Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Jayson Tatum continued to shine in his return from injury with 25 points and Jaylen Brown also scored 25 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Penguins at Flyers and Senators vs. Hurricanes looking to avoid sweeps

Only four teams in NHL history have fallen behind 0-3 in a best-of-seven playoff series and rallied to win it. Just six more won three in a row to force a Game 7.

Nelly Korda with another 65 leaves field behind at Chevron Championship

HOUSTON (AP) – Nelly Korda is playing with so much control even her misses are right where she’s aiming. She birdied her last two holes Friday with exquisite irons shots for another 7-under 65, giving her a daunting seven-shot lead going into the weekend at The Chevron Championship.

Fitzpatrick brothers pull within shot of Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. (AP) – Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick combined for a 7-under 65 in alternate-shot play Friday to pull within a stroke of leaders Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer through two rounds at the Zurich Classic.

Saturday's NBA matchups: Nuggets-Timberwolves, Thunder-Suns, Knicks-Hawks and Pistons-Magic

The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the NBA’s most frustrating teams during the regular season – stacked with plenty of talent but not quite able to live up to their potential.

Packers' Jayden Reed signs three-year, $50.25 million extension

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has signed a three-year contract extension with $50.25 million in new money and $20 million guaranteed.

Timberwolves take a 2-1 lead on the Nuggets with a dominant defensive effort in a 113-96 Game 3 win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets, seizing a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory in Game 3 on Thursday night.

Astros' Imai throws 2nd bullpen session, will go on rehab assignment

HOUSTON (AP) – Astros rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai threw his second bullpen session in his return from the injured list and will go on a rehabilitation assignment, manager Joe Espada said.

Blue Jays OF Nathan Lukes leaves game because of a sore hamstring

TORONTO (AP) – Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes exited Friday’s game against Cleveland in the first inning because of a sore left hamstring.