JIMMY GOLEN

AP Sports Writer

New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Dumoulin scores OT winner to give Devils 5-4 win over Bruins.

Brian Dumoulin scored 90 seconds into overtime to lead the New Jersey Devils past Boston 5-4 and end the Bruins’ first season without a playoff berth since 2016. Timo Meier had a goal and two assists and Jake Allen made 20 saves for the Devils.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, top, throws to first base over Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran (16) to complete a double play in the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Red Sox take advantage of Toronto miscues, rally to win 4-3 in 10th and avoid 4-game sweep

Pinch-runner David Hamilton scampered home when the drawn-in Toronto infield couldn’t handle Trevor Story’s nubber to second base and the Boston Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 4-3 in 10 innings to avoid a four-game sweep.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., with temperatures in the 30's, adjusts his balaclava during sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

George Springer homers, Easton Lucas keeps perfect ERA as Toronto beats Boston 6-1 in frigid Fenway

George Springer homered through a cold and gusting wind to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Easton Lucas pitched another 5 1/3 scoreless innings to maintain a perfect 0.00 ERA.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran heads back to the dugout during fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox OF Jarren Duran says he opened up about suicide attempt to ‘reach those who feel alone’

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said he went public about his 2022 suicide attempt to “reach those who feel alone.” Duran said that he tried to kill himself after struggling early in his baseball career.

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, right, talks with former teammate, Washington Wizards' Marcus Smart, following an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Marcus Smart gets in shouting match with a fan in his return to Boston with Wizards

Former Celtics and current Wizards guard Marcus Smart said a fan “crossed the line” when he was heckling the Washington bench during Sunday’s game in Boston. The fan was ushered out by security.

Boston Celtics' Luke Kornet (40) shoots against Washington Wizards' Alex Sarr (20) and Justin Champagnie during first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Celtics run away from undermanned Wizards 124-90 to win for 16th time in 18 games

Luke Kornet scored 13 points with 14 rebounds and Al Horford scored 11 with 10 boards as the Boston Celtics ran away from the undermanned Washington Wizards to win 124-90.

Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story wears a mascot head in the dugout after hitting a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Off the wall: Red Sox celebrate home runs by wearing the head of mascot Wally, the Green Monster

The Boston Red Sox have settled on a new home run celebration, and this one’s a little off the wall. After hitting back-to-back homers in the first inning of the team’s home opening win over the St.

Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Red Sox celebrate Fenway opener with Devers busting out and Bregman feeling at home in Boston

Rafael Devers reached base four times in his return to Boston after a season-opening slump the Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-9. Alex Bregman had two hits in his first home game at Fenway Park.

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Yastrzemski, left, and catcher Carlton Fisk acknowledge fans as they walk onto the field prior to a home-opener baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Red Sox honor 1975 AL Championship team and honor one who was missing: Luis Tiant

The Boston Red Sox celebrated the 50th anniversary of their 1975 AL championship team before their home opener. A special tribute was held for pitcher Luis Tiant, who died this offseason.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Ovechkin scores, needs 4 more to pass Gretzky for NHL record, and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal on Tuesday night to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. That leaves him four away from passing Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) hits the puck past Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) to score during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Ovechkin scores No. 891. He needs 3 to tie Gretzky and 4 to pass him

Alex Ovechkin moved four goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 891st of his career in the Washington Capitals game against the Bruins in Boston on Tuesday night.

Max Naumov reacts after performing Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Washington at the Legacy on Ice event, a figure skating tribute to support the families and loved ones affected by the Jan. 29, 2025, aviation incident. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Figure skater who lost both parents in DC plane crash brings world championships crowd to its feet

Since the plane crash that killed his parents, figure skater Maxim Naumov has become in many ways the face of the tragedy. The 23-year-old received an outpouring of affection when he performed in the gala following the world championships in Boston.

Gold medalist Alysa Liu, of the United States reacts during a medal ceremony for the women's free skating program at the figure skating world championships, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Americans head into Olympic year with most decorated, and deepest, figure skating pool in decades

The United States is heading into the Olympic year with its most decorated and deepest pool of figure skaters in decades. If ever.

Amber Glenn, of the United States, performs during the women's free skating program at the figure skating world championships, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

For two-time US champion Amber Glenn, waiting for the free skate at worlds was the hardest part

Two-time defending U.S. champion Amber Glenn finished fifth at the world figure skating championships. Glenn recovered from a fall in her short program with a strong free skate.

