If this playoff run is about redemption for the Boston Celtics, it had to start with exacting some revenge against the Miami Heat. A year ago, Miami embarrassed Boston in a Game 7 showdown at TD Garden. This time, the Celtics returned the favor.
KYLE HIGHTOWERThe Celtics had no issue closing out their opening-round playoff series with the Heat on Wednesday night.
Ryan YoungBrokers Tip, ridden by Don Meade, came up the rail to challenge leader Head Play and jockey Herb Fisher. Meade and Fisher fought in the jockeys' room afterward. Fisher believed Brokers Tip should have been disqualified.
BETH HARRISKoby Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting for Dayton, will play his final season at Kentucky. Brea announced his decision on social media Wednesday and is the fifth player this week and sixth overall to be signed out of the transfer portal…
The Associated PressThe NBA playoffs won't feature LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in the second round for the first time since 2005. But there's still plenty more basketball to enjoy this postseason.
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