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Among Red Sox pitchers, there’s a growing concern about a wave of injuries around the game
Amid what seems like a relentless succession of injuries around the sport, pitchers see considerable cause for alarm — with a growing sense that they’ve become disposable. 37 minutes ago
CELTICS NOTEBOOK
Sam Hauser out of Celtics lineup vs. Pistons with ankle sprain but avoids serious injury
Hauser sprained his left ankle Sunday night after connecting for 10 of 13 3-pointers in the Celtics' win over the Wizards in Washington. 1 hour ago
Dartmouth refuses to work with basketball players’ union, potentially sending case to federal court
In a statement announcing its refusal to bargain with the students, the school said the “athletes in the Ivy League are not employees.” 1 hour ago
RED SOX
Red Sox to honor 2004 champions, Tim Wakefield at home opener
Along with inviting all members of the curse-breaking champions back, the ceremony will also include a special tribute honoring Wakefield and his wife, Stacy, both of whom died while battling cancer this offseason. 1 hour ago
BRUINS NOTEBOOK
Morgan Geekie’s slap-shot goal was a rare glimpse these days of the once regularly-used weapon
The forward opened the Bruins scoring in Saturday’s 6-5 win over the Flyers with a sizzling slap shot, and it brought back memories of yesteryear when slappers were the rage in the NHL. 2 hours ago
NHL
Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov suspended two games for head hit on Winchester’s Conor Sheary
The league ruled that the Florida defenseman's shoulder to Sheary's head was avoidable. Tampa beat the Panthers, 5-3. 2 hours ago
NCAA women's basketball
Is there a way to slow Iowa’s Caitlin Clark in March Madness? Here’s how some have tried.
“You can do everything right and not stop her. That’s the problem,” said Kansas State coach Jeff Mittie. 2 hours ago
SOCCER
Nottingham Forest, home of former Revolution keeper Matt Turner, falls into Premier League relegation spot after points penalty
Forest was found to have breached the league profitability and sustainability regulations, and fell from 17th to 18th — one of the three relegation places in the league — in the standings. 2 hours ago