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FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2014, file photo, ESPN television broadcasters prepare to cover a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox from the top of the Green Monster at Fenway Park, moments before the game, in Boston. ESPN plans to announce it will move up the starting time of the nationally televised game by one hour, with the first pitch planned for shortly after 7 p.m. EDT. The network intends to make the announcement on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at the winter meetings, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the announcement had not yet been made. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

The Latest: Rangers claim INF Asuaje off waivers

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Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) looks on as Ottawa Senators goaltender Mike McKenna (33) makes a blocker save during first-period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP)

Krug scores in OT to lift Bruins over Senators 2-1

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Pedestrians walk past a Huawei retail shop in Beijing Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. China on Thursday demanded Canada release a Huawei Technologies executive who was arrested in a case that adds to technology tensions with Washington and threatens to complicate trade talks. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese executive facing US extradition appears in court

By JIM MORRIS and ROB GILLIES and PAUL WISEMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 12th inning in Game 3 of the World Series baseball game in Los Angeles. Eovaldi’s marathon relief performance in Game 3 is a moment that will resonate in Red Sox history. Boston rewarded him with a $68 million, four-year contract. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Eovaldi agrees to $68 million, 4-year deal with Red Sox

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center Ryan Donato (17) scores against New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) during a shootout in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Donato nets shootout winner in return, Bruins best Isles 2-1

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2018, photo, Jamaal Siddiqui, center, uncle of a student at the Hemenway Elementary School in Framingham, Mass., who received threatening notes, talks with reporters in Framingham. The Muslim student, who officials haven’t named publicly, has received hundreds of letters of support after receiving threatening notes at her elementary school. With Siddiqui are his wife Saleha Abrar, left, and Sumaiya Zama, of the Council on America-Islamic Relations. (John Walker/The Metro West Daily News via AP)

Letters of support pour in for threatened Muslim girl, 10

By PHILIP MARCELO - Associated Press

MS-13 member gets life for role in slayings of 2 teen boys

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) is congratulated by teammate Tyler Ennis on their win following third-period NHL hockey game action against the Boston Bruins in Toronto, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marner has 3 assists as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 4-2

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic (3) attempts to block Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) at the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, La. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Max Becherer/The Advocate via AP)

Irving’s 26 points lead Boston past Pelicans, 124-107

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' John Moore celebrates his goal with teammates David Krejci and Danton Heinen, right, against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Moore’s late power-play goal lifts Bruins past Canadiens

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Teen arrested after gay bars receive threatening calls

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ADVANCE FOR USE SATURDAY, NOV 24 - In this Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 photo, Sue Towler enters Kamp Kritter, her no-kill rescue home for wayward dogs in Jacksonville, Fla. (Will Dickey/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

Life goes on for misfit dogs that call Kamp Kritter home

By MATT SOERGEL - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, left, tries to drive past Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Baynes, Tatum combine for 30 points in Celtics’ easy win

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

UMass Lowell trio too much for D-III UMass Boston

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New York Knicks' Trey Burke (23) makes a move against Boston Celtics' Terry Rozier, right, during the first half on an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Burke scores 29, Knicks end 6-game, top Celtics 117-109

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Gordon Hayward (20) and Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell (45) battle for the e ball during the first half on an NBA basketball game in Boston, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Mitchell scores 28, Jazz beat Celtics 98-86

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Steve Pearce, right, hits a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in Game 5 of the World Series baseball game in Los Angeles. The Red Sox have re-signed Pearce to a one-year deal worth $6.25 million. Boston announced the agreement on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

World Series MVP Pearce stays with Red Sox for $6.25M

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Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard drives around Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kyrie Irving scores 43, Celtics beat Raptors 123-116 in OT

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Lawsuit seeks information about police’s gang database

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Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) fakes out Chicago Bulls guard Ryan Arcidiacono (51) as he dribbles behind his back on a drive to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Irving scores 17 points, Celtics rout Bulls 111-82

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press