Justin Leger
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Celtics vs. Knicks takeaways: C's go ice-cold from 3 in frustrating loss
Jayson Tatum and the Celtics' struggles from beyond the arc were the difference in Monday night's loss 109-94 to the Knicks. We share our takeaways. → Read More
Jayson Tatum headlines lengthy Celtics injury report ahead of Bucks game
Jayson Tatum is among several Celtics players on the injury report ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Bucks. → Read More
Celtics vs. Hornets takeaways: Derrick White catches fire in dominant win
On the one-year anniversary of the trade that brought him to Boston, Derrick White put on a show in a 127-116 win over the Hornets. We share our takeaways from the Celtics' third straight victory. → Read More
2022 NFL playoff picture: Updated AFC standings, scenarios entering Week 18
The New England Patriots kept their playoff hopes alive with a win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Here's how they can punch their ticket to the postseason in Week 18, plus a look at the updated AFC standings. → Read More
Celtics vs. Magic takeaways: Orlando spoils Robert Williams' return
Robert Williams' return to the court was a bright spot, but Celtics fans didn't have much else to cheer about during Friday night's loss to the Magic. We share our takeaways from the 117-109 defeat. → Read More
Celtics-Clippers takeaways: C's face adversity for first time this season
The Celtics followed Saturday's frustrating loss to the Warriors with a blowout loss to the Clippers on Monday night. We share our takeaways from the defeat, which only marks Boston's second two-game skid of the season. → Read More
Celtics-Warriors takeaways: Splash Bros sink C's in NBA Finals rematch
The Boston Celtics were given NBA Finals flashbacks in Saturday night's humbling loss to the Golden State Warriors. We share our takeaways from the 123-107 defeat. → Read More
Celtics vs. Suns takeaways: C's send loud statement in blowout win
The Boston Celtics outclassed the Western Conference-leading Phoenix Suns with a 125-98 road victory. We share our takeaways from the dominant performance. → Read More
MLB Rumors: Padres sign Xander Bogaerts to 11-year contract
The Red Sox have lost their homegrown shortstop in free agency as Xander Bogaerts reportedly is signing an 11-year contract with the Padres. → Read More
MLB Rumors: Red Sox sign Japanese OF Masataka Yoshida
The Boston Red Sox reportedly addressed their need for an outfielder by signing Masataka Yoshida on Wednesday. → Read More
Who is Masataka Yoshida? Japanese OF a free agent option for Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox need to add an outfielder to the mix this offseason. Japanese slugger Masataka Yoshida has entered the conversation as a potential free-agent target. → Read More
MLB Rule 5 Draft: Red Sox lose RHPs Thad Ward, Noah Song, Andrew Politi
The Boston Red Sox lost three pitchers, including Thad Ward and Noah Song, in Wednesday's Rule 5 draft. → Read More
Celtics vs. Raptors takeaways: Blake Griffin plays big role in hard-fought win
He doesn't get significant minutes, but when Blake Griffin gets the call, the Celtics sure benefit. The veteran was a key figure in Boston's business-like 116-110 win in Toronto Monday night. → Read More
Marcus Smart listed as questionable for Sunday vs. Nets
The Boston Celtics have listed veteran guard Marcus Smart as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Brooklyn Nets. → Read More
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla named NBA Eastern Conference Coach of the Month
Joe Mazzulla has been named NBA Eastern Conference Coach of the Month after his first month at the helm for the Boston Celtics. → Read More
Celtics' Jayson Tatum named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month
Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has been named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for games played in October and November. → Read More
Jayson Tatum makes NBA history with Wednesday's performance vs. Heat
Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum stands alone in NBA history with this incredible stat. → Read More
Jayson Tatum enters Larry Bird territory with this impressive stat
Jayson Tatum played at an MVP level throughout the month of November and nearly tied Larry Bird for the most 30+ point performances in a calendar month in Celtics history. → Read More
Celtics vs. Hornets takeaways: C's offense explodes in Tatum's return
The Celtics kept firing on all cylinders Monday night in an historic 35-point win over the Hornets. Jayson Tatum returned to drop a quiet 35 points while Blake Griffin and Luke Kornet stole the show. → Read More
Tom Brady, Bucs fall to Browns in final seconds of overtime
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers couldn't hold on in overtime as they fell to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, 23-17. Here's how Brady fared in the defeat. → Read More