Boston loses defenseman Brandon Carlo on a check to the head by Tom Wilson but responds with an offensive outburst.
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Walker lifts Celtics to third straight victory, 117-112 over Clippers
Kemba Walker scores 25 points and Boston beats the Clippers, who were without Kawhi Leonard.
Red Sox pitcher Garrett Richards rescued by 20-pitch mercy rule
Temporary rules in spring training allowed the Sox to stop the first inning, during which new starting pitcher Richards struggled.
NBA roundup: Hawks fire Pierce as coach after slow start
Lloyd Pierce’s team started 14-20 and was in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.
MLB notebook: Nationals star Juan Soto sits after fouling ball off his foot
The 2020 NL batting champ could return in a few days.
Red Sox notebook: Xander Bogaerts slowed by sore shoulder
The 28-year-old shortstop will be shutdown for a bit after rushing is offseason throwing program.
Sports Digest: Roger Federer withdraws from Miami Open
The 20-time Grand Slam champ has not played in more than a year and plans to return next week.
NFL notebook: Cardinals agree to terms with free agent J.J. Watt
The defensive star was released by the Houston Texans earlier this year.
Tatum fuels late comeback as Celtics slip past Wizards
Jayson Tatum scores Boston’s last eight points, including two layups in the last 15 seconds, leading the Celtics to a 111-110 win.
Byron joins NASCAR’s list of unexpected winners
William Byron becomes the third straight unheralded driver to clinch a Cup Series playoff berth win an early-season victory.