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Playoff hopes dimmer for Islanders as they host Panthers
The climb into the Eastern Conference playoff race grew even steeper for the New York Islanders while they were idle Saturday. ,The task might not get any easier Sunday night, when the Islanders return to the ice by facing the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in Elmont, N.Y.,The Islan...
Jordan Kyrou, Blues bid to continue momentum vs. Ducks
After wrapping up a stretch of six games in a row on the road, the St. Louis Blues will come home to play five of their next six games.,That crucial stretch will begin Sunday night when they host the Anaheim Ducks. The game will be moved back two hours to 7 p.m. Central Time due to issues with the t...
UAB vows to give its all in AAC final vs. No. 16 Memphis
UAB coach Andy Kennedy did not sugarcoat the stakes of Sunday's American Athletic Conference tournament championship game against No. 16 Memphis in Fort Worth, Texas.,The game would mean something for the Tigers, Kennedy said. But it would mean everything for his Blazers.,"They're a really good team...
No. 18 Wisconsin, No. 22 Michigan surprise contenders for Big Ten title
On the first day of the Big Ten schedule -- way back on Dec. 3 -- Danny Wolf and Michigan barged into Wisconsin and handed the Badgers their first loss of the season.,On the last day of the Big Ten schedule -- 103 days later -- John Tonje and the Badgers finally have their chance to get even.,After ...
After shootout loss, Knights have quick turnaround at Wings
Vegas let a victory slip away on Saturday but the Golden Knights don't have much time to lament their shootout loss. They have to refocus for a Sunday matinee at Detroit.,Vegas allowed a Rasmus Dahlin goal with 14 seconds remaining in regulation, then lost to Buffalo in a shootout, 4-3.,Golden Knigh...
No. 4 Florida looks to continue run in SEC final vs. No. 8 Tennessee
Second-seeded Florida might have clinched a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament with Saturday's impressive beatdown of Alabama in the Southeastern Conference tournament semifinals. ,Then again, fourth-seeded Tennessee may have a say about how things play out when the No. 8 Volunteers and No. 4 Gators ...
Onni Valakari gets equalizer as San Diego FC tie Columbus Crew
Onni Valakari scored the first home goal in San Diego FC history in the 69th minute for a 1-1 tie against the short-handed Columbus Crew on Saturday.,With road wins against the LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake and a home draw vs. St. Louis City, San Diego (2-0-2, 8 points) joins St. Louis City (5-0-0 in...
Dodgers SS Mookie Betts (illness) could miss opener
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is dealing with an illness and it is unclear if he will play in Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo.,Betts missed Saturday's exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants and will also miss Sunday's exhibition contest against the ...
SuperSonics icon Donald "Slick" Watts dies at age 73
Seattle SuperSonics legend Donald "Slick" Watts died Saturday at age 73, according to his son, Donald Jr.,The elder Watts had a stroke in 2021 and had struggled with his health in recent years.,"You did so much for so many of us. It was an honor to call you pops," said Watts Jr., a former college pl...
Vikings trade with 49ers for RB Jordan Mason
The Minnesota Vikings acquired running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night for a 2026 sixth-round selection and a pick swap in next month's draft, according to multiple reports.,The 49ers will get the Vikings' pick at No. 160, and Minnesota will drop back to No. 187.,Mas...
Alonso Martinez, NYCFC keep New England frustrated
Alonso Martinez scored the tiebreaking goal in the 68th minute and New York City FC held on for a 2-1 home victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium.,With the match knotted 1-1, New York City methodically worked the ball in the box when Keaton Parks sent a drive tow...
Duke's Cooper Flagg (ankle) expected back for NCAA Tournament
Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg is expected to return from a sprained left ankle when the top-ranked Blue Devils begin their NCAA Tournament run next week.,NCAA senior vice president of men's basketball Dan Gavitt relayed the information during conference tournament coverage on CBS. ,"What we unders...
J.J. Spaun sets sail toward 1-shot lead at The Players
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - It was a case of damage limitation in difficult, wind-swept conditions Saturday at The Players Championship where J.J. Spaun emerged with a one-shot lead after the third round.,The 34-year-old Californian, who earned his first PGA Tour win at the 2022 Valero Texas Open afte...
Brandon Tanev makes return to Seattle as Jets visit Kraken
It didn't take long for Seattle Kraken fans to take to Brandon Tanev after he was selected in the 2021 NHL expansion draft.,Maybe it was the flowing locks or the wide-eyed mug shot or his straight-ahead style -- or maybe all three.,So expect a warm welcome Sunday when Tanev returns to Seattle for th...
Streaking Timberwolves set to host slumping Jazz
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been intent on improving their playoff seeding as much as possible in the final month of the regular season.,The Utah Jazz seem equally as determined to improve their chances in the NBA draft lottery.,Teams on contrasting arcs will meet when the Timberwolves (39-29) t...
Raptors chasing 'consistency' vs skidding Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers remain positive as they look to apply the brakes on a five-game losing skid Sunday against the visiting Toronto Raptors.,The Trail Blazers' latest setback came in heartbreaking fashion, as Mikal Bridges drained a 3-pointer over the outstretched hand of rookie Donovan Cling...
UNLV parts ways with head coach Kevin Kruger
After four consecutive middling seasons and no NCAA Tournament appearances, UNLV parted ways with head coach Kevin Kruger on Saturday.,The Rebels went 18-15 overall this season and finished sixth in the Mountain West Conference with an 11-9 mark. UNLV was eliminated from the conference tournament wi...
Hot-shooting Hornets prep for defensive-minded Clippers
The Charlotte Hornets are making their third trip to the Los Angeles area when they face the Clippers on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.,The Hornets were already in Southern California before they had two games postponed in January because of devastating wildfires in and around L.A. Charlotte already re...
Red Bulls, Orlando City draw 2-2 in playoff rematch
Dennis Gjengaar scored the game-tying goal in the 47th minute and the New York Red Bulls rallied for a 2-2 draw with Orlando City on Saturday afternoon at Harrison, N.J.,Playing with a depleted lineup and shortly after announcing Lewis Morgan underwent knee surgery, the Red Bulls (1-1-2, 5 points) r...
Marlins OF Jesus Sanchez (oblique) out for 4 weeks
Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez suffered a left oblique injury and is sidelined for four weeks.,Marlins manager Clayton McCullough spoke to the media regarding the strain.,"It's like, one-plus, I'm told, kind of between a one and two," he said. "That's one of those areas and things that are k...