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Tuesday April 14th MLB Betting Picks and Expert Predictions
MLB picks for today featuring Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies total and Mets vs Dodgers first five bet....
Amid tough stretch, Flames face Avalanche
The Calgary Flames have been eliminated from playoff contention, but that reality hasn't stopped them from making a difference in the postseason race.,The Flames (33-38-9, 75 points) beat Utah 4-1 on Sunday and will try to defeat another playoff-bound team when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Thu...
Hurricanes complete playoff prep against Islanders
For most of the past several months, the regular-season finale between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders looked as if it would be a potential playoff preview.,However, while the Hurricanes will be in tune-up mode on Tuesday, the Islanders will be wondering where a previously successful ...
Flyers nip 'Canes in shootout, clinch first playoff berth in 6 years
Tyson Foerster scored the only goal of a four-round shootout, giving host Philadelphia a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday and sending the Flyers to the playoffs for the first time since 2020.,Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras scored in regulation for Philadelphia (42-27...
Oilers fall to Avs in shootout, slip 2 points back of Knights
Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout, Scott Wedgewood made 30 saves through regulation and overtime plus one more in the shootout, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night.,Sam Malinksi scored in regulation and Valeri Nichushkin and Martin N...
Sabres stomp Blackhawks, wrap up Atlantic Division crown
Tage Thompson scored twice and Alex Tuch had a goal and assist as the Buffalo Sabres clinched the Atlantic Division title with a 5-1 victory against the host Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.,Buffalo (50-23-8, 108 points) recorded its fourth straight victory. The Sabres have the second-best record in th...
Flyers nip Canes in shoot-out, clinch first playoff berth in 6 years
Tyson Foerster scored the only goal of the shootout which featured an extra round to give the host Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Carolina Hurricanes in the penultimate game of the regular season for both teams.,By earning the two points, the Flyers clinched their first play...
Transfer roundup: Arizona adds Derek Dixon, JJ Mandaquit
Halfway through college basketball's transfer window, national semifinalist Arizona picked up a pair of portal participants Monday in North Carolina guard Derek Dixon and Washington guard JJ Mandaquit.,Dixon and Mandaquit were four-star prospects in the high school Class of 2025. They were Nos. 44 a...
5-star guard Dylan Mingo pulls out of commitment to UNC
Five-star recruit Dylan Mingo, the No. 8 overall prospect in the class of 2027 per 247Sports, committed to North Carolina in February, but he decided on Monday to decommit and reopen his recruitment. ,Mingo, a 6-foot-5 combo guard out of Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.), did not sign a letter of intent w...
Blazers out to end playoff drought, face Suns in play-in round
Phoenix coach Jordan Ott is confident regarding the host Suns' mindset entering their play-in tournament game against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.,"We'll be juiced and ready to rock," Ott said as the Suns look to return to the postseason after missing out last year.,Trail Blazers ...
Hornets happy to be home for play-in clash with Heat
In order to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the No. 9 seed Charlotte Hornets will need to win a pair of games this week in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. ,The first of those games is set for Tuesday when they host the No. 10 seed Miami Heat in an elimination game.,The H...
Phillies place RHP Jonathan Bowlan on 15-day IL
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain.,As a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.,Bowlan, 26, has a 3.86 ERA in seven appearances spanning seven innin...
Milwaukee Bucks Enter Uncertain Future After Doc Rivers Exit
The Milwaukee Bucks face a pivotal offseason after Doc Rivers’ departure and uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo....
Coby White Eyes Breakthrough as Hornets Face Heat
Coby White and the Hornets face the Heat in a crucial NBA play-in matchup—full preview and analysis....
Reports: UNC lands Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas
North Carolina head coach Michael Malone landed his first portal pickup, with Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas joining the Tar Heels, according to reports by On3 and ESPN on Monday.,Avdalas, a 6-foot-9 guard who hails from Greece, played professionally in his home country and tested the NBA dr...
Braves reinstate OF Michael Harris II, option LHP Dylan Dodd
The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Michael Harris II from the paternity list and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday in advance of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins.,In corresponding moves, infielder Luke Williams was designated for assignment, while...
Braves option LHP Dylan Dodd after three-inning save
The Atlanta Braves optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled right-hander Rolddy Munoz on Monday in advance of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins.,Dodd, 27, made his lone appearance of the season on Sunday and pitched three scoreless innings against the Clevel...
Warriors' Stephen Curry on minutes restriction for play-in game
Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry will be on a minutes restriction for the Golden State Warriors' play-in game against the host Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.,The 12-time All-Star point guard has played no more than 29 minutes in any of his four games since returning from a 27-game abse...
Why the NHL Shouldn’t Expand the Playoffs Despite League Growth
The NHL has expanded to 32 teams—but its playoff format hasn’t. Here’s why that’s a good thing....
Hornets, Blazers among 8 trying to survive, advance from play-in tournament
With minimal shuffling at the conclusion of the NBA regular season on Sunday, the final seedings were determined and some less-frequent qualifiers are continuing their seasons.,We're looking at you, Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers.,While the top six seeds in the Eastern and Western conf...