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Boston Celtics' Gordon Hayward grimaces in pain in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Cleveland. Just five minutes into his Boston career, new Celtics star forward Gordon Hayward gruesomely broke his left ankle, an injury that may end his season. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

TNT covered Gordon Hayward's injury with utmost professionalism

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan watches during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The NFL's reigning MVP is off to a sluggish start for the Atlanta Falcons, with points way down and interceptions way up, troubling numbers that are really in the spotlight heading into a rematch against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

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Tom Brady told his ailing mother in a FaceTime call that she would be 'ready for the Super Bowl'
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Brad Stevens consulted Frank Vogel for advice after Gordon Hayward's injury
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Devin Suau wears a chief's hat after he was sworn in as the honorary chief of the Framingham Police Department on March 7.

Framingham 6-year-old behind #WhyNotDevin dies from brain cancer

Boston, MA - 10/18/2017 - (2nd quarter) Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) puts up a shot as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defended. The Boston Celtics host the Milwaukee Bucks in the team's home season opener at TD Garden. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Adam Himmelsbach, Topic: 19Celtics-Bucks, LOID: 8.3.2508922496.

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Green Bay, WI 11/30/14 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shaking hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after they defeated the Patriots 26-21 at Lambeau Field on Sunday November 30, 2014. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff)
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Jenny Johnson and Robert Cocuzzo.

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18cheapnantucket- The best things on Nantucket are truly free--like the views. Shown here, the approach to Brant Point. (William DeSousa-Mauk)

This Massachusetts island was named one of the best in America

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Anonymous online rage kills a coffee shop, and Lynn loses a community hub

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Fox News duped by phony military hero, removes false story

Galynn, Tom, and Tom Brady Sr. share a touching moment during picture day for Super Bowl LI.

Tom Brady told his ailing mother in a FaceTime call that she would be 'ready for the Super Bowl'

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The Confederate memorial: living, breathing — and raging — history

The Confederate memorial: living, breathing — and raging — history

One of the frightening characters on Ghost Ship Harbor.

Go on a video tour of Quincy's Ghost Ship Harbor, if you dare

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Congresswoman accuses John Kelly of lying, escalating dispute over Trump’s condolence call

Congresswoman accuses John Kelly of lying, escalating dispute over Trump’s condolence call

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