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RSL, Timbers promise high-scoring affair
Portland Timbers coach Phil Neville had a prediction for Saturday's home match against Real Salt Lake.,"It's got nil-nil written all over it," Neville joked.,That's unlikely, considering Real Salt Lake (12-3-7, 43 points) lead the MLS Western Conference with 48 goals and the Timbers (9-8-6, 33 point...
Redblacks expect to have QB Dru Brown back against winless Elks
The Ottawa Redblacks seek their first win away from the nation's capital on Sunday when they visit the Edmonton Elks, who have come up short in all four games this season regardless of venue.,The Redblacks (2-2) expect to have starting quarterback Dru Brown under center against the Elks (0-4). Brown...
Crew, LAFC surging into MLS Cup rematch
The best teams from last December are playing like it again with their 2023 MLS Cup rematch looming on Saturday.,Host Los Angeles FC (13-4-4, 43 points) have won three straight and are 9-0-1 in their past 10 matches, while the Columbus Crew (11-3-6, 39 points) are winners of four straight and eight ...
St. Louis City aim for revenge on Whitecaps
St. Louis City will try to brush off a heavy road defeat when they host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.,A 4-1 loss to the Colorado Rapids on Sunday was the latest bump in the road for St. Louis (4-8-10, 22 points), which finished atop the Western Conference standings in its inaugural season in ...
Rising Rapids seek more from themselves vs. Red Bulls
There was a school of thought that the Colorado Rapids' 4-1 win Sunday night over St. Louis City was their best performance of the season. Not so fast, said coach Chris Armas.,"I don't think so. I think we've played better," Armas said. "I love the fact we scored goals but let's be honest ... when y...
Canada, Uruguay criticize Copa organizers ahead of third-place clash
Canada and Uruguay have differing outlooks about how this Copa America has gone as they clash in the third-place match Saturday night in Charlotte, N.C.,In its first-ever Copa America, Canada finished second in Group A play and defeated Venezuela in the quarterfinals before falling 2-0 to Argentina ...
Fire try not to miss another opportunity vs. NYCFC
The Chicago Fire are at the point in the season where they need to go on a sustained run.,Coming off a humbling setback, Chicago will attempt to get moving in the right direction when it hosts New York City FC on Saturday night.,The Fire (5-11-6, 21 points) are in a tie for 13th in the Eastern Confe...
Union, Toronto FC both desperate to halt winless streaks
Two sliding sides desperate for three points square off when the Philadelphia Union visit Toronto FC on Saturday.,The Union (4-9-9, 21 points) are winless in their past nine matches (0-5-4) and have just one victory in their past 16, back on May 18, going 1-9-6 in that span. Toronto (7-13-3, 24 poin...
Orlando City aim to end longstanding struggles at Revolution
Orlando City SC will attempt to make it three wins in a row when they travel to face the New England Revolution on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass.,Orlando is coming off a dominant 5-0 win over D.C. United last weekend and has allowed just one goal against over its previous two matches. The Lions (7-9-...
Atlanta, still adjusting without Thiago Almada, visits CF Montreal
Atlanta United will see if they can figure out life after Thiago Almada on Saturday when they visit CF Montreal.,On July 6, Atlanta United announced a record transfer of the star midfielder to Botafogo in Brazil. A move out of Atlanta was expected for the young Argentinian phenom. ,In the two matche...
Red-hot FC Cincinnati out to take down Charlotte FC
FC Cincinnati aim to boost their winning streak to four matches on Saturday night when they host Charlotte FC.,MLS-leading Cincinnati (15-4-3, 48 points) recorded one-goal victories over FC Dallas and D.C. United before erupting for a 6-1 triumph over an undermanned Inter Miami side last Saturday. T...
D.C. United, amid 11-match winless stretch, face Nashville SC
D.C. United and Nashville SC both will look to rebound from lopsided defeats when they meet on Saturday night in the nation's capital.,D.C. United (4-11-8, 20 points) are winless in their last 11, an 0-8-3 slide that has taken the Black and Red from the top half of the Eastern Conference table to th...
Unbeaten Saskatchewan looks to fend off BC
It's showdown time in Vancouver.,When the BC Lions host the Saskatchewan Roughriders Saturday, first place in the CFL's West Division will be at stake. ,BC (4-1) is coming off an easy 44-28 win last week at hapless Hamilton, while Saskatchewan (4-0) is the league's only unbeaten team as a result of ...
Lynx looking to continue to right ship against Storm
The Minnesota Lynx were riding high in June. In 11 games, the Lynx lost twice and picked up their first Commissioner's Cup Championship. The start of July was a different story.,After losing their first two games of the month, they travel west Friday night to try to turn what was a two-game losing s...
QB Zach Collaros back as Blue Bombers take on Stampeders
Standout quarterback Zach Collaros will return to action Friday night when the host Winnipeg Blue Bombers aim to avenge a recent loss to the Calgary Stampeders.,Calgary recorded a 22-19 overtime victory over the Blue Bombers on June 29 in a contest that Collaros left after sustaining a thorax injury...
Aces finding ways to win, while Dream coming up short
The Las Vegas Aces are rolling and the Atlanta Dream are reeling as the WNBA's month-long break for the All-Star Game and the Olympics approaches.,The Aces (14-7) have won eight of nine as they visit the Dream (7-14), who have lost five straight, on Friday night.,"We're trying to buckle down and get...
Alouettes' 14-game winning streak on the line against Argonauts
The resilient Montreal Alouettes chase their 14th consecutive win Thursday night when they host the rival Toronto Argonauts.,The defending Grey Cup champion Alouettes (5-0) stayed unbeaten by scoring 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to complete a 30-26 comeback win over Calgary on Saturday...
Rory McIlroy returns to defend Scottish Open title
All eyes will be back on Rory McIlroy as he defends his title at the Genesis Scottish Open while preparing for his last chance this year to end his vexing 10-year major title drought.,The PGA Tour is co-sanctioning the event with the DP World Tour for the third straight year. When players tee off Th...
Colombia, Uruguay reach Copa semis with records in sight
Two national teams in pursuit of formidable records will square off when Uruguay and Colombia meet in Wednesday's Copa America semifinal in Charlotte, N.C.,Colombia has tied its own all-time record by going 27 consecutive matches without a defeat, while Uruguay has history on its side as it bids for...
Cards aim to keep rolling in doubleheader vs. Royals
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to ride the momentum of a 5-2 road trip into their six-game homestand ahead of the All-Star break.,The homestand was delayed by a day when rain postponed Tuesday night's game with the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium. The teams will play a split doubleheader on We...