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Penguins G Arturs Silovs to start pivotal Game 4 vs. Flyers
The Pittsburgh Penguins are making a goaltending change heading into Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series versus the host Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.,Penguins coach Dan Muse announced hours before his team's do-or-die contest that Arturs Silovs will get the nod over Stuart Skin...
Raptors 'expect the unexpected' from Cavaliers in Game 4
The Toronto Raptors understand they must be ready for anything Sunday afternoon when they attempt to even their Eastern Conference first-round series with the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.,The Cavaliers hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after the Raptors' 126-104 home victory in Game 3 on ...
7-5 center Gabe Dynes transfers to Louisville
Former Southern California center Gabe Dynes is transferring to his home state to join Louisville for his final college season, according to the 247Sports transfer portal database on Saturday.,Dynes is 7-foot-5 and played his high school basketball at Simon Kenton in Independence, Ky., about 90 mile...
Flyers turn to G Dan Vladar in bid to finish off Penguins
The Philadelphia Flyers are soaring through their first-round playoff series thanks to Dan Vladar, who has been confirmed to start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.,Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 after notching ...
Flyers G Dan Vladar to start Game 4 vs. Penguins
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar will start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, head coach Rick Tocchet announced.,Vladar appeared to sustain an injury to his right arm during a chaotic sequence in front of the net in the ...
Arsenal eager to regain form vs. Newcastle United
Suddenly struggling Arsenal will try to reclaim first place in the Premier League when they host a Newcastle United squad that also is slumping.,Arsenal (21-5-7, 70 points) have only one win in their last six matches (1-4-1) across all competitions, including back-to-back league defeats.,The latter,...
Rockies-Mets to play Sunday doubleheader after postponement
The Saturday scheduled game between the Mets and the Colorado Rockies in New York has been postponed due to rain in the forecast.,The game is scheduled to be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader at 1:40 p.m. ET on Sunday. The second contest will begin approximately 30 to 45 minutes aft...
NASCAR names first CEO from outside founding family
NASCAR has promoted Steve O'Donnell to chief executive officer and Ben Kennedy to chief operating officer, the organization announced Saturday morning in Talladega, Ala.,O'Donnell will succeed Jim France to become the first NASCAR head from outside the France family in its 78 years. France will rema...
F Arnau Farnos signs first-team contract with NYCFC
New York City FC signed forward Arnau Farnos to a first-team contract through the rest of this season, the team announced Saturday.,The deal also has an option for an extension through the 2027-28 season.,Farnos, 23, previously signed four short-term agreements with the franchise.,"Arnau has taken a...
Surging Cubs count on bullpen ahead of rematch vs. Dodgers
Even with new pitchers in the Chicago Cubs' injury-plagued bullpen, the results remained the same.,The Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win on Friday, with their bullpen covering four scoreless innings and holding the Los Angeles Dodgers to two hits. ,Chicago takes a 10-game winning streak into the middle gam...
Phillies' Zack Wheeler returns to rotation to face hot Braves
Philadelphia ace Zack Wheeler will make his first start since last August when the Phillies bid to snap a 10-game losing streak on Saturday night against the host Atlanta Braves.,The Braves have won nine of their last 10 games and beat the Phillies 5-3 on Friday to open the three-game set between th...
Light-hitting Reds chase 4th straight series win in matchup vs. Tigers
The Cincinnati Reds will look to clinch their fourth consecutive series victory Saturday night when they host the Detroit Tigers in the second contest of a three-game set.,The Reds are off to their best start (17-9) in the first 26 games of the season since beginning 18-8 in 2006. Fueled by a balanc...
Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers bid to halt slide in clash vs. Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski as they look to snap a three-game skid when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.,Misiorowski (1-2, 3.04 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Mitch Keller (2-1, 2.79).,Paul Skenes and two relievers combined on a one-hit...
Streaking Yankees set for Astros, await injury news on Giancarlo Stanton
The New York Yankees did not need to worry about their offense on Friday night, but they now face a concern with Giancarlo Stanton's lower right leg.,The team will attempt to produce another big night at the plate and hopes to get good news about Stanton before meeting the Astros in Houston on Satur...
Royals attempt to build steam vs. Angels
The Kansas City Royals entered Saturday as one of four teams that have yet to reach 10 wins this season.,The Royals, however, have shown signs of turning it around after winning of two of three games following an eight-game losing streak.,Kansas City will aim to continue its recent upturn on Saturda...
Carlos Cortes, A's work to flex muscles in rematch vs. Rangers
There will need to be a roster move when Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is activated from the injured list, but it's safe to say that Carlos Cortes isn't going anywhere.,Cortes, 28, has been a pleasant surprise for the Athletics, who will continue their three-game series against the Texas Rangers on...
Rays' Shane McClanahan takes next step on comeback trail as Twins await
Tampa Bay left-hander Shane McClanahan will continue his comeback from two major arm surgeries on Saturday afternoon when the Rays face the Minnesota Twins in the second game of a three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla. ,McClanahan (1-2, 5.00 ERA), a two-time All-Star, missed over two seasons with...
Mets' Kodai Senga pushes to turn season around vs. Rockies
No player better symbolizes the topsy-turvy nature of the New York Mets than Kodai Senga.,On Saturday afternoon against the visiting Colorado Rockies, the Mets will need the right-hander to snap his slump to ensure New York doesn't risk falling into another tailspin.,Senga (0-3, 8.83 ERA) is slated ...
Noah Schultz aims to channel emotions as White Sox host Nationals
Chicago White Sox rookie left-hander Noah Schultz earned his first major league victory last weekend.,As he aims to win successive starts when he faces the visiting Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon, Schultz is confident he gained perspective, too.,"Calm myself down with nerves and stuff li...
Sizzling second baseman face off as Marlins, Giants meet again
Two second basemen who have demonstrated early on that they're serious about making the National League All-Star team hope to continue fast starts at the other's expense Saturday afternoon when Xavier Edwards and the Miami Marlins once again visit Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants.,Both playe...