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Timbers vie for home playoff match, Cascadia Cup title vs. Sounders
The Portland Timbers are aiming to end a tailspin and searching for momentum for the postseason when they visit the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.,The Cascadia Cup rivals have each clinched playoff spots but the two clubs could improve their seeding on Saturday.,The Sounders (16-9-8, 56 points)...
Islanders aim to ignite offense vs. Canadiens
While Patrick Roy was left in disbelief about some of the scoring chances that failed to go in the net, he was generally satisfied with the how the New York Islanders performed during a three-game road trip in which they were blanked on two occasions.,Coming off their second shutout loss, the Island...
Playoff-bound Orlando City ready for attacking Atlanta United
There is plenty at stake for Atlanta United and Orlando City when they meet in Saturday night's regular-season finale at Orlando, Fla., ,Orlando City has clinched a playoff spot, but their seed in the Eastern Conference remains undetermined. Atlanta United must win and get other results to fall thei...
Commanders rule out DE Dorance Armstrong (rib) vs. Panthers
Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong won't play Sunday against the visiting Carolina Panthers because of a rib injury, coach Dan Quinn said Friday.,Quinn also ruled out rookie safety Tyler Owens (shin) and said starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) is "trending in the righ...
Top Three Picks To Win 2024-25 NBA Most Valuable Player
Keep an eye on Jayson Tatum and these other top picks to win the 2024-25 NBA MVP this season....
Joel Hofer, Blues shut out Islanders for OT win
Joel Hofer made 34 saves and Jake Neighbours scored as the St. Louis Blues blanked the visiting New York Islanders 1-0 in overtime Thursday.,Hofer earned his second career shutout and helped set up Neighbours' winning goal 2:04 into overtime with his outlet pass.,Ilya Sorokin made 29 saves for the I...
Happy National Boss’s Day: Three Worst Bosses in Sports
It's National Boss's Day on Wednesday October 16th, and these are the worst three bosses in sports right now....
Commanders vying to 'sharpen' play vs. lowly Panthers
Despite a 4-2 start, the Washington Commanders believe they have yet to display their true potential.,Their next chance to elevate their play comes Sunday against the visiting Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md.,"The focus is on us," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. "We've got plenty to work on. We a...
Blues look to snap two-game skid, host Islanders
The New York Islanders added speedy winger Anthony Duclair and KHL winger Maxim Tsyplakov this past offseason, giving coach Patrick Roy the ability to form two potent forward lines.,The Islanders will test that newfound depth when they visit the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.,Duclair (two goals,...
Vanderbilt vies to pick up more steam in encounter vs. Ball State
Vanderbilt will look to build on rare momentum when it faces Ball State on Saturday night in a non-conference game in Nashville, Tenn.,The Commodores (4-2) followed a stunning upset of top-ranked Alabama with a 20-13 win at Kentucky last Saturday. ,Vanderbilt, which did not trail in either game, has...
Maryland, USC bring skids into first-ever matchup
Southern California's visit to College Park, Md., to face the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday marks the first meeting between the programs -- and both come in trying to snap skids.,USC (3-3, 1-3 Big Ten) is coming off back-to-back conference losses after a 33-30 overtime defeat against Penn State las...
Cardinals place K Matt Prater, DL Bilal Nichols on IR, promote K Chad Ryland
The Arizona Cardinals placed kicker Matt Prater and defensive lineman Bilal Nichols on injured reserve and promoted kicker Chad Ryland from the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday.,Prater, who missed the last two games with a left knee issue, and Nichols, who suffered a stinger for the se...
2024 NBA Eastern Conference Predictions: Boston Celtics No. 1 Seed, Detroit Pistons Make Noise
These are our official NBA Eastern Conference predictions for where each team will finish in 2024, with the Boston Celtics reclaiming the No. 1 seed in the East....
Brock Nelson, Islanders keep Avalanche winless
Brock Nelson scored two goals 2:49 apart in the second period as the New York Islanders beat the struggling Colorado Avalanche 6-2 on Monday in Denver.,Anders Lee, Kyle Palmieri, Anthony Duclair and Mathew Barzal each added a goal and Ilya Sorokin stopped 32 shots for New York, which won in coach Pa...
Commanders DT Jonathan Allen has torn pec, likely done for season
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has a torn left pectoral muscle that will end his season and likely require surgery, head coach Dan Quinn said Monday.,Allen sustained the injury in the Commanders' 30-23 loss Sunday to the Baltimore Ravens and was ruled out of the game in the fo...
Report: Commanders fear season-ending injury for DT Jonathan Allen
The Washington Commanders are awaiting additional news about the condition of defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, fearing he may require season-ending surgery for a pectoral injury, NFL Network reported Monday.,Allen sustained the injury in the Commanders' 30-23 loss Sunday to the Baltimore Ravens and ...
Mets' Brandon Nimmo reveals plantar fasciitis condition
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo intends to keep playing in the National League Championship Series, despite dealing with painful plantar fasciitis, he told The Athletic.,Nimmo told the outlet he has had the condition in his left foot since May, and it flared up again in Game 3 of the NL Divis...
Isles coach Patrick Roy returns to Colorado to face Avs
Patrick Roy is considered by many to be the best goaltender in NHL history and is revered in Colorado for backstopping two of the franchise's three Stanley Cup titles.,But the last memory he has with the organization isn't pleasant. Roy coached the Avalanche for three seasons before abruptly resigni...
Ravens turn up offense in 30-23 win over Commanders
Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown as the Baltimore Ravens earned a 30-23 victory Sunday over the Washington Commanders and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.,Ravens running back Derrick Henry had 132 yards on 24 carries with two touchdowns while becoming the first player to rush for ...
Guardians name Alex Cobb to start Game 1 of ALCS
The Cleveland Guardians named right-hander Alex Cobb as their Game 1 starter for the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees.,Cobb will square off Monday against Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon.,After he underwent hip surgery following the 2023 season and experienced should...