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FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) looks to pass the ball during the first quarter of a basketball game against Toronto, in Boston. A person familiar with the decision says Celtics center Al Horford will forgo his player option for next season and become an unrestricted free agent. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 18, 2019, because the decision has not been announced. ESPN was first to report Horford's decision. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

C’s Horford opts for free agency

by Kyle Hightower AP Sports WriterJune 18, 2019

Boston Bruins' Charlie Coyle, left, and Zdeno Chara, right, of Slovakia, defend against St. Louis Blues' Pat Maroon (7) during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Big or small, Bruins’ defense makes it happen

by Kyle Hightower AP Sports WriterMay 29, 2019

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand, left, and Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams stand toe-to-toe after Williams was called for a holding penalty during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final series, Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Marchand: No issues with sore left hand

by Kyle Hightower AP Sports WriterMay 26, 2019

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2018, file photo, Boston Bruins' David Krejci , left, of the Czech Republic, and goaltender Tuukka Rask, right, of Finland, defend against the Calgary Flames' Mark Jankowski during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston. The two Bruins veterans, who hoisted the Stanley Cup after winning it all in 2011, are among the core Bruins who will host the St. Louis Blues Monday, May 27, 2019, in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

They know the drill: Five Bruins remain from 2011 Stanley Cup title team

by Kyle Hightower AP Sports WriterMay 24, 2019

Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara (33), of Slovakia, hugs goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, following Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final series against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Boston won 2-1. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Chara says he’s set to return for Cup final

by Kyle Hightower AP Sports WriterMay 20, 2019

FILE - In this July 22, 2017, file photo, United States head coach Bruce Arena sits on the bench prior to a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match against Costa Rica, in Arlington, Texas. The New England Revolution have hired five-time MLS Cup winner and former U.S. national coach Bruce Arena as its coach and sports director. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Revolution hire Arena as next coach

by Kyle Hightower AP Sports WriterMay 14, 2019

FILE - In this June 23, 2017, file photo, Boston Celtics team president Danny Ainge speaks at the team's practice facility in Waltham, Mass. The Celtics said that Ainge suffered a mild heart attack Tuesday night, April 30, 2019, in Milwaukee, where the team played the Bucks in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The team said he received immediate medical attention and is expected to make a full recovery. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Celtics’ Ainge has heart attack; expected to recover

by Kyle Hightower AP Sports WriterMay 2, 2019

Boston Celtics� John Havlicek (17) grabs rebound away from Seattle Supersonics� Barry Clemens in second period of their National Basketball Association game at Boston Garden on Friday, March 20, 1970. Seattle won 123 to 119. (AP Photo)

John Havlicek, Celtics legend, dies

by Kyle Hightower AP Sports WriterApril 25, 2019

Boston Bruins fans celebrate after a goal by Bruins center Sean Kuraly (52) against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins have no time to rest as second round begins

by Kyle Hightower AP Sports WriterApril 24, 2019

Boston Bruins left wing Marcus Johansson, second from left, is congratulated by teammates after his goal off Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins march on, wilt Leafs in Game 7

by Kyle Hightower AP Sports WriterApril 23, 2019