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Trail Blazers can clinch No. 8 seed with win vs. Kings
The Portland Trail Blazers look to secure the No. 8 position in the Western Conference when they host the woeful Sacramento Kings on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both clubs.,The Trail Blazers put themselves in position to nab a spot in the key 7 vs. 8 play-in contest by routing the visiti...

'Pretty easy:' Masters players surprised by Augusta National conditions
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- It's not often the word "gettable" is used to describe Augusta National on a Saturday at the Masters, but that's exactly the adjective several players used after this year's third round.,Nineteen of the 54 players who made the cut posted rounds in the 60s on Saturday, led by the 65s ...

Jesper Bratt, Devils eliminate Red Wings from playoff chase
Jesper Bratt's second goal broke a tie late in the third period and the New Jersey Devils rallied for a 5-3 win over the host Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.,The loss eliminated the Red Wings from playoff contention.,Jesper Bratt added an assist, Jack Hughes had a goal and an assist and Cody Glass an...

Anton Forsberg stellar in net as Kings blank Oilers
Anton Forsberg made 27 saves for the Los Angeles Kings in a 1-0 win against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon,Forsberg, who has surpassed Darcy Kuemper as the No. 1 goalie in Los Angeles, has three shutouts this season and 11 in his 11-year NHL career.,Artemi Panarin scored the lone...

Blue Jays DH George Springer suffers fractured big toe
Toronto designated hitter George Springer suffered a fractured left big toe when he fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning of Saturday's home game against the Minnesota Twins, the Blue Jays announced.,Springer fouled a 1-0 pitch off his left foot while facing Minnesota's Joe Ryan. Springer c...

Emil Lilleberg's late goal lifts Lightning past skidding Bruins
Defenseman Emil Lilleberg scored a rebound goal with 1:35 left in regulation, leading the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday afternoon.,Moments after the Bruins were unable to clear a puck out of their own zone, Lilleberg buried the rebound of a Jake Guentze...
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Earthquakes eager to extend torrid start vs. Sporting KC
The San Jose Earthquakes will be strong favorites to continue the best start in franchise history when they visit woeful Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night at Kansas City, Kan.,The Earthquakes (5-1-0, 15 points) never had won five of their first six matches, dating to their first season in the f...

Devin Carter fills box score in Kings' win over Warriors
Devin Carter set career highs with six 3-pointers, 29 points and nine rebounds as the Sacramento Kings beat the visiting Golden State Warriors 124-118 on Friday night.,Carter shot 11-for-18 from the floor and 6-for-11 from 3-point range for Sacramento (22-59), which avenged a 110-105 loss to the War...

James Wood helps Nationals come back vs. mistake-prone Brewers
James Wood highlighted a four-run ninth inning with a run-scoring double as the Washington Nationals came from behind to beat the host Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 Friday.,The Nationals used three bunts and a hit by pitch off Brewers closer Trevor Megill (0-2, 11.25 ERA) to spark an unusual winning rally.,...

Heat cruise to season sweep of Wizards, who lose 9th straight
Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson scored 24 points each as the Miami Heat snapped a two-game losing streak, crushing the host Washington Wizards 140-117 on Friday night.,Bam Adebayo added 20 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for the Heat (42-39), who are locked into a spot in the Eastern Confe...

Red Wings aim to bolster playoff hopes in home finale vs. Devils
With three regular-season games remaining, the Detroit Red Wings will be trying to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they host the New Jersey Devils in their home finale Saturday.,Detroit (41-29-9, 91 points) trails the Ottawa Senators by three points for the final Eastern Conference wild-car...

Connor McDavid on a timely heater as Oilers visit Kings
If the Edmonton Oilers are going to win their first division title since 1987, it will likely be the result of Connor McDavid's play.,McDavid is red hot heading into Edmonton's road matchup on Saturday afternoon against the Los Angeles Kings.,He's coming off a five-point effort in a 5-2 win against ...

Additional help on way as Bruins host slumping Lightning
As the Bruins get set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday afternoon, a new rising star is preparing to make his mark for Boston.,Former Boston College center James Hagens, the No. 7 overall draft pick in 2025, was recalled from AHL affiliate Providence after signing his entry-level contract ...

Warriors hope to add reinforcements vs. Kings
The Golden State Warriors could have a few key players back in the lineup on Friday night when they visit the Sacramento Kings.,Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he hopes to have Stephen Curry, Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis available against Sacramento.,The Warriors (37-43) will face the Kings (21-...
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Kings move into wild-card position with win over Canucks
Adrian Kempe scored two goals and Anton Forsberg stopped 24 of 25 shots as the Los Angeles Kings gave their playoff hopes a huge boost with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.,Trevor Moore and Joel Armia scored goals and Artemi Panarin had two assists for the Kings, ...

Dylan Larkin scores hat trick as Red Wings slam Flyers
Dylan Larkin recorded a hat trick and an assist to highlight the Detroit Red Wings' resounding 6-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.,Alex DeBrincat became the first Red Wings player with 40 goals in a season since Marian Hossa in 2009. Moritz Seider had a goal and four assis...