BOSTON (AP) — Tuukka Rask always tries to focus on the next win. This time, he made an exception. The 31-year-old goaltender tied a Boston record with his 252nd career victory as the Bruins beat…

St. Louis 0 2 0—2 Boston 0 2 3—5 First Period_None. Penalties_Pastrnak, BOS, (high sticking), 7:53; Chara, BOS, Major (fighting), 17:30; Maroon, STL, Major (fighting), 17:30. Second Period_1, Boston, Krug 5 (Cehlarik, Krejci), 3:31. 2,…

NEW YORK (AP) — Valtteri Filppula scored 1:37 into overtime and the New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Tuesday night for their 12th win in 15 games. Jordan Eberle had a goal…

NEW YORK (AP) — Even when they aren’t playing great, the New York Islanders are managing to keep winning. Valtteri Filppula scored 1:37 into overtime and the Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Tuesday…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees host Baltimore and Washington is at home against the New York Mets on March 28, the first games of the earliest regular major league opening day. The…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — When healthy, Andrew Miller has been one of baseball’s top relievers. The St. Louis Cardinals are banking on a return to form. Miller agreed to a $25 million, two-year deal with…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The only time Lance Lynn has pitched in the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers was as a rookie in 2011, during the World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals. Lynn…

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It may have been hard to hear him over the noise of the New England fans celebrating an eighth straight trip to the AFC title game, but Tom Brady is feeling…

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Although Jared Goff is uncomfortable being overly nosy when he’s around the NFL’s best quarterbacks, he kept a close eye on Drew Brees while they were together at the Pro…

He’s the New Orleans Saints’ biggest fan, not to mention the perfect beacon for a city that knows a thing or two about emerging from darkness. As the Big Easy goes for another NFL championship,…

DALLAS (AP) — Scott Linehan is out as offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, less than a week after coach Jason Garrett sent mixed messages about the future for the oft-criticized assistant. Garrett, in a…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One way or another, the NFC Championship between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints will be won by a coach named Sean — with an Irish surname — who…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — After seven seasons with the Cleveland Indians, Cody Allen is looking to rebound with a new team. Allen and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $8.5 million, one-year contract,…

NEW YORK (AP) — A record number of college football players will bypass their remaining years of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. The 135 players forgoing eligibility surpasses the 119 from last year. The…

NEW YORK (AP) — While shying away from high-priced free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, the New York Yankees are boosting their bullpen. Reliever Adam Ottavino and the Yankees agreed to a $27 million,…

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, a Puerto Rico native who has been outspoken about its need for hurricane relief, indicated on Thursday that he may skip the World Series celebration at…

Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ——— NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Boston 122 Memphis 116 Final Detroit 98 Miami 93 Final Brooklyn 117 Orlando 115 Final San Antonio 116 Minnesota 113 Final…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Thatcher Demko made 36 saves in his second NHL game, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. Alex Edler, Sven Baertschi, Brock…

Buffalo 1 2 0—3 Vancouver 2 1 1—4 First Period_1, Buffalo, Rodrigues 5 (Ristolainen, Sobotka), 8:48. 2, Vancouver, Edler 5 (Horvat, Boeser), 12:12. 3, Vancouver, Baertschi 7 (Pouliot), 15:31. Penalties_Okposo, BUF, (hooking), 16:48; Gudbranson, VAN,…

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan did not like his team’s effort in a loss to San Jose earlier this week. A parade to the penalty box in the first period did not…

Pittsburgh 0 2 0 1—3 Arizona 1 0 1 0—2 First Period_1, Arizona, Keller 10 (Garland, Ekman-Larsson), 12:51 (pp). Penalties_Crosby, PIT, (hooking), 0:36; Sheahan, PIT, (interference), 8:59; Murray, PIT, served by Blandisi, (unsportsmanlike conduct), 11:23;…

Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ——— NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Boston 122 Memphis 116 Final Detroit 98 Miami 93 Final Brooklyn 117 Orlando 115 Final San Antonio 116 Minnesota 113 Final…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Under coach Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs have been consistent winners. That includes when they go on the road — and anywhere they play the Minnesota Timberwolves. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 25…

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points, Rudy Gobert had 19 points and 15 rebounds and the Utah Jazz cruised to a 115-99 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Royce…

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — This winning thing has become a habit for the Brooklyn Nets — and apparently no deficit is too large to overcome lately. D’Angelo Russell matched his career high with 40 points…

DETROIT (AP) — Blake Griffin had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons overcame an early exit by injured Andre Drummond to beat the Miami Heat 98-93 on Friday night. Dwyane Wade scored…