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Rockets strive for better defensive play vs. undermanned Thunder
Buoyed by an offense ranked first in efficiency entering the weekend, the Houston Rockets masked some defensive concerns while rolling to an unblemished five-game start to the season.,Against the Dallas Mavericks and their dynamic duo of Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, those issues were laid bare. Th...
Spurs finding their step, improving ahead of visit from Timberwolves
The San Antonio Spurs seemingly have found their stride after starting the campaign with two losses but will have to be even better on their execution when they host the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.,The Spurs return home carrying a three-game winning streak, with their most recen...
After dramatic win over Knicks, 76ers turn focus to Hornets
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a pretty big high as they head into the second game of a back-to-back set on Saturday against the host Charlotte Hornets.,Behind newcomer LeBron James, the 76ers claimed a 98-93 home victory against the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks on Friday.,"We're jus...
New-look Bucks try to shake slow start against Cavaliers
Good vibes abound in Milwaukee as fans celebrate the Brewers' first World Series championship.,The new-look Bucks hope the positive feeling continues this weekend as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.,Milwaukee has lost four of its first five games under first-year coach Taylor Jen...
Rapids, Fire renew rivalry for first time since 2019 with playoff stakes
Morgan Whittaker's versatility has helped him rediscover his scoring touch just in time for the Colorado Rapids, who host the Chicago Fire on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.,The Rapids (12-13-7, 43 points) tied San Jose 2-2 on Wednesday. Whittaker and Darren Yapi each scored. Colorado is unbeaten i...
Unbeaten Grizzlies host winless Kings in rookie showcase
When the winless Sacramento Kings travel to face the undefeated Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, it will be a matchup of teams headed in opposite directions.,The Grizzlies (5-0) are the early surprise of the season after winning their home opener and four straight road games. The Kings have stru...
Stars, seeking consistency, conclude homestand vs. Blue Jackets
The Dallas Stars will try to conclude their six-game homestand on a high note when they entertain the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.,The Stars have dropped back-to-back one-sided games following a five-game winning streak.,After losing 5-1 on Tuesday to the New Jersey Devils, who were debu...
Maple Leafs, Canucks aim to rebound from late collapses
The Vancouver Canucks and visiting Toronto Maple Leafs will try to rebound from painful late-game losses when they meet Saturday.,The Maple Leafs will look to end their western road trip on a positive note in the midst of a two-game losing skid. Toronto is coming off a 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken...
Canadiens ride 4-game win streak back home to face Penguins
The Montreal Canadiens are riding a four-game winning streak as they prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night.,The victories all occurred on a four-game road trip.,"Our way to handle these third periods, up a goal or two goals," Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis said after Thursday's 5-...
Valkyries, Dream primed for first Game 7 in WNBA Finals annals
On a historic day for the league in general, the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will attempt to author history of their own when they compete in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday night in San Francisco.,Overcoming a last-minute venue announcement and an early weekday start, the Dream f...
After Kucherov's reported trade request, Lightning visit Stamkos, Predators
The Tampa Bay Lightning head to Nashville to face the Predators on Saturday afternoon in the wake of a shocking trade request by the league's reigning most valuable player.,Nikita Kucherov, according to multiple reports Friday, requested a trade from the Lightning and informed his teammates on their...
Unselfish Pelicans refreshed for visit from Hawks
Fresh off their first victory of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans hope improved ball movement carries over when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.,New Orleans shook off the baggage of opening the season with four losses by hammering Sacramento 132-120 on Thursday. Part of the Pelicans' lin...
Blue Bombers turn to Dru Brown for East semifinal vs. Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers achieved identical 9-9 records by different paths, but only one will still be playing after Saturday's East Division semifinal in Toronto.,Toronto clinched second place in the East weeks ago, while Winnipeg needed a victory over the BC Lions in its reg...
Earthquakes, RSL face off with playoff implications in the balance
While the San Jose Earthquakes would like to get the necessary points for home-field advantage in the postseason, Real Salt Lake are hoping to avoid the play-in -- or, worse, elimination.,Two teams seeking improved playoff positioning get together Saturday afternoon when San Jose hosts Salt Lake.,Sa...
Reigning champion Riders take aim at favored Lions in West semifinal
The BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders finished the regular season with identical 10-8 records, but one has emerged as a clear favorite to win their CFL West Division semifinal on Saturday afternoon in Vancouver.,Saskatchewan linebacker Jameer Thurman knows it isn't his team favored to win by 6.5...
Sens look to shore up defense in visit to Sharks
The Ottawa Senators will look for significant improvement from their defense when they continue their West Coast swing with a Saturday afternoon matchup against the San Jose Sharks.,Since losing top goaltender Linus Ullmark to a lower-body injury on Oct. 21, the Senators are 1-2-1 and have allowed 2...
Galaxy need win over Austin FC to increase playoff chances
For the Los Angeles Galaxy, the equation to earn an MLS playoff spot is straightforward: Get a win and a tie from their last two matches and hope for help.,They can take care of the first part on Saturday when they host Austin FC, but they're also hoping the Seattle Sounders and/or Real Salt Lake wi...
St. Louis City aims to get momentum back vs. San Diego FC
St. Louis City will try to regain the momentum it had during an earlier MLS record-tying unbeaten streak in Saturday's home finale against a San Diego FC side that was eliminated from playoff contention in midweek.,St. Louis (14-9-9, 51 points) went 19 league matches and 21 games total without a los...
Facing Charlotte, Orlando hopes season-long fight results in playoff berth
Orlando City will aim to clinch an MLS Cup playoff berth on Saturday afternoon with a win against hosts Charlotte FC.,Orlando (12-13-7, 43 points) sits just four points ahead of 10th place. However, the Lions have gone on a five-game unbeaten streak (2-0-3), and with the summer addition of striker A...
FC Dallas making run at top spot in West, face lowly Sporting KC
FC Dallas still has an opportunity to move to a coveted spot in the MLS standings and keeping that quest alive means creating a successful result against the worst team in the league.,FC Dallas looks to continue their push when they visit Sporting Kansas City on Saturday afternoon at Kansas City, Ka...