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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving try again to push Mavs past Wolves
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving disagreed on one thing after the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in what could have been a series-clinching victory in the Western Conference finals., ,"I think that game's on me," Doncic said. "I just didn't give enough energy.", ,Irving thought othe...

Panthers visit Rangers in battle for upper hand in Game 5
While the New York Rangers played arguably their best first period of the series in Game 4 and settled for one goal, the Florida Panthers controlled the action over the final two periods and relied on their power play to deliver early in overtime.,As a result of those scenarios, the Eastern Conferen...

Stubbs: Stewart-Haas closure should serve as cautionary tale
For a team that has enjoyed so much success over the past 15 years, the news that Stewart-Haas Racing will shut down following the 2024 season sent shockwaves through the sport.,Yes, Stewart-Haas has reportedly been seeking buyers for its four charters for the past few months. But Tuesday's news bro...

Jets sign RB Tarik Cohen, out of NFL since 2020
Running back Tarik Cohen, who last appeared in an NFL game in 2020, signed a contract with the New York Jets.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Jets, however multiple media outlets reported it was a one-year deal.,Cohen was an All-Pro return specialist and made the Pro Bowl with the Chicag...

Report: Jets signing RB Tarik Cohen to one-year deal
Running back Tarik Cohen, who last appeared in an NFL game in 2020, is signing a one-year contract with the New York Jets, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Cohen was an All-Pro return specialist and made the Pro Bowl with the Chicago Bears in 2018 but missed the 2021 season with a torn ACL and the 2022 seas...

Brewers get first look at Cubs sensation Shota Imanaga
The Brewers' struggles against the Chicago Cubs starting pitching won't get any easier when they face Shota Imanaga on Wednesday in Milwaukee. ,Imanaga (5-0, 0.84 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Bryse Wilson (3-1, 2.86 ERA). Milwaukee has not scored in 32 1/3 innings against the Cubs starting p...

Phillies hope Alec Bohm can boost offense in finale vs. Giants
The Philadelphia Phillies expect third baseman Alec Bohm back in action when they attempt to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the host San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.,The team's top RBI man with 47, Bohm wasn't in the lineup Tuesday one day after his two errors contributed to an...

Cubs score five in 10th to beat Brewers
Michael Tauchman singled in the go-ahead run to ignite a five-run 10th inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.,Tauchman opened the 10th with a scorching liner that hit pitcher Trevor Megill (0-1), who relie...

Cubs score five in ninth to beat Brewers
Michael Tauchman singled in the go-ahead run to ignite a five-run 10th inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.,Tauchman opened the 10th with a scorching liner that hit pitcher Trevor Megill (0-1), who relie...

Unbeaten at home, LAFC face tough Minnesota United club
Minnesota United will put a six-game unbeaten streak on the line Wednesday night when they visit Los Angeles FC in a key Western Conference battle., ,The Loons (7-2-4, 25 points) are second in the West, four points behind Real Salt Lake but have two games and a potential six points in hand. LAFC (7-...

Facing FC Dallas, Galaxy aim to remain unbeaten at home
The LA Galaxy will look to stretch their unbeaten streak to six games when they play host to FC Dallas on Wednesday in a clash between the Western Conference rivals in Carson, Calif.,The Galaxy (6-2-7, 25 points), third in the Western Conference, have not lost since a 2-0 defeat in Austin on April 2...

Whitecaps, Sporting KC out to halt lengthy winless streaks
Two teams on significant recent slides, the Vancouver Whitecaps and Sporting Kansas City, will be counting on better outcomes when they meet Wednesday night at Kansas City, Kan.,On a 0-3-3 stretch, Vancouver (5-5-4, 19 points) lost 2-1 to visiting Inter Miami on Saturday in front of a record home cr...

High-scoring Aces, Lynx meet coming off impressive wins
The Las Vegas Aces will play their first road game of the season Wednesday night when they travel to Minneapolis for a clash with the Minnesota Lynx.,Minnesota (4-1) is ahead of Las Vegas (3-1) in the standings this season. The Lynx are coming off Sunday's dominant 92-79 road victory over the Dream ...

Chicago, Orlando aim to end recent struggles
Two sides struggling to score look to get going when Orlando City visits the Chicago Fire on Wednesday.,Orlando (4-6-4, 16 points) has scored 15 goals, fourth fewest in MLS this season and has been shut out three times in the past five matches, including the most recent outing, a 2-0 setback against...

Out to avoid 3-1 hole, Oilers try to halt Stars' road success
The pressure is on the Edmonton Oilers as they prepare to host the Dallas Stars for Game 4 of the Western Conference final on Wednesday.,Trailing 2-1 in the best-of-seven set and coming off a 5-3 home loss on Monday, the Oilers are aware of the importance of this clash and how their odds of advancin...

Hot at home, Austin FC host surging Timbers
Austin FC will look to build on an assertive five-match home winning streak when they host the up-and-down Portland Timbers on Wednesday in a Western Conference clash.,Austin (6-4-5, 23 points) returns home after coming back to salvage a 1-1 draw at San Jose on Saturday. Brendan Hines-Ike scored the...

Stewart-Haas Racing to close operation after ‘24 season
Stewart-Haas Racing will be shut down at the end of the current season, co-owners Tony Stewart and Gene Haas revealed Tuesday.,Since being formed in 2009, the team has collected 69 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series and three NASCAR drivers' championships. Stewart won the Cup Series title as a drive...

Texas Tech lands MWC Freshman of the Year JT Toppin
Former New Mexico forward JT Toppin, the Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year, has transferred to Texas Tech, the school announced Tuesday.,"I can't wait to show Red Raider Nation the energy and hard work I bring to every game," Toppin, who is from Dallas, said in a statement. "I look forwa...

Charlotte brings the 'D' into duel at Red Bulls
Charlotte FC looks to continue their shutout streak in the New York Red Bulls' home fortress when the two clubs meet Wednesday in Harrison, N.J.,The Red Bulls (6-3-5, 23 points) are 3-0-2 at home this season, while Charlotte FC (6-5-4, 22 points) are 1-4-1 on the road.,New York is 3-0-2 in its past ...

Improved Toronto FC to face 'aggressive' Union
With both sides struggling to find their form in a tight MLS Eastern Conference, Toronto FC pay a visit to the Philadelphia Union as the sides meet amid a string of lackluster league results. ,The worst team in MLS a season ago, Toronto FC has seen its fortunes improve to sixth place in the 15-team ...