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NBA Eastern Conference contenders Boston, Toronto, Miami and Indiana moved closer to pace-setting Milwaukee with triumphs Friday while injury-hit Dallas, powered by Kristaps Porzingis, routed the Philadelphia 76ers.

Boston forward Gordon Hayward fractured his left hand Saturday in the Celtics' 135-115 victory at San Antonio, dimming the joy of improving to 7-1 on the NBA season.

Nothing beats a good ol' hug from your NBA fan.

Jaylen Brown finally let go of his well-known flat top hairstyle.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora will skip a White House reception to honor the World Series champions, citing the Trump administration's handling of the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in his native Puerto Rico.

Kevin Durant scored 35 points to lead the defending champion Golden State Warriors over Houston 104-100 Sunday while Boston ripped Milwaukee in the openers of their NBA second-round playoff matchups.

LeBron James, coming off an apology for a controversial song lyric post on Instagram, makes his 13th Christmas appearance Tuesday when his Los Angeles Lakers visit reigning NBA champion Golden State.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford will miss "at least a few games" with a left knee injury, coach Brad Stevens said Wednesday.