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Linus Ullmark, Senators edge Blue Jackets
Jake Sanderson scored the eventual game-winner as the Ottawa Senators topped the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Saturday night.,Ridly Greig scored and added an assist, and Drake Batherson also tallied for the Senators (39-28-5, 83 points), who improved to an Eastern Conference-best 29-6-0 thi...
Astros make two runs stand up in edging Braves
Jeremy Pena homered, Yordan Alvarez hit an RBI double, and the Houston Astros rode a strong start from right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to a 2-1 victory over the visiting New York Mets in the rubber match of a three-game interleague series.,Pena recorded the Astros' first extra-base of the season whe...
Nets beat Wizards to snap six-game losing skid
Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin scored 20 points apiece as the visiting Brooklyn Nets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 115-112 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.,Drew Timme had a career-high 19 points and Cameron Johnson had 18 points and nine rebounds for Brooklyn (24-51), whi...
Elite 8 Best Bets for Sunday, March 30: Top Picks & Expert Predictions
Check out the top Elite 8 bets for Sunday, March 30, with expert picks and predictions to help you cash in....
Suns' play-in chances setting as Rockets arrive for key clash
The Phoenix Suns will be desperate to give their play-in hopes a jolt when they host the red-hot Houston Rockets on Sunday.,Phoenix (35-39), which has dropped its last two games, is 11th in the Western Conference, one game behind both the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings, who are tied for n...
Orioles acquire RHP Cody Poteet from Cubs
The Baltimore Orioles acquired pitcher Cody Poteet from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations.,The Orioles optioned the right-hander to Triple-A Norfolk.,Poteet was sent to the Cubs this offseason as part of the Cody Bellinger trade. The 30-year-old appeared in five games for the Yank...
Pistons to put 'grit' up against Timberwolves
The Detroit Pistons have secured at least a play-in berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.,Now, they want more.,Detroit (42-32) can improve its chances for a top-six playoff seed when it tips off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (42-32) on Sunday evening in Minneapolis.,The Pistons have won thr...
Canucks put playoff pursuit up against first-place Jets
The Vancouver Canucks continue their quest to make the playoffs when they head out on the road to face the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon.,The Canucks (34-26-13, 81 points) currently sit just outside the playoff picture in the Western Conference and dropped a crucial point when they fell 7-6 in a...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds, March 29
MLB's best betting pick for Saturday March 29th includes an over/under bet for the San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds matchup....
Report: Cowboys star Micah Parsons seeks $200M extension
Cowboys All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons is seeking a $200 million contract extension, The Dallas Morning News reported.,That total would serve as the largest deal ever for a non-quarterback in NFL history.,Conversations between Parsons' representation and members of the Cowboys' front office were ...
Back to business for Mariners after Cal Raleigh signs big extension
Near the end of a news conference announcing catcher Cal Raleigh's six-year, $105 million contract extension with the Seattle Mariners on Friday afternoon, a question came from the back row.,Raleigh looked up and noticed the last few seats had been filled with members of the Mariners' pitching staff...
Behind Griffin Canning, Mets face Astros in series finale
Having entered Opening Day with a pair of starters -- left-hander Sean Manaea and right-hander Frankie Montas -- sidelined by injuries, the New York Mets were forced to piece together a rotation that didn't match the grand vision set after their offseason moves were completed.,But after Clay Holmes,...
Nets, Wizards meet with NBA draft lottery looming
The Washington Wizards hit their nadir with a 162-109 home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday -- the most lopsided defeat in franchise history.,Washington (16-57) now will look to regroup for a matchup against the visiting Brooklyn Nets (23-51) on Saturday night.,In a game rife with NBA draft lo...
Senators look to stay hot at home in clash vs. Blue Jackets
The Ottawa Senators will look to build on their lead in the Eastern Conference wild-card race when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.,The Senators (38-28-5, 81 points) hold the first wild card in the East, six points up on the Blue Jackets, the Montreal Canadiens and the New York...
BetBoom, Gaimin march on at FISSURE Universe: Episode 4
BetBoom Team and Gaimin Gladiators recorded one-sided wins on Friday to reach the upper-bracket final at the FISSURE Universe: Episode 4 event.,BetBoom trounced Team Tidebound 2-0, and Gaimin Gladiators thrashed Team Falcons 2-0.,In lower-bracket first-round action, Team Spirit swept PARIVISION 2-0,...
Jeffrey Springs strikes out 9 as Athletics blank Mariners
Brent Rooker hit a two-run homer, Jeffrey Springs pitched six scoreless innings and JJ Bleday made a pair of sterling defensive plays as the Athletics defeated the host Seattle Mariners 7-0 Friday night.,Max Muncy homered in the eighth inning for his first major league hit, and former Mariners playe...
Nikola Jokic, hot shooting lead Nuggets to win over Jazz
Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 14 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr. scored 20 points and the host Denver Nuggets routed the short-handed Utah Jazz 129-93 on Friday night.,Russell Westbrook had 17 points and Christian Braun contributed 16 for Denver (47-28), which increased its lead for the third seed in ...
Juan Soto swats first Mets HR in 3-1 win over Astros
Juan Soto blasted a solo home run and Tylor Megill pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the visiting New York Mets topped the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday to knot the three-game interleague series.,Soto walloped a 1-2 cutter from Astros right-hander Hunter Brown with two outs in the top of t...
Jets get out to quick lead, take down Devils
Alex Iafallo scored twice to help the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-0 win against the visiting New Jersey Devils on Friday.,Mark Scheifele had a goal and an assist, and Kyle Connor had two assists for the Jets (50-19-4, 104 points), who passed the idle Washington Capitals for top spot in the NHL. Connor Hell...
Jackets rally from 3-goal hole, top Canucks in shootout
Boone Jenner had two goals and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from a three-goal deficit to post a 7-6 shootout win against the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Friday.,Kent Johnson scored the only goal in the three-round shootout.,Jenner has four goals in his past three games for the B...