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Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, left, blocks a shot by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Horford, Smart lift Celtics over Bucks 92-87 for 3-2 lead

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives as Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) defends in the first quarter in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

76ers aim for 2nd round, Embiid says Philly will be ‘lit’

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

The Latest: Attorney for convicted MS-13 member speaks out

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FILE - In this April 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros outfielders Josh Reddick, left, George Springer and Jake Marisnick race to the infield after they defeated the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game in Seattle. Houston outfielders have been celebrating victories this season by doing dances inspired by the Fortnite Battle Royale video game. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Battle ready: Big leaguers logging long hours on Fortnite

By SCOTT ORGERA - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Brown (28) celebrates his goal with teammate Auston Matthews as Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) looks on during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2018. The Maple Leafs won 4-3. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs go home facing elimination

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton shoots during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s tip-in lifts Bucks over Celtics in Game 4

By Genaro C. Armas - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Khris Davis hits a three run home run off Boston Red Sox's David Price during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Davis homers off Price in 8th, A’s top Red Sox 4-1

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Mitch Moreland, right, celebrates with Mookie Betts after hitting a grand slam off Oakland Athletics' Emilio Pagan during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 20, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Moreland hits slam, Red Sox top A’s 7-3 for 8th straight win

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea throws to a Boston Red Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

A’s lefty Manaea pitches no-hitter vs streaking Red Sox

By GIDEON RUBIN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Matt Grzelcyk (48) battles Toronto Maple Leafs' Tyler Bozak (42) along the boards during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Maple Leafs beat Bruins 4-3, avoid elimination in Game 5

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, of Russia, celebrates as teammate Nikita Kucherov, not pictured, also of Russia, scored an empty-net during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the New Jersey Devils, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Newark, N.J. The Lightning won 3-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Big saves, more saves: Top goalies starring in key moments

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts celebrates his home run with Andrew Benintendi, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Anaheim Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, April 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Betts, Benintendi lead sizzling Red Sox past Angels, 8-2

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with teammate David Pastrnak (88) during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4

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Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) watches his shot during third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Boston, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics’ Terry Rozier making name for himself against Bucks

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Girl Who Never Read Noam Chomsky’ by Jana Casale

By Claire Hopley

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks center Tyler Zeller, left, during the first quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Brown scores 30, Celtics roll to 120-106 win over Bucks

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard passes against the defense of New Orleans Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic, left, and forward Darius Miller during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Randy L. Rasmussen)

Blazers seek tie vs Pelicans, Raptors aim for rare 2-0 lead

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Cherry Scanzaroli, of Hopedale, Mass., holds a rainbow umbrella as she waits to cheer on runners at the start of the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, Mass., Monday, April 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

The Latest: Women’s runner-up in Boston a previous unknown

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Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews (34) and goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) celebrate after defeating the Boston Bruins in NHL round one playoff hockey action in Toronto on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews, Marleau lead Maple Leafs past Bruins 4-2 in Game 3

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Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez, right, scores on a wild pitch by Baltimore Orioles' Dylan Bundy, left, in the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 15, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Red Sox extend best start in 118-year history, beat Orioles

By Ken Powtak - Associated Press