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Boston Red Sox's Jordan Hicks reacts after striking out Houston Astros' Carlos Correa in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Aug. 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)
White Sox acquire right-hander Jordan Hicks from Boston for prospect Gage Ziehl
The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-hander Jordan Hicks from the Boston Red Sox. The deal, announced Sunday, includes cash and pitching prospect David Sandlin, along with two players to be named later.
 
Portland Trail Blazers Jrue Holiday (5) guards against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Blazers guard Jrue Holiday gets champion’s welcome in return to Boston to face Celtics
Jrue Holiday got a champion’s welcome in his return to Boston. The Trail Blazers guard received a big cheer when he was shown on the scoreboard during warmups, another when he was introduced before the game, and a standing ovation after a tribute video of highlights that included him clutching the N
 
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Pritchard scores 23, Brown has 20 as Celtics beat Trail Blazers 102-94
Payton Pritchard had 23 points and Jaylen Brown scored 20 on Monday night to lead the Boston Celtics to a 102-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
 
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs with teammates during a football availability, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Drake Maye aims to do what Tom Brady couldn’t with the Patriots: win a playoff game in Denver
Drake Maye has a chance to accomplish something not even Tom Brady did with the Patriots. Maye is hoping to beat the Broncos in the AFC championship game in Denver on Sunday and lead New England to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2018.
 
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Jaylen Brown scores 30 points, grabs 10 rebounds to lead Celtics to 119-104 victory over Pacers
Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 119-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics led by 23 points in the first half.
 
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) walks off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Denver backup QB and ex-Patriot Jarrett Stidham is all that’s keeping New England from Super Bowl
All that stands between the New England Patriots and their first trip to the Super Bowl since Tom Brady left is a backup quarterback that they already know pretty well.
 
New England Patriots linebacker K'lavon Chaisson, right, hits Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
C.J. Stroud’s 4 interceptions dig a hole the Texans’ defense can’t get out of in loss to Patriots
C.J. Stroud’s four first-half interceptions handed New England a 28-16 victory over Houston, securing the Patriots a spot in the AFC championship game.
 
Seattle Kraken's Chandler Stephenson deflects the puck past Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
After retiring Zdeno Chara’s No. 33, Bruins get off to quick start and beat Kraken 4-2
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 after raising Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 to the rafters. Marat Khusnutdinov and Viktor Arvidsson scored early, helping Boston sweep a five-game homestand for the first time since 2019.
 
Bobby Orr applauds, left bottom, as former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara waves to the crowd during his number retirement ceremony before an NHL hockey game between the Boston Bruins and the Seattle Kraken, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Boston Bruins retire Zdeno Chara’s No. 33, honoring the giant defenseman who led 2011 Cup victory
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara’s number in a ceremony before Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken.
 
Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov compete during the pairs short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Skating pair took title at U.S. nationals but can’t compete in Olympics after passport delay
Alisa Efimova had an American flag on her warmup jacket but not where she needed it most: in her passport.
 
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) grabs a defensive rebound against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Boston’s Jaylen Brown said ‘Give me the fine.’ NBA delivers $35,000 penalty for criticizing refs
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been fined $35,000 for criticizing officials after a game. On Saturday, the Celtics lost 100-95 to the San Antonio Spurs.
 
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says ‘Those that stay will be champions.’ QB Justin Herbert isn’t sure
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh remains optimistic about the team’s future despite a 16-3 loss to New England in the wild-card round.
 
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Murray scores 22 with 17 assists to help Nuggets win 114-110 and snap Celtics 5-game win streak
Jamal Murray had 22 points and 17 assists and Peyton Watson scored 30 for the Denver Nuggets, who went on a 14-0 run to rally from a fourth-quarter deficit and pull away to beat the Boston Celtics 114-110.
 
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) fights Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Canadiens score 4 in the 3rd period to turn fight-filled game against rival Bruins into a laugher
Zachary Bolduc scores to give the Canadiens the lead as Montreal defeats the Boston Bruins 6-2. The Canadiens score four goals in a five-minute span to break a third-period tie.
 
