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Kraken tote teeny playoff hopes into clash with Flames
The Seattle Kraken aren't quite ready to pull the plug on their season.,The Kraken rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period Thursday night to defeat visiting Vegas 4-3 in a shootout to keep their infinitesimal playoff hopes alive heading into Saturday's game against the visiting Calgary F...
Scorching-hot Habs look to squash Blue Jackets' playoff hopes
The free-falling Columbus Blue Jackets face a tall task to keep their playoff dreams alive during a road date with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.,Columbus' hiring of coach Rick Bowness on Jan. 12 provided immediate dividends for the squad that was sitting in the bottom spot of the Metropolitan ...
Buoyed by first playoff berth, Mammoth take on Eastern Conference-leading Canes
With a playoff spot locked up, the Utah Mammoth will look to extend their winning streak to six when they wrap up a three-game homestand against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon in Salt Lake City.,Nick Schmaltz and Dylan Guenther each had a goal and an assist, and Kailer Yamamoto and La...
LAFC brings record clean-sheet start into game vs. skidding Portland
The Portland Timbers will try to snap a five-match winless streak when they host Western Conference-leading Los Angeles FC on Saturday afternoon., ,The question heading into the match is not whether the Timbers (1-4-1, 4 points) can win the game, but rather can they at least score a goal?,LAFC (5-0-...
Connor McDavid on a timely heater as Oilers visit Kings
If the Edmonton Oilers are going to win their first division title since 1987, it will likely be the result of Connor McDavid's play.,McDavid is red hot heading into Edmonton's road matchup on Saturday afternoon against the Los Angeles Kings.,He's coming off a five-point effort in a 5-2 win against ...
Justin Rose clubhouse leader at Masters; Rory McIlroy starts fast
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Justin Rose was one of several players to post strong rounds early in the second round Friday, with defending champ Rory McIlroy on the course and trying to put some distance between himself and his closest pursuers at the Masters.,Rose shot a 3-under-par round of 69 on Friday to tak...
No return timeline for 76ers' Joel Embiid (appendix) after hospital release
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was released from the hospital Friday after undergoing a successful appendectomy and is returning to Philadelphia, the team announced.,The team added that Embiid's surgical recovery will be managed by team physicians in consultation with his surgeon and a timeli...
Heat waive Terry Rozier, months after federal indictment
Heat guard Terry Rozier was waived on Friday, months after he was indicted for an alleged role in an illegal gambling ring.,Rozier, 32, pleaded not guilty in December to conspiracy charges involving wire fraud and money laundering. His contract was set to expire and he has not played in a game for t...
Wyndham Clark, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton make Friday morning leap at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Wyndham Clark made his move on Friday, opening the second round at the Masters with three consecutive birdies and vaulting up the leaderboard with a 68.,Clark birdied the par-5 second hole and two more in succession, surging to 4 under for the tournament to join a handful of signific...
Additional help on way as Bruins host slumping Lightning
As the Bruins get set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday afternoon, a new rising star is preparing to make his mark for Boston.,Former Boston College center James Hagens, the No. 7 overall draft pick in 2025, was recalled from AHL affiliate Providence after signing his entry-level contract ...
Sales of Dream tickets soar after Angel Reese acquisition
The Atlanta Dream's acquisition this week of Angel Reese in a trade with the Chicago Sky sent ticket sales soaring.,StubHub posted this on social media Thursday: ,"Atlanta Dream ticket demand spiked 15x after trading for Angel Reese, the largest single day spike in franchise history," read the messa...
24% service fee adds to high prices of LA Olympics tickets
Fans who got the first shot at buying tickets in the general draw for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, beginning Thursday, were met by sticker shock and technology troubles.,People who preregistered and were selected for the ticket drop were notified when their slot was eligible to buy the tickets onl...
Health management for playoffs big concern as T-Wolves visit Rockets
The Houston Rockets' best-laid plans to extend their current winning streak into the playoffs while simultaneously easing the workload on their starters took a bit of a detour on Thursday.,The Rockets nearly coughed up a 28-point lead against the Philadelphia 76ers before holding on for a 113-102 vi...
2025 NFL Redraft: How the Top 10 Picks Would Change One Year Later
A full 2025 NFL redraft breaking down how the top 10 picks would change after one season, including Cam Ward, Abdul Carter, and more....
Why the Tar Heels Made a $50M Gamble on Michael Malone
The North Carolina Tar Heels hired Michael Malone as their next men's basketball coach. Here's why they took a massive swing at a man who has never coached college hoops....
Top MLB Betting Picks: Why Pirates and Twins Offer Value Today
Get today’s best MLB picks, including value bets on Pirates vs Cubs and Twins vs Blue Jays with expert analysis and odds....
Why the Cavaliers Are Done Playing the Seeding Game in the East
The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a different approach to playoff seeding this year—here’s why focusing on culture over matchups could pay off....
NBA Picks Today: Best Bets, Odds & Predictions for Friday’s Full Slate
Get the best NBA bets for Friday’s full 30-team slate, including expert picks for Rockets vs. Timberwolves, Knicks vs. Raptors, and Suns vs. Lakers....
'Frustrated' Phillies face tall task vs. Michael Soroka, D-backs
The Philadelphia Phillies will pit their cold bats against one of the hottest starting pitchers in the league Friday night when they host Michael Soroka and the Arizona Diamondbacks.,The Phillies have not scored a run in their last 20 innings, and they enter a three-game series on the heels of back-...
Mammoth take down Predators, wrap up playoff berth
Dylan Guenther and Nick Schmaltz each had a goal and an assist for the Utah Mammoth, who clinched a playoff berth shortly after earning a 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday in Salt Lake City.,The Anaheim Ducks' subsequent 6-1 win over the San Jose Sharks allowed Utah to seal a post...