If you include the All-Star break, it had been 16 days since the Boston Celtics last won a game. At times, it’s felt longer. But at long last, the C’s got back in the win column, beating the lowly Washington Wizards 107-96 on Friday at TD Garden. The victory snapped a four-game losing skid in which the Celtics truly just played some appalling basketball at times. And though they didn’t deliver their best brand against the Wizards, a nice third quarter offensively and fourth defensively got them the win they’ve so desperately been seeking. But let’s not mistake what the win was. It was a morale booster, and nothing more. The Wizar... NESN.com
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It Sure Sounds Like Conor McGregor Is Losing His UFC Lightweight Belt
Conor McGregor has run out of time, it appears. UFC president Dana White all but confirmed Wednesday he’ll strip McGregor of his UFC lightweight title in an interview with TMZ Sports. White told TMZ Sports that when Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov fight at UFC 223 on April 7, it will be for the “real” lightweight title. “It’s not for interim title,” White said. “That fight is for the title.” TMZ Sports pointed out that scenario means White will have to strip McGregor of his belt, to which White replied, “Right.” White suggested he hasn’t officially broken the news to McGregor yet, but doesn’t expect the UFC ... NESN.com