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, of the United States, perform during the pairs free skating program at the figure skating world championships, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Strong finish at skating worlds gives US hope for 3rd Olympic pair. That hasn’t happened since 1994.

A strong performance by the American pairs at the world championships helped the United States earn a chance to send a third team to the 2026 Olympics.

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, of the United States, perform during their pairs short program at the figure skating world championships, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

World championships pause to remember young figure skaters and supporters who died in plane crash

The world figure skating championships paused for a tribute to those those who died in a plane crash on their way back from a camp for up-and-coming skaters this winter.

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Oct. 13, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Patriots sign WR Stefon Diggs as new target for Drake Maye, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says the New England Patriots have signed free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The signing gives quarterback Drake Maye a prime target as he heads into his second season.

The chairs where skaters Jinna Han and Spencer Lane use to sit are part of a hallway memorial for the skaters, who perished in a plane crash in January, at The Skating Club of Boston, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The Boston skating community hosts the world championships even as it mourns plane crash victims

It has been not quite two months since six members of the Skating Club of Boston died in a plane crash outside of Washington, D.C.

Arkansas head coach John Calipari, right, and St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, left, call to their players during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Calipari bests Pitino in March Madness and leads Arkansas to sweetest Sweet 16 appearance yet

John Calipari is heading back to the Sweet 16 after sending a second straight Hall of Famer home from the NCAA Tournament’s “Region of Coaches.”

Arkansas head coach John Calipari calls to his players during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Sweet 16: Calipari guides Arkansas past Pitino, St. John’s 75-66 for 16th trip to regional semifinal

John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time. The Arkansas coach guided the Razorbacks past nemesis Rick Pitino and second-seeded St. John’s 75-66 to bring his fourth school to the NCAA Tournament’s second week.

Arkansas head coach John Calipari calls to his players during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Rick Pitino and John Calipari share a mutual respect. Just don’t call them friends

Rick Pitino and John Calipari are a pair of basketball lifers who are more alike than they care to admit. The Hall of Famers will renew their occasionally acrimonious rivalry on Saturday when Pitino’s second-seeded St.

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino calls to his players during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Pitino leads St. John’s past Omaha and into 2nd-round March Madness matchup with nemesis Calipari

Rick Pitino returned to Providence and picked up a March Madness victory with yet another school, coaching St. John’s past Omaha 83-53 and into a second-round matchup with longtime nemesis John Calipari.

McNeese State head coach Will Wade calls to his players during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Will Wade’s impending departure a price McNeese is happy to pay for revived basketball program

McNeese President Wade Rousse had a two-year plan when he hired Will Wade as basketball coach. The goal was to make the NCAA Tournament in the first year and win a game in the second. After that, he figured it might be tough to keep Wade around.

McNeese State head coach Will Wade calls to his players during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

No. 12 seed McNeese holds off late Clemson charge to earn first March Madness victory

McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after the 12th-seeded Cowboys held off late-charging No. 5 seed Clemson 69-67 in the first bracket buster of the NCAA Tournament.

NBA’s Celtics to be sold for record $6.1 billion to group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm

Private equity mogul William Chisholm has agreed to buy the Boston Celtics in a deal that values the NBA’s reigning champions and most-decorated franchise at a minimum of $6.1 billion.

Arkansas head coach John Calipari speaks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

March Madness ‘Region of Coaches’ opens with Calipari vs. Self. Pitino could be next for winner

The stakes will be a lot lower this time around when Bill Self and John Calipari meet in March Madness.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drive to the basket against Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet, rear right, and forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The Thunder swept Boston in the season series. Their next meeting would be in the NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the playoffs, and they did it against the team they could be facing when the NBA postseason reaches its peak.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drive to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics to clinch playoff berth

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 and Chet Holmgren had 23 points and 15 rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder clinch a playoff berth witha 118-112 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) is congratulated after his goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

After trading captain Brad Marchand to Florida, Bruins score three in third to beat Panthers 3-2

David Pastrnak had one goal and assisted on Pavel Zacha’s-winner as the Boston Bruins scored three times in the third period to overcome a two-goal deficit and beat the Florida Panthers 3-2.

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, who was acquired in a trade by the Panthers from the Boston Bruins last Friday, speaks during a news conference Monday, March 10, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Injured Brad Marchand returns to the Boston ice with the Panthers — but just in practice, for now

Brad Marchand stepped back onto the ice at the TD Garden in a Panthers practice jersey as the longtime Bruins player returned to Boston for the first time since he was traded to Florida.