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After rough homestand, Devils aim for more consistency at Chicago
The New Jersey Devils have occupied third place in the Metropolitan Division for more than two months and hold a seven-point edge on the New York Islanders and New York Rangers with 10 games remaining.,While that may seem like plum playoff positioning entering Wednesday's visit to the slumping Chica...
Islanders, Canucks eye playoffs in battle of ninth-place teams
The state of their rosters and the arc of their seasons do not suggest the New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks should still be in the postseason race less than a month before the Stanley Cup playoffs begins.,But the Islanders and Canucks will both attempt to continue their unlikely playoff push...
Wizards, 76ers continue to wrap up lost seasons
Something has to give Wednesday when the Washington Wizards visit the Philadelphia 76ers with each team looking to snap a five-game losing streak.,Washington (15-56) owns the worst record in the NBA, although the Wizards were likely anticipating a season full of growing pains for their young, inexpe...
Phillies begin NL East defense against hopeful Nationals
The Philadelphia Phillies start the defense of their National League East title when they visit the Washington Nationals on Thursday.,The Phillies outdistanced the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets by six games for the division title last season -- finishing 95-67 -- but lost a division series to the...
New-look Astros open season vs. Juan Soto, Mets
The Houston Astros will open the 2025 season by hosting the New York Mets on Thursday while seeking two objectives: to pursue a ninth consecutive playoff appearance and to close the book on a tumultuous offseason that included the departure of two franchise stalwarts.,With third baseman Alex Bregman...
Garrett Crochet to make Red Sox debut vs. Rangers
Two teams looking to jump back into American League contention clash in a season-opening series as the Texas Rangers host the Boston Red Sox. The first of four games is set for Thursday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,Following three straight playoff misses, the Red Sox made an offseason splash by ad...
Orioles, Blue Jays open season with AL East rivalry showdown
The Toronto Blue Jays and the visiting Baltimore Orioles plunge right into a significant AL East confrontation to start the season on Thursday afternoon.,The Blue Jays are opening the season at home for the first time since 2022 with the four-game series after starting on the road in 2023-24 because...
Jackson Chourio, Brewers bid for fast start in opener vs. Yankees
The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees endured difficult endings to their respective postseason runs last season. They also lost a big bat from their lineup.,While the Brewers blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning in Game 3 of their National League wild-card series, the Yankees squandered a fi...
Grizzlies out to halt slide in visit to rebuilding Jazz
After opening their five-game road trip with three straight losses, the Memphis Grizzlies received needed rest ahead of their matchup against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in Salt Lake City.,Memphis (43-28) is set to play for the first time since losing 128-108 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. The ...
Rockets face hot-shooting Hawks focused on 'health and good basketball'
While a nine-game winning streak propelled Houston to second place in the Western Conference standings, it didn't create enough of a cushion over the small handful of teams also vying for the coveted second seed in the West for the Rockets to feel comfortable.,Not only did the Rockets' 116-111 home ...
Jets, Capitals square off in battle of NHL's best
The Winnipeg Jets will take on the visiting Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in a clash between the top two clubs in the NHL.,Washington (47-15-8, 102 points) is the only team to punch its ticket to the NHL postseason, and the Jets (48-19-4, 100 points) can secure their own playoff berth with a ...
Surging Canadiens, Blues meet in clash of wild-card clubs
The St. Louis Blues are fighting for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, while the Montreal Canadiens are doing the same in the East.,As a result, their showdown Tuesday night in St. Louis will have outsized importance.,The Blues (37-28-7, 81 points) are riding a six-game winning strea...
Mark Jankowski, dangerous Hurricanes host Predators
Since being acquired from the Nashville Predators on March 7, Mark Jankowski has made an immediate impact for the Carolina Hurricanes.,The well-traveled forward will look to show his former team a thing or two on Tuesday when the Hurricanes open a four-game homestand against the Predators in Raleigh...
Dylan Cozens set for reunion as Senators face Sabres
Since being acquired from the Buffalo Sabres earlier this month, Dylan Cozens has established himself as a key part of the Ottawa Senators' playoff push.,Looking to continue his productive surge with the visiting Senators, Cozens faces the Sabres on Tuesday night for the first time since being trade...
Heat hope to snap 10-game losing streak against Hornets
It's almost unthinkable.,But the Miami Heat -- who advanced to the NBA Finals as recently as 2023 -- will take a 10-game losing streak into their matchup against the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.,Miami (29-41), which is struggling through its longest losing streak since 2007-2008, shou...
Union coach Bradley Carnell faces former club St. Louis City
Bradley Carnell guided St. Louis SC through its first two seasons as an expansion team but he was dismissed in July when he was unable to follow up a surprising inaugural season.,Six months after his firing, Carnell was hired by the Philadelphia Union, and his new team is off to a strong start headi...
Dynamo's Nicolas Lodeiro set for emotional return to Seattle
A familiar face will return to Seattle when the Sounders play host to the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.,Midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro, who led the Sounders to four MLS Cup appearances, including a pair of titles, and a CONCACAF Champions League crown, will return to Lumen Field for the first time s...
Lakers may get key pieces back for matchup vs. Bulls
The injury-ridden Los Angeles Lakers will look to get back to their winning ways against the visiting Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. ,The Lakers have lost five of their last eight games since March 8, when LeBron James suffered a groin injury that has kept him out since. Luka Doncic and Austin Rea...
Time running out for Bruins as they head west to meet Sharks
The Boston Bruins have no choice.,After losing a 5-1 laugher Thursday night at the Vegas Golden Knights, interim coach Joe Sacco's team has to find its game fast.,"Regroup. Quickly regroup," Sacco said after his team opened a five-game road trip that runs through the end of March. "We will correct s...
Oilers, without top 2 scorers, strive for win over Kraken
The Edmonton Oilers will be without both halves of their dynamic duo when they play host to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.,Coach Kris Knoblauch said on Friday that both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will not be available when the club is back in action after suffering a 4-3 overtime loss to the...