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Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) celebrates with right fielder Craig Gentry, right, and left fielder Joey Rickard left, after defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-2 during a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, May 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jones says racial taunts speak to wider racial issues

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Marcin Gortat (13) looks pass in front of Boston Celtics' Al Horford (42) during the third quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Sunday, April, 30, 2017, in Boston. The Celtics won 123-111. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Al Horford is a multi-faceted problem for the Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Fans give a standing ovation as Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones comes to bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Jones applauded, Machado buzzed as Red Sox top Orioles 5-2

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) celebrates with right fielder Craig Gentry, right, and left fielder Joey Rickard left, after defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-2 during a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, May 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The Latest: Adam Jones gets lengthy applause in Fenway

Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones hits an RBI-single during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, April 30, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Red Sox apologize after Orioles’ Adam Jones taunted with racial slurs at Fenway Park

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) defends against Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas (4) during the fourth quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Sunday, April, 30, 2017, in Boston. The Celtics won 123-111. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) **FILE**

Isaiah Thomas must be tested on both ends

By Deron Snyder

CNN’s Amanpour to speak at Northeastern U. graduation

Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Markieff Morris puts his head on the court after being injured during the second quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, April, 30, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Markieff Morris remains adamant he is going to play in Game 2

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado points upward as he scores on his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, May 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Machado homers, drives in 2 in Orioles’ 5-2 win over Red Sox

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Ready, set, register: Boston Marathon signup begins Sept. 11

Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Avery Bradley, right, knocks the ball away from Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal during the fourth quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Sunday, April, 30, 2017, in Boston. The Celtics won 123-111. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Wizards trying to solve 3-point problem against Boston

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics' Gerald Green (30) dunks as Chicago Bulls' Nikola Mirotic, left, and Jimmy Butller react during the first half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April. 28, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Celtics to stick with same starters in Game 1 against Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

May Day rallies push for “sanctuary state” designation

Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Hanley Ramirez, right, looks up as he arrives at home plate to score on his two-run home run as Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, left, looks on in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Red Sox take weekend series against Cubs with 6-2 victory

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

John Wall, with ball, and Jae Crowder have a feisty on-court history. / AP images

John Wall, Wizards trying to make franchise history at Celtics’ expense

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler, left, drives to the basket against Boston Celtics' Al Horford during the first half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April. 28, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Wade: Future with Bulls hinges on course set by front office

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, right, hugs teammate Bradley Beal in the closing moments of Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, April 28, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Wizards-Celtics playoff schedule

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates his two-run home run that also drove in Kris Bryant, left, behind Boston Red Sox's Christian Vazquez, right, during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Rizzo hits 1 of Cubs’ 3 HRs in 7-4 win over Red Sox

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

NBA Playoff Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, poses with a young fan prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cubs at Fenway Park, Friday, April 28, 2017, in Boston. Epstein is a former general manager for the Red Sox. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Epstein feeling the love of two cities in return to Boston

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press