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Surging Lions up next for unbeaten Vikings
The top spot in the NFC North will be on the line when the Minnesota Vikings tangle with the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (5-0) is off to its best start since 2016 and will be well rested coming off a bye last week. Detroit (4-1) has reeled off three straight wins, inc...
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...
Aiming for 4th straight win, Falcons welcome Seahawks
A pair of NFC teams trending in opposite directions will meet Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons host the Seattle Seahawks.,The Falcons (4-2) are riding a three-game winning streak, the team's longest since winning the last four games of the 2019 season. Seattle (3-3) opened the season by winning its f...
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...
Quarterbacks' health a major issue for Dolphins, Colts
The Miami Dolphins remain in a holding pattern as they await word on the future availability of standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.,In the meantime, Tyler Huntley will again guide the league's lowest-scoring offense when the Dolphins (2-3) battle the host Indianapolis Colts (3-3) on Sunday.,Tagovai...
Sam Reinhart leads Panthers' solid start vs. winless Canucks
The Florida Panthers, led by red-hot center Sam Reinhart, are set to return home for Thursday night's game in Sunrise against the Vancouver Canucks.,Florida was 2-2-0 on its four-game road trip, and the Panthers will enter Thursday looking for a third straight win.,Reinhart, who finished second in 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...
Commanders vying to 'sharpen' play vs. lowly Panthers
Despite a 4-2 start, the Washington Commanders believe they have yet to display their true potential.,Their next chance to elevate their play comes Sunday against the visiting Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md.,"The focus is on us," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. "We've got plenty to work on. We a...
Blackhawks host skidding Sharks in home opener
After struggling to just one victory in a season-opening four-game road trip, the Chicago Blackhawks will aim to regroup on home ice against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.,Chicago went 1-2-1 in its journey to Utah, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary. The Blackhawks showed competitiveness throughout th...
Oilers visit winless Predators in battle of slow-starting squads
The Edmonton Oilers will aim for back-to-back wins when they travel to Nashville to face the Predators on Thursday.,The Oilers snapped a three-game skid with a 4-3 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, concluding a four-game homestand. Edmonton had dropped three straight...
Blues look to snap two-game skid, host Islanders
The New York Islanders added speedy winger Anthony Duclair and KHL winger Maxim Tsyplakov this past offseason, giving coach Patrick Roy the ability to form two potent forward lines.,The Islanders will test that newfound depth when they visit the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.,Duclair (two goals,...
Rangers look to keep piling up goals vs. Red Wings
The goals have been flowing consistently for the New York Rangers through their first three games, but until the final minutes on Monday, Mika Zibanejad was not included in the scoring barrage.,After scoring his first goal, Zibanejad looks to enjoy another productive showing Thursday night when the ...
Stars shoot for first 5-0-0 start in 18 years vs. Capitals
After the Washington Capitals handed one perennial NHL power its first loss of the young season, they'll look to do it again.,The Capitals will try to keep the visiting Dallas Stars from starting 5-0-0 for the first time in 18 years on Thursday night.,On Tuesday, Vegas brought a 3-0-0 mark into Wash...
Knights bring potent top line into clash with Lightning
It's no secret which line the Vegas Golden Knights will rely on when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday evening.,The top line of Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel and Mark Stone has combined for seven goals and 16 assists through the first four games, helping the Golden Knights win three.,"The...
Isaac Wilson, Utah look to take down TCU
Standout quarterback Cameron Rising has experienced more misfortune, and Utah's season is teetering on a downward slope.,The Utes will have Isaac Wilson behind center for the long term. They will look to halt a two-game skid on Saturday night when they host TCU in Big 12 play at Salt Lake City.,Risi...
Florida turns to DJ Lagway in clash vs. Kentucky
Kentucky and Florida have been sorting through problems this season, but one of these teams should feel better by the end of the weekend. ,The Wildcats and Gators will meet in a Southeastern Conference game Saturday night in Gainesville, Fla. ,Both teams are stinging after disappointing losses last ...
Sliding Michigan State renews acquaintances with Iowa
Iowa and Michigan State haven't met in back-to-back seasons since 2012 and 2013, but that will change Saturday night when the teams face off in East Lansing, Mich.,For the host Spartans (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten), it will be another stiff test in what has been a brutal portion of their schedule.,After start...
Vanderbilt vies to pick up more steam in encounter vs. Ball State
Vanderbilt will look to build on rare momentum when it faces Ball State on Saturday night in a non-conference game in Nashville, Tenn.,The Commodores (4-2) followed a stunning upset of top-ranked Alabama with a 20-13 win at Kentucky last Saturday. ,Vanderbilt, which did not trail in either game, has...