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Boston Celtics' Robert Williams III (44) blocks a shot by Houston Rockets' Christian Wood during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Another perfect night by Williams lifts Celtics over Rockets

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' John Means pitches during the first inning of an opening day baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, April 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Orioles’ Means means business in opener, beats Red Sox 3-0

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Mike Matheson tucks the puck past Boston Bruins goaltender Dan Vladar for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Penguins end long winless drought in Boston; beat Bruins 4-1

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod (20) beats Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins rally for 5-4 shootout win over Devils

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, center, reaches for a rebound against Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III, left, and forward Grant Williams, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Zion scores 28, Pelicans beat Boston 115-109

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Karson Kuhlman (83) cannot get a shot off against New Jersey Devils' Ty Smith (24) and Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Blackwood makes 40 saves for 1st SO, Devils top Bruins 1-0

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Boston Pride forward Meghara McManus (42) hoists the Isobel Cup after the Pride defeated the Minnesota Whitecaps in the NWHL championship hockey game Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Boston Pride edges Minnesota 4-3 for NWHL Isobel Cup

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Boston Bruins' Charlie Coyle (13) celebrates the goal by Matt Grzelcyk on Buffalo Sabres' Linus Ullmark (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins win 3-2 to extend Sabres skid to 17 straight losses

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

This image released by Showtime shows Aldis Hodge, left, and Kevin Bacon in the series &quot;City on a Hill,&quot; premiering Sunday. (Francisco Roman/Showtime via AP)

Kevin Bacon, Aldis Hodge spar in return of ‘City on a Hill’

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

Boston Pride forward Mary Parker (7) kicks up a wall of ice as she scores past Toronto Six goalie Samantha Ridgewell during the third period of a semifinal in the NWHL Isobel Cup hockey tournament Friday, March 26, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Boston Pride top Toronto Six 6-2 in NWHL semifinals

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Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton (22) hits the ball away from Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 26, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Tatum, Smart help Celtics end Bucks’ winning streak

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres interim head coach Don Granato looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

The Latest: Sabres to have limited number of fans at 4 games

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

A Boston Bruins fan catches a puck tossed by a player during pre-game warm-ups in TD Garden before an NHL hockey game between the Bruins and the New York Islanders, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Boston. This is the first game of the 2021 season allowing limited fan attendance in the arena. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Islanders rally, disappoint Bruins fans with 4-3 OT victory

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Former Boston City Council President Kim Janey, 55, composes herself as she begins to speak after being sworn in as Boston's new mayor at City Hall, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Boston. Janey, who is the city's first female and first person of color to take the office, replaces Marty Walsh who resigned Monday evening to become President Joe Biden's labor secretary. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Boston turns historic page with 1st Black, 1st female mayor

By STEVE LeBLANC - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton shoots past Boston Celtics' Kemba Walker during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Middleton, Bucks beat Celtics 121-119 for 8th straight win

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this This Jan. 6, 2020, file photo, Boston City Council President Kim Janey attends an event at Boston City Hall. Boston has a new mayor in Janey, who became the city’s first female and first person of color to take the office Monday, March 22, 2021. Marty Walsh resigned Monday evening to become President Joe Biden’s labor secretary. Janey, who is Black, stepped into the role of acting mayor and is scheduled to be sworn in Wednesday. (David L Ryan/The Boston Globe via AP, File)

Janey becomes 1st woman, person of color to be Boston mayor

By STEVE LeBLANC - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) goes up for a dunk against Boston Celtics guard Jeff Teague (55) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 22, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Morant, Brooks lead Grizzlies past Celtics in overtime

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Jrue Holiday is fouled by Indiana Pacers' Aaron Holiday during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks trounce Pacers 140-113 without injured Antetokounmpo

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Craig DeOld, commander at Veterans of Foreign War Post #1018, stands in the post's empty parking lot as the sun sets, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Boston. Local bars and halls run by VFW and American Legion posts have fallen on hard times during the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers say many risk permanent closure after states ordered them, like other bars and halls, to shutter last spring. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

A year into pandemic, veterans halls ‘barely hanging’ on

By PHILIP MARCELO - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kings hold on, beat Celtics 107-96 to sweep season series

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press