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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...
Timbers vie for home playoff match, Cascadia Cup title vs. Sounders
The Portland Timbers are aiming to end a tailspin and searching for momentum for the postseason when they visit the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.,The Cascadia Cup rivals have each clinched playoff spots but the two clubs could improve their seeding on Saturday.,The Sounders (16-9-8, 56 points)...
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...
Galaxy, on verge of clinching top playoff seed, face Dynamo
The Los Angeles Galaxy will try to lock up the top seed in the Western Conference Saturday when they travel to Houston to face the Dynamo on Decision Day.,Los Angeles (19-7-7, 64 points) has won three in a row and four of five as it prepares for the MLS Cup playoffs. ,The Galaxy secured home-field a...
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 ...
Islanders aim to ignite offense vs. Canadiens
While Patrick Roy was left in disbelief about some of the scoring chances that failed to go in the net, he was generally satisfied with the how the New York Islanders performed during a three-game road trip in which they were blanked on two occasions.,Coming off their second shutout loss, the Island...
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...
Retief Goosen leads Dominion Energy Charity Classic
Retief Goosen of South Africa drained his seventh birdie of the day at the 18th hole to take the first-round lead at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic on Friday in Richmond, Va.,Goosen heads to the weekend with a one-stroke lead over five players following his 6-under-par 66 at the Country Club of...
With 'scary' concussion in past, Giants' Malik Nabers to face Eagles
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers admitted Friday that he didn't remember the end of the play in which he sustained a concussion.,"I mean, it was scary when I couldn't remember what happened," Nabers said of the play late in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 26. ...
Caps visit Devils seeking revenge for season-opening loss
The Washington Capitals will look to avenge their opening-night loss when they visit the New Jersey Devils Saturday night in Newark, N.J.,New Jersey beat the host Capitals 5-3 in their Oct. 12 season opener. Since then, the Capitals have bounced back, posting back-to-back home wins against the Vegas...
Red-hot Artemi Panarin leads Rangers against Maple Leafs
New York Rangers left winger Artemi Panarin will be out to extend his four-game multi-point scoring streak Saturday night against the host Toronto Maple Leafs.,Panarin had three goals and an assist Thursday night when the Rangers opened a three-game road trip with a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wing...
Rapids set for final playoff tune-up against Austin FC
The Colorado Rapids will look to improve their status for the upcoming MLS playoffs when they travel to face Austin FC on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.,The Rapids (15-13-5, 50 points) head to Decision Day in sixth place in the Western Conference and can improve one position w...
Cain Velasquez's murder case sentencing pushed to 2025
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will have to wait until at least 2025 to hear his sentencing for the attempted murder of a man accused of molesting Velasquez's son.,A court official at the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice in San Jose, Calif., announced Friday the matter is continued...
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...
Eagles place LT Jordan Mailata on injured reserve
The Philadelphia Eagles placed left tackle Jordan Mailata on injured reserve Friday.,Mailata, who will miss the team's next four games, joined tight end Dallas Goedert and defensive tackle Byron Young as ruled out for the Eagles' contest against the New York Giants on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J....
Fire, Nashville SC wrap 2024 season, hope for better days ahead
Major League Soccer's Decision Day won't mean much to Nashville SC and the Chicago Fire, other than perhaps who can avoid finishing in the Eastern Conference cellar.,Nashville (8-16-9, 33 points) and Chicago (7-17-9, 30 points) have long been eliminated from the playoff race. Nashville sits in 13th ...