The Black Bears score seven runs in the fourth inning and cruise to a victory.
Joe Grant
NCAA men’s basketball: Familiar foes Kansas, Villanova ready for another showdown
Villanova beat Kansas on the way to national titles in 2016 and 2018, and Kansas went through Villanova during its 2008 championship run.
World Cup: United States to play England, Iran and possibly Ukraine
The 15th-ranked Americans will open against a European playoff winner on Nov. 21, with No. 5 England and No. 21 Iran also in their group.
Bruins honor retired goalie Tuukka Rask with pregame ceremony
Boston’s all-time leader in wins, Tuukka Rask announced his retirement last month after a setback in his attempt to come back from a torn labrum in his hip
Celtics notebook: Horford good to play in Canada, but what about Brown?
Vaccination is a requirement to play in Canada, and Al Horford will be available if Boston plays Toronto in the playoffs. Jaylen Brown’s status is not as clear.
Bruins bounce back in a big way, trounce Devils 8-1
Brad Marchand scores two goals as Boston rebounds from Tuesday’s home loss to Toronto.
NHL roundup: Andersen blanks Canadiens 4-0 as Hurricanes stay hot
Carolina wins its third straight.
NBA roundup: Giannis becomes Bucks’ scoring leader in OT win over Nets
The defending NBA champions clinch a return to the postseason with the 120-119 win.
Sports Digest: Maine Celtics get third straight win, 122-117 over Greensboro
Matt Ryan scores 30 points for Maine, which pulls away with a dominating third quarter.
U.S. qualifies for World Cup despite 2-0 loss at Costa Rica
The Americans finish third in CONCACAF on goal differential, earning a spot in this fall’s tournament in Qatar.