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After last season’s disappointment, Celtics are poised to pave a path to postseason success

Boston has a legitimate opportunity to claim the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a strong performance over the final 28 games.

Elam Ending turns NBA All-Star Game from farce to best spectacle in years

A new format and massive charity payout turned the fourth quarter into as close to a real game as the spectacle has seen in years.

NBA All-Stars all about honoring the memory of Kobe Bryant

This All-Star Weekend in Chicago has served as one 72-hour tribute to the iconic Lakers great.

Kawhi Leonard wins MVP as Team LeBron wins exciting All-Star Game

A new format and massive charity payout turned the fourth quarter into as close to a real game as the spectacle has seen in years.

NBA ALL-STAR GAME
NBA All-Star festivities, as expected, all about honoring Kobe
All-Star weekend is in Michael Jordan’s longtime home of Chicago, but even he was overshadowed by the late, future Hall of Famer.

Watch both of Arlington’s Pat Connaughton’s slams in the dunk contest
The St. John’s Prep graduate earned a 50 with his second dunk, but didn’t reach the final.

Kevin Garnett explains difference between Minnesota and Celtics

“Minny, they run their team one way. Boston has a culture of basketball,’’ Garnett said.

Kevin Garnett overwhelmed after being named Hall of Fame finalist

It’s a mere formality that Garnett will join greats such as the late Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan in the Class of 2020 in Springfield in August. But Garnett appeared as if he was still stunned by the honor.

For Jayson Tatum, fatherhood is simply the best

NBA stardom is great, but the Celtics forward’s most fulfilling role is that of dad to his son, Deuce

NBA not closing the door on Elam Ending

Nick Elam devised a way to end every game with a winning basket, and avoid overtime and the slew of intentional fouls in the waning minutes.

Marcus Smart has some advice for paying for Valentine’s Day dinner

The Celtics guard doesn't believe in a cheap meal for a romantic night out on the town.

Celtics and DraftKings go into business together

DraftKings will be the daily fantasy sports partner of the team but not its betting partner — yet.

Forget his 39 points, Jayson Tatum’s defense on Kawhi Leonard stood out

Tatum showed that he could rise to the challenge of guarding a superstar — and it was hardly an aberration.

Duncan Robinson and Pat Connaughton to add New England flavor to All-Star Saturday Night

Robinson is the first New England native to compete in the 3-point contest since 2013, and Connaughton is the first Massachusetts native to compete in the slam dunk contest.

Celtics showed their toughness against Clippers, and nobody was better than Jayson Tatum

In the last game before the All-Star break for both teams, Tatum, a first-year All-Star, dazzled with 39 points.

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John Powers

Reflections on covering a miracle in Lake Placid 40 years ago

In the Olympics, the US stunned the Soviets and lifted American spirits, and for Boston, it was very much a local story.

DAYTONA 500

Driver Ryan Newman hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after ghastly Daytona 500 crash

Doctors said Newman is in serious condition after his car was flipped and on fire as safety crews rushed to extricate the 42-year-old driver.

BC football

Boston College football coach Jeff Hafley has built a young, energetic staff with loads of experience

Nearly half of Hafley’s 11 assistants have NFL experience, and all but one has been on a coaching staff at a Power 5 school.

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Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin wins crash-marred Daytona 500; Ryan Newman hospitalized

Hamlin’s celebration after becoming the first back-to-back winner since 1994-95 was muted by concerns about Newman, who was in a horrific crash at the finish.

SPORTS LOG

Streak is over as UConn drops out of the top five of women’s basketball poll for first time in 13 years

The Huskies’ run of 253 straight weeks as one of the first five teams in the Associated Press Top 25 dated back to Feb. 5, 2007.

UConn women’s basketball out of AP top five for first time since 2007

The Huskies fell to sixth on Monday, ending a run of 253 consecutive weeks that was nearly 2.5 times longer than any other in the sport’s history.

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