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Franchise history on the line when Flames take on Kraken
The Flames were not a popular playoff pick prior to the season. There's still a long way to go until the postseason, but Calgary is off to a scorching start.,Calgary will take its 4-0-0 record, the best in the NHL, into Saturday night's game against the host Seattle Kraken. ,The Flames defeated the ...
With Davante Adams in fold, Jets battle Russell Wilson, Steelers
Last week, the New York Jets got a new head coach. This week, they obtained a new receiver.,Now the Jets (2-4) need to figure out how to add victories as they enter their road showdown Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2), who are expected to pivot to Russell Wilson at starting quarter...
ATP roundup: Top seeds fall in Antwerp, Stockholm, Almaty
Frenchman Hugo Gaston ousted No. 1 seed Alex de Minaur of Australia 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 as the top three seeds all bowed out of the European Open quarterfinals on Friday in Antwerp, Belgium.,Gaston converted 3 of 4 break points and finished with a 36-26 edge in winners, including a 20-8 advantage in the t...
Whitecaps aim to improve playoff positioning vs. RSL
The Vancouver Whitecaps can potentially improve their playoff seeding and circumstance with a win in their regular-season finale at Real Salt Lake on Saturday night in Sandy, Utah.,But more important for the Whitecaps (13-12-8, 47 points) may be establishing some momentum after a nasty six-match win...
Bruins' fourth line flourishing ahead of first matchup vs. Utah
Even the Boston Bruins -- who will celebrate their Centennial Game in less than two months -- still experience a first time for everything.,The Bruins' first Western Conference road trip of the young season continues with another first on Saturday night, playing their first-ever game against the Uta...
LAFC tune up for playoffs vs. last-place Earthquakes
With a playoff spot long secured and home-field advantage locked up in Round 1, Los Angeles FC still have a chance to make it personal on Decision Day.,LAFC are set to host the last-place San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday with an outside chance at overtaking the rival Los Angeles Galaxy for the top s...
Sabres trying for a complete game vs. Blackhawks
The Buffalo Sabres have found their offensive game after a slow start, but now, their defensive play has taken a hit. They'll try to get their full game back on track when they close out a three-game road trip with a visit to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.,After scoring just three goals in thei...
Blue Jackets battling injury bug ahead of rematch with Wild
The season is not yet two weeks old and the Columbus Blue Jackets are already mired in injury woes.,As the Blue Jackets prepare to host the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, they received more bad news with young forward Kent Johnson suffering an injury in Thursday's win over the Buffalo Sabres.,Johnson t...
Steelers WR George Pickens reveals Russell Wilson to start vs. Jets
Mike Tomlin still hasn't revealed a decision, but it appears the Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to give Russell Wilson his first start at quarterback Sunday night against the New York Jets.,Wide receiver George Pickens spoke with reporters Friday afternoon and was asked how he was doing working with ...
Struggling Flyers hope to replicate first win against Canucks
The Philadelphia Flyers and visiting Vancouver Canucks will meet for the second time in the season's early stages Saturday for the Flyers' home opener.,Philadelphia began its season in Vancouver on Oct. 11, notching a 3-2 shootout victory. However, that was the Flyers' only win on their season-openi...
Yankees add RHP Mark Leiter Jr. to ALCS roster
The New York Yankees added right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. to their American League Championship Series roster on Friday.,Leiter will take the bullpen spot of right-hander Ian Hamilton, who came away with a left calf injury in Game 3 against the Cleveland Guardians. Hamilton will miss the ALCS and is n...
Valtteri Bottas keeps positive despite risk of being left out in F1
Valtteri Bottas would like to be a part of Audi in the future, however the driver said he may need to impose a "hard deadline" in order to make that happen.,Bottas reportedly is one of numerous options in play for Stake F1 in 2025 ahead of the organization's transition to Audi the following year.,"T...
Titans WR Treylon Burks (knee) ruled out vs. Bills
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks injured a knee at practice this week and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Buffalo Bills, coach Brian Callahan said Friday.,Burks, a former first-round draft pick, was injured on Wednesday and didn't practice on Thursday or Friday.,Cal...
CF Montreal face NYCFC one point from securing playoff spot
CF Montreal will play host to New York City FC on Decision Day, looking to secure one of two wild-card spots still up for grabs in the Eastern Conference.,Montreal (10-13-10, 40 points) has earned points in five of its last six matches (4-1-1) entering Saturday's contest. ,CF Montreal will need a wi...
Crew look to continue strong play in encounter vs. Red Bulls
Saturday's regular-season finale between the Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls in Harrison, N.J., also could serve as a playoff preview. ,The Crew (18-6-9, 63 points) are locked into the second seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the seventh seed in the first round. That's the Red Bulls ...
Ducks place F Frank Vatrano on non-roster list
The Anaheim Ducks recalled center Jansen Harkins from the San Diego Gulls of the AHL and placed left wing Frank Vatrano on the non-roster list in advance of the birth of his child.,The Ducks also revealed that center Isac Lundestrom is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.,Harkins, 27, appeared in 4...
WR Amari Cooper expected to make Bills debut Sunday
The Buffalo Bills expect newly acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper to make his debut for the team Sunday against the visiting Tennessee Titans.,Cooper, 30, came to the Bills via trade from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. Originally, the team was undecided on whether he would play against the Titans...
Giants sign OT Chris Hubbard off 49ers' practice squad
The New York Giants signed veteran offensive tackle Chris Hubbard off the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad on Friday.,Coach Brian Daboll announced the move two days after left tackle Andrew Thomas landed on injured reserve following season-ending foot surgery.,Hubbard, 33, has played in 94 games ...
Week 7 NFL Capsules
New England Patriots (1-5) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5), 9:30 a.m. ET in London,Jacksonville stays in London but shifts to Wembley Stadium for a second consecutive regular-season game in Europe. The Patriots are 8-1 against the Jaguars and appeared to find new energy in a quarterback change from Ja...
WTA roundup: Russians Daria Kasatkina, Mirra Andreeva reach semis in China
No. 5 seed Daria Kasatkina of Russia saved two match points in the tiebreaker to defeat Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (6) to reach the semifinal of the Ningbo Open in China on Friday.,Kasatkina lost the numbers game to Putinteseva, of Kazakhstan, winning nine fewer points, serving up eight double f...