Nick Pivetta, who has a 6.30 ERA in his first eight starts this season, says, ‘I’m going to focus on helping the team achieve our goals.’
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MLB roundup: Alonso home run helps Mets surge past Rays, 3-2
A night after his game-ending home run in the 10th, Pete Alonso connects again as New York wins consecutive games for the first time in a month.
MLB roundup: Yankees’ Germán suspended 10 games by MLB for using foreign substance
Domingo Germán did not appeal, and his penalty began with Wednesday night’s game in Toronto.
NHL notebook: For Panthers Coach Paul Maurice, this Florida run is no everyday fish story
Paul Maurice came out of retirement to coach Florida because it was a good fit.
Native American leader and advocate for tribal sovereignty Joe A. Garcia dies at 70
Joe A. Garcia was a former two-time president of the the National Congress of American Indians.
Celtics escape with late surge, force Game 7 against Sixers
Jayson Tatum shakes off a miserable shooting night, scoring 12 of his 19 points in the last four minutes as Boston pulls out a 95-86 win.
Sports Digest: NBC plans live coverage of marquee sports at Paris Olympics
Swimming, gymnastics and track and field finals will be broadcast during the day next summer, instead of being held for prime time on delay.
Red Sox gave Jansen bass guitar, played video tribute after 400th save
Kenley Jansen became just the seventh pitcher in MLB history to register 400 career saves on Wednesday night in Atlanta.
NBA roundup: Lakers’ coach expects Davis to play in Game 6 vs Warriors
Anthony Davis was hurt by what appeared to be an inadvertent shot to the head from Golden State’s Kevon Looney midway through the fourth quarter on Wednesday night.
Patriots to honor Tom Brady in season opener against Eagles
With the full schedule revealed, Tom Brady will be the guest of honor as New England opens the season against Philadelphia on Sept. 10.