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States push back against use of facial recognition by police

By JULIE CARR SMYTH - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Reyes slides head first into home while scoring on an RBI double by Robbie Grossman during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox hit 4 homers, hold off reeling Tigers 11-7 at Fenway

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Daniel Sprong, left, of the Washington Capitals scores an unassisted goal in the third period against Igor Shesterkin, right, of the New York Rangers during an NHL hockey game Monday, May 3, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

Daniel Sprong sends Capitals to 6-3 win over eliminated Rangers

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Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) is defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) as he tries to shoot in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, May 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Gallinari, Bogdanovic lead Hawks past Trail Blazers 123-114

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Boston schools see 4.3% enrollment decline this year

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Boston Bruins' Craig Smith (12) scores on Buffalo Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Craig Smith’s 3 goals carry Bruins past Sabres 6-2

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kohei Arihara, Martinez's second homer of the night, during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Martinez 2 HRs, leads majors with 9, as Red Sox beat Rangers

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

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New York Islanders' Semyon Varlamov (40) defends the net against New York Rangers'Ryan Strome (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 29, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

Varlamov gets 3rd shutout vs. Rangers in Islanders’ 4-0 win

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Boston mayor to sign measure limiting police use of tear gas

By STEVE LEBLANC - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Trevor Ariza, left, and guard Kendrick Nunn (25) defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Spoelstra gets win No. 600, Heat top Spurs 116-111

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Christian Vazquez hits an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Vázquez helps Red Sox beat deGrom, slumping Mets 1-0

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics rebound behind Brown, Tatum, beat Hornets 120-111

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Zach Aston-Reese (12) gets off a shot in front of Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) with Jeremy Lauzon (55) defending during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 27, 2021.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Bruins keep Penguins in check, tighten East race in 3-1 win

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Dwight Howard, second from left, tries to go up for a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder's Jaylen Hoard, from left, Charles Brown Jr. and Isaiah Roby during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers hand Thunder franchise worst-tying 14th straight loss

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) gloves a shot with Kevan Miller (86) defending Pittsburgh Penguins' Teddy Blueger (53) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 25, 2021.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Jarry, Guentzel lead Penguins past Bruins, 1 -0

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Eduardo Rodriguez delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

E-Rod, JD Martinez lead Red Sox past Mariners 5-3

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Daniel Sprong celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Capitals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Capitals dominate Islanders 6-3 to stay in 1st in East

By Allan Kreda - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant, center, sits with Brooklyn Nets' Blake Griffin, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Raptors won 114-103. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Nets’ Durant remains out; Celtics’ Brown, Walker sidelined

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Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts celebrates his two-run home run that also drove in Alex Verdugo (99) during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, April 23, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bogaerts blasts one out of Fenway, BoSox hold on to beat M’s

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press