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ADAM HIMMELSBACH

7-foot-6-inch Celtic Tacko Fall’s unlikely journey to the brink of the NBA

Boston has one open roster spot, and Fall is expected to compete for it at training camp.

Cedric Maxwell voices confidence in 2019-20 Celtics

The Celtics’ radio analyst said last season’s team lacked leadership, and that its star was moody and unpredictable.

Brad Wanamaker is back with Celtics, with something to prove

“I’m coming back this year hungry and ready for a real chance,” said the guard, who played in only 36 games last season.

Larry Bird wants mural changed, ‘doesn’t want to be seen as a tattooed guy’

A lawyer for the former Celtics legend has asked an artist to remove certain tattoos from a large painting of Bird on an Indianapolis multi-family residence.

For Gordon Hayward, summer has been about ‘reps,’ not vacation
The Celtics forward has stayed in Boston to train with team staff and continue building up his confidence.

Sports Log
Stephen Curry helps launch Howard University men’s, women’s golf
Howard senior appealed to NBA superstar during a campus visit in January and Curry responded with his support.

DeMarcus Cousins’s latest injury a devastating blow

Cousins signed a one-year deal with the Lakers to reclaim his once sparkling career. Now, he’s facing another long rehab for a torn ACL.

Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca excited about makeup of team

“There’s just really a positive attitude from everybody this year,” said Pagliuca.

DeMarcus Cousins tears ACL in left knee

Cousins, who signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Lakers, was hurt during a workout.

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NFL NOTEBOOK

Jets’ Brandon Copeland suspended for four games

The veteran linebacker hit with ban after violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

A new format for FedEx Cup brings clarity and curiosity

Justin Thomas has a two-shot lead, and the Tour Championship hasn’t even started.

Rhode Island bounced from Little League World Series

The team from Barrington was eliminated in a 2-0 loss to Elizabeth, N.J.

Ex-Patriot Malcolm Mitchell details his breakup with football

In a new short film, WR says he’s felt “enraged, useless, scared” since he stepped away from the game.

Former Patriot Dontrelle Inman returning to Chargers, report says

The veteran receiver is heading back to franchise where he enjoyed his greatest success.

SPORTS LOG

USOC sanctions athletes who protested during anthem at Pan Am Games

Hammer thrower Gwen Berry and fencer Race Imboden were given 12-month probation.

Here are the guests scheduled for this week’s Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon

The two-day fundraiser in support of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute began Tuesday.

NFL NOTEBOOK

Antonio Brown rejoins Raiders after ultimatum, files new helmet grievance

The star receiver is still looking for a helmet that he is comfortable with and that meets league safety requirements.