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Timbers pursue stingier start in encounter vs. Whitecaps
The Portland Timbers will try to break their pattern of conceding early goals on Saturday night when they host a Vancouver Whitecaps side that has started the season strongly in multiple competitions.,Portland (1-1-0, 3 points in MLS) conceded in the sixth minute in each of its first two league matc...
Sounders in search of points during trek to St. Louis City
The Seattle Sounders continue the longest road trip in club history on Saturday night when they visit St. Louis City SC.,Seattle (1-1-0, 3 points) opened the season with a 2-0 victory over the visiting Colorado Rapids on Feb. 22. The Sounders followed that up with a 2-1 loss at Real Salt Lake last w...
Sporting KC out to wreck San Diego FC's perfect start
San Diego FC will look to continue their sterling start to the 2026 campaign and build on a 180-minute stretch of being unscored on when they visit Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.,San Diego (2-0-0, 6 points) heads to Kansas City, Kan., following pair of shutout home victories, most recently a 2-0 ...
Unbeaten clubs clash as Minnesota United oppose Nashville SC
Minnesota United visit Nashville SC on Saturday as both teams look to continue unbeaten starts to their season.,Minnesota and Nashville have identical 1-0-1 records through the first two matches of the MLS campaign. Nashville also won its first two matches in CONCACAF Champions' Cup play, routing At...
Atlanta United want to shed self-doubt in home opener vs. RSL
After failing to score in their first two matches of the 2026 MLS season, Atlanta United will seek a better result to mark their home opener.,Atlanta (0-2-0, 0 points) hosts Real Salt Lake (1-1-0, 3 points) on Saturday, starting a stretch that sees it play its next four matches -- and six of its nex...
Nets revisit scene of Pistons' largest win in franchise annals
The Detroit Pistons will try to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season on Saturday. The good news is that the tanking Brooklyn Nets are coming to town.,The Eastern Conference leaders lost Tuesday at Cleveland and Thursday at San Antonio. The Pistons never had a lead against the Spu...
Little Rock fires coach Darrell Walker after eight seasons
Little Rock dismissed coach Darrell Walker after eight seasons, the university announced Friday.,The Trojans went 12-20 this season, including a season-ending 72-62 loss to Lindenwood on Wednesday in the first round of the Ohio Valley tournament.,Little Rock was predicted to win the 11-team OVC this...
D.C. United move to Baltimore briefly to welcome Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
Since Lionel Messi signed with Inter Miami in 2023, several MLS games have been moved to larger venues to accommodate the rush of fans anxious to see the Argentine superstar.,D.C. United has done the same by shifting Saturday's high-profile clash with Inter Miami to 71,000-seat M&T Bank Stadium in B...
Despite trading veterans, Capitals continue playoff push vs. Bruins
For the second straight game, the Boston Bruins are set to face a team that is fresh off making major moves ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.,Coach Marco Sturm's club still occupies the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot but has seen its lead shrink to a single point following a 6-3 loss Th...
Capitals land D Timothy Liljegren from Sharks
The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.,The draft pick originally belonged to the Vegas Golden Knights.,Liljegren, 26, has recorded 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) in 43 games this se...
NFL Free Agency QB Predictions: Where the Top 2026 Quarterbacks Could Land
NFL free agency is about to begin. Here are predictions for where quarterbacks like Malik Willis, Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, and Geno Smith could land....
NYCFC hope to build on history of strong home openers vs. Orlando
New York City FC's time at Yankee Stadium is coming close to its end.,Until NYCFC move into their new stadium next year, they hope to continue their strong performances in home openers Saturday when they host Orlando City and attempt to maintain an unbeaten start.,New York City (1-0-1, 4 points) is ...
Patriots sign QB Tommy DeVito to two-year, $7M deal
Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito agreed to a two-year contract with the Patriots worth up to $7.4 million with $2 million in guarantees, his agent told multiple outlets on Friday.,DeVito, a restricted free agent, was the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart in New England behind Drake Maye and Joshua...
Reports: Raiders to release QB Geno Smith
Geno Smith is expected to be released by the Raiders before the start of the league year on March 11, when the long-expected vacancy at quarterback in Las Vegas reportedly will become official.,The Raiders are projected to use the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, but a...
Ducks acquire D John Carlson from Caps in late-night trade
The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in a late-night trade.,How late? Well, Carlson admitted he was asleep at the time of the trade and didn't find out until Friday morning, per TSN's Pierre LeBrun.,The Capitals received a conditional first-round pick in ei...
Four Teams Poised to Spend Big in NFL Free Agency This Offseason
With NFL free agency approaching, several teams including the Cowboys, Raiders, Titans and Commanders are positioned to spend big....
Orange wrap regular season, attempt to ramp Pitt into ACC tourney
Syracuse and Pitt conclude disappointing regular seasons Saturday when the Orange host the Panthers in ACC action.,The Orange (15-15, 6-11 ACC) are limping to the finish line with four straight defeats, including a 77-62 setback against Louisville on Tuesday. Naithan George scored 16 points and Nate...
Grigor Dimitrov advances to meet Carlos Alcaraz in Indian Wells
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov battled for a three-set win over France's Terence Atmane on Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., earning a second-round matchup against top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz.,Dimitrov prevailed 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in the rematch of an opening-round contest last week at ...
President Trump honors Inter Miami, Lionel Messi at White House
Lionel Messi drew high praise from President Donald Trump as the Argentine superstar and his Inter Miami team were honored at the White House on Thursday for winning the MLS Cup last year.,The president said, "It's my distinct privilege to say what no American president has ever had the chance to sa...
Angel City FC lead Sportico’s NWSL valuations at $335M
Angel City FC lead the NWSL in team valuations for a third consecutive year, according to Sportico, reaching $335 million in Thursday's new rankings.,That's a solid return for an organization that paid only $2 million in entry fees to join the league in 2022 and has increased in value by 86% since 2...