’s time for the Red Sox to stop referring to the dominant Yankees as rivals
Peter Abraham | On baseball

Perhaps it’s time for the Red Sox to stop referring to the dominant Yankees as rivals

The Yankees have been so dominant in this rivalry, the Red Sox have given up their lunch money before the bullies from the Bronx have asked for it.
ben volin | sunday football notes

Patriots, Seahawks bring impressive defenses into Sunday night showdown

The Patriots had nine defensive backs who played at least 44 percent of the snaps in the Week 1 win over the Dolphins.
peter abraham | sunday baseball notes

With few days off in MLB playoffs, pitching staffs will have to be managed differently

Once the best-of-three first round ends, a team could conceivably play 12 games over 13 days before getting to the World Series.
gary washburn | sunday basketball notes

Clippers’ talent can’t overcome their lack of chemistry

The Clippers have blown two 3-1 playoff series leads with Doc Rivers as coach.
matt porter | sunday hockey notes

Well-traveled Geoff Ward has found a coaching home with Calgary

The Flames' dossier includes three first-round exits in the last four years, and four coaches in the last five.
kevin paul dupont | on second thought

BU legend Jack Kelley remembered as a hard but fair hockey coach

Kelley abruptly left BU following the Terriers' second straight NCAA title in 1972 and signed on as coach and general manager of the Boston-based New England Whalers.
bc 26, duke 6

Boston College caps long, unusual journey with impressive road win over Duke

In a season opener delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and played before no fans, the Eagles persevered to give Jeff Hafley a victory in his coaching debut.
chad finn | sports media

Despite former teams’ rivalry, NBC’s Rodney Harrison and Tony Dungy get along fine

Dungy, who coached the Colts from 2002-08, and Harrison, a crucial component for two Super Bowl winners with the Patriots, are in their 12th season together on NBC’s enormously successful “Football Night In America” studio program.
red sox

Michael Chavis goes deep on the emotional toll this season has taken on him

After hitting a pair of home runs against the Yankees, he admitted he finally was able to clear his focus recently and have fun.
Box score: Red Sox 10, Yankees 2
nfl notebook

Injuries envelop NFL, with stars Nick Bosa, Saquon Barkley among those likely lost for season

The NFL notably didn't have a preseason, but Week 1 went relatively smoothly on the health front. That certainly wasn't the case Sunday.
NFL Scoreboard
tour de france

‘It’s been an amazing three-week adventure.’ How Tadej Pogacar won the Tour de France in his first try

The 21-year-old Tour de France rookie from Slovenia cruised into Paris and clinched the yellow jersey Sunday.
COWBOYS 40, FALCONS 39

It’s no 28-3 in a Super Bowl, but Dallas pulls comeback to remember on Atlanta

“I don’t know if I’ve been in many games like this thing,” Dak Prescott said after his Cowboys scored 16 points in the final five minutes to shock the Falcons.
NFL scoreboard
titans 33, jaguars 30

Far from perfect Stephen Gostkowski delivers winning 49-yarder for Tennessee

Jacksonville outgained Tennessee by nearly 130 yards, but the Titans are 2-0 thanks to Ryan Tannehill, who threw for four touchdowns, and another game-winner from the former Patriots kicker.
NFL scoreboard
NFL ROUNDUP

Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs have monster days as Buffalo edges Miami

Buffalo's quarterback has set a career high for passing yards in back-to-back weeks, and helped lead the Bills back after the Dolphins took the lead early in the fourth quarter.
NFL scoreboard
ALEX SPEIER

David Ortiz: My brother and I had COVID-19

Ortiz revealed that he is asymptomatic and has now recovered.
Red Sox notebook

Tanner Houck eager to make his first career appearance at Fenway Park

After dazzzling in his MLB debut vs. the Marlins Tuesday, Houck will draw a formidable challenge vs. the Yankees on Sunday.
replay

Ouimet shocks Brits to win 1913 US Open at The Country Club

Ouimet’s victory may be the first step toward American supremacy in golf, as in most other sports.
Red Sox notebook

Red Sox mourn passing of long-time scout Gary Hughes, 79

Hughes, who worked with the Red Sox from 2012-19, spent 54 years in baseball with 11 organizations and was considered a leading talent evaluator.
Revolution 0, NYC FC 0

Revolution play to scoreless tie with New York City FC

The Revolution had three goals disallowed for offside in remaining winless at home this season.
BC NOTEBOOK

Quarterback Phil Jurkovec passes test in Boston College debut

The transfer from Notre Dame completed 17 of 23 passes for 300 yards and two touchdowns in his first start with the Eagles.
bob ryan

Remembering Bob Bigelow, part of the Golden Era of local high school basketball

He starred at Winchester and Penn, and was a first-round NBA draft pick, but his advocacy for youth sports transcended his athletic feats.
PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK

Bill Belichick has high praise for cornerback J.C. Jackson

Jackson got the game ball after closing the Patriots win against the Dolphins with an end zone interception.
ADAM HIMMELSBACH

Breaking down how the Celtics couldn’t crack the Heat’s zone defense

ESPN analyst Tim Legler looks at two critical plays late in Game 2 that contributed to Boston's downfall, and how to counter it going forward.
Screaming match ensues in Celtics’ locker room after Game 2 loss
colleges

Why is Boston College playing sports this fall?

