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…

NOT THEM AGAIN! Sorry America — at least outside of New England — but the team you love to hate is headed back to the Super Bowl. Sure, there are negatives to point out with…

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Ndamukong Suh earned multiple All-Pro honors, Pro Bowl selections and tens of millions of dollars during his first eight NFL seasons. The imposing defensive lineman had never won a playoff…

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Marshon Lattimore and the Saints’ secondary no longer look — or sound — haunted by the “Minnesota Miracle” touchdown pass that stunningly ended their playoffs one year ago. “We don’t panic.…

NEW YORK (AP) — Greg Hardy’s eyes popped as he saw his name in bold print on the oversized placard that identified him as a UFC fighter. “That’s dope! It’s got my Twitter thing on…

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots are going on the road again in the playoffs, a place that hasn’t always been kind to them during the Tom Brady era. New England was unbeatable at home…

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…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Costas, who stepped down as NBC’s prime-time Olympics host two years ago, has left the network’s sports division altogether. NBC Sports said Wednesday that Costas parted ways with his longtime…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Like his longtime broadcasting cohort used to say, Marty Brennaman is rounding third and heading for home. The Reds play-by-play announcer said Wednesday that he’ll retire after the 2019 season, his 46th…

DENTON, Texas (AP) — John Wetteland, a former All-Star and World Series MVP, has been charged in Texas with continuous sex abuse of a child under age 14. Wetteland, 52, was arrested Monday and freed…

Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: ——— NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Washington 101 N-Y Knicks 100 Final Charlotte 114 Sacramento 95 Final Philadelphia 120 Indiana 96 Final Toronto 111 Phoenix 109 Final Denver…

DALLAS (AP) — It took Jack Campbell nearly nine years to make his first start in Dallas. Turns out, the wait was well worth it for the Los Angeles Kings’ goalie. Campbell beat the team…

Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ——— NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Washington 101 N-Y Knicks 100 Final Charlotte 114 Sacramento 95 Final Philadelphia 120 Indiana 96 Final Toronto 111 Phoenix 109 Final…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck delivered the dominant performance he needed with backup Laurent Brossoit nipping at his net. Hellebuyck made 37 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Nashville Predators 5-1 on Thursday…

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Although they trail Tampa Bay by 14 points in the standings, the Toronto Maple Leafs are having some head-to-head success against the top team in the NHL. Mitch Marner scored a…

Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: ——— NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Washington 101 N-Y Knicks 100 Final Charlotte 114 Sacramento 95 Final Philadelphia 120 Indiana 96 Final Toronto 111 Phoenix 109 Final Denver…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The young Los Angeles Lakers matured on Thursday night. With four-time MVP LeBron James still sidelined by a left groin strain, Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points to help the Lakers beat…

DENVER (AP) — The pledge from Jamal Murray: More effort. The promise from Nikola Jokic: More aggressiveness. It added up to just the sort of confidence-restoring, bounce-back performance the Denver Nuggets needed. Murray scored 22…

TORONTO (AP) — The Phoenix Suns figured Toronto guard Kyle Lowry was going to take the decisive shot. Pascal Siakam and the Raptors had other plans. Siakam scored the winning basket just before time expired,…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — If the Philadelphia 76ers are going to move up in the Eastern Conference standings, they might do it on the strength of their passing. Joel Embiid had 22 points, 13 rebounds and…