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Guardians, buoyed by addition of C Patrick Bailey, take on Twins
The Cleveland Guardians go into their game on Sunday afternoon against the visiting Minnesota Twins with possibly the best defensive catching duo in baseball.,`,That's because the Guardians acquired two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday for left...

After halting long skid, Reds go for series win over Astros
Thanks largely to an impressive outing from young starting pitcher Chase Burns, the host Cincinnati Reds snapped their longest losing streak since 2024 with a win Saturday over the Houston Astros and now seek a series win in Sunday's rubber game.,Left-hander Andrew Abbott (1-2, 5.13 ERA) has the sta...

Ace Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies go for series win vs. Rockies
The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to their ace Cristopher Sanchez on Sunday as they look to win their weekend set with the visiting Colorado Rockies. ,The Phillies dropped Friday's opener 9-7 in 11 innings but fought back with a comfortable 9-3 win Saturday to set up the rubber game.,Sanchez (3-2,...

On upswing, Red Sox try to crack Rays' tough pitching staff
Following a sluggish start to their season, the Boston Red Sox will enter Sunday's rubber game with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays seeking their fifth victory in their last six games., ,Although Boston is battling with Baltimore to stay out of the American League East cellar, the Red Sox have surrender...

Marlins tab ace Sandy Alcantara for rubber game vs. Nats
The Miami Marlins look to end their 10-game homestand on a winning note when they host the Washington Nationals in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday.,After splitting the first two games, Miami is 3-6 on its homestand which began with series losses to the Philadelphia Phillies and...

Christian Lundgaard wins first race since 2023 at Sonsio Grand Prix
Christian Lundgaard snapped a 47-race winless drought and secured his first IndyCar win in nearly three years with a victory in the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course on Saturday.,The Danish racer, who started in fourth place, took the lead for good on the 68th lap of t...

Knicks chase sweep of 76ers as conference finals beckon
Even without their lineup at full strength, the New York Knicks are showing they are on a different level than the Philadelphia 76ers., ,Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will try to sweep their best-of-seven second-round playoff series when they visit the Sixers in Game 4 on Sunday., ,New York, the No. ...
College Basketball Teams That Won the Transfer Portal This Offseason
Louisville, Indiana and Providence made major upgrades through the college basketball transfer portal heading into the 2026 season....
UFC 328 Predictions and Best Bets for Chimaev vs. Strickland
UFC 328 features a heated middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland along with several betting picks and predictions....

Sounders out to extend run of home dominance vs. slumping San Diego
Last season, San Diego FC surprised all of MLS by winning the Western Conference title as an expansion team.,It's safe to say San Diego is now going through a sophomore slump.,San Diego (3-5-3, 12 points) is mired in an eight-match winless streak heading into Saturday's visit to the Seattle Sounders...

Rapids, St. Louis City eager to break out of winless ruts
When a team is in the middle of the MLS pack as the Colorado Rapids are, the ability to win on the margins is a necessity.,After failing to do that on May 2 in a 1-0 loss at Houston, Colorado will aim to produce a three-point result Saturday night when it hosts struggling St. Louis City in Commerce ...

Nashville SC try to brush off Champions Cup exit vs. D.C. United
Nashville SC will attempt to move past the disappointment over their exit from the CONCACAF Champions Cup when they host D.C. United on Saturday night.,Nashville's 1-0 loss on Tuesday night at Tigres UANL in Mexico completed a 2-0 aggregate defeat in the Champions Cup semifinals, keeping Nashville (...

Angel Reese, Dream open against rookie Olivia Miles, Lynx
Angel Reese will make her official Atlanta debut when the Dream visit the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night in Minneapolis.,The Chicago Sky traded Reese just more than a month ago and she played in two preseason games, but the two-time All-Star and rebounding specialist makes it official in Saturday'...

Red-hot Revolution encounter slowly improving Union
This season is starting to look a lot like last year for the New England Revolution.,At this time in 2025, the Revs were in the middle of a nine-game MLS streak without a loss. One year later, they are rolling again as they've gone 5-0-1 in their last six MLS matches to rise to second place in the E...

Atlanta finally enjoying winning run as Galaxy pay visit
When Atlanta United host the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday evening, they will look to extend a three-match win streak across all competitions -- their longest run since October 2024.,Atlanta (3-7-1, 10 points) received a brace from Saba Lobjanidze in a 3-1 win over CF Montreal on May 2, the Georgia...

Shane van Gisbergen angling for 7th road-course title at Watkins Glen
Shane van Gisbergen has work to do in the Finger Lakes region of New York this weekend when the NASCAR Cup Series holds its second race on a road course in 2026, venturing to Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y.,Nicknamed SVG for the sake of all the NASCAR announcers and fans who discuss...

Orlando looking for back-to-back wins in visit to Montreal
CF Montreal will look to build off a commanding mid-week win in the Canadian Championship when they host Orlando City on Saturday afternoon.,Montreal dominated the Calgary Blizzard SC on Wednesday night, picking up a 5-0 win to advance to the quarterfinals.,"For all the players who have been playing...

Pressure on Cavs in Game 3 for first win of series vs. Pistons
All-Star guard Cade Cunningham and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons have the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on the ropes, holding a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.,The series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday afternoon, when all of the pressure will be on the home te...
NHL Picks Today: Best Bets for Golden Knights vs. Ducks and Canadiens vs. Sabres
These are our top NHL Playoffs betting picks for Friday May 8th. ...
Friday MLB Best Bets: Why the Giants and Dodgers Have Value
Friday’s MLB betting card features two F5 picks, including Robbie Ray and the Giants against the Pirates and the Dodgers facing the Braves....