“Needless to say, what’s going on in this country of ours at times is extremely disgusting … we have to use our platform to raise awareness for issues like this,” Patriots quarterback Cam Newton said.
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Three MLB games called off in wake of Kenosha shooting
The Reds-Brewers, Mariners-Padres and Giants-Dodgers games are not played as players across the sports landscape react to the shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Bucks players don’t take the court for playoff game as statement against racial injustice
NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice when the Bucks didn’t take the floor for their scheduled playoff game against the Orlando Magic.
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Rafael Devers’ three-run triple sparks Red Sox rally to beat Blue Jays
Devers’ triple highlights Boston’s six-run outburst in the sixth inning in 9-7 over Toronto on Tuesday night.
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Lightning edge Bruins in overtime, tie series at 1-1
Ondrej Palat’s OT goal lifts Tampa Bay to 4-3 victory over Boston in Game 2 of second-round series.
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Racial Injustice: After Jacob Blake shooting, frustrated NBA players wonder again whether they should play
NBA players had to weigh whether restarting the season and playing basketball aided or distracted from their calls for social justice reform. Those discussions are starting again.
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Faceoff: Lightning seeking better start in Game 2 against Bruins
Boston got the jump on Tampa Bay in series opener. Also, Vegas tuned out potential distractions in Game 1 win over Vancouver.
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Bruins open second round with 3-2 win over Tampa Bay
Jaroslav Halak stops 35 shots to win his fourth straight game since starter Tuukka Rask opted out of the playoffs.
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Orioles tag Boston bullpen, end skid with 5-4 victory
Pedro Severino singled in the winning run in the 10th inning to punctuate a poor performance by Boston’s revamped bullpen, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Red Sox 5-4 Saturday night to snap a six-game losing streak
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Patriots’ young receivers say they’re ready to contribute in Year 2
N’Keal Harry, Gunner Olszewski and Jakobi Meyers feel more equipped to help New England’s offense in their second NFL seasons.