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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...

Dylan Strome tallies four points as Capitals blast Wild
Dylan Strome had two goals with two assists, while Alex Ovechkin scored career goal 898 and also added an assist, as the Washington Capitals won their fourth straight, 5-1 over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Friday night.,Ovechkin, who assisted on Strome's first-period goal, notched his first of the...

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...

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...

Kings captain Anze Kopitar (foot) out week-to-week
Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar is out week-to-week with a foot injury, the team announced Friday.,The news rules out Kopitar for Los Angeles' home matchup with the unbeaten Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Beginning Tuesday, the Kings (1-3-1) play five road games in eight nights against the ...

Titans WR Calvin Ridley, OLB Arden Key to sit out vs. Patriots
The Tennessee Titans ruled out receiver Calvin Ridley and outside linebacker Arden Key for Sunday's home game against the New England Patriots.,Ridley (hamstring) was injured in last week's 20-10 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and didn't practice this week. Key (quadriceps) will miss second straight ...

NYCFC pursue bounce-back effort in clash vs. Sounders
New York City FC will aim to secure a home-field edge for the playoffs when they host the Seattle Sounders on Saturday evening on MLS Decision Day.,NYCFC (17-11-5, 56 points), who reside in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, currently are slated to host only the second match in their best-of-thr...

Atlanta faces D.C. United in Brad Guzan's MLS farewell
When the Atlanta United host D.C. United on Saturday to close out the MLS regular season, a longtime member of Atlanta's roster will be saying his goodbyes.,Goalkeeper and captain Brad Guzan, who joined the club midway through its inaugural season in 2017, will retire after Saturday's match, ending ...
Mike Tomlin Was Scared of Joe Flacco and Still Got Punked
Mike Tomlin blasted the Browns for trading Joe Flacco to a rival. Then Flacco led the Bengals to a stunning win over the Steelers on Thursday night....

49ers TE George Kittle plans to return from injury vs. Falcons
The San Francisco 49ers might finally have some good news on the injury front.,Six-time Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle told reporters Thursday that he plans on playing Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons. He was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday.,Kittle has been out sin...

Capitals' defense to be tested by explosive Wild power play
The Washington Capitals have found a solid, early-season rhythm that might provide enough momentum to halt their recent struggles against the Minnesota Wild.,Looking for a fourth consecutive victory, the Capitals host the Wild on Friday night.,Washington opened the season with a 3-1 home setback to ...

WNBA All-Star Game to return to Chicago in 2026
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be contested in Chicago, the league announced on Thursday.,The 3-point contest and skills competition will take place at Wintrust Arena on July 24. The All-Star Game itself will be played at the United Center the following night. ,"The (All-Star Game festivities) wil...

Tiger Woods vows to TGL team: 'I’ll be there for every match'
Tiger Woods isn't committing to a return to competitive golf, but that doesn't mean he won't be involved in the sport.,Woods had been expected to make his presence known in the tech-infused TGL indoor golf league on Jan. 13 as his team, Jupiter Links GC, tees off against New York Golf Club.,The 15-t...

Caitlin Clark 'honored' to return to The Annika pro-am
Caitlin Clark fever will return to the LPGA Tour next month when the WNBA superstar makes another appearance at The Annika pro-am in Belleair, Fla.,Thousands of fans lined the fairways last year to watch the Indiana Fever guard compete in the event. One of Clark's many endorsement deals is with Gain...

Patriots' Mike Vrabel returns to Tennessee to face new-look Titans
The New England Patriots will be looking to extend their winning streak to four games and collect their fourth straight road victory Sunday when they visit the Tennessee Titans for Mike McCoy's first game as Tennessee's head coach.,McCoy was elevated from senior offensive assistant to interim head c...
Breece Hall Trade Destinations: New York Jets Trade Candidates
Breece Hall’s name is popping up in trade rumors as the Jets rebuild. Here are three teams that make perfect sense for the RB....

49ers QB Brock Purdy, TE George Kittle return as limited practice participants
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle will return to practice on Wednesday as limited participants.,Purdy has missed four of the past five games due to a turf toe injury initially sustained in the season-opening road win over the Seattle Sea...

FIFA: Safety, security of World Cup host cities is 'government' call
FIFA shied away from a confrontation with President Donald Trump and told Field Level Media on Wednesday that the "government" will decide whether 2026 World Cup host cities are safe enough to remain hosts as scheduled.,FIFA was on the spot after Trump issued a veiled threat to move games from Bosto...

Four-star F Chase Foster picks Pitt over Villanova, Oklahoma
Four-star power forward Chase Foster announced his commitment to Pitt coach Jeff Capel's program on Wednesday.,The standout from Florida's IMG Academy chose the Panthers over Villanova, Oklahoma and Texas A&M.,The 6-foot-8 Foster is ranked No. 33 nationally, No. 6 in Florida and No. 7 at his positio...

Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov out 5 months after surgery
Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov will be sidelined five months after undergoing surgery to repair a labral tear, head coach Paul Maurice announced Wednesday.,That timeline would keep Kulikov out until mid-March.,Kulikov, who turns 35 later this month, appeared to be injured after colliding...