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Special teams strength vs. strength as Leafs, Panthers open series
The Toronto Maple Leafs have one of the NHL's best power plays. The Florida Panthers boast one the league's top penalty kills. ,The strength of those special teams will be put to the test beginning Monday, when the Maple Leafs host the Panthers in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoffs second-round se...
Bryce Perkins helps Panthers rout Defenders
Bryce Perkins accounted for three total touchdowns and Toa Taua added 94 rushing yards and a score as the Michigan Panthers dominated the DC Defenders 38-14 on Sunday in Detroit.,Perkins completed 13 of 18 passes for 188 yards, including TD throws to Cole Hikutini and Malik Turner, and the quarterba...
Logan Webb, Giants seek series win against NL-worst Rockies
The San Francisco Giants will seek another victory at home Sunday when they go for a third win in their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies.,Giants ace Logan Webb (3-2, 2.83) is scheduled to be opposed by struggling Rockies right-hander German Marquez (0-5, 9.82) as San Francisco, beaten 4...
Matt Chapman's grand slam rallies Giants past Rockies
Matt Chapman capped a five-run sixth inning with a grand slam and the San Francisco bullpen threw four innings of shutout relief as the Giants overcame the visiting Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Saturday afternoon.,After the Rockies had scored three times in the top of the sixth to go up 3-1, Colorado sta...
Nashville SC secures draw vs. Atlanta United behind Daniel Lovitz's goal
Daniel Lovitz scored a game-tying goal in the 66th minute for visiting Nashville SC on Saturday afternoon, helping the club rally for a 1-1 draw against Atlanta United.,Nashville (5-4-2, 17 points) finished with 12 shot attempts -- five on goal -- opposed to Atlanta's six shot attempts, two of which...
Abdul Carter Rejected by Lawrence Taylor, Phil Simms—Time to Pick a Normal Number
Abdul Carter was denied jersey numbers by Giants legends Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms. Now the rookie needs to find a number of his own....
'Rested' Bradley Blalock set to start for Rockies vs. Giants
Right-hander Bradley Blalock will get an attempt to crack the Colorado Rockies' rotation as Brett Wisely tries to reassert himself as a staple in the Giants' lineup when the teams continue their four-game series Saturday afternoon in San Francisco.,The clubs have split the first two contests of the ...
Robbie Ray's gem lifts Giants over Rockies
Robbie Ray allowed just two singles in seven shutout innings, LaMonte Wade Jr. doubled in a three-run second inning and the San Francisco Giants blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Friday night.,Matt Chapman homered and Hayden Birdsong wrapped up San Francisco's first shutout of the season ...
Panthers WR Adam Thielen uncertain of future beyond 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen acknowledged Friday that 2025 could be his final season playing in the NFL.,Thielen turns 35 prior to the Panthers' season opener. ,"It could be, yeah," Thielen said, when asked if he may be entering his final NFL season. "I told you guys at the end of th...
Five NFL Rookies in Perfect Situations to Shine in 2025
These five NFL rookies landed in ideal spots to contribute early, including Ashton Jeanty, Colston Loveland, and Derrick Harmon....
Western Conference Shake-Up: Young Stars Overtake NBA Veterans in 2025 Playoffs
Young teams like the Thunder and Timberwolves are taking over the NBA West, as veteran-led franchises struggle in the 2025 NBA Playoffs....
Rockies aim to extend rare winning streak in rematch vs. Giants
Finally, the Colorado Rockies have a good streak to talk about heading into Friday night's game against the host San Francisco Giants.,The Rockies, who defeated reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, rallied for a 4-3 victory in Thursday night'...
Rockies rally past Giants for 2nd road win of season
Hunter Goodman singled in Jordan Beck with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the visiting Colorado Rockies rallied for a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants in the opener of their four-game series on Thursday night.,Ryan McMahon homered and Brenton Doyle and Alan Trejo each had two hits...
Yankees claim OF Bryan De La Cruz off waivers
The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.,The Yankees optioned De La Cruz, 28, to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.,De La Cruz batted .191 in 16 games this season for Atlanta. He is a career .251 hitter with 58 homers and 208 RBIs in 491 ...
Sam Surridge, Nashville look to continue scoring surge vs. Atlanta
It won't be easy to top their last offensive performance, but Nashville SC have a chance to string together their third win in four matches on Saturday afternoon when they visit Atlanta United.,Nashville (5-4-1, 16 points) became just the fifth team in MLS history to score five goals in the first ha...
Report: Tennis teen switches national allegiance from U.S. to Italy
Tennis player Tyra Grant, who has dual citizenship, has decided to represent Italy instead of the United States, The Athletic reported Thursday.,The 17-year-old Grant was born in Rome to an Italian mother and American father, and lived in Italy until 2023, when she starting training in the United St...
Looking for first 2025 win, Giants' Justin Verlander takes on Rockies
Justin Verlander heads into May still looking for his first win as a member of the San Francisco Giants., ,The three-time Cy Young Award winner, just 38 victories shy of joining the 300-win club, will make his seventh start of the 2025 season on Thursday night when the Giants open a four-game series...
Eetu Luostarinen's career night leads Panthers to series win over Lightning
Florida's Eetu Luostarinen had a career night with a goal and three assists as the visiting Panthers closed out their first-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup Wednesday night, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series.,With the Stanley Cup champs holding a one...
Elias Diaz homers as Padres sweep 2-game set vs. Giants
Elias Diaz homered, singled and scored twice to help the San Diego Padres complete a two-game sweep of the visiting San Francisco Giants with a 5-3 victory on Wednesday afternoon.,Fernando Tatis Jr. had three hits and scored a run in the leadoff spot, and Luis Arraez had two hits, a run scored and a...
Top MLB Players Underperforming Early in the 2025 Season
These 11 MLB stars are off to disappointing starts in 2025. Due to big contracts, cold bats, and shaky arms, these MLB players need to turn it around fast....