Convincing victory for Celts in Game 1
The trio of Terry Rozier ( 29 points, eight rebounds, six assists),
Jayson Tatum ( 28 points) and Al Horford ( 26 points, seven rebounds) paced the Celtics to a 117- 101 victory over the visiting 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday. The Sixers, who were led by Joel
Embiid’s 31 points and 13 rebounds, made only 5 of 26 three- pointers. As expected, Celtics guard Jaylen
Brown ( strained right hamstring) did not play. Brown likely will play in Game 2 on Thursday.
NHL Golden Knights win in OT
William Karlsson scored 8: 17 into overtime to lift the Golden Knights past the Sharks 4- 3 in Game 3 to take a 2- 1 lead in their secondround series. The Sharks’ Tomas
Hertl scored with 1: 57 remaining to force overtime.
Brayden Point had an emptynet goal with 22 seconds remaining and assisted on the other three goals to help the Lightning to a 4- 2 victory over the visiting Bruins in Game 2 of their second- round series. Capitals winger Tom Wilson will not be disciplined for his hit to the head of Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin in Game 2 on Sunday. ◆ Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello, 75, will not return to the role next season. The Hurricanes terminated the contract of demoted general manager Ron Francis, who was serving as director of hockey operations.
MISCELLANEOUS Vikings re- sign CB Newman
The Vikings have re- signed cornerback Terence Newman, bringing the NFL’s oldest active defensive player back for a 16th season.
These NFL players had their fifthyear options exercised: DE Arik Armstead ( 49ers); S Damarious Randall ( Browns); CB Trae Waynes ( Vikings); and WR Nelson Agholor ( Eagles).
Guard Romeo Langford of New Albany, Indiana, the top uncommitted senior in the country, announced he will play at Indiana. Robert Morris guard Dachon
Burke ( 17.6 points per game) is transferring to Nebraska.