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Predators erupt for 5 first-period goals, top Sharks for 5th straight win
The Nashville Predators scored five goals in the first period and cruised to a 6-3 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.,Filip Forsberg had a goal and two assists, defenseman Brady Skjei a goal and an assist and Matthew Wood, defenseman Roman Josi, Luke Evangelista and Steven Stamk...
Martin Necas scores twice as Avalanche crush Penguins
Martin Necas scored twice and Scott Wedgewood made 30 saves in the Colorado Avalanche's 6-2 road victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.,Colorado is on a three-game winning streak and a four-game (3-0-1) points streak. The Avalanche (47-13-10) lead the NHL with 104 points, including a leagu...
Jalen Brunson, Knicks push past Pelicans for 7th straight win
Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, Karl-Anthony Towns produced a double-double and the New York Knicks won their seventh consecutive game, defeating the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night.,Towns finished with 21 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks (48-25). OG Anunoby also scored 2...
Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2000th game
Vinnie Hinostroza scored the only goal in the shootout, and Paul Maurice coached his 2,000th game as the host Florida Panthers defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-4 on Tuesday night in Sunrise.,Seattle trailed 4-1 with less than six minutes remaining before tying the game on goals by Matty Beniers, Jordan...
Blackhawks sink Islanders with midgame 4-goal surge
Nick Lardis, Ilya Mikheyev, Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar scored consecutive goals in a 13-minute span bridging the first and second periods for the Chicago Blackhawks, who held off a furious rally to edge the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday in Elmont, N.Y.,Arvid Soderblom made 44 saves -- includ...
Canadiens rally from early deficit to down Hurricanes
Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky scored three and a half minutes apart in the second period and Jakub Dobes made 41 saves, helping the host Montreal Canadiens rally to a 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.,Caufield scored his team-leading 44th goal of the season and 12th in his la...
Blazers' Toumani Camara gushes over career night; Bucks gashed by NBPA for tanking
Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara put on the greatest shooting exhibition in his career Monday night and described it as an out-of-body experience.,"I was feeling like Damian Lillard," Camara said of the injured Portland star known for his long-range shooting.,Only it really was Camara establishi...
Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda ousted in Miami Round of 16
One round after Sebastian Korda stunned World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz at the Miami Open, Spanish qualifier Martin Landaluce showed Korda the door in the Round of 16 on Tuesday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Korda, seeded 32nd and playing in his native Florida, served for the match during a second-set tiebreake...
Spring training roundup: Gerrit Cole passes another test as Yankees rout Cubs
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole passed another test against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in his second start of the spring as he continued his return from Tommy John surgery last March.,Cole racked up three strikeouts in the first inning -- fanning Cubs regulars Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch an...
Spring training roundup: Ranger Suarez rocked as Twins rout Red Sox
Ranger Suarez completed a rocky spring training with his new squad, allowing eight earned runs over 4 1/3 innings on Tuesday as the Minnesota Twins routed the Boston Red Sox 15-6 in Fort Myers, Fla.,Suarez, who signed a five-year, $130 million contract in January, gave up a pair of home runs among n...
NBA players union cites 'tanking' in Bucks' handling of Giannis injury
The National Basketball Players Association criticized the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday for wanting to sit superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo despite his being "healthy and ready to play," implying the team is "tanking.",The union's statement was in response to reports last week that Antetokounmpo refuse...
Golf Glance: Masters spot on line in Houston; LPGA hits Arizona
One of the final Masters spots is on the line at this week's PGA Tour stop in Houston, while the LPGA Tour hits Arizona, the DP World Tour continues its Asia Swing and the Champions visit southern California.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Texas Children's Houston Open, March 26-29,Course: Memorial Park Golf C...
Report: Falcons add RB Brian Robinson Jr. on 1-year deal
The Atlanta Falcons are signing running back Brian Robinson Jr. to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Robinson, who turned 27 on Sunday, rushed for 400 yards and two touchdowns on 92 carries in 17 regular-season games as a reserve in his lone season with the San Fran...
Rays RHP Ryan Pepiot (hip) to begin season on IL
Tampa Bay Rays starter Ryan Pepiot will begin the season on the injured list with right hip inflammation, manager Kevin Cash confirmed Tuesday.,The 28-year-old right-hander had been scheduled to start Tuesday's spring finale against the Atlanta Braves. Pepiot made three starts in spring training, al...
Buccaneers LB Lavonte David retires after 14 seasons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David announced his retirement Tuesday after spending his entire 14-year career with the franchise.,David, 36, was a 12-time team captain and Super Bowl LV champion who tied Derrick Brooks' team record with 1,714 career tackles.,"It's time," David told Sports ...
Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. lands historic shoe deal
Arkansas All-American Darius Acuff Jr. has a deal with Reebok to become the first NCAA men's athlete to land a signature shoe from a major U.S. brand while still in college.,Reebok head of basketball Jide Osifeso confirmed the historic agreement with ESPN on Tuesday.,A 19-year-old freshman for the R...
Falcons add veteran Trevor Siemian to QB room
The Atlanta Falcons are signing veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian, his agent confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.,Siemian, 34, adds depth behind newcomer Tua Tagovailoa and 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr.,Terms weren't disclosed for Siemian, who last appeared in an NFL regular-season game in 2023 ...
Kylian Mbappe: Knee is 100%, 'false things were said'
French striker Kylian Mbappe disputed reports about the severity of the left knee sprain that has limited his availability of late for Real Madrid.,"My knee is fine. It's getting better," he said at a promotional event in France on Monday. "It's going quite well, and I know there's been a lot of spe...
French superstar Antoine Griezmann joins Orlando City
Orlando City SC completed the long-anticipated signing of Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann on Tuesday.,The 35-year-old French attacker is signed from July 2026 through the 2027-28 season with an option for 2028-29. Financial terms were not disclosed.,"Bringing Antoine to Orlando is a land...
AL Central capsules: Can Tigers pitch way back into playoffs?
Chicago White Sox,2025 record: 60-102 (5th place, AL Central),He gone: C Korey Lee, OF Luis Robert, OF Mike Tauchman,New faces: INF Luisangel Acuna, RHP Seranthony Dominguez, RHP Erick Fedde, RHP Jordan Hicks, LHP Anthony Kay, INF Munetaka Murakami, C Reese McGuire, LHP Sean Newcomb,Biggest question...