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Angels turn to sizzling Jose Soriano in rubber game at Reds
The Los Angeles Angels are sending the right man to the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, when they'll rely on new-found ace Jose Soriano to try to win the finale and the three-game series.,The Angels' bats cooled off after Friday's 10-2 blowout win as they dropped Saturday's game 7-...
Missing George Springer, Jays send Max Scherzer vs. Twins
The Toronto Blue Jays will be dealing with another injury concern Sunday afternoon when they face the visiting Minnesota Twins in the decisive encounter of a three-game series.,Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer suffered a fractured left big toe Saturday during the Twins' 7-4 victory. Sprin...
Phillies continue search for offense in series against Diamondbacks
The Philadelphia Phillies' bats have been scuffling in recent days, but Kyle Schwarber knows that a relaxed, focused approach is still the way to go.,Schwarber and the Phillies hope to escape with a series victory Sunday afternoon when they conclude their weekend set with the visiting Arizona Diamon...
Team Liquid 1st team to 2-0 at LCS Spring
Team Liquid moved to the top of the standings with a win over Shopify Rebellion as Week 2 of the regular season of the LCS Spring event began Saturday.,Team Liquid won 2-0 in a battle of 1-0 teams, while LYON beat Dignitas 2-1 in the other match of the day.,Eight teams will compete in best-of-three ...
Injured Carlos Ulberg pulls off improbable title victory
The dawn of a new era at light heavyweight commenced Saturday night in Miami in the main event of UFC 327, which saw Carlos Ulberg win the UFC vacant light heavyweight title over former champion Jiri Prochazka., ,Ulberg (14-1) finished Prochazka (32-6-1) after nearly losing the fight due to a knee i...
Trail Blazers can clinch No. 8 seed with win vs. Kings
The Portland Trail Blazers look to secure the No. 8 position in the Western Conference when they host the woeful Sacramento Kings on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both clubs.,The Trail Blazers put themselves in position to nab a spot in the key 7 vs. 8 play-in contest by routing the visiti...
Warriors face Clippers, knowing rematch may occur soon after
The Golden State Warriors could have a hand in their play-in opponent when they wrap up the NBA regular season on the road Sunday night against one of the possibilities, the Los Angeles Clippers.,The Warriors (37-44) are assured of a 10th-place finish in the Western Conference, meaning they will ope...
No. 3 seed within Lakers' grasp in season finale vs. Jazz
A better seed in next week's Western Conference playoffs will be on the line Sunday night for the Los Angeles Lakers, who host the lowly Utah Jazz in both teams' regular-season finale.,Los Angeles (52-29) will earn the No. 3 seed with a win paired with a Denver Nuggets' loss to the San Antonio Spurs...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets can clinch No. 3 seed against Spurs
The Denver Nuggets have plenty for which to play when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in the teams' regular-season finale.,The Nuggets (53-28) have won 11 straight games, the longest active winning streak in the league. Denver's latest victory, a 127-107 home decision over top-seeded Okla...
Avoiding injury looms large as Thunder host Suns in regular season finale
The Oklahoma City Thunder's place in the postseason is set.,The Thunder (64-17) will be the No. 1 overall seed when the playoffs open, their third consecutive season earning the top spot in the Western Conference.,The Phoenix Suns (44-37) will be headed to the play-in tournament as the No. 7 seed, t...
Depleted Grizzlies wrap season against resting Rockets
The Houston Rockets finally had displayed signs of consistency that seemed to validate their standing as a contender in the West, with an eight-game winning streak confirming as much.,One result likely won't change that perspective, but the Rockets' defensive effort against the short-handed Minnesot...
Crew hopes turnaround in full gear as they host flailing Orlando City
Orlando City will try to halt a miserable extended start to the season on Sunday night when they visit a Columbus Crew side that just might have turned a corner.,Orlando (1-5-0, 3 points) parted with manager Orlando Pareja a month ago following a 5-0 loss at New York City FC, and briefly responded w...
Billy Donovan, perhaps coaching Bulls for last time, faces Mavericks
Chicago's season-ending road clash with the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday will be Bulls coach Billy Donovan's 482nd regular-season game on the bench.,Speculation continues to swirl that it may also be his last, what with the 60-year-old Hall of Fame coach linked to a shift to Chicago's front office.,Th...
Blue Jays DH George Springer suffers fractured big toe
Toronto designated hitter George Springer suffered a fractured left big toe when he fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning of Saturday's home game against the Minnesota Twins, the Blue Jays announced.,Springer fouled a 1-0 pitch off his left foot while facing Minnesota's Joe Ryan. Springer c...
Cavaliers conclude regular season vs. last-place Wizards
The playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers and last-place Washington Wizards are locked into their spots in the standings, leaving nothing tangible for either team to play for -- except pride -- in their regular season finale Sunday.,Host Cleveland (51-30) is assured of finishing fourth in the Eastern Co...
Pistons, Pacers close regular season in opposite positions
With the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference already locked up, the Detroit Pistons visiting the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis with an opportunity to complete a 60-win regular season for the first time in 20 years.,The surprising Pistons (59-22) come into Sunday's regular-season finale w...
Manchester City, Chelsea attempt to set aside distractions
Manchester City aim to boost their title aspirations when they visit Chelsea on Sunday in a match between sides dealing with intrasquad drama.,For second-place City (18-5-7, 61 points), the focus has surrounded the future of captain Bernardo Silva to the point of overshadowing the pursuit of leaders...
2027 NCAA Title Odds: Michigan, Duke Lead Early Betting Favorites
Michigan leads early 2027 NCAA title odds—breaking down futures bets for Wolverines, Duke, and Michigan State....
UFC 327 Picks: Prochazka vs Ulberg Predictions and Best Bets
Get UFC 327 predictions and best bets, including Prochazka vs Ulberg, Pitbull vs Pico, and Suarez vs Godinez....
East-leading Nashville faces early challenge from Charlotte
Less than two months into a 10-month season seems pretty early to start throwing the word "showdown" around.,However, there is no denying that Nashville SC's visit to Charlotte FC on Saturday night could shape the East table for a while.,While Nashville (4-1-1, 13 points) leads the East, even after ...