Hirokazu Sawamura already copied Koji Uehara’s entrance music and now he is following the former Red Sox closer to Boston
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Mikaela Shiffrin is getting back to normal: Leaving everyone behind on the slopes
Shiffrin is writing the record books. She now has six career world titles and has won nine world championship medals, moving her ahead of recently retired Ted Ligety, the five-time world champ, and Lindsey Vonn, who reached the podium at eight world championships.
Commentary: Is the Daytona 500 carnage worth the effort?
Jenna Fryer: NASCAR’s crown jewel event rarely has much of an impact on the Cup Series championship, nor does it guarantee long-term success for its winners.
Pageau, Barzal help Islanders top hot Bruins 4-2
Mathew Barzal’s third-period power-play goal lifted the New York Islanders to a 4-2 win against the Boston Bruins, who had their 10-game points streak ended.
Former Patriots WR Hogan declares for Premier Lacrosse League draft
Chris Hogan is trading touchdowns for goals and returning to his athletic roots
Bey scores 30, hits 7 3s to lead Pistons past Boston 108-102
Saddiq Bey scored 30 points and the Detroit Pistons held on to beat the Boston Celtics 108-102
Hall of Famer Jordan set for biggest leap yet into NASCAR
Forget the green flag
Halak, Ritchie lead Bruins past Rangers 1-0 for 5th straight win
Jaroslav Halak made 21 saves, Nick Ritchie scored in the second period and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 1-0 for their fifth straight victory
Martín Pérez finalizes $5M, 1-year contract with Red Sox
Left-hander Martín Pérez and the Boston Red Sox have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract
AP Commentary: Are you ready for some (more) football!
There’s no reason to take a break from the gridiron just because the NFL season is over.