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Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Sunday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, which holds an option for the 2029 season.,"As I've gotten to know Oli, I've seen someone who cares about this organiza...
Lakers, with stars back together, take on lowly Kings
After closing out February by putting an emphatic end to a three-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will leap into March with a visit from the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. ,The Lakers earned a 129-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday that was not diminished in the slightest,...
Ducks' goal: strong start against Flames
The Anaheim Ducks are rolling, even when they start slowly. As they prepare to host the Calgary Flames on Sunday, the Ducks would like to continue the first part of that statement, but would prefer to not require the second.,Heading into the clash, the Ducks are riding a four-game winning streak and...
Clippers looking to get comeback on track against Pelicans
The Los Angeles Clippers' dramatic turnaround has taken a few baby steps backward.,They'll try to regain their footing when they host the improving New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.,The Clippers followed a 7-21 start with a 20-10 surge and they are in strong position to qualify for the play-in t...
Islanders in playoff position, Panthers have work to do as teams meet
The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers do not have to be reminded that five of the eight teams currently occupying a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference did not make the postseason last year.,And the Panthers will get another glimpse at a team attempting to take their spot i...
After capturing gold, Wild trio focused on Blues
A trio of United States Olympic gold medal winners are about to return "home.",It's likely that fans from the "State of Hockey" will welcome them back with a roar.,Matt Boldy and defensemen Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber will be front and center when the Minnesota Wild face off against the St. Louis B...
Hawks try again, this time against Blazers, to reach elusive .500 mark
The Atlanta Hawks will try to get to the .500 mark for the first time since December when they complete a five-game homestand by hosting the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.,Atlanta has won three straight games, including a pair of wire-to-wire victories over woeful Washington. The Hawks haven't ha...
Mammoth aim to continue ascent vs. struggling Blackhawks
The Utah Mammoth, winners of three of their last four games, are battling to remain in a playoff position as they prepare to host the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon.,The Mammoth, in the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference, defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Friday in Salt Lake Cit...
Sharks relish role as contender while Jets languish near bottom
After snapping a five-game losing streak, the San Jose Sharks will look to make it two straight wins and keep pace in the playoff race when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.,The Sharks are coming off a 5-4 home win against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Their two-goal lead after the first per...
Golden Knights wary of slow start vs. host Penguins
Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy has just one simple request for his team heading into Sunday afternoon's game at Pittsburgh.,Start on time.,The three-week Olympic break did little to help the Golden Knights recharge and snap a season-long habit of poor starts. Vegas has been outscored 5-1 in the first two...
Former Gamecocks playing in Israel trying to come home
Former South Carolina players Tiffany Mitchell, Mikiah Herbert Harrigan and Destiny Littleton are "in a war zone in Israel," according to Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley, who added that an effort is underway to get the players back to the United States.,In a social media post on X on Saturday, Staley wr...
76ers C Joel Embiid (oblique) out at least 3 games
Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid underwent an MRI on Saturday that revealed a strained right oblique and he will miss at least three games before being re-evaluated, the 76ers announced.,Embiid, 31, was injured during Philadelphia's 124-117 home win over the Miami Heat on Thursday, when he still...
Crew earn draw vs. Sporting KC on late goal
Diego Rossi scored in the 82nd minute Saturday night, allowing the visiting Columbus Crew to salvage a 2-2 draw with Sporting Kansas City.,Rossi took advantage of a failed clearance by defender Wyatt Meyer, who tried to head a crossing pass out of danger but instead deflected the ball right to Rossi...
Rangers 3B Josh Jung (adductor) out at least 10 days
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung will be sidelined at least 10 days and possibly longer after being diagnosed with an adductor strain.,The ailment was detected via an MRI exam. Jung was scratched from the lineup prior to a game on Thursday.,Rangers manager Skip Schumaker is hoping the injury do...
San Diego maintaining 2025 momentum entering St. Louis City clash
For San Diego FC, no Hirving Lozano is no problem at all.,The club, which set MLS expansion-club records for wins (19) and points (63) last year, had the most explosive 2026 season debut across the league, trampling Montreal 5-0 to carry some serious momentum into Sunday's game against visiting St. ...
Michigan G L.J. Cason (ACL) to miss rest of season
Michigan sophomore guard L.J. Cason tore the ACL in his right knee during Friday's victory over Illinois and will miss the rest of the season.,The school announced the severity of the injury on Saturday. Cason was averaging 8.4 points and 2.4 assists and shooting 50.3% from the field in 28 games off...
Thunder set to take on injury-depleted Mavericks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has only played one game with Jared McCain but the recently acquired guard has made a big impression for the Oklahoma City Thunder, both during Gilgeous-Alexander's absence with an abdominal strain and during Friday's overtime win over Denver.,Gilgeous-Alexander, McCain, and ...
Jalen Duren's surge for East-leading Pistons tests Magic
One word springs to mind for Detroit forward Ausar Thompson when asked to describe teammate Jalen Duren's recent surge.,"Domination," Thompson said.,It's an ominous thought for the Orlando Magic, who host in-form Duren and the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons on Sunday.,Duren matched his season an...
Long-range shooting on tap as Celtics host 76ers
Two teams coming off noteworthy 3-point shooting performances will meet Sunday when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics., ,Boston made 22 of 34 3-point attempts (64.7%) during Friday night's 148-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics shot 66.7% from the field overall (52 of 78) ...
While Grizzlies evaluate GG Jackson, Pacers appreciate Obi Toppin's return
GG Jackson turned 21 years old in December, but the Memphis Grizzlies' 6-foot-9 forward is practically an NBA veteran.,When the Grizzlies visit the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis, Jackson will be nearing the end of his third season in the league and playing some of the most consistent bask...