Khari Thompson

2 weeks ago | wbur.org | Khari Thompson

If you thought HBO's new series “Celtics City” would be little more than a vainglorious, self-congratulatory parade for the defending NBA champions and the city of Boston, sit yourself down on the couch, press “play” and prepare to stand corrected.

2 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Khari Thompson

A short walk away from the Ashland commuter rail stop lies Marathon Park, where a blue sign with gold letters and the image of runners captured mid-stride stands to greet visitors. “Ashland,” the sign reads. “It all started here.”The Boston Marathon began in 1897, but the starting line didn’t move from Ashland to neighboring Hopkinton until 1924. “One hundred years ago this April was the last time the race started in Ashland,” said Tim Kilduff, president of the 26.2 Foundation.

2 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Khari Thompson

Celtics forward Al Horford is one of 12 finalists for the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award. The award is given to the NBA player who best exemplifies leadership, mentorship, selfless play, and dedication to their team. Count Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla among those pulling for Horford to win. “It’s a no-brainer that he should get it,” Mazzulla said. “You can’t really put into words what he’s able to do. I mean, the respect that he has of the guys.

3 weeks ago | windycitygridiron.com | Khari Thompson

Jim Rassol-Imagn Images When Caleb Williams walks into Halas Hall next week for the start of the Chicago Bears’ offseason program, he won’t just be learning a new playbook—he’ll be adjusting to a fundamental shift in how he plays quarterback. In particular, new Bears coach Ben Johnson says he wants to challenge Williams to get comfortable with something he’s rarely done before: playing under center.

3 weeks ago | windycitygridiron.com | Khari Thompson

Audrey Richardson / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Quarterback trainer Will Hewlett of CORTX knows Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams as well as anyone, having trained him from the seventh grade through his nascent NFL days. So when he says he expects big things from Williams now that he’s paired with offensive guru Ben Johnson, it should intrigue Bears fans — and hopefully alleviate some fears about how Williams’ play style will mesh with his new play-caller.