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Nine Reasons Why the San Francisco 49ers Won’t Be Going Back to the Super Bowl
At 5-4, the San Francisco 49ers don't have to worry about going back to the Super Bowl in New Orleans this February. Here are nine reasons why....
Report: NASCAR considering playoff format changes
NASCAR is reviewing its playoff format and is considering making changes as soon as next year, the Sports Business Journal reported Tuesday.,Because the season gets underway in February, the short turnaround time means a more extensive overhaul would have to wait until 2026, per the report.,Joey Log...
Rose Lavelle's late goal lifts Gotham past Thorns in quarterfinals
Rose Lavelle broke a tie in second-half stoppage time to lift defending champion NJ/NY Gotham FC to a 2-1 win against the visiting Portland Thorns in their NWSL quarterfinal match on Sunday in Harrison, N.J.,Lavelle took a pass from Delanie Sheehan near the spot and fired it quickly into the back of...
Inter Miami, Atlanta United vie for spot in East semis
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will try to extend their pursuit of a domestic double when they host Atlanta United in the decisive Game 3 of their Round 1 MLS Cup Eastern Conference Playoff series on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,Atlanta rallied to a dramatic 2-1 victory over visiting Miami ...
FC Cincinnati trying to awaken offense in Game 3 vs. NYCFC
FC Cincinnati hope to continue the series trend of home team victories when they welcome New York City FC for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Saturday afternoon.,Last Saturday, Cincinnati traveled to the Bronx and couldn't stop a New York City attack that put three goals past t...
LAFC focused on task at hand in Game 3 vs. Whitecaps
All the pressure is on Los Angeles FC as they host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Game 3 of a Western Conference first-round series on Friday night.,Top-seeded LAFC were supposed to cruise through the best-of-three series but are now locked up in a winner-take-all battle against the eighth-seeded Whitec...
Sounders outlast Dynamo in penalties to sweep series
Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei stopped Houston's Tate Schmitt in the seventh round of the deciding penalty shootout as the visiting Sounders outlasted the Dynamo 1-1 (7-6) on Sunday evening to clinch the teams' Western Conference first-round playoff series., ,The Sounders, the fourth seed in the Wes...
Carlos Coronel, Red Bulls eliminate defending champion Crew
Carlos Coronel made three consecutive penalty shootout saves and Daniel Edelman converted the winning goal in the bottom of the seventh frame when the New York Red Bulls stunned the Columbus Crew to sweep the best-of-three first-round series on Sunday in Harrison, N.J.,The score was tied 2-2 after r...
Ryan Blaney passes with 14 to go to take Xfinity 500 at Martinsville
Ryan Blaney chased down and passed Chase Elliott with 14 laps to go Sunday to earn a spot in the Championship 4 weekend, claiming the NASCAR Cup Series' Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia.,In the Round of 8 finale and a week after losing on the final turn at Homestead, Bl...
Martin Truex Jr. upstages Playoff drivers with pole-winning run at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Martin Truex Jr. may be out of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but the veteran driver still has compelling goals, as he proved with a pole-winning run on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway.,After a final-round lap at 96.190 mph (19.686 seconds), Truex will start from the top spot...
What We Learned From Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Victory
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win the 2024 World Series. Here's what we learned from their eighth World Series victory....
Charlotte FC tops Orlando City in PKs to even series
Kristijan Kahlina made two stellar saves during the penalty-kick shootout and Charlotte FC made all three of its attempts for a 3-1 edge following a scoreless draw with Orlando City on Friday night at Charlotte, N.C., to tie their best-of-three Eastern Conference playoff series at one game apiece.,K...
Despite series lead, Inter Miami aim for improved play vs. Atlanta
Inter Miami aim to build on their impressive 2024 campaign and advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs when they visit Atlanta United on Saturday.,The Herons, who tallied a record-setting 74 points during the regular season, opened the playoffs with a 2-1 win over Atlanta on Oct. 25 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla....
FC Cincinnati hope to close out host NYCFC in first-round playoff series
FC Cincinnati are one win away from a third straight trip to the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals as they visit New York City FC on Saturday afternoon for Game 2 of their best-of-three first-round playoff series.,Third-seeded Cincinnati needed just one goal in Monday's 1-0 series-opening win, Yamil...
Bob Costas retiring from MLB play-by-play work after 42 years
Bob Costas is bidding farewell to baseball, the sport he is perhaps best known for, and retiring as an MLB play-by-play announcer.,Costas, 72, confirmed his retirement to The Athletic on Thursday but said he will open up on his decision at a later date.,Near the end of a storied sports broadcasting ...
Los Angeles Dodgers Win World Series, Aim For Dynasty Status
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win the 2024 World Series, but now they set their sights on building a dynasty with all of these talented players....
Wednesday October 30 Best Sports Betting Picks for NHL, World Series Game 5
There's a packed slate of hockey on October 30th, and these are our best sports betting picks and predictions with a bonus World Series Game 5 bet....
New York Yankees Fan Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Betts Should Be Banned From MLB
The New York Yankees fan who went viral for ripping the ball from Mookie Betts' glove should have his season tickets revoked and be banned from the MLB....
New York Yankees Avoid Sweep, Have Puncher's Chance in World Series
After the New York Yankees exploded for 11 runs in Game 4 and avoided the sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers, they find themselves with a puncher's chance in the World Series....
Red Bulls stun second-seeded Crew 1-0 in Game 1
Felipe Carballo scored in the 25th minute, Carlos Coronel made eight saves and the visiting New York Red Bulls moved within one match of eliminating the defending MLS Cup champions with a stunning 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Round 1 series on Tuesday.,The...