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LAFC tune up for playoffs vs. last-place Earthquakes
With a playoff spot long secured and home-field advantage locked up in Round 1, Los Angeles FC still have a chance to make it personal on Decision Day.,LAFC are set to host the last-place San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday with an outside chance at overtaking the rival Los Angeles Galaxy for the top s...
Galaxy, on verge of clinching top playoff seed, face Dynamo
The Los Angeles Galaxy will try to lock up the top seed in the Western Conference Saturday when they travel to Houston to face the Dynamo on Decision Day.,Los Angeles (19-7-7, 64 points) has won three in a row and four of five as it prepares for the MLS Cup playoffs. ,The Galaxy secured home-field a...
Sabres trying for a complete game vs. Blackhawks
The Buffalo Sabres have found their offensive game after a slow start, but now, their defensive play has taken a hit. They'll try to get their full game back on track when they close out a three-game road trip with a visit to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.,After scoring just three goals in thei...
Blue Jackets battling injury bug ahead of rematch with Wild
The season is not yet two weeks old and the Columbus Blue Jackets are already mired in injury woes.,As the Blue Jackets prepare to host the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, they received more bad news with young forward Kent Johnson suffering an injury in Thursday's win over the Buffalo Sabres.,Johnson t...
Struggling Flyers hope to replicate first win against Canucks
The Philadelphia Flyers and visiting Vancouver Canucks will meet for the second time in the season's early stages Saturday for the Flyers' home opener.,Philadelphia began its season in Vancouver on Oct. 11, notching a 3-2 shootout victory. However, that was the Flyers' only win on their season-openi...
Caps visit Devils seeking revenge for season-opening loss
The Washington Capitals will look to avenge their opening-night loss when they visit the New Jersey Devils Saturday night in Newark, N.J.,New Jersey beat the host Capitals 5-3 in their Oct. 12 season opener. Since then, the Capitals have bounced back, posting back-to-back home wins against the Vegas...
Red-hot Artemi Panarin leads Rangers against Maple Leafs
New York Rangers left winger Artemi Panarin will be out to extend his four-game multi-point scoring streak Saturday night against the host Toronto Maple Leafs.,Panarin had three goals and an assist Thursday night when the Rangers opened a three-game road trip with a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wing...
Fire, Nashville SC wrap 2024 season, hope for better days ahead
Major League Soccer's Decision Day won't mean much to Nashville SC and the Chicago Fire, other than perhaps who can avoid finishing in the Eastern Conference cellar.,Nashville (8-16-9, 33 points) and Chicago (7-17-9, 30 points) have long been eliminated from the playoff race. Nashville sits in 13th ...
Union's long shot playoff hopes require win over FC Cincinnati
The Philadelphia Union's playoff fate will be determined on Decision Day when they play host to FC Cincinnati on Saturday in Chester, Pa.,A win for the Union (9-14-10, 37 points) is only part of the club's long shot scenarios. They would also need losses from CF Montreal against New York City FC and...
'Job's not finished': Liberty near first title, face Lynx in Game 4
MINNEAPOLIS -- Breanna Stewart understands the stakes. So do all of her teammates.,The New York Liberty are one win away from clinching their first WNBA championship. They will try to bring it home when they tip off against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.,"Just knowi...
Ducks out to hand Avalanche fifth straight loss to start season
The Anaheim Ducks were one of the worst teams in the NHL last season, finishing with 59 points and out of the postseason. Things are going better for Anaheim early this season -- much better, compared to the Colorado Avalanche.,The Ducks have won two out of three to begin this campaign, including We...
49ers try again to solve Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
Of course the 49ers want another shot at the Kansas City Chiefs, a replay of the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on what turned into a forgettable February afternoon for San Francisco.,The Chiefs are chasing a three-peat and are off to a 5-0 start, stringing together 11 consecutive wins dating to last Chris...
Struggling offenses try to get on track as Raiders face Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are expected to feel like visitors in their own home again and for their sake, it might not be a bad thing., ,The Las Vegas Raiders are headed back to the region they once called home for 13 seasons when they face the Rams on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif., ,Aside from a popularity...
Giants' stout defense out to stifle Saquon Barkley, Eagles
The Giants' version of the "New York Sack Exchange" will take aim at Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J., ,The Giants (2-4) enter the NFC East divisional contest against the Eagles (3-2) with a league-leading 26 sacks, just eight fewer than they recorded in the...
On 4-game skid, Browns get Nick Chubb back vs. Bengals
Running back Nick Chubb will try to provide the Browns with an offensive spark when Cleveland faces the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon., ,Chubb is expected to take the field for the first time since a Week 2 knee injury prematurely ended his 2023 season. He comes back in a time of n...
Bills punch up offense with Amari Cooper trade, face Titans
Although they presently enjoy a comfortable 1 ½-game lead in the AFC East, the Buffalo Bills have shown a weakness at wide receiver in the first six games of the season.,They hope Amari Cooper, who was acquired Tuesday, can change that, perhaps starting with Sunday's visit from the Tennessee Titans ...
Streaking Texans expect challenge from Packers
The Houston Texans boast a two-game lead in the AFC South and the second-best record in the conference entering a Sunday road game against the Green Bay Packers.,Still, various injuries and inconsistency on offense have Houston wide receiver Tank Dell eager for the team to fire on all cylinders.,"On...
Pair of 1-5 teams seek better fate as Pats, Jags meet in London
The Jacksonville Jaguars are desperate for a victory, while the New England Patriots are looking to end a losing streak while overseeing the continued development of their rookie quarterback.,Each team will look to further those goals in their matchup Sunday in London, England, at Wembley Stadium.,T...
Busy Devils right back at it, face Senators on the road
The New Jersey Devils have played more games than any other NHL team this season, but they're still learning about themselves.,The Devils will try to get back to their winning ways when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday in their seventh game in 14 days since opening the season Oct. 4 in Pra...
Flyers, rising star Matvei Michkov wrap road trip at Seattle
Before the season started, Matvei Michkov was considered one of the leading contenders for the Calder Memorial Trophy that goes to the league's top rookie.,The 19-year-old Philadelphia Flyers forward has done nothing to dissuade voters thus far.,Michkov scored his first two NHL goals, both on the po...