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Rapids, Toronto FC hunting bounce-back victory
The Colorado Rapids and Toronto FC will look to rebound from midweek losses when they meet in Commerce City, Colo., on Saturday.,Colorado (14-10-5, 47 points) is coming off a 4-1 defeat in Kansas City on Wednesday -- its first regular-season loss to Sporting in more than two years. It was also the R...
Galaxy can draw closer to clinching West's top seed vs. Whitecaps
The Los Angeles Galaxy will try to edge closer to securing the top spot in the Western Conference on Saturday night when they host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Carson, Calif.,The Galaxy (16-7-7, 55 points) took charge of their West fate by rallying from two goals down to a 4-2 victory over LAFC last S...
Alex Bowman edges teammate William Byron for Bristol Night Race pole
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Alex Bowman continued his solid effort in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs on Friday, securing the pole position for Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway., ,In the final round of time trials at the 0.533-mile high-banked concrete track, Bowman sped around the...
Evander-led Timbers aim for big win vs. Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake will face the Portland Timbers on Saturday night in Sandy, Utah, in a meeting of two credible dark horses to represent the Western Conference in this year's MLS Cup.,While Los Angeles FC and the Los Angeles Galaxy get most of the attention, Salt Lake (14-7-8, 50 points) continued its ...
Jeeno Thitikul rises to 12 under to take Kroger Queen City lead
Jeeno Thitikul shot her second straight round of 6-under-par 66 to take the lead after 36 holes at the Kroger Queen City Championship on Friday in Maineville, Ohio.,The former World No. 1 from Thailand has a one-shot lead over future Hall of Famer Lydia Ko of New Zealand, who also posted a second-ro...
Nashville chasing final playoff spot vs. Cincinnati
Nashville SC aims to maintain its winning ways - and its MLS Cup Playoff hopes - when it hosts FC Cincinnati in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday evening.,After dropping eight straight league matches, Nashville (8-13-8, 32 points) is on a two-match winning streak.,It followed a 2-0 win at Atlanta United...
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) set to make season debut
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins said he is 100 percent recovered from his hamstring injury and will make his season debut in Monday night's home game against the Washington Commanders.,Higgins missed the first two games of the season due to the injury. He was a limited practice participant t...
49ers star TE George Kittle (hamstring) could sit out vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle is doubtful for Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury.,Kittle missed a second straight day of practice on Friday.,The five-time Pro Bowl selection caught 11 passes for 116 yards and one touchdown over the first two games. He ...
Report: LIV player returns are sticking point of PGA-PIF talks
Recent reports have suggested that PGA Tour players want members of LIV Golf to return the money they received from LIV as a condition of any reunification of men's golf, but according to a Golf Digest report Friday, the bigger sticking point is whether to allow players back to the tour at all.,Few ...
Scott Vincent’s hole-in-one aids QF upset of Koepka's Smash GC
Iron Heads GC, the 13th and lowest seed at the LIV Golf Team Championship, had the help of a hole-in-one as they upset Brooks Koepka's fourth-seeded Smash GC in the quarterfinals Friday at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas.,Scott Vincent of Zimbabwe hit the one-hop ace that turned the Iron Head...
Bucs All-Pro S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) out for 2nd straight game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. was ruled out for Sunday's home matchup with the Denver Broncos, the second straight game he will miss with a foot injury he suffered in Week 1.,Right tackle Luke Goedeke (concussion) and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (calf) will also sit ou...
Ford brothers clash for first time in Blue Bombers-Elks matchup
Edmonton Elks quarterback Tre Ford will see a familiar face in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' secondary -- his twin brother, Tyrell.,Yes, the 26-year-old Ford brothers will square off against each other for the first time in a CFL game on Saturday when the West Division-leading Blue Bombers (7-6) visit ...
LAFC and FC Dallas both looking to snap winless spells
Los Angeles FC are in good shape in the MLS standings, where it's still too soon to dissect all the possibilities in the Western Conference.,There could be more clarity after Los Angeles plays FC Dallas on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas.,"For now, we have to gather as many points as possible," LAFC...
Red Bulls hope offense awakens in key match vs. Atlanta United
Despite a recent lack of consistent scoring, the New York Red Bulls find themselves in a decent playoff position but also know their favorable position can change in a hurry.,With five matches left, the Red Bulls are hoping to start a late winning streak Saturday night when they host Atlanta United ...
On brink of playoff berth, Redblacks battle first-place Alouettes
The Ottawa Redblacks take a shot at clinching a CFL playoff berth for the second straight week when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday afternoon.,The first attempt didn't go well as the Redblacks (8-4-1) dropped a 37-21 decision to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Ottawa is back at it against leag...
Revolution in must-win mode against slumping Charlotte
How tight is the MLS Eastern Conference playoff race?,The New England Revolution (8-16-4, 28 points) sit in 15th and last place in the conference, yet are just five points out of the ninth and final playoff spot entering Saturday's match at seventh-place Charlotte FC (10-11-8, 38 points).,"For sure,...
Jameson Taillon, Cubs hold off Nationals
Jameson Taillon scattered two hits across six scoreless innings as the host Chicago Cubs topped the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Friday afternoon.,Taillon (11-8) walked two and struck out four while throwing 50 of his 80 pitches for strikes. He retired the final 10 batters he faced after hitting Andr...
Daniel Dubois, Anthony Joshua weigh in for massive title fight
Ahead of their highly anticipated all-British IBF heavyweight title fight on Saturday in London, champion Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua weighed in Friday before a large crowd in Trafalgar Square.,The 27-year-old Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs) tipped the scales at a career-high 248.6 pounds, while the 34-y...
Bears, Colts eager to define identity as young QBs fight growing pains
If pressure makes diamonds, the Bears can speak in absolutes when referring to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as a gem.,Williams and the Bears lick their wounds and take to the road for the second consecutive game with a short trek to Indianapolis on Sunday. ,Chicago plans "no changes" to personn...
Eagles rule out A.J. Brown, C.J. Gardner-Johnson questionable
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was ruled out for a second consecutive game, but safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson still has a chance to take the field Sunday at New Orleans.,Head coach Nick Sirianni kept it close to the vest earlier Friday regarding the status of both players. Brown also mis...