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Garnett goes for 27 as Celtics hold off Raptors

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Kevin Garnett scored a season-high 27 points with 10 rebounds, Paul Pierce had 12 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics won their fifth straight game by beating the Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Wednesday night.

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Leandro Barbosa’s and Kevin Garnett’s scoring and Paul Pierce’s defense led Boston to its fifth straight win without Rajon Rondo, 99-95, at the Air Canada Center Wednesday night.

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Final: Celtics 99-95 The Celtics outscore the Raptors 30-16 in the fourth quarter, hit 9 of 11 free throws and commit only two turnovers to win their fifth straight game without Rajon Rondo. Kevin Garnett scored 11 of his season-high...

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Center Andrea Bargnani was set to come off the bench for the Toronto Raptors for Wednesday's game against Boston, ending a 26-game injury absence.

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By Baxter Holmes Globe Staff Lakers forward Pau Gasol will not play against the Celtics Thursday at TD Garden after an MRI Wednesday revealed that he has a partially torn plantar fascia in his right foot. Gasol is out...

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By Baxter Holmes Globe Staff Lakers forward Pau Gasol will not play against the Celtics Thursday at TD Garden after an MRI Wednesday revealed that he has a partially torn plantar fascia in his right foot. Gasol is out...

Morgan Smith, patriotsgab.com

The most odd thing about the picture featuring Heisman winner QB of Texas A&M, Johnny Manziel and New England Patriots, record breaking, tight end, Rob Gronkowski, is neither of them were drinking or shirtless in the picture. Manziel is becoming not…

Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com

The Patriots have 18 free agents and five draft picks, making this offseason an opportunity to either reshape the underbelly of the team's roster or provide some continuity with the players in place.

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The Patriots have 18 free agents and five draft picks, making this offseason an opportunity to either reshape the underbelly of the team's roster or provide some continuity with the players in place.

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Boston.com Celtics writer Gary Dzen takes your questions on Celtics-Lakers, the NBA trade deadline, Rajon Rondo, and more Thursday at 1 p.m.

Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com

The Summer of Gronk started early this year, with shirtless drinking, shirtless dancing, and the usual assorted shenanigans. But Year 2 has come with a backlash, the growing phenomenon of Gronkshaming. More »

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Fans who enter the Mass Lottery 2013 Boston Celtics Sweepstakes have a chance to win a game of horse vs. Paul Pierce.

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Bailey, who missed much of last season to injury, isn’t upset that Joel Hanrahan is the new Red Sox closer, but said that his “closing days aren’t over.”

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

After he was voted down again the Hall of Fame candidacy of former Bills WR Andre Reed remains a hot topic in Buffalo. The Dolphins took a big step toward getting their new stadium. Although they fell short of the Super Bowl, the Patriots may have been …

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Whitman-Hanson graduate Dana Levangie, who has worn hats for the Red Sox as a minor league player, coach, scout, and bullpen catcher, was named the team’s bullpen coach, replacing the retired Gary Tuck.

Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com

At first glance, it appears the Patriots took a step back from 2011. They watched Super Bowl XLVII instead of playing in it. They went 12-4 instead of 13-3. But looking at the 2012 season in its totality, the conclusion here is that, indeed, New England…

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At first glance, it appears the Patriots took a step back from 2011. They watched Super Bowl XLVII instead of playing in it. They went 12-4 instead of 13-3. But looking at the 2012 season in its totality, the conclusion here is that, indeed, New England…

Morgan Smith, patriotsgab.com

The first meeting of the 2012 season between the Jets and Patriots was one for the ages. It was a classic game between the two hated rivals, that came down to very end. The very sweet, sweet end. The Patriots blew a ten point lead in the 4th, but kicked…

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To fans, John Lackey is the most unpopular player on the Red Sox. There is no second place; that’s how much of a landslide it is. But on Tuesday, during the first extended interview in several years, Lackey said he had no regrets about coming to Boston …