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Oilers prepare for Blues believing some of their issues are 'solved'
After winning the Western Conference for the second straight year, the Edmonton Oilers revamped their supporting cast while preparing for another run at the Stanley Cup.,But they are just 4-4-2 in their last 10 games heading into Monday's road game against the St. Louis Blues.,"We're not playing our...
Maple Leafs return to friendly confines to battle Penguins
The Toronto Maple Leafs resume their home-heavy early schedule Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.,The Maple Leafs gained a split of a two-game road trip Saturday with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers that featured the first NHL goal by their top rookie, Easton Cowan.,They now pl...
Hellen Obiri sets NYC Marathon record, Benson Kipruto wins
Hellen Obiri set a women's course record and fellow Kenyan Benson Kipruto held off countryman Alexander Mutiso Munyao to win the men's race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday.,Obiri pulled away from her fellow countrywoman Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 New York City Marathon winner, to win the event ...
NBA Best Bets Today: Bulls, Spurs, and Thunder Picks for Sunday Slate
Get today’s top NBA betting picks for Bulls vs. Knicks, Spurs vs. Suns, and Thunder vs. Pelicans — expert plays for Sunday’s slate....
Seahawks vs. Commanders Week 9 Sunday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
Seattle looks to keep rolling in Week 9 vs. Washington. Here’s our best bet and odds breakdown for Sunday Night Football....
Upstart Ducks look to continue home success vs. Devils
The Anaheim Ducks have been one of the NHL's early surprises. ,Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils appear back on track following their first rough patch. ,The Ducks, who have won four of their last five games, aim for a third consecutive victory with New Jersey in town on Sunday. ,Anaheim hasn't made ...
Hot goalies featured when Blue Jackets visit Islanders
Ilya Sorokin finally produced a franchise goaltender-like performance Friday night for the New York Islanders.,The Columbus Blue Jackets got more evidence Saturday they might have two goalies operating at a franchise player level.,The Blue Jackets will look to remain hot Sunday afternoon when they c...
Lauri Markkanen, Jazz out to exploit Hornets' defensive issues
The Utah Jazz have shown signs of offensive glitches, while the Charlotte Hornets haven't had much success stopping opponents.,So that might be enough to get the Jazz in better positions when the teams meet Sunday in Charlotte.,The Jazz have lost their last two games in different fashion. A 136-134 ...
Top 10 NFL Player Props for Week 9: Best Bets and Predictions
Check out our top 10 NFL player props for Week 9, featuring the best Over/Under bets, odds, and expert analysis for every matchup....
Devils' defense suddenly a sieve as they visit Kings
The NHL regular season is a little more than three weeks old, but the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings are already well aware of how quickly momentum can change -- for the worse as well as for the better.,The Devils will endeavor to snap their first losing streak of the season on Saturday nig...
Desperate for a win, slumping Wild host surging Canucks
Mired in a five-game winless drought, the Minnesota Wild are desperate for a victory.,The Wild will get a chance to snap their skid when they take on the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday evening in Saint Paul, Minn.,A sense of desperation is increasing in Minnesota, where the Wild are coming off a one-...
Stellar Packers defense to grapple with dangerous Panthers rushing attack
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Despite three consecutive victories, the Green Bay Packers will be looking for even better consistency to keep them atop the NFC North when they host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.,Green Bay (5-1-1) is coming off a 35-25 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning its third...
Manchester City aim to stall Bournemouth’s surge up table
Second-place Bournemouth will attempt to continue their surprising Premier League start when they visit fifth-place Manchester City on Sunday.,The Cherries (5-1-3, 18 points) join league leaders Arsenal as the only EPL sides to lose just once through nine games, with arguably their most impressive v...
Rangers ride road streak into tilt with Kraken
The New York Rangers have been road warriors thus far this season.,The Rangers, who wrap up a four-game trip Saturday night at the Seattle Kraken, are one of only two NHL teams winless at home but are 5-1-1 away from Madison Square Garden.,New York is 2-1-0 on its current excursion, having won 2-0 T...
After complete effort to end skid, Magic continue trek vs. Wizards
The Orlando Magic are learning a lot about themselves during a five-game, nine-day road trip, which continues Saturday against the Washington Wizards.,After losing four straight games, Orlando snapped the skid with a 123-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday for their first road win of the ...
George Springer returns to DH for Blue Jays in Game 6
George Springer will bat leadoff as the Toronto Blue Jays' designated hitter in Game 6 on Friday night after being pulled earlier in the World Series due to right side discomfort.,Nathan Lukes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette follow Springer in Toronto's order against the Los Angeles Dodgers. ...
Finding groove, Blackhawks face mistake-prone Oilers
With so much parity in the NHL this season, finding soft spots in the schedule is becoming increasingly difficult.,The Edmonton Oilers could usually get by without their "A" game against the Chicago Blackhawks the past few seasons, but not anymore.,The Oilers will need to be on their toes from the d...
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami driven to send Nashville packing
Inter Miami will look to do what it could not do a year ago in the first round when they face host Nashville SC on Saturday night in Game 2 of their best-of-three MLS Cup Playoff series.,Inter Miami hold a 1-0 lead and will look to close out Nashville, following a dominant 3-1 victory in Fort Lauder...
Splashy streaks on the line in Alouettes-Blue Bombers playoff game
One gaudy streak is assured to come to an end on Saturday afternoon when the Montreal Alouettes host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the East Division semifinal.,On one side is Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander, who sports a scintillating 11-0 career record as a CFL starter -- with seven of those w...
Jackets ride hot stretch into matchup vs. floundering Blues
The Columbus Blue Jackets are bracing for a challenging five-game November road trip that will span the width of North America.,Before heading to the airport, the streaking Blue Jackets will host the slumping St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.,Columbus has won three straight and five of its last six...