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Jayson Tatum says he’s not at his best yet. That’s likely scary news for Celtics’ opponents

MIAMI — Boston star Jayson Tatum doesn't know how much longer it'll take for him to feel like he's playing basketball at his best level again. That might be a scary statement. Tatum — in only his 12th game back after tearing his Achilles in last season's playoffs — did something that he's never done, that no Boston player has done since 2010 and that only two other Celtics have done in the franchise's illustrious history. His numbers against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night: 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists. That's a monster of a triple-double, and it came with him ...

NCAA committee proposes barring prospective athletes if they opt into and remain in a pro draft

After two high-profile cases in basketball this season, the NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to eligibility rules — including one that would bar athletes who have entered and remained in a professional sports draft from competing in college. The Academics and Eligibility Committee proposed the changes Wednesday, and the cabinet could take action within weeks. The new rules, if approved, would be effective for athletes entering college this fall. "These proposed changes reflect ongoing work by Division I members to modernize our rules to align with the current ...

Rory McIlroy sheds burden of winning green jacket. Now it falls to others

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy had the green jacket on his shoulders and an enormous weight off his back when he looked ahead to the 90th edition of the Masters with a question and a coy smile. "What are we going to talk about next year?" he said. Next year has arrived. The Masters begins ...

Brewers rally for 6-2 win over Tampa Bay to spoil McClanahan’s first game appearance since 2023

MILWAUKEE — Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers homered, Brice Turang drove in two runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Tampa Bay 6-2 on Tuesday night after Shane McClanahan held them hitless for 4 1/3 innings in his first appearance since 2023. Jonathan Aranda and Nick Fortes hit solo shots for the Rays. McClanahan underwent his second Tommy John surgery in August 2023 and then missed the entire 2025 season due to an inflamed nerve in his left triceps. In his return, McClanahan (0-1) allowed one walk and no hits through the first four innings before the Brewers got to him in ...