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Foster Griffin, Nats go for road sweep of Chase Burns, Reds
Off to a strong start on the road, the Washington Nationals will attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.,The Nationals, an impressive 15-9 away from Washington, can improve to .500 overall with a victory after rallying from a 5-0 first-inning deficit for an 8-7, 10...
After big night, Mickey Moniak, Rockies eye series win vs. Pirates
Mickey Moniak could be heating back up as the Colorado Rockies head into the decisive game of a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.,Moniak had three hits and five RBIs while barely missing a cycle on Wednesday in Colorado's 10-4 win. He has hit safely in thre...
Golden Knights hope to put away pesky Ducks in Game 6 on road ice
The Anaheim Ducks have been gliding through uncharted waters for much of the playoffs.,The Ducks are now in a new pool as they prepare to host the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday for Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series. ,Anaheim trails 3-2 in the best-of-seven series and must drum u...
Canadiens look to reclaim momentum from Sabres in pivotal Game 5
The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a familiar situation.,The Canadiens, after all, dropped a 3-2 decision in Game 4 of their second straight series to once again reduce a once-best-of-seven set to a best-of-three. And Montreal's opponent once again has home-ice advantage to boot.,The Canadien...
Earthquakes travel to Sounders for battle of Western giants
The San Jose Earthquakes have lost just once this season in MLS play.,The Earthquakes (9-1-2, 29 points) will get a chance to avenge that Wednesday night with a trip to Seattle, but it won't be easy.,The Sounders (6-1-3, 21 points) extended their MLS unbeaten streak to eight matches (5-0-3) and have...
San Diego looking for winning formula against recently trending Austin
San Diego FC will try to snap a nine-match winless run in league play on Wednesday when they host an Austin FC side facing a second tough away assignment in four days.,San Diego (3-5-4, 13 points) has looked close to a much-needed breakthrough in recent weeks, earning a 2-2 draw at home to LAFC on M...
Gabby Williams, Valkyries aim for 3-0 start as Sky pay a visit
Gabby Williams will try to parlay individual success into aiding her new team to another win when the Golden State Valkyries goes for a third straight win to open the season against the Chicago Sky Wednesday night in San Francisco.,A free agent addition who played the last four seasons for the Seatt...
Road warrior Whitecaps out to continue points streak at FC Dallas
The Vancouver Whitecaps want to continue their run of stellar play when they travel to clash with suddenly dangerous FC Dallas on Wednesday in a Western Conference match in Frisco, Texas.,Wednesday's match is the third of an eight-game road trip for the Whitecaps that will continue through MLS' Worl...
LAFC aim to regroup as St. Louis tries to build off win
After an impressive start to the season, Los Angeles FC enter Wednesday night's match against host St. Louis City after two heavy losses.,LAFC (6-3-3, 21 points) lost 4-0 at Toluca on May 6 in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal tie, sending Toluca to the final with a 5-2 aggreg...
James Rodriguez preps for departure as Minnesota hosts Rapids
Former World Cup Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez will play in what is expected to be his final game with Minnesota United when the Loons host the slumping Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,The 34-year-old Rodriguez, who became an international soccer darling when he won the ...
'Fragile' Union out to end skid vs. defensively challenged Orlando
The Philadelphia Union are still searching for solutions as their manager admitted the team psyche is "fragile right now.", ,The Union visit Orlando City on Wednesday still searching for their second victory of the season. Philadelphia (1-8-3, 6 points) sits last in the Eastern Conference, while Orl...
Cade Cowell, Red Bulls take aim at suddenly porous Crew
The New York Red Bulls aim to build on a rare win when they host the struggling Columbus Crew on Wednesday in Harrison, N.J.,Even though first-year Red Bulls coach Michael Bradley was pleased with how his young team (4-5-3, 15 points) had been playing, it took a 3-1 win at the Chicago Fire on Saturd...
After historic victory, Timbers try to halt Montreal's home success
After setting the club record for largest margin of victory on Saturday, the Portland Timbers head to Montreal for a midweek clash Wednesday, looking to carry the offensive momentum.,Kevin Kelsy scored a brace and added two assists as the Timbers (4-6-1, 13 points) picked up a 6-0 victory over Sport...
Struggling Sporting KC chase second win vs. Galaxy
In the midst of a dreadful season, Sporting Kansas City's brightest moment was a win over the Los Angeles Galaxy.,Sporting Kansas City (1-8-2, 5 points) will try to reverse their fortunes and feed off those vibes when they host the Galaxy (4-4-4, 16 points) on Wednesday in Kansas City, Kan.,The lone...
Confident Cavs hope their form travels to Detroit for Game 5
Momentum has swung sharply in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and suddenly the pressure has shifted back to the Detroit Pistons.,After dropping the first two games of the series on the road, the Cleveland Cavaliers have stormed back to even the best-of-seven matchup at two games apiece entering G...
NYCFC stand in way of Charlotte FC halting winless stretch
Charlotte FC aim to end their four-match MLS winless streak when they host New York City FC on Wednesday.,The two clubs each have 15 points and 4-5-3 records, with NYCFC ahead in the standings on the goal-differential tiebreaker. Charlotte FC holds a head-to-head advantage after a 2-1 victory in New...
Chennedy Carter out to continue hot start when Aces host Sun
Chennedy Carter followed up a career year in 2024 by playing internationally in 2025.,Back in the WNBA, Carter will look to turn in another strong performance on Wednesday as the Las Vegas Aces visit the Connecticut Sun for the first of two games in three days in Uncasville, Conn.,Signed to a contra...
Tempo vying for first-ever win against visiting Storm
In just their second-ever WNBA home game as an expansion franchise, the Toronto Tempo will host the Seattle Storm on Wednesday night.,The Tempo (0-1) narrowly lost their home opener last Friday, falling by three points to the Washington Mystics. The loss came despite an impressive effort from the Te...
Avalanche rolling, can clinch series at home in Game 5 vs. Wild
The Colorado Avalanche have not closed out a playoff series at home in nearly 20 years. They have a chance to do just that when they host the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Wednesday night in Denver.,Colorado took a 3-1 series lead with a 5-2 win in Saint Pa...
Sabrina Ionescu sidelined as Liberty travel to expansion Fire
Sabrina Ionescu's first WNBA game in Oregon will likely have to wait another season.,The New York Liberty guard, a former University of Oregon standout, is sidelined by a left foot injury which will cause her to miss games Tuesday and Thursday against the expansion Portland Fire at the Moda Center.,...