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Whitecaps battle to extend unbeaten run vs. Orlando CityThe red-hot Vancouver Whitecaps have already clinched a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. Their next step is claiming the Western Conference's top seed.,The Whitecaps, who have not lost in two months, visit Orlando City on Saturday in the penultimate regular-season match for both clubs.,Vancouver (17-6-...

Aces on brink of historic Finals sweep, but Mercury standing firmPHOENIX -- The Las Vegas Aces enter Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on the brink of their third championship in four years. With it would come the right to be called a dynasty.,Behind league MVP A'ja Wilson, the Aces hold a 3-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury in the league's first best-of-seven final series...

Roughriders on cusp of West title with banged-up Argos in townThe Saskatchewan Roughriders have three chances to clinch the CFL's West Division title and earn a first-round bye in the playoffs.,But as they prepare to host the Toronto Argonauts Friday night in Regina, Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris figures: Why make everyone wait three weeks when you can...

Bills view game vs. energized Falcons as chance to put first loss behind them

After suffering one of the league's biggest early-season upsets, the Buffalo Bills will look to avoid a rare losing streak in primetime Monday night against the host Atlanta Falcons.,Buffalo (4-1) served as the last undefeated team for a few hours last Sunday after the Philadelphia Eagles' loss to t...

Lamar Jackson's status casts shadow over Ravens' prep for Rams

The Los Angeles Rams hope a few extra days between games can make a world of difference for quarterback Matthew Stafford.,The 37-year-old veteran enjoyed a mini bye before the Rams (3-2) travel cross country to face the Baltimore Ravens (1-4) on Sunday afternoon. It will be the first game for the Ra...

First-inning offense in focus as Cubs try to even NLDS vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs have started fast in each of the first three games of the National League Division Series, but they have only one win to show for it.,They will look to bolt out of the blocks once again in Game 4 on Thursday when they attempt to even their best-of-five series against the visiting Mi...

Coach Matt Campbell praises No. 22 Iowa State ahead of clash vs. Colorado

No. 22 Iowa State will look to shake off its first loss of the season when the Cyclones face Colorado in a Big 12 matinee Saturday in Boulder, Colo. ,Colorado hopes to have coach Deion Sanders on the sideline. Sanders underwent a four-hour procedure to remove blood clots from his left leg on Tuesday...

Devils, Hurricanes kick off season with playoffs rematch

There's no sense in easing into the season and that shouldn't be the case for the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes.,They meet in a rematch of the 2025 postseason when they open their seasons against each other Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C.,"You've got to be dialed in the whole time," Hurr...