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Today's Globe Sports front-page
Celtics roll seven
Like every other Thunder opponent, the Celtics did not have much luck trying to stop Kevin Durant last night. But the Celtics slowed Durant when it counted and took care of every other order of business in a 105-87 victory. (By Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff)
Bruins in giving spirit
The visiting bench at the Bell Centre is one of those planks too snug to accommodate the backup goalie. So instead of joining teammates, the netminder who isn’t playing sits on a stool all by his lonesome in the runway outside the dressing room at the other end of the rink. (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
The shortstop whole
Before Marco Scutaro had gotten a word out at his news conference yesterday afternoon at Fenway Park, he put on the No. 16 jersey offered by general manger Theo Epstein and then, with camera’s flashing, struck a pose with arms crossed and shoulder back. (By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff)
He’ll be a hit in Boston
The last few days, baseball people were privately calling the thought of moving Dustin Pedroia to shortstop anything from insane to stupid. How on earth could you move an MVP second baseman, who might be the best second baseman in baseball, to a position that’s not only harder, but that he hadn’t played for four years? (By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff)
US to open against England in World Cup
The United States received a favorable draw for the 2010 World Cup yesterday in Cape Town and will be expected to advance to the second round of the soccer world championship, which will begin June 11 in South Africa. Anything short will be considered a major disappointment. (By Jere Longman, New York Times)