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What options do the Celtics have before the 2025 NBA trade deadline? originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Celtics started their NBA title defense very well with a record of 21-6 in 27 games.Jayson Tatum is a legitimate MVP candidate. Jaylen Brown performs fantastically after Finals MVP winner in June. Payton Pritchard is arguably the leading candidate for Sixth Man of the Year in the midst of a career-best season for the 26-year-old point guard. Boston, as a team, is on its way to break multiple league records in a single season for 3-point shooting.There’s a lot to like…

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The Yankees are in the market for a first baseman and it appears they have their eyes on Paul Goldschmidt.Mark Feinsand, Bryan Hoch and John Denton of MLB.com report that the Yankees’ interest in the 2022 NL MVP is “increasing rapidly.” With Christian Walker Signing with the Houston Astros on Friday to a three-year, $60 million contract, options for first basemen are dwindling.Although Pete Alonso is an option, the Yankees are looking for “less expensive options” like Carlos Santana and Goldschmidt. However, MLB.com adds that Goldschmidt, 37, is seeking a multi-year contract, which could cause a pause for the Yankees.Since…

Shanahan dismisses Purdy’s recent self-criticism on competitiveness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBrock Purdy recently offered some self-critique that he needed to play with a “chip” on his shoulder again after experiencing regression during the 2024 NFL season.Coach Kyle Shanahan doesn’t share that belief, expressing confidence in Purdy’s competitive nature while speaking to reporters Friday.“No,” Shanahan said when asked if he talked with Purdy about playing with a chip on his shoulder. “I heard about it because I had a radio show yesterday and they asked me about Brock saying he was going to play with more than a…

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WOOSTER ― Wooster High School girls tennis star Ava Mathur had no shortage of role models growing up.The first was in his own house.Older sister Sophia was the Generals’ No. 1 singles player during her first three years of high school. But Ava took over that roster spot as a freshman, and Sophia became the mentor and helped guide Ava through that first year of college play.“I always looked up to my sister,” Mathur said. “She was always someone I looked up to academically and athletically. I wanted to be a leader on the team, just like her.”In one of…

By pushing $300 million, the Phillies may already be done spending this offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Phillies’ offseason appears incomplete, but their two biggest moves may have already happened with the one-year signings of outfielder Max Kepler and reliever Jordan Romano.Speaking to reporters Friday night after Kepler’s contract became official, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski pretty much said that’s it in terms of big free agent deals.“I would be surprised if we went for some impactful free agent-type signings from an offensive standpoint,” he said.The Phillies have spent freely in recent offseasons, signing Bryce Harper and…

Lynch Reveals Players, Coaches Pleading for Campbell to Play in 49ers-Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWe do a lot of things on the clash reported between John Lynch and Suspended 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell During last Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, the general manager clarified what happened during the interaction.Lynch downplayed the encounter, but he did reveal what led him to leave his suite midgame to handle the situation on the 49ers sideline.”I think it was talked about a lot in terms of confrontation. I’m not sure it was confrontational. It was a quick conversation,” Lynch…