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In this Aug. 2, 2002, file photo, Cardinal Bernard Law, of the Boston archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church, testifies in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston. Law was answering questions about his knowledge and handling of the Father John Geoghan child sex abuse case. An official with the Catholic Church said Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, that Cardinal Bernard Law, the disgraced former archbishop of Boston, has died at 86. Law recently had been hospitalized in Rome.&#160; (George Martell/Boston Herald via AP, Pool, File)

Cardinal Bernard Law, central figure in church abuse scandal, dies at 86

By Rachel Zoll and Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Nikola Mirotic celebrates as his team pulls away from the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Mirotic’s return sparks Bulls to 6-game win streak

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Boston seeks artists for memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Boston Celtics' Terry Rozier (12) and Marcus Smart (36) celebrate as Indiana Pacers' Bojan Bogdanovic (44) watches after Boston defeated Indiana, 112-111, in an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Rozier’s dunk caps Celtics’ rally to 112-111 win over Pacers

By COREY ELLIOT - Associated Press

Interfaith service to honor Boston homeless who died in 2017

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New York Rangers' Michael Grabner, of Austria, right, celebrates his goal with Jesper Fast (17), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Boston, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Zuccarello scores PP goal in OT as Rangers beat Bruins 3-2

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Celtics’ Hayward says he’s open to returning this season

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom, center, celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins with Brett Connolly (10), Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) and Alex Ovechkin during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Alex Chiasson scores pair of goals as Capitals beat Bruins again

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) scores against Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during overtime of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, in Detroit. Boston won 3-2. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Bruins tie it late, beat Red Wings 3-2 in OT behind Marchand

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, right, pressures Chicago Bulls' David Nwaba during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Mirotic, Portis lead way, Bulls blow out Celtics 108-85

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Extortion trial for 2 Boston mayor aides pushed back

Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (42) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Aldridge, Ginobili rescue Spurs against Celtics, 105-102

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Defending champions to return for Boston Marathon in April

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Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) passes the ball while covered by Boston Celtics forward Al Horford, left, and guard Kyrie Irving during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Irving, short-handed Celtics earn 97-90 win over Mavericks

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum signals after making a three point basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Irving’s 32 helps Celtics hold off Bucks 111-100

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston mayor aides seek to push back extortion trial

Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, takes a fall after colliding with Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, right, of Slovakia, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Smith scores twice to lead Predators over Bruins 5-3

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask looks for a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Rask, Bruins blank lowly Flyers 3-0

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) congratulates Al Horford (42) and Kyrie Irving during the fourth quarter of Boston's 108-97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA basketball game in Boston Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Celtics ride Irving’s 36 to 108-97 win over scrappy 76ers

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) takes a shot against Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Reggie Jackson scores 23 points, Pistons rout Suns 131-107

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press