Boston gives up a goal 24 seconds into the game, then shuts down Pittsburgh.
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Thursday’s college roundup: Browns’ Beckham facing battery charge
Odell Beckham Jr. is in trouble because of his actions after the football national championship game.
Sports Digest: Gauff, Venus Williams paired in Australia Open draw
The youngest and oldest players in the tournament will play each other in the first round, reprising their Wimbledon match.
MLB notebook: Cora’s gone, but Sox still optimistic about 2020
The recent turmoil will not force the Red Sox to trade Mookie Betts, who will be a free agent after this season.
NFL notebook: Panthers hire LSU assistant as offensive coordinator
Joe Brady was the passing game coordinator for the Tigers, who won the national championship behind an explosive offense.
NBA roundup: Zion Williamson set for debut next Wednesday
Williamson, who had knee surgery before the season, is almost ready for game action with the Pelicans.
NHL roundup: Rangers’ defenseman gets hat trick in 6-3 win over Devils
Tony DeAngelo also had two assists for the Rangers.
Pastrnak scores three goals as Bruins edge Jets, 5-4
David Pastrnak extends his point streak to 12 games and Jake DeBrusk adds two goals for Boston.
Without Embiid, 76ers storm past Celtics, 109-98
Center Joel Embiid does not play for Philadelphia, but Josh Richardson scores 29 points as the 76ers beat Boston for the third time this season.
Sports Digest: Red Claws outlast Go-Go in three overtimes, 120-118
Maine wins on a buzzer-beating layup by Kaiser Gates, who finishes with 24 points.