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Roaring Earthquakes out to carry home success on road at Union
The Philadelphia Union will try to jumpstart their sputtering attack on Saturday night in Chester, Pa., when they host a San Jose Earthquakes side enjoying life with new star import Timo Werner.,Philadelphia (0-2-0, 0 points) has scored only once in its opening two matches, despite being one of the ...
Matthew Tkachuk's hat trick lifts Panthers over Red Wings
Matthew Tkachuk collected the sixth hat trick of his career as the Florida Panthers ended a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the host Detroit Red Wings on Friday.,Tkachuk's three-goal game was his first since Jan. 9, 2024, against St. Louis.,Sergei Bobrovsky, whose name was prominently me...
Jayson Tatum makes winning return, helps Celtics top Mavericks
Jayson Tatum had 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in his season debut to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night.,Tatum, who was in Boston's starting lineup, appeared in an NBA game for the first time since he tore his right Achilles tendon in Gam...
Tyler Herro drills 8 3s, Heat snap Hornets' win streak
Tyler Herro hit eight 3-pointers and scored 33 points as the visiting Miami Heat edged out the Charlotte Hornets 128-120 in a close game between two of the NBA's hottest teams on Friday night.,Herro, who also contributed nine rebounds and nine assists, was 8-for-10 from beyond the arc to lead Miami'...
Reports: Bears acquire C Garrett Bradbury in trade with Patriots
The Chicago Bears acted immediately to fill their vacancy at center, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots on Friday in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports.,The transaction would become official on Wednesday when the new NFL year starts.,The t...
Don't call it a tank-off when sliding Bucks host struggling Jazz
With their postseason aspirations hanging in the balance, the Milwaukee Bucks look to get back on track when they host the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.,The Bucks lost their fourth straight game by at least 18 points on Wednesday night as they fell 131-113 to the Hawks, allowing Atlanta to gain a fiv...
Crew hunt first win in home opener vs. Fire
With two goals apiece in the first two matches, Wessam Abou Ali and Diego Rossi are doing their part for the Columbus Crew.,But their production hasn't led to a win yet as Columbus continues to experience problems with opposition counterattacks. The Crew hope to get a result Saturday night when they...
Pens F Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games for slash to the head
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was suspended five games Friday night for slashing Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin in the head.,The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced the discipline after holding a hearing with Malkin earlier in the day. The hearing was conducted by phone, wh...
Austin motivated for another win to start campaign at Charlotte
Austin FC will try to make it points in three straight matches when they travel to Charlotte for their first away contest of the young MLS season on Saturday.,Austin (1-0-1, 4 points) opened the season with a 2-2 draw against Minnesota before taking three points from D.C. United last weekend.,It's t...
Atlanta United want to shed self-doubt in home opener vs. RSL
After failing to score in their first two matches of the 2026 MLS season, Atlanta United will seek a better result to mark their home opener.,Atlanta (0-2-0, 0 points) hosts Real Salt Lake (1-1-0, 3 points) on Saturday, starting a stretch that sees it play its next four matches -- and six of its nex...
Embattled coaches get together as Providence visits Georgetown
In a Big East Conference matchup of embattled third-year coaches, Providence and Kim English will take on Georgetown and Ed Cooley on Saturday in Washington.,With the Friars (14-16, 7-12 Big East) struggling for the second straight year, Providence plans to dismiss English at the conclusion of the s...
Ohio State, Indiana keeping 'tunnel vision' entering key showdown
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler likes where his team stands entering a huge regular-season finale on Saturday when it hosts equally desperate Indiana in Columbus.,"Our guys are consumed with the right stuff right now," Diebler said. "They're doing a great job keeping that tunnel vision on what matters...
Lightning, Maple Leafs seek to escape post-break ruts
The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night in a clash of teams who have struggled since the Olympic break and dabbled in the trade market on Friday.,The Maple Leafs were more active. They traded forward Bobby McMann to the Seattle Kraken at the trade deadline on Friday for ...
Blue Jackets face Mammoth, seeking fourth straight victory
Entrenched in their respective Wild Card battles heading into Saturday's matchup, the Columbus Blue Jackets will be aiming for their fourth straight win when they host the Utah Mammoth.,Both of these rising squads were bolstered by significant acquisitions before Friday's trade deadline.,The Blue Ja...
Hawks out to finish four-game season sweep of 76ers
The Atlanta Hawks are riding a season-high-tying five-game winning streak, which includes four in a row at home. Now, they get to face an opponent they have owned in recent seasons.,The Hawks can complete a four-game season series sweep over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Atlanta also ...
Lakers star LeBron James (elbow) sitting out vs. Pacers
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss Friday night's contest against the visiting Indiana Pacers due to a left elbow contusion.,James was injured during the fourth quarter of Thursday's 120-113 road loss against the Denver Nuggets when he fell hard to the court after driving toward the hoop...
WBC roundup: Cuba goes yard twice to beat Panama
Yoelkis Gilbert and Yoan Moncada homered in the first three innings to lift Cuba to a 3-1 win over Panama in both teams' Pool A opener of the World Baseball Classic Friday in San Juan, Puerto Rico.,Ariel Martinez added two hits for Cuba, which had just two at-bats with runners in scoring position. ,...
Baylor, Utah try to make best of poor seasons
Baylor coach Scott Drew doesn't have his team where he wants it this season, but that hasn't kept him from admiring other Big 12 teams.,The Bears (15-15, 5-12 Big 12), who are in danger of their first losing season since 2006-07, finish the regular season Saturday when they host Utah (10-20, 2-15) i...
Cal has opportunity at Wake before sticking around for ACC tourney
Cal can't afford to let Saturday's opportunity slip away.,The Golden Bears have work to do when they visit Wake Forest for the regular-season finale in Winston-Salem, N.C.,Cal (21-9, 9-8 Atlantic Coast Conference) has won four of its last five games as it tries to remain in the NCAA Tournament conve...
Nets revisit scene of Pistons' largest win in franchise annals
The Detroit Pistons will try to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season on Saturday. The good news is that the tanking Brooklyn Nets are coming to town.,The Eastern Conference leaders lost Tuesday at Cleveland and Thursday at San Antonio. The Pistons never had a lead against the Spu...