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Maple Leafs moving closer to rare playoff-series win vs. Senators
Advancing past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs has been a struggle for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past 20 years. ,They've managed to get to the second round just once since 2005-06, doing so in 2022-23 after dispatching the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. That was the first time ...
Knicks need more than Jalen Brunson (i.e. KAT) to battle Pistons
The New York Knicks will need more offensive support for Jalen Brunson if they hope to regain home-court advantage when they visit the Detroit Pistons on Thursday for Game 3 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.,The Pistons evened the series in Monday's 100-94 Game 2 win by targeting Bruns...
Lightning look to turn page, even series vs. Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning have lost home-ice advantage. Now they must find a way to ensure they do not head to the home of the defending Stanley Cup champions down by a pair of games in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series.,The Lightning, who finished four points ahead of the Florid...
In Green Bay, NFL Draft wait almost over for Cam Ward, Travis Hunter
Titletown underwent a makeover for the weekend as the 2025 NFL Draft takes place at historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., starting Thursday night with the first round. ,On the clock since the final game of the regular season in January, the Tennessee Titans resisted trade overtures and are comm...
Victor Scott II out to help Cards win set vs. hometown Braves
St. Louis center fielder Victor Scott II, an Atlanta native, has made the most of his first trip home as a major-leaguer. On Wednesday, he will try to help the Cardinals win the rubber game of the three-game series against the Braves.,Scott, who grew up in Atlanta's western suburbs about 30 minutes ...
After shutout win, Padres eye series victory over Tigers
The San Diego Padres are missing chunks of their offense, but their performance on Tuesday showed how they can win without key members of their lineup.,The Padres got stellar pitching in a 2-0 win over the host Detroit Tigers and will go for a three-game series victory on Wednesday afternoon.,The sh...
Oilers in familiar territory heading into Game 2 vs. Kings
The route taken to this point was unique, but the visiting Edmonton Oilers are not in unfamiliar territory heading into Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday.,Sure, the 6-5 Los Angeles victory in the series opener was a roller coaster ride for ...
Emotions set to run high as Stars visit Avalanche for Game 3
This Stanley Cup playoff first-round series was on the brink of being one-sided -- but it is shaping up to be a long slog.,The Dallas Stars rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime on Monday night to send their Western Conference quarterfinal matchup to Denver tied 1-1, with Game 3 on ...
Rockets look to bounce back in Game 2 vs. Warriors
Heading into a high-stakes Game 2, the host Houston Rockets are looking for more offensive production on Wednesday to avoid falling into a two-game hole against their Western Conference playoff counterpart, the Golden State Warriors.,"We dominated the glass, we dominated some areas, but had a poor o...
Canadiens, Capitals turn attention to Game 2 after OT thriller
Both the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens hope to be quick studies in preparing for Game 2 of their best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series Wednesday in Washington.,The Capitals took Game 1 Monday, but they went to overtime to get the 3-2 victory on Alex Ovechkin's second goal of the nigh...
Cavaliers' backcourt controlled Game 1, seek for encore vs. Heat
Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Ty Jerome kept the Miami Heat on guard throughout Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.,The Cleveland Cavaliers' three-man backcourt rotation combined to score 85 points in a 121-100 home victory Sunday -- 27 of them in the fourth quarter to turn...
Magic hope bench shows up in Game 2 vs. Celtics
The Orlando Magic will be looking for more secondary scoring Wednesday when they visit the Boston Celtics for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.,Despite 36 points from Paolo Banchero and 23 from Franz Wagner, Orlando dropped the series opener 103-86 in Boston on Sunday. N...
Francisco Lindor, Mets chase more success against Phillies
Francisco Lindor led off the past two games with homers, positive omens for the New York Mets, who are tied for the major leagues' best record going into their Tuesday home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.,New York opened the three-game series with a 5-4 win on Tuesday, getting two long balls...
Lakers aim to be more prepared for Wolves' physicality in Game 2
While the Minnesota Timberwolves might have an early lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series, longtime team supporters know that nothing is safe when it comes to facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the postseason.,After the No. 6 seed Timberwolves took the series opener with a convi...
Healthy Mike Trout leading Angels into home series with Pirates
Mike Trout will be in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif.,Whether he is in right field or the designated hitter, Trout has started all of the Angels' 21 games this season to ...
Lightning, Panthers renew 'Battle of Florida' in playoffs once more
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers have brought "The Battle of Florida" into the Stanley Cup playoffs before, and they're ready to tread back into those choppy waters once again.,Squaring off for their fourth playoff series in five seasons, the foes will play Game 1 of their best-of-seven ...
Rockies, Royals out to build something good after breaking skids
The Kansas City Royals and Colorado Rockies each snapped long losing streaks on Sunday. One of those teams is about to have a rare two-game winning streak.,The Rockies and Royals open a three-game set in Kansas City on Tuesday night after Colorado halted an eight-game slide and the Royals snapped a ...
Both Thunder, Grizzlies want to turn page from 51-point blowout
Both the host Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies are looking to put the first game of their Western Conference playoff series in the rearview mirror -- for very different reasons.,The Thunder are trying to make sure not to get complacent after Sunday's 131-80 blowout win in the opener.,...
Senators out to curtail power-play woes in Game 2 vs. Maple Leafs
The Ottawa Senators have a primary strategy Tuesday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the host Toronto Maple Leafs: Stay out of the penalty box.,The Senators allowed three power-play goals Sunday while falling 6-2 to the Maple Leafs in Game 1. Billed as the Battle of Ontario, ...
Reeling from 24-2 defeat, Orioles set sights on rival Nationals
The Baltimore Orioles hope to shake off one of the worst losses in franchise history when they open a three-game Beltway series at the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.,Baltimore was routed 24-2 by the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday while the Nationals ended a disappointing road trip with a doubleheader s...