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Desiree Linden, left, of Washington, Mich., Yuki Kawauchi, center, of Japan, and Tatyana McFadden, right, of Clarksville, Md., applaud during a media availability on Friday, April 12, 2019, in Boston in advance of the 123rd Boston Marathon on Monday. Linden won the women's division, Kawauchi won the men's division, and McFadden women's handcycle division of the 2018 Boston Marathon. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Marathon organizers prepare for another rainy race

By JENNIFER McDERMOTT - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. makes the catch a fly-out by Baltimore Orioles' Joey Rickard during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Friday, April, 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bradley’s grabs help Red Sox top O’s 6-4; Davis now 0 for 54

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) walks between forward Tobias Harris (33) and center Joel Embiid (21) after making a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Bad knee makes Embiid doubtful for 76ers in Game 1 vs. Nets

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis, left, reacts after he was called out a strikes in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Baltimore. In the fourth season of a $161 million, seven-year contract, Davis is 0 for 32 this season and hasn't gotten a hit since Sept. 14, 2018, setting the mark for most consecutive hitless at-bats by a non-pitcher. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Chris Davis’ record-long hitless streak can’t be unseen

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Aug. 23, 2018, file photo, Dave McGillivray, race director of the Boston Marathon, runs past fans inside Fenway Park, as he commemorates the last leg of his 80-day run in 1978 to benefit the Jimmy Fund, before a baseball game in Boston. A few months later, McGillivray underwent triple bypass surgery after suffering chest discomfort and difficulty breathing while running. He is cautioning people thinking of running a marathon to talk with their doctors before hitting the road, especially if they have coronary artery disease or a family history of it. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Doctors’ long-running advice: Get checked before a marathon

By William J. Kole - Associated Press

The Latest: Cuomo slams environment agency on Hudson cleanup

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Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner, right rear, is congratulated by teammates after his penalty-shot goal off Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Marner has 2 goals, including penalty shot, Leafs top Bruins

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs NHL hockey team head coach Mike Babcock runs drills during practice in Toronto,Monday, April 8, 2019. The Maple Leafs take on the Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

With 2011 title team aging, Bruins hope to make another run

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Edmond Sumner (5) misses a dunk in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Sumner’s 3 last-second free throws lift Pacers past Hawks

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Jeremy Lauzon (79) defends against Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Callahan (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, April 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins prepare for yet another playoff matchup with Toronto

By MATT KALMAN - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier (10) dunks against Boston Celtics' Daniel Theis (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, April 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Magic rally past Celtics, earn 1st playoff berth in 7 years

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Adam Jones can not make the catch on a home run ball hit by Boston Red Sox's Mitch Moreland in the seventh inning during a baseball game, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Moreland homer sends Red Sox home with 1-0 win over D-Backs

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

Nancy Pelosi to receive JFK Profile in Courage Award

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Washington Wizards forward Jeff Green (32) goes to the basket past New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (26) and forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Knicks rally in 4th, end long home losing streak to Wizards

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate after defeating the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kelly’s hit lifts Diamondbacks in 9th as Red Sox fall to 2-8

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

200 rarely seen works by Toulouse-Lautrec on show in Boston

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Chicago White Sox's Yoan Moncada runs to first base after hitting a two-run single against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Moncada, White Sox win home opener, beat messy Mariners

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte celebrates his home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Marte has 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, Diamondbacks rout Red Sox 15-8

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) shoots over Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, April 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Hayward delivers perfect finish as Celtics rout Pacers

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) wins a jump ball with Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len, left, as forward John Collins (20) and official Jason Phillips, right, watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Magic use huge 1st half to rout Hawks 149-113 in home finale

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press