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Minnesota United hope to move up Western Conference against St. Louis
Minnesota United boasts the third-best record in the West table as it prepares for a Saturday night match at St. Louis City SC.,But it's not a stretch to say that Minnesota could be leading the conference - in fact, all of MLS - comfortably if it could master the art of holding a lead.,Minnesota (11...
Struggling Atlanta United aim to surprise Sounders
Wrapping up a three-game homestand, slumping Atlanta United is in desperate need of a rare victory on Saturday against the visiting Seattle Sounders.,Atlanta (4-11-8, 20 points) has gone seven consecutive matches (0-4-3) without a win, last earning the full three points on May 28 in a 3-2 victory ov...
Rapids hope to break through stingy Union defense
The Colorado Rapids will hope to build off a historic result from the week before when they visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night in Chester, Pa.,The Rapids (8-10-6, 30 points) snagged an unlikely draw against the Seattle Sounders on July 16 when forward Darren Yapi dribbled through a maze ...
Mystics, Storm hope offenses are back up and running in rematch
Two weeks after a rock fight, the Washington Mystics and visiting Seattle Storm will face off again on Saturday.,Both offenses have bounced back from that July 13 affair, though Seattle needed a couple of games to break out of the slump.,In the two games since their first matchup, which ended in a 7...
Argos, Blue Bombers enter Grey Cup rematch with sour taste
The first rematch of last year's Grey Cup final takes place Saturday night. ,Neither the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers nor the defending champion Toronto Argonauts are going into it with any kind of positive momentum.,Winnipeg (3-2) has dropped two straight, including a 41-20 pummeling on July 18 a...
Friday July 25th Best MLB Betting Picks: Shohei Ohtani HR Prop & More
Shohei Ohtani looks to break a Dodgers record at Fenway, the Braves spiral toward selling, and the Padres trust Nick Pivetta to keep them in the wild-card race. Here's how to bet Friday’s MLB action....
Valkyries hope to end modest skid vs. Paige Bueckers, Wings
The Golden State Valkyries aim to pull out of a three-game losing skid that sent them into the WNBA All-Star break when they welcome the Dallas Wings to San Francisco on Friday.,Golden State (10-12) fell to ninth place in the league standings and out of the playoff picture for now. The Valkyries dro...
Dynamo, Galaxy desperate for late-season turnaround
If the Houston Dynamo or the Los Angeles Galaxy are going to salvage something from their respective seasons, it may have to begin with their meeting on Friday night in Texas.,Despite recent improvement following a 16-match winless run to open the season, the Galaxy (3-14-7, 16 points) enter the wee...
Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers take hot run into series with slumping Braves
The Texas Rangers will look to build on their hot start to the second half of the season when they host the swooning Atlanta Braves on Friday in the opener of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.,Texas will send right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (7-3, 1.58 ERA) to the mound as the Braves c...
Back at full strength, Liberty aim for fifth straight win vs. Mercury
The reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty have every reason to feel good right now.,New York began the season 9-0 but slumped with six losses in a nine-game stretch, in part due to injuries.,Now the Liberty (16-6) have won four straight games -- and better yet, 6-foot-6 center Jonquel Jones is bac...
Strong pitching matchup on tap as Cubs, White Sox renew rivalry
Left-hander Shota Imanaga was on the injured list with a strained left hamstring when the Chicago Cubs swept the visiting White Sox from May 16-18.,On Friday, he's set to get the start as the crosstown series shifts to Rate Field, a proposition that might not bode well for the host South Side club d...
Red Sox, Dodgers out to emerge from post-break slumber
The Los Angeles Dodgers may be without a key piece of their lineup Friday when they begin a nine-game road trip by opening a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox.,Following Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Minnesota, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said shortstop Mookie Betts could miss Friday's ga...
Diamondbacks visit Pirates with a sense change is near
The Arizona Diamondbacks are slipping out of the playoff race and will attempt to gain some traction when they hit the road to face the surging Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series Friday.,The Diamondbacks came away empty-handed during a three-game series against the Houston Astro...
3M Open 2025 Betting Picks: Best Picks, Props
The PGA Tour is back in the U.S. and so are our betting picks. Don’t miss this value-packed 3M Open breakdown including a +3500 outright shot....
McLeod Bethel-Thompson in spotlight as Alouettes take on Stampeders
Veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson will be back behind center when the Montreal Alouettes visit the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday night.,Bethel-Thompson, 37, will be running the Alouettes (4-2) after starter Davis Alexander was placed on the six-game injured list due to a lingering hamstring problem.,A...
Storm eager for Skylar Diggins' return; Sky eager for next win
The extent of the personal issues that have sidelined Seattle Storm star Skylar Diggins is uncertain, but the Storm are certain any absence involving the veteran guard stings.,"We have to understand who Sky is and what she is for us, not only for this team, this organization, but in the (WNBA)," Sea...
Fever, Aces meet with momentum-building on their minds
It's not inaccurate to say the Indiana Fever remain a work in progress.,It's also not inaccurate to say that Indiana needs to figure it out sooner instead of later.,Hamstrung by injuries and inconsistency, the Fever try to get back over .500 Thursday night when they host the Las Vegas Aces.,Indiana ...
Sparks visit Sun with eyes on fourth straight win
The Los Angeles Sparks will look to extend their season-high winning streak to four games on Thursday night when they visit the struggling Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Sparks (9-14) lost seven of nine games before beginning their current run of good fortune with a 92-88 victory over the ...
Jaguars start Travis Hunter at WR, CB reps coming soon
On the first day of training camp, the answer to questions regarding whether Travis Hunter would play offense or defense for the Jacksonville Jaguars was unchanged. ,Both. ,Hunter was an early arrival on the practice field in a bright teal No. 12 jersey, the color signifying he'd play with the offen...
MLB Best Bets July 23rd: Top Baseball Betting Picks, Props Wednesday
Check out Wednesday’s best MLB player prop bets and picks, including strikeout totals for Lucas Giolito, Max Fried and J.P. Sears. Updated odds and key matchup insights....