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Grizzlies gear up for critical stretch with visit to Hornets
The Memphis Grizzlies are learning on the fly a bit down the stretch of a season with still plenty at stake.,So while Tuesday night's road game against the Charlotte Hornets won't look anything like a showdown, it could be a crucial opportunity for the Grizzlies.,Memphis is hoping interim coach Tuom...
Flames try to stay in wild-card race vs. Sharks
The Calgary Flames will look to make the most of a road clash with the cellar-dwelling San Jose Sharks on Monday to keep their playoff hopes alive.,The Flames (36-27-13, 85 points) head out for a quick two-game trip, which includes a stop in Anaheim, on the heels of an emotional 3-2 overtime loss to...
Home-ice advantage next goal for Kings as Kraken pay a visit
After clinching a playoff berth for a fourth consecutive season, the Los Angeles Kings will focus on nailing down home-ice advantage for the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs when they host the Seattle Kraken on Monday.,Los Angeles (44-23-9, 97 points), second in the Pacific Division, holds ...
Houston eyes chance to make history against Florida in NCAA Championship
No school has made more Final Four appearances without winning a championship than Houston.,During their six previous Final Four forays, the Cougars have lost to legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Patrick Ewing and they've lost in legendary fashion -- specifically Lorenzo Charles' last-second dunk...
In push for playoff positioning, Heat host injury-riddled 76ers
Two Eastern Conference counterparts, the Philadelphia 76ers and host Miami Heat, meet on Monday following tough losses for both teams.,The Heat (35-43) dropped a 121-115 overtime decision at home on Saturday to Milwaukee in a game with postseason implications. Miami is locked into the play-in round,...
Riding a 12-game win streak, Blues face tough test in Jets
The St. Louis Blues are on the biggest roll in team history going into Monday night's game at the Winnipeg Jets., ,The Blues (43-28-7, 93 points) won their franchise-record 12th straight when they held on for a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. That broke the previous team record ...
Thunder out to solve Lakers' chemistry test
Head coach JJ Redick knew it would not exactly be smooth sailing for the Los Angeles Lakers after the team's blockbuster Feb. 2 trade to acquire Luka Doncic.,Redick and the Lakers will get another chance to work on the process when Los Angeles visits the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday for the first...
Opportunities abound when Nets take on Raptors
Already eliminated from postseason consideration, the Brooklyn Nets and visiting Toronto Raptors will continue to take a peek at the future when the teams face each other Sunday afternoon.,The Nets (25-52) enter the final week of the regular season with a nine-percent chance of winning the NBA draft...
LAFC out to keep rolling against winless Dynamo
Still looking for more consistency amidst a crowded schedule, Los Angeles FC will visit winless Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday.,Los Angeles (3-3-0, 9 points) has been a Jekyll-and-Hyde team through its six regular-season matches. LAFC has outscored opponents 4-0 in their three victories but have been...
Kraken showing strength late in season, turn to face Sharks
With six games remaining in the regular season, the Seattle Kraken still have a chance to finish at hockey's version of .500.,But they'd have to win all six, starting with Saturday night's contest at the San Jose Sharks.,The Kraken (32-38-6, 70 points) have shown they're capable, defeating visiting ...
Golden Knights aim to get back on track vs. hopeful Flames
The Vegas Golden Knights kick off a three-game road trip on Saturday against the Calgary Flames needing to change their recent fortunes.,Thanks to a two-game losing skid, the Golden Knights (45-22-8, 98 points) have seen their lead on the Los Angeles Kings in the Pacific Division standings fall to t...
Orlando City face Union in matchup of high-powered offenses
Two of the most dynamic attacks in MLS clash when Orlando City visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night in Chester, Pa.,Orlando (3-2-1, 10 points) is in the better form after consecutive victories, 4-1 at home to D.C. United two weeks ago and 2-1 at the Los Angeles Galaxy last Saturday night. ...
Hugo Cuypers, Fire look to continue road dominance vs. Red Bulls
Hugo Cuypers and the Chicago Fire will try to continue their strong form away from home when they visit the New York Red Bulls on Saturday evening in Harrison, N.J.,Cuypers has netted three of his MLS second-best five goals on the road as the Fire (3-1-2, 11 points) enter the weekend with the most a...
Winless Montreal hopes new coach helps vs. undefeated Columbus
While CF Montreal is winless to start the season, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with Saturday's visit to the unbeaten Columbus Crew.,No matter how the match turns out for Montreal (0-4-2, 2 points), it will be done with its stretch of seven straight road trips to start the season.,The Cr...
Twins believe off day can lead to better result vs. Astros
The Minnesota Twins' home opener did not turn out as they hoped it would.,Now, the Twins will try to deliver a successful sequel after the original flopped.,"You've got to kind of pack it in and get ready for the next game," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. "I'm not really harping on disappointmen...
Bucks ride historic triple-double into final game vs. Heat
Two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference face off on Saturday as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the host Miami Heat.,The Bucks (42-34) come in off a thrilling 126-113 comeback victory in Philadelphia on Thursday, their second win in a row after four straight losses.,They did...
Jalen Brunson could make return when Knicks meet Hawks
The New York Knicks produced a winning record without Jalen Brunson but are eager to avoid taking the court without their captain for much longer.,Brunson is inching closer to returning from a sprained ankle, and the Knicks could get the star guard back Saturday afternoon when they visit the Atlanta...
FC Cincinnati, Revolution clash following stoppage-time wins
CINCINNATI -- When the New England Revolution visit FC Cincinnati on Saturday, the clubs will be coming off very similar 2-1 wins last weekend, when both clubs scored go-ahead penalties in stoppage time.,Cincinnati forward Kevin Denkey scored in the first minute of stoppage time for Cincinnati at Na...
Austin FC aim for fourth straight win vs. visiting Timbers
Austin FC will carry a three-match winning streak into Saturday when they host the surging Portland Timbers in a matchup between two of MLS' hottest teams.,The Verde (4-2-0, 12 points) return home after a 1-0 win in St. Louis on Sunday. Myrto Uzuni scored on an assist by Osman Bukari for the match's...
Central-leading Jets ride shutout momentum into Utah
The Winnipeg Jets continue their quest for the Central Division title when they wrap up their brief road trip against the Utah Hockey Club Saturday in Salt Lake City.,With a postseason spot already clinched, the Jets (52-20-4, 108 points) lead the Dallas Stars by just four points in the Central Divi...