Brown is one of four first-timers, and Boston is one of five teams with two All-Stars — only New Jersey, with three, has more.
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32-year-old Chellsie Memmel serious about gymnastics comeback, has sights on Olympics
Trying to make the U.S. national team while competing against some athletes born the year Memmel stood atop the podium in Melbourne, Australia in 2005 as the best female gymnast on the planet — isn’t a publicity stunt.
NFL owners working to implement 17-game schedule for 2021 season
The deliberations about when to implement the 17-game season are reportedly tied in part to the completion of new broadcasting contracts with the television networks.
Celtics are the NBA’s biggest disappointment due to to injuries and offseason misfires
Boston sits at 15-15, pondering existential questions about its structure, camaraderie and longer-term direction.
Price, Posey, MLBers who opted out for virus excited for ’21
Sixteen months since his last competitive game, David Price is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers
NASCAR notes: Joey Logano wants peace at Penske following Daytona 500 crash with Brad Keselowski
A truce has yet to be called in the Team Penske camp amid friction following the last lap rash between teammates. Also, Michael McDowell receives more sponsorship money after surprise Daytona win.
Red Sox notes: Lefty Eduardo Rodriguez is a full go after COVID-19 cost him 2020 season
“After everything I went through, to be here with the guys, I’m really excited,” the 27-year-old left-hander said Friday. Also, former Boston outfielder Johnny Damon arrested after DUI stop.
Former WWE wrestlers take brain damage case to Supreme Court
Several former pro wrestlers claim in lawsuits that World Wrestling Entertainment failed to protect them from repeated head injuries are taking their case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Young scores 40, Hawks end skid, slip by Celtics 122-114
Trae Young had 40 points and eight assists, and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 122-114 win over the Boston Celtics
Red Sox get 2 players in 3-team trade with Rays, Marlins
The Rays dealt minor league catcher Ronaldo Hernández and minor league infielder Nick Sogard to the Boston Red Sox for right-handed pitcher Chris Mazza, left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs and cash.