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Predators, ending up-and-down trip, taking aim at streaking Jets
The Nashville Predators, coming off a game they felt they let get away, wrap up a four-game road trip Saturday night when they face the Central Division rival Winnipeg Jets.,Nashville led 2-1 at Montreal on Thursday before the Canadiens' Cole Caufield tied it with 20 seconds remaining in regulation....

Quakes must beat Austin FC for any chance at postseason
There will be plenty on the line for the San Jose Earthquakes when they host playoff-bound Austin FC on Saturday evening in a Decision Day match.,The match means a lot more to the Earthquakes (10-15-8, 38 points), who head to the final game of the regular season in 11th place in the Western Conferen...

With playoffs out of reach, Dynamo, SKC have eyes on future
The end can't come soon enough for the Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City, as the two clubs spend Decision Day in Kansas City, Kan., playing their final match of the season.,Houston (9-15-9, 36 points) was eliminated from the MLS Cup playoffs with a 4-2 loss at home to San Diego Oct. 4. The Dyn...

Top, bottom of West playoff field on line as Dallas faces Vancouver
FC Dallas will try to secure a playoff berth while the host Vancouver Whitecaps will attempt to clinch first place in the Western Conference playoffs when the teams meet on Decision Day on Saturday night.,Vancouver (18-6-9, 63 points), which leads second-place San Diego FC (18-9-6, 60 points) by thr...

Real Salt Lake stares down must-win scenario vs. St. Louis City
After nearly eight months of matches, the MLS season has reached Decision Day.,For Real Salt Lake, it's a simple scenario: Win and you're in. Tie or lose and you might be out of luck.,It will try to keep others out of the equation Saturday night when it closes the regular season at St. Louis City SC...

To avoid wild card, Orlando City needs positive result at Toronto FC
Orlando City will hope to solidify a spot in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs against host Toronto FC in the final matchday of the regular season this Saturday night.,The Lions (14-8-11, 53 points) surrendered a four-match unbeaten run last time out in a 2-1 setback to the Vancouver Whitecaps...

Kings seek to stop undefeated Hurricanes without Anze Kopitar
Not only will the Los Angeles Kings be without their captain for the second consecutive game when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night, but they'll be without him for an extended period of time.,It was announced Thursday that Anze Kopitar is listed as week-to-week with a foot injury.,...

Ernie Els celebrates birthday with share of Dominion Energy lead
Ernie Els celebrated his 56th birthday by grabbing a share of the lead at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, opening the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs with a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 on Friday at The Country Club of Virginia in Richmond.,"You don't want to screw up your birthday with a bad round of...

49ers’ Mac Jones to start again as Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall ruled out vs. Falcons
The San Francisco 49ers will again turn to backup quarterback Mac Jones with starter Brock Purdy out for Sunday's matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday.,Purdy continues to recover from a lingering toe injury that he aggravated in Week 4. Jones, who has gone 2-2 as a ...

Raiders star TE Brock Bowers (knee) doubtful vs. Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers is listed as doubtful to play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday due to his knee injury.,Bowers is in danger of missing his third straight game. He was a limited practice participant on Friday.,"Brock got his first workout here in a while," Raiders...

Status of Cardinals' Kyler Murray unclear, Marvin Harrison Jr. to play
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was listed as questionable Friday, while receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is good to go for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.,Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon didn't offer much insight during his Friday press conference, but he did indicate that Murray (foot)...

Minnesota United eye potential leap in West in finale vs. Galaxy
Second place in the Western Conference still is within reach for Minnesota United when the Loons visit the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday on MLS Decision Day.,Minnesota (16-7-10, 58 points) cannot finish lower than its current fourth-place position in the West. The Loons can move into second or thir...

Flames-Golden Knights showcasing tale of 2 starts
It's been the tale of two starts to the season for the Calgary Flames and Vegas Golden Knights, who meet Saturday night in Las Vegas.,Calgary is ranked 32nd out of 32 teams in the NHL standings with just two points in five games and brings a four-game losing streak and a minus-nine goal differential...

Avalanche press to extend hot start vs. Bruins
The Colorado Avalanche want to build on their last game. The Boston Bruins want to flush their latest effort.,Colorado finished a quick two-game road trip with a 4-1 win at Columbus on Thursday night and makes a brief stop at home to host the Bruins on Saturday night before hitting the road again. T...

Chiefs delighted with Rashee Rice's week of practice
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice completed a solid week of practice Friday and is expected to play a significant role when he makes his season debut against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.,Rice ended a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy last week. He returned...

Home woes vex Blues ahead of showdown with Stars
The St. Louis Blues have been the NHL's worst team on home ice so far this season. They lost their first two games at Enterprise Center by the combined score of 13-3.,The Blues will try to reverse that trend Saturday night when they face the Dallas Stars to continue a four-game homestand.,"At the en...

Playoff berth in reach for Stampeders vs. eliminated Argonauts
The Calgary Stampeders can clinch a playoff berth with a win at home Saturday night against Toronto in the season finale for the Argonauts.,The Stampeders (9-7) are at home for the first time in a month after playing three straight road games. They halted a four-game losing streak with a 37-20 win a...

Canadiens surge into matchup with goal-starved Rangers
Coming off a late surge to reach the playoffs last spring, the Montreal Canadiens entered this season looking to take a step forward with their young core.,Through five games, the Canadiens are off to a strong start, and they attempt to earn a fifth straight win Saturday night when they host the off...

Home ice favoring Maple Leafs as Kraken come to town
The Toronto Maple Leafs are enjoying considerable time at home these days and they intend to take advantage of it again Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken.,The Maple Leafs have won two of three to open their five-game homestand after their 2-1 overtime win over the New York Rangers on Thursda...

Vikings QB Carson Wentz named Week 7 starter, returns to Philly as opponent
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, coach Kevin O'Connell said, setting up a reunion between Wentz and the team that drafted him No. 2 overall in 2016.,Wentz, who began the season as a backup, will make his fourth straig...