Welcome to Wednesday’s Morning Mashup, where we’ll get you caught up on what’s going on in the sports world and beyond.

The Celtics overcame a slow start and roared past the Cavaliers in their opener last night, 95-89. Check out our Green Street blog for bits about the game plus Glen Davis’ fight/injury and Rajon Rondo’s contract talks, which are ongoing.

BASKETBALL: Mike Petraglia has Three Things We Learned from the Celtics’ victory. Paul Flannery notes that the Big Three era previously has been free of distractions such as Davis’ fight. Owner Wyc Grousbeck appeared on The Big Show yesterday and was candid about his disappointment with Big Baby. Rondo and the C’s talked about a new contract but are far apart. The C’s return to action tonight at home against the Bobcats.

The Lakers received their rings and then beat the Clippers. Sacramento’s Omri Casspi, the first Israeli player in the NBA, is set to make his debut tonight.

A Hampton University player was killed in a shooting at a nightclub.

FOOTBALL: Kerry Byrne examines the Patriots season as we head into their bye week. Christopher Price has a piece called Upon Further Review in which he takes another look at Sunday’s game. Price also has his weekly mailbag. Bill Belichick appeared on The Big Show and talked about the London crowd.

D.J. Bean has his fantasy football report, Living With the Bye.

Larry Johnson apologized for his offensive comments, but the Chiefs told the running back to stay away.

Boston College quarterback Justin Tuggle and running back Josh Haden will transfer.

A Connecticut man was charged in the stabbing death of UConn cornerback Jasper Howard. Iowa running back Adam Robinson is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with an ankle injury. Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant remained suspended by the NCAA for lying to investigators about his Deion Sanders meeting.

BASEBALL: The World Series begins tonight in New York, with former Indians teammates Cliff Lee and CC Sabathia facing off. Pedro Martinez will start Game 2 for the Phillies. Dan Guttenplan makes his series predictions.

Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills is the new manager of the Astros. Jamie McCourt fired back at her husband by filing for divorce and asking for reinstatement as Dodgers CEO.

HOCKEY: Bruins forward David Krejci continues to show improvement after a slow start following an injury.

MISC: Andre Agassi has a book coming out, and in it he admits to using crustal meth and lying to tennis officials to avoid a suspension following a failed drug test.

HISTORIVIA: On Oct. 28, 1958, which infielder, in his first year with the Red Sox, was named Comeback Player of the Year after finishing second to Ted Williams for the highest batting average in the American League?

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “You’re not supposed to do that stuff when you’re a professional basketball player.” — Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck on Glen Davis’ fight

STAT OF THE DAY: 11 — Losing streak in Cleveland the Celtics snapped last night

‘NET RESULTS: With Halloween coming up, maybe this can help get the kids to eat more healthy.

HISTORIVIA ANSWER: Second baseman Pete Runnels, who his .322 (second in the AL to Ted Williams’ .328) after coming over from the Washington Senators, for whom he hit just .230 in 1957

SOOTHING SOUNDS: Just to show we can keep it (somewhat) current once in a while, Dave Tirio of Plain White T’s is 30 today. Here’s the song he wrote about a Columbia University track star he had a crush on.

And here’s the parody “Hey There, Trent Edwards” for all you Bills fans.

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