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Danny Ainge isn’t taking credit for Celtics’ title, but he deserves some, and other thoughts

The team's former boss followed the playoff charge from afar. "It was fun watching," he said. "There’s so many people there that we’re rooting for." 19 minutes ago

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Your guide to the Celtics’ championship parade: What to know if you’re going, and how to watch if you can’t

We've got the start time, the parade route, the forecast, and more. 1 hour ago

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Kyle Hudson takes aggressive approach with Red Sox base runners in first season as third base coach

Hudson, who coached first base last year, is enjoying the challenge on the other side of the diamond. "I like to compete," he said.

MLB AT RICKWOOD | CARDINALS 6, GIANTS 5

Willie Mays’s legacy on full display at ‘A Tribute to the Negro Leagues’ showcase game

The Cardinals held off the Giants to close out the weeklong event honoring the Negro Leagues and Mays, the Hall of Famer who died Tuesday at the age of 93.

Golf

Lexi Thompson shoots 68 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Women’s PGA Championship

Thompson, who announced her plans to retire after the season, shot a bogey-free 32 on the front nine, capped with a 6-foot birdie on the par-3 ninth. After a bogey at No. 10, Thompson rebounded with birdies at Nos. 12 and 14.

SWIMMING

In quest for gold at US Olympic swim trials, Lilly King brings home a ring

King's boyfriend, former Indiana University swimmer James Wells, pulled out a ring, dropped to a knee, and asked her to marry him Thursday at the US Olympic swimming trials.

ARGENTINA 2, CANADA 0

Lionel Messi creates both goals as Argentina opens Copa America title defense by beating Canada

Messi’s through ball led to Julián Álvarez’s goal in the 49th minute, then assisted on Lautaro Martínez’s goal in the 88th.

CELTICS

Joe Mazzulla’s Larry O’Brien trophy tour makes a surprise stop in Quincy

Wearing a green Celtics ninja turtles T-shirt, the 35-year-old coach walked in to a standing ovation as Queen’s “We Are the Champions” played over the speakers.