Game 6: Knicks 88, Celtics 80 > Knicks win series, 4-2
Knicks eliminate Celtics
The Celtics rallied from 26 points down to pull within four, but the Knicks held on for the win.
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Bruins
Bruins juggle defense
Rookie Dougie Hamilton could make his NHL playoff debut tonight in place of suspended Andrew Ference.
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KG turns up the intensity
Kevin Garnett has turned up the intensity, hauling in 52 rebounds over the last three games.

Blogs
Doubront in search of his lost fastball
Doubront didn’t get through four innings against the Texas Rangers tonight in a game the Red Sox lost, 7-0. The 12 hits he allowed were the most of his career....

Rich Peverley returns to third line in practice
By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff WILMINGTON – The Bruins have started their practice at Ristuccia......

Pierce, Garnett unsure of what next season will bring
Celtics forwards Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett both spoke about their uncertain futures following Boston's elimination from the playoffs Friday night. ...

Schiano sending Buccaneers staff to Foxborough to learn from Belichick
Although the Patriots and Buccaneers meet in Week 3 of the regular season, Bill Belichick is offering to help Greg Schiano and his staff....

Clay Nation
The AL Pitcher of the Month is having a very good year. Did you see those balls Hacksaw hit?...

Five questions with Sean Grande
By Chad Finn, Boston.com Columnist Today's media column, on Sean Grande's upcoming gig as a......

Let's hug it out, Toronto
New Yorkers and Torontonians need some love. It’s hard to say in which city you’ll......

Innovative airbag helmets could be the next big thing in cycling
A new Swedish helmet, complete with airbags and fashionable enough to be a scarf, is a radical departure from familiar, bulky biking helmets on the...

The view from New York, Toronto
The Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox all managed to win their games Wednesday night. Check out the media's reaction in New York and Toronto

B.A.A. contributes $250,000 to the One Fund Boston
The B.A.A. has announced its $250,000 contribution to the One Fund Boston to aid those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings....

Harvard football announces Class of 2017
Harvard football coach Tim Murphy announced his football recruitment class for 2013, a group of 29 student-athletes representing 19 states, including 6-foot-5, 220-pound quarterback Joe Viviano from Berwyn, Pa....

Medford High turns to alum Shawn Bates as hockey coach
Unable to produce a winning record the past few years, the Medford boys’ hockey program was looking a fresh start and sights were set on an alum who never stopped giving back.
Out of five applicants, 12-year professional NHL player Shawn Bates’ resume and local ties with the community made it an easy choice.


117th Boston Marathon


Your #RunForBoston photos
Runners around the globe have been holding Boston-related running events. Check out their photos, or submit one of your own.
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Boston's best sports quotes ever
David Ortiz surged to the top of the all-time list on Saturday with his pregame speech at Fenway.


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Sports world honors Boston
Around the world, teams and athletes remembered the Boston Marathon tragedy and the work of law enforcement officers.


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Emotional day at Fenway Park
Players and fans honored the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing and celebrated law enforcement and first responders at a moving pregame ceremony.


Social media
How to get B Strong logos
Many have changed their Facebook or Twitter avatars to the B Strong logo of their favorite Boston team. Here's where to download them.

An emotional national anthem
When Rene Rancourt took the mic away from his lips, the Boston fans took over in the first major sports event in Boston after the Marathon bombing. OBF: The best anthem ever


Football
Analyzing the Patriots' opponents
The Patriots' 2013 schedule is out. Zuri Berry takes a look at each game and runs down the key story lines you can expect in each.


Baseball
New England's minor league ballparks
If you look beyond Yawkey Way, there are plenty of options around New England to see some good baseball. Craig Forde has a review.


Bleacher Report

What We've Learned About Celtics in Playoffs After going down 3-0 against the New York Knicks , the Boston Celtics have regrouped and brought the series to 3-2 following an emphatic win at Madison Square Garden.
Grading Every Celtics Players' 1st Round Performance So Far It’s no secret that the Boston Celtics ’ performance in the first round has been rather disappointing thus far. A couple players have stepped up to give the team its best chance of victory.
Red Sox Players That Deserve Your All-Star Game Vote The Boston Red Sox have nine position players on this year’s All-Star Game ballot, but there are only a couple who deserve your vote to play at Citi Field in New York.
Greatest Shortstops in Red Sox History The Boston Red Sox have had some of the greatest shortstops baseball has ever seen. The position often attracts the most athletic players, and Boston has had a number live up to that reputation.
Projecting Stats for Patriots Draft Picks While many NFL teams approach the draft with the intention of remaking themselves, the Patriots approach it with the intention of completing themselves.
Headlines
Rangers 7, Red Sox 0
Sox blanked by Rangers
In his shortest outing of the season, Felix Doubront allowed six runs on 12 hits and the Sox were hammered by Texas 7-0.
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