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Suns hire Celtics executive Ryan McDonough as next GM

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have hired Boston Celtics executive Ryan McDonough as their next general manager. The 33-year-old McDonough replaces Lance Blanks, who was fired on April 22 after failing to take the Suns to the playoffs in three seasons. “Ryan distinguished himself among an impressive group of candidates for our GM position,” Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby said Tuesday. “His natural leadership and communication skills will … 0

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard talks to reporters in El Segundo, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The Lakes lost their first-round NBA basketball playoff series to the San Antonio Spurs. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

NBA playoffs missing storied franchises in Celtics, Lakers

Monday, May 6, 2013

The seconds ticked down on the Boston Celtics’ season as Game 6 against the New York Knicks slipped away, a ferocious fourth-quarter comeback falling just short. Kevin Garnett trudged toward the bench to a standing ovation, and he stopped quickly to whisper in coach Doc Rivers’ ear. Rivers shook his head, muttering “damn” … 0

Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) heads to the bench during the second half in Game 6 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the New York Knicks in Boston, Friday, May 3, 2013. The Knicks won 88-80, eliminating the Celtics from the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics begin another offseason of uncertainty

Sunday, May 5, 2013

BOSTON — This offseason will be a lot like the last one for the Boston Celtics. Except they’re another year older. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce could be heading for retirement, or they could be trade bait to kickstart a rebuilding effort. Coach Doc Rivers also wouldn’t commit to another season with the … 0

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Northampton High School junior Anna Moore, left, runs Saturday in the 4x800 meter relay event during the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Northampton High School freshman Sierra Loomis runs of the track after passing the baton, at right. SARAH CROSBY Northampton wins girls track title; Amherst rallies to second
Taj-Amir Torres of Amherst Regional High School, left, leads Saturday during the 100 meter dash event at the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Oushane Lewis of Central High School, center, and John Ferrera of Ludlow follow behind. SARAH CROSBY Chicopee Comp overtakes Amherst to win boys track title
Hampshire College student Esther Dane celebrates during the graduation ceremony Saturday in Amherst. Dane's Division III, Portraits of Wellness, combines art with science research. SARAH CROSBY Hampshire’s 300 graduates urged to confront challenges
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