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06/22/2017 BOSTON, MA David Ortiz (cq) (left) and Rob Gronkowski (cq) shake hands during The Roast of David Ortiz at the House of Blues in Boston. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

The 13 best jokes from the David Ortiz roast—that we actually can repeat

Jayson Tatum with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on draft night.

What NBA experts said about the Celtics drafting Jayson Tatum

Guests will enjoy a high tea with live jazz music on the grounds of Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H.

Party in a rumored prohibition-era speakeasy during a themed weekend at this NH resort

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Boston-07/21/2016-Boston Red Sox vs Minn. Twins- Sox David Ortiz leans on Dustin Pedroia at the end of the game as they wait to congratulates teammates after beating the Twins 13-2. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(sports)

Pedroia roasted Ortiz for not knowing his name after years as teammates

Jaylen Brown during his visit to Spain.

Watch Jaylen Brown nail a soccer shot during his visit to Spain

Isaiah Thomas ESPN Body Issue. Isaiah Thomas is photographed by photographer Walter Iooss at the Charlestown Club, in Charlestown MA, on April 9, 2017.

Isaiah Thomas to appear on cover of ESPN's 'Body Issue'

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Relive the grandeur of the Tall Ships with this mesmerizing video

Duke's Jayson Tatum answers questions during an interview after being selected by the Celtics as the third pick overall during the 2017 NBA draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York.

4 ways Jayson Tatum can help the Celtics right away

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These two Boston homes each sold for more than $7 million this week

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Prosecutors seek 35-year term in deadly meningitis outbreak

Boston-07/21/2016-Boston Red Sox vs Minn. Twins- Sox David Ortiz leans on Dustin Pedroia at the end of the game as they wait to congratulates teammates after beating the Twins 13-2. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(sports)

Pedroia roasted Ortiz for not knowing his name after years as teammates

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Where conditions are harsh, a shelter is offered

Where conditions are harsh, a shelter is offered

Watch these free movies under the stars this summer

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Military chiefs want 6-month delay before allowing transgender people to enlist

Guests will enjoy a high tea with live jazz music on the grounds of Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H.

Party in a rumored prohibition-era speakeasy during a themed weekend at this NH resort

FILE - In this July 10, 2012, file photo, Uber CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick arrives at a conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kalanick said in a statement to The New York Times on Tuesday that he has accepted a request from investors to step aside. Kalanick says the move will allow the ride-sharing company to go back to building itself rather than become distracted by another fight.

Uber CEO Kalanick resigns under investor pressure