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Wild bid to snap skid in encounter vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild feel a sense of urgency despite having nearly half a season left to play.,After losing three in a row and four of their last five games, the Wild will look to turn things around on Monday afternoon against the host Colorado Avalanche in Denver.,Minnesota has been on a roller coast...
Collin Morikawa, two others WD from Farmers Insurance Open
World No. 4 Collin Morikawa was one of three golfers to withdraw from the upcoming Farmers Insurance Open on Sunday.,Morikawa joined Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark and Tyler McCumber in bowing out of the 156-golfer field at famed Torrey Pines. They will be replaced by Wesley Bryan, Hayden Springer and ...
Select Sharks prepare for 'homecoming' vs. Bruins
The San Jose Sharks will be more than 3,000 miles from home when they visit the Boston Bruins on Monday afternoon, but calling it a homecoming game is not far-fetched.,Four Sharks who could play their first-ever NHL game against Boston will feel comfortable at TD Garden. The group consists of Massac...
Commanders G Sam Cosmi (knee) likely done for playoffs
The Washington Commanders likely are to be without starting right guard Sam Cosmi for the rest of the playoffs.,Cosmi suffered a knee injury in Washington's NFC divisional-round win over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday night. NFL Network reported he will undergo an MRI on Sunday, with the i...
Desmond Bane, Grizzlies return home to face Wolves
Ja Morant's rash of injuries this season has groomed Desmond Bane for another role with the Memphis Grizzlies.,Bane, a shooting guard, has filled in admirably at point guard in place of Morant, who missed his 18th game of the season Friday at San Antonio with a sore right foot. Bane stepped in for t...
Frustrated Pirates fans: 'Sell the team'
The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't for sale, despite the pleas of frustrated fans who want owner Bob Nutting to sell the franchise.,At an offseason fan event on Saturday, fans chanted "sell the team" during a question-and-answer session, leaving CEO Travis Williams to tell the audience that Nutting doesn...
Report: Bears interviewing Eddie George on Sunday
The Chicago Bears will interview Eddie George in person Sunday for their head coaching position, The Tennessean reported.,George, 51, rushed for more than 10,000 yards in the NFL from 1996-2004 and has been the head coach at Tennessee State since 2021.,The Bears, who fired head coach Matt Eberflus o...
Reports: Dodgers to sign coveted closer Tanner Scott to 4-year deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding to their ballyhooed pitching staff, agreeing to a deal with left-handed closer Tanner Scott, multiple outlets reported Sunday.,MLB.com reported that the agreement with the 2024 All-Star is for four years and $72 million. The Athletic added the contract will include...
Oilers' Connor McDavid, Canucks' Tyler Myers facing suspensions
Edmonton captain Connor McDavid and Toronto defenseman Tyler Myers will have disciplinary hearings with the league for their actions in the Canucks' 3-2 win over the Oilers on Saturday.,The NHL Player Safety department announced Sunday that the dates and times for the hearings had not yet been deter...
Hornets seek first 3-game win streak of season, host Mavs
Even in good times, the Charlotte Hornets can't seem to enjoy some of the positive moments.,But they'll be back at it Monday afternoon when the Dallas Mavericks visit.,The Hornets, who are looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season, are coming to grips with the loss of swingman ...
Bulls bid to halt skid in clash vs. tumbling Trail Blazers
Two teams trying to end skids square off Sunday night when the Chicago Bulls visit the Portland Trail Blazers.,Portland has dropped five straight games while Chicago has lost four in a row.,Four of those games in Portland's losing streak have come at home, and the Trail Blazers have been beaten by a...
Losers of nine in a row, Wizards hope for help from bench vs. Kings
Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe hopes for more production from his bench when his club endures the second game of a back-to-back on the road Sunday against the Sacramento Kings.,The Wizards opened a six-game trip with a ninth consecutive loss Saturday, watching Jordan Poole's 38 points go for n...
Bucks look to shift into higher gear vs. free-falling 76ers
The Milwaukee Bucks welcome the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night in the teams' first meeting since the season opener.,Sunday's contest will conclude a four-game homestand for Milwaukee. The Bucks prevailed in each of the first three games, including a 130-112 win over the Toronto Raptor...
Stars seek to limit mistakes against Red Wings
Both the Detroit Red Wings and the host Dallas Stars will be coming off a loss when they meet Sunday night. ,The Stars dropped a 6-3 decision to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday afternoon in Denver, while the visiting Red Wings lost 5-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning later that night.,Dallas has lost ...
Rangers bid to continue steady ascent in clash vs. Canadiens
The New York Rangers still will have a huge mountain to climb when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night, but the journey's distance is not as large as it was when the calendar flipped to 2025.,Thanks to a 1-0 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, the Rangers have poin...
Surging Senators take aim at reeling Devils
The Ottawa Senators will look to stretch their point streak to six games when they visit the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon in Newark, N.J.,Ottawa edged the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout Saturday to improve to 4-0-1 over their last five games.,Adam Gaudette and Tim Stutzle each scored a goa...
Vincent Trocheck's SO goal lifts Rangers over Blue Jackets
Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and three more in the shootout as the host New York Rangers earned a crucial 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.,Vincent Trocheck scored in the second round of the shootout for the lone goal of the skills competition as the Rangers improved to ...
Texans upset with officiating following season-ending loss to Chiefs
Houston Texans players and coaches are far from pleased with how the officiating crew called their 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. ,Playing in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs for the second straight season, Houston felt like it had to contend with officials in addition to ...
Vincent Trocheck's shootout goal, Igor Shesterkin's 27 saves lift Rangers over Blue Jackets
Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and three more in the shootout as the host New York Rangers earned a crucial 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.,Vincent Trocheck scored in the second round of the shootout for the lone goal of the skills competition as the Rangers improved to ...
Thunder hope to have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nets
The Oklahoma City Thunder hope they don't have to play without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander much more this season.,However, there are lessons that can be learned from Oklahoma City playing without its biggest star, especially for third-year guard/forward Jalen Williams.,Williams and the Thunder hope to h...