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Goaltender health questions hover as Caps, Canadiens enter Game 4
The Montreal Canadiens look to even their Stanley Cup first-round series when they host the Washington Capitals in Game 4 on Sunday night.,The Canadiens scored three straight third-period goals Friday night in front of a raucous home crowd to pull away for a 6-3 win in Game 3.,Both teams face goalte...
Portland primed to extend unbeaten streak against LA Galaxy
On a six-game unbeaten streak that includes at least one point in each of their last three road games, the Portland Timbers will be out to pick up more trinkets from their travels on Sunday.,The Timbers (4-2-3, 15 points) face the Los Angeles Galaxy in Carson, Calif., which gives them the chance to ...
Shedeur Sanders drafted in fifth round by Cleveland Browns
Two days and four rounds later than he anticipated, the most talked-about prospect in the 2025 draft finally heard the NFL say his name.,Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns on Saturday with the sixth pick in the fifth round, making him the 144th selection overal...
Michigan lands 4-star QB Brady Smigiel from Newbury Park (CA)
Brady Smigiel, a four-star quarterback in the Class of 2026, announced his commitment to Michigan on Saturday.,A three-year starter at Newbury Park (Calif.) High School, Smigiel had verbally committed to Florida State in June 2024 before decommitting in January following Florida State's 2-10 season ...
Grizzlies star Ja Morant (hip) out for Game 4 vs. Thunder
Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, interim coach Tuomas Iisalo said.,Morant was listed as doubtful due to a left hip contusion he sustained after a fall with 3:15 left in the...
White Sox acquire INF Gabe Workman from Cubs
The Chicago White Sox acquired infielder Gage Workman from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon for cash considerations.,The 25-year-old rookie posted three hits in 14 at-bats this season before the Cubs designated him for assignment Wednesday. To make room on the active roster, the White Sox desi...
Caps' Tom Wilson, Canadiens' Josh Anderson fined $5K for melee
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson and Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson were each fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced on Saturday.,The fines are the maximum allowable under the terms of the league's collective bargaining agreement.,Wi...
Zane Smith captures first-career pole for Talladega Cup race
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Front Row Motorsports maintained its strong position out front at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway with 24-year driver Zane Smith convincingly claiming the first pole position of his NASCAR Cup Series career -- the third consecutive at the track for his team.,Smith, the 2022 NASCAR ...
Cam Fowler, Blues ride momentum into Game 4 vs. Jets
Cam Fowler is happy to be back in the playoffs and he's a big reason the St. Louis Blues are on the board in their Western Conference first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets.,Fowler, who spent his entire 15-season career with the Anaheim Ducks until he was traded to the Blues on Dec. 14, had a ...
Cavaliers G Darius Garland (toe) out for Game 3 vs. Heat
Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Darius Garland will sit out Saturday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Miami Heat due to a toe injury.,Sam Merrill will start in his first career playoff game in the absence of Garland, who was downgraded from questionable to out wi...
Whitecaps take on Minnesota United after short turnaround
The Vancouver Whitecaps face a challenging turnaround when they travel to face Minnesota United on Sunday afternoon in a match between early Western Conference contenders.,The Whitecaps (6-1-2, 20 points) enter the weekend still on top of the conference despite settling for a 0-0 draw in their last ...
Luka Doncic’s Stomach Illness a Major Concern for Lakers Before Game 4
Luka Doncic’s stomach illness could impact the Los Angeles Lakers' chances as they face a crucial Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves....
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants, April 26th
April 26th's top betting pick in the MLB is an over/under prediction for the Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants run total on Saturday evening....
Why Shedeur Sanders Is Falling in the 2025 NFL Draft
Shedeur Sanders is experiencing a very complex NFL Draft slide and here are a few theories why the Colorado quarterback is still available heading into Day 3....
Blue Jays-Yankees rained out, to play Sunday doubleheader
The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees was postponed because of heavy rain on Saturday.,The postponement was announced about 3 1/2 hours before Saturday's original first pitch and will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.,Max Fried was slate...
Top 2025 NFL Draft Prospects Still on the Board for Day Three
A few super promising prospects are still on the board for Rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft's Day Three on Saturday, and these are the top players available....
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers look to regroup vs. Pirates
Shohei Ohtani will take another crack at recovering from his current downturn when the Los Angeles Dodgers play host to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday in the middle contest of a three-game series.,Ohtani is 2-for-16 with six strikeouts going back to Sunday when he returned from a short absence t...
Giants in celebratory mood despite series-opening loss to Rangers
The San Francisco Giants will host a big family reunion on Saturday that will feature their game against the Texas Rangers.,The Rangers won an old-fashioned pitchers' duel 2-0 on Friday to kick off the three-game series, but the focus Saturday will be on the past more than the present at Oracle Park...
Guardians look to stay hot in doubleheader vs. Red Sox
Following a successful series against the leaders of the American League East, the Cleveland Guardians will take aim at the other storied franchise in that division. ,After rain postponed their series opener on Friday, the Guardians and visiting Boston Red Sox will play a split doubleheader on Satur...
Yankees' closer role could be flux amid Blue Jays series
While Max Fried's first month with the New York Yankees is going well, Devin Williams is experiencing a rough time in his initial weeks for his new team.,Fried will be on the mound Saturday afternoon when the Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays. Now, if there is a save situation for New York, whoever...