BC is the only college in New England that is fielding fall sports teams during the pandemic.
Alex Speier

Red Sox land coveted pitching prospect in Methuen’s Jacob Wallace

The righthander, a former standout UConn closer, was the player to be named later in deal that sent Kevin Pillar to the Colorado Rockies.
ALEX SPEIER | ON BASEBALL

From title to terrible: Red Sox making a habit of going to extremes

The Red Sox have famously won four world championships in the last 17 seasons, but are on track to finish last in 2020, which would be their fourth such finish in the last nine years.
HIGH SCHOOLS

No masking the excitement of Lowell High athletes back on the field

MIAA fall sports practiced for the first time Friday, following the new modifications spelled out by the association's COVID-19 Task Force.
Nicole Yang

‘He can do everything.’ How undrafted rookie J.J. Taylor earned his playing time with the Patriots

Running back J.J. Taylor is only 5 feet, 6 inches, but he has proven that his athleticism can compensate for lack of size.
Matt Porter

‘Guys just love him.’ Former Bruins backup goalie Anton Khudobin gets his shot at a Stanley Cup

“He reminds me of a guy named Tim Thomas a little bit,” Stars teammate Tyler Seguin said.

Celtics lost their cool following loss to Heat, before finally talking it out
Coach Brad Stevens met with Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and other Celtics both Thursday night and Friday to smooth feelings after frustrating Game 2 defeat.

Celtics
It’s nothing new for a team to have a conflict. Here’s what’s happened after some famous ones
Larry Bird found a way to energize the 1984 Celtics. Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson patched things up and won the 1977 World Series. These kerfuffles don't necessarily doom a team.

kevin paul dupont | on hockey
A year after the NHL season began, the Stanley Cup Finals are here
The pick here is the Lightning in six, in a matchup of two warm-weather teams in the league's northernmost outpost.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

The inside story of a quarantined hockey writer in Edmonton, waiting for the Bruins

Behind the scenes with the Red Sox’ taxi squad in Pawtucket

New prospect Connor Seabold is already impressing at Red Sox alternate site

My first dunk: Celtics players remember the moment it finally happened

more news

Bobby Dalbec sits while chasing another adjustment

Since his run of home runs in five straight games, the strikeout-laden rookie is just 4 for 18, with 11 fans in 20 plate appearances.

Steve Grogan — the Patriots' last mobile quarterback — likes what Cam Newton is bringing to New England

Grogan holds every major rushing record for quarterbacks in franchise history. He may be giving some up this year.
court sense

Does home-court advantage mean anything to the Celtics when they’re in the bubble?

Spoiler alert: Not really.

In summer of uncertainty, Sisterhood in Sport startup was a galvanizing court for young women

Brighton girls' basketball coach Greg Canzater created six-week Boston summer league that attracted aspiring high school players and seasoned pros.

Cam Newton quickly comes to the defense of young Patriots receiver N’Keal Harry

The team's new quarterback accentuated Harry's contributions, and not his costly fumble, in the Week 1 victory over the Dolphins.
ben volin | on football

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was able to benefit from tough times with and against Patriots

The Seahawks coach believes his time in New England helped him lay the foundation for his success at USC and in Seattle.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox won’t promote Nick Pivetta in time to make him eligible for free agency in 2023

The Sox gain another year of control over the righthander, who was acquired from the Phillies last month.

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Stephon Gilmore vs. D.K. Metcalf was a fight that went the distance

Patriots running back James White’s father dies in crash in Florida; mother in critical condition

Tom Brady picks up first win with Bucs, but he still has plenty of concerns

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo among several 49ers players sidelined by injury Sunday

Celtics news

Celtics lost their cool following loss to Heat, before finally talking it out

Breaking down how the Celtics couldn’t crack the Heat’s zone defense

It’s nothing new for a team to have a conflict. Here’s what’s happened after some famous ones

Celtics have gone quickly from feel-good story to family feud

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‘Guys just love him.’ Former Bruins backup goalie Anton Khudobin gets his shot at a Stanley Cup

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bob hohler

Former Assabet hockey player recounts alleged sexual relationship with coach Carl Gray

The US Center for SafeSport is investigating claims that Gray drew Estey Ticknor, then a 17-year-old rising star in the program, into a sexual relationship.
Bob Hohler

The lack of Black leaders in New England college sports is ‘what institutional and systemic racism look like’

A Globe survey found that only 5 of 112 New England colleges have a Black athletic director and only 2 of 58 football teams have a Black head coach. And when schools have had the opportunity to improve their numbers, they haven't always taken it.
Adam himmelsbach

UConn’s hero. Michael Jordan’s protégé. Boston’s hope: ‘There was something about Kemba’

Kemba Walker was in no hurry to leave Charlotte, but things changed, and suddenly Boston represented what he longed for: a chance to win. This is the story of how he ended up here.