Boston Bruins left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) fights against Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Old rivals Bruins, Canadiens drop gloves at opening faceoff in matchup of East Conference foes
Boston’s Tanner Jeannot and Montreal’s Josh Anderson dropped the gloves at the opening faceoff of Tuesday night’s game.
 
Greg Biffle holds his daughter, Emma, before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
NASCAR’s Greg Biffle killed in plane crash. Here are some other athletes who died in the air
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s death in a plane crash adds to a list of athletes lost in aviation accidents.
 
Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39) shoots the puck past Utah Mammoth goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41), for his second goal of the night, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Geekie scores twice and Bruins open 5-game homestand with 4-1 victory over Mammoth
Morgan Geekie scores two goals, and Jeremy Swayman stops 20 shots to help the Boston Bruins beat Utah. This marks Boston’s fifth win in the last six games.
 
Michigan State and Northeastern tipoff at Matthews Arena during the first half of a college basketball game in Boston, Dec. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Boston’s Matthews Arena to close after 100-plus years of hockey, hoops and even the Sultan of Swat
Matthews Arena will be closing its doors this week after more than a century of hosting the biggest names in sports but also politics, music and culture.
 
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives around New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Celtics hold off late Knicks charge to win 123-117 in rematch of East semifinal
Jaylen Brown scores a season-high 42 points, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-117 victory over the New York Knicks in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference semifinal.
 
St. Louis Cardinals' Sonny Gray pitches to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Sept. 24, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, file)
Red Sox acquire right-hander Sonny Gray from the Cardinals
The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-hander Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals will receive righty Richard Fitts and prospect Brandon Clarke.
 
Harvard lines up against against Yale during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in New Haven, Conn. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
The Game might be bigger than ever when Harvard and Yale meet with FCS playoff berth on the line
Harvard and Yale are set to face off in their historic rivalry game on Saturday, with something more at stake.
 
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields fumbles the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Fields runs for an early score before Jets’ quarterback problems resurface in 27-14 loss to Patriots
Justin Fields ran for an early score lead against the New England Patriots. But once he stopped running, the Jets struggled to move the ball.
 
Ottawa Senators' David Perron (57) checks Boston Bruins' Sean Kuraly (52) behind Linus Ullmark (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Bruins score with 6 seconds left in OT to beat Senators 3-2 and earn fifth straight victory
Pavel Zacha scores on a rebound with six seconds left in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators.
 
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, center, drives to the basket between Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) and forward Kyshawn George, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Brown scores 35 points in 26 minutes before watching Celtics coast to 136-107 win over Wizards
Jaylen Brown scores 35 points as the Boston Celtics overcome a double-digit first-quarter deficit to beat Washington 136-107.
 
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Patriots pass the halfway point with eyes on AFC East title after back-to-back last-place finishes
The New England Patriots have turned their season around under Mike Vrabel, winning six straight games to lead the AFC East.
 
Atlanta Falcons place kicker Parker Romo (39) kicks a field goad against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Parker Romo’s missed extra point proves to be the difference in Falcons’ 24-23 loss to Patriots
Parker Romo returned to New England, hoping to prove the Patriots wrong for cutting him. Instead, he missed a crucial extra point, allowing the Patriots to win 24-23 on Sunday.
 
Boston College defensive back Omar Thornton (0) tackles Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
No. 12 Notre Dame escapes Boston College with 25-10 victory
Notre Dame has secured its sixth straight win by defeating Boston College 25-10. Jeremiyah Love’s 94-yard touchdown run followed a crucial interception, sealing the victory.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter, left, pressures Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Jaylen Brown scores 30 as Celtics snap Cavaliers’ win streak
Jaylen Brown scores 30 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-105. Brown’s 13 points during a 20-3 run helped Boston pull away.
 
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Myles Garrett breaks Browns franchise record with 5 sacks against Patriots
Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett broke his own franchise record with five sacks against the New England Patriots.
 
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe scores 34 points in opener, most in NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain
VJ Edgecombe scored 34 points for the Philadelphia 76ers in their 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics.
 
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