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Wild's drive for playoffs continues against struggling Sharks
The Minnesota Wild are in position to seize a playoff berth in a competitive Western Conference.,They just have to avoid a meltdown in the final four games of the regular season.,"It's been a grind, but we're excited we're in the driver's seat, still," Wild forward Marcus Foligno said. "Our fate's i...
Northwestern settles hazing lawsuits; Pat Fitzgerald’s suit continues
A group of football players agreed to settle its lawsuits against Northwestern that concerned allegations of hazing and abusive behavior under previous coach Pat Fitzgerald.,Per Bloomberg News, "master settlement agreements" were signed but the final documentation was still being finalized. The grou...
Rangers have little room for error entering game vs. Flyers
The New York Rangers' demise began in late November and lasted for a little over a month.,After spending months trying to catch up and get back into playoff contention, the situation is growing dire for the Rangers as they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.,The Rangers (36-34-7, 79 poi...
Bears QB Caleb Williams, new coach Ben Johnson already 'vibing'
Early in their pairing as the engine of the Chicago Bears offense, quarterback Caleb Williams senses a strong connection with first-year head coach Ben Johnson.,Williams, who played for Lincoln Riley at Oklahoma and followed him to USC, starts his first full offseason in the NFL in get-to-know-you m...
Yankees OF Cody Bellinger ill, out against Tigers
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is out of the lineup for Tuesday's road game against the Detroit Tigers because of food poisoning.,Jasson Dominguez is in the starting lineup in his place.,Manager Aaron Boone said Bellinger was sick throughout the night, potentially because of a tainted or...
After slow start, Ducks take down Oilers
Mason McTavish scored the game winner and Lukas Dostal made a season-high 46 saves as the Anaheim Ducks edged the visiting Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Monday night.,Cutter Gauthier scored twice for the Ducks (34-35-8, 76 points), who avoided a third straight loss and won for the second time in five games...
Devils 'not done' as they put win streak on line vs. Bruins
The New Jersey Devils set out for a fourth consecutive win to continue their playoff push when the Boston Bruins pay a visit to Newark, N.J. on Tuesday night for only the second meeting of the season between the teams.,The Devils (41-29-7, 89 points) have been idle since a 4-0 win Saturday over the ...
Braves, Phillies prep for pitching duel between last year's best
The top two finishers in the 2024 National League Cy Young Award race square off Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game series.,Chris Sale is coming off a tremendous season for Atlanta in which he went 18-3 with a 2.38 ERA to earn his first caree...
Patriots Trade Joe Milton III to Cowboys to Avoid QB Controversy
The New England Patriots traded Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys to avoid a potential QB controversy with second-year quarterback Drake Maye....
Blazers GM Joe Cronin signs contract extension
Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin signed a multiyear contract extension Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,"Joe has demonstrated leadership and vision during his time as General Manager, and I'm excited to see him continue building the foundation for a long-term, winning team," said J...
2025 NFL Draft: Best Wide Receivers Prospects Available
Matthew Golden tops a WR class full of shakeups. From McMillan's upside to Egbuka's polish, here's how the top 5 wideouts stack up this spring....
Blazers fend off Spurs, but both eliminated from playoff race
Toumani Camara poured in 23 points and took 10 rebounds as the host Portland Trail Blazers did just enough to beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 on Sunday.,Following the Sacramento Kings' win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, both the Trail Blazers and Spurs were eliminated from playoff contention.,Shae...
Wild down Stars on Marco Rossi overtime winner
Marco Rossi's power-play goal 58 seconds into overtime gave the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Dallas Stars on Sunday.,Matthew Boldy had a goal and two assists, Rossi added an assist and Marcus Foligno also scored for the Wild (42-29-7, 91 points), who snapped a four-game losing ...
Nick Castellanos' grand slam helps Phillies nip Dodgers
Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam and Edmundo Sosa continued his productive start to the season as the Philadelphia Phillies nipped the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 on Sunday in the rubber game of a three-game series., ,Sosa went 2-for-4 and has multiple hits in all five of his starts this seaso...
Short-handed Oilers look to even season series vs. Ducks
The Edmonton Oilers will look to return to the win column when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.,Edmonton (44-27-5, 93 points), third in the Pacific Division, wraps up a four-game road trip looking to bounce back from a 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.,Calvin Pickard ...
Stars bid to rebound from 'learning experience' in clash vs. Wild
After seeing their seven-game winning streak snapped, the Dallas Stars will look to regain their footing on Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minn.,The Stars (50-22-4, 104 points) are looking rebound after dropping a 5-3 decision at home to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturda...
Cristopher Sanchez looks to help Phillies rebound vs. Dodgers
The Philadelphia Phillies will close a six-game homestand on Sunday afternoon by looking to take the rubber match in their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,The first two games of the series have been defined by strong pitching. The teams have combined to allow just nine runs and 21...
Canadiens edge Flyers with 3-goal 3rd period
Nick Suzuki scored and added an assist as the Montreal Canadiens erased a third-period deficit to edge the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday night., ,The victory, coupled with the New York Rangers' loss earlier Saturday, gives the Canadiens (37-30-9, 83 points) a four-point advantage in t...
Union, Orlando City end in scoreless draw
The Philadelphia Union more than tripled the shot attempts of visiting Orlando City but were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw on Saturday night.,Despite Philadelphia's 20-6 shot advantage, Orlando's Pedro Gallese needed only four stops to keep the Lions' first clean sheet of the season and hold the U...
Dodgers limit Phillies to four hits in bounce-back victory
The Los Angeles Dodgers got back to their winning ways Saturday thanks to the long ball and holding the Philadelphia Phillies to just four hits, as the visitors won 3-1.,Enrique Hernandez hit a two-run home run and Michael Conforto had a sixth-inning solo shot as the Dodgers avenged their first loss...