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Bruins will attempt to regroup for playoff push vs. Lightning
After finishing Thursday night with another defeat at the hands of the two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the Boston Bruins have some regrouping to do as they travel to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.,On a recent good run of 7-2-2 play, the Bruins (43-25-8, 94 points) find the...
Charlotte FC vow 'no complacency' vs. 0-5-0 Union
Charlotte FC coach Dean Smith has a theme for his team going into Saturday night's match against the visiting Philadelphia Union.,"No complacency," he said.,It's easy to see why that might be an issue. While Charlotte (2-1-2, 8 points) enters fourth in the East table after setting a franchise record...
Crew 'focus on the process' in search of first win at Atlanta
The struggling Columbus Crew will try to pick up their first win of the season when they visit Atlanta United on Saturday evening.,After opening their season with a 3-2 loss to the Portland Timbers and drawing their next two, the Crew (0-3-2, 2 points) enter play on a two-match losing streak. Only f...
Panthers could be spoilers as they open back-to-back set at Penguins
The Florida Panthers start a five-game road trip Saturday in Pittsburgh on the verge of making history. Only this time, it's for a dubious distinction.,The Panthers (37-35-3, 77 points) are on the cusp of playoff elimination. Should that happen, they would become the sixth Stanley Cup champion to mi...
CF Montreal to offer 'unique' challenge for Revolution
CF Montreal will be in search of good fortune as they travel to New England to face the Revolution at Foxborough, Mass., while in search of their second victory of the season.,Montreal (1-4-0, 3 points) has dropped back-to-back matches following its first victory of the season -- a 3-0 decision over...
Real Salt Lake aim to continue hot streak vs. lowly Sporting KC
Looking to extend their unbeaten streak to five, Real Salt Lake face a struggling Sporting Kansas City club in a Western Conference tilt on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.,Salt Lake (3-1-1, 10 points) hasn't dropped a match since its 1-0 season-opening loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Feb. 21. For head c...
Emotional Creighton set to face resilient West Virginia
West Virginia and Creighton elected to extend their seasons in March and to compete in the second edition of the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas.,Now, each team is a win away from advancing to the championship ahead of their semifinal tilt on Saturday.,West Virginia (19-14) rallied from eight ...
No. 1s Michigan, Arizona anticipate real tournament test
INDIANAPOLIS -- On the weekend the Fab Five is reunited and Michigan celebrates the anniversary of its only men's basketball national title in 1989, Dusty May can't help but feel momentum moving the Wolverines closer to tipoff in the Final Four.,The former Indiana University manager for Bob Knight h...
NHL leaders conclude season series as Avalanche battle Stars
The Colorado Avalanche were treated to a dose of reality this week in advance of their fourth and final meeting with the Central Division rival Dallas Stars on Saturday.,Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar can only hope his team will heed the wake-up call as it goes on the road to face the Stars.,Colo...
Struggling Heat eager to get right vs. woeful Wizards
Hoping to finish strong, the Miami Heat will play host to the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon.,The Heat (40-37) have clinched a spot in the play-in round. They entered play on Friday in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, but they have five games left in the regular season and could move ...
West's best winning streaks collide as Spurs visit Nuggets
San Antonio's first dynasty ended when Tim Duncan retired with five NBA titles over 19 seasons. Ten years later, the Spurs are hoping to build another one behind Victor Wembanyama.,San Antonio (59-18) still is in the hunt for the top seed in the Western Conference and faces a tough challenge when it...
Illinois basks in Final Four moment, intent on clipping UConn
INDIANAPOLIS -- Forgive Brad Underwood if he takes an extra beat to appreciate the novelty of his weekend surroundings as Illinois returns to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.,Ready and waiting, perhaps unimpressed by the pomp and circumstance on the periphery of a third trip to the Fina...
Red Wings visit Rangers in quest for critical points
The Detroit Red Wings continue their quest for a playoff berth when they visit the New York Rangers for a Saturday matinee. ,It is the third and final game between these Eastern Conference foes. New York won the first meeting on the road 4-1 on Nov. 7, while Detroit pulled out a 2-1 road victory on ...
Former Big 12 foes Baylor, Oklahoma clash in Crown semifinals
Former Big 12 rivals Oklahoma and Baylor will square off in the College Basketball Crown semifinals on Saturday in Las Vegas.,Both were members of the Big 12 for 28 years before the Sooners bolted for the Southeastern Conference ahead of the 2024-25 season.,Oklahoma and Baylor came to the tournament...
Senators continue final push toward playoffs against Wild
The Ottawa Senators hold their playoff destiny in their hands as they head into their game Saturday afternoon against the visiting Minnesota Wild.,The Senators moved into the second wild-card spot from the Eastern Conference with a 4-1 win against the Sabres on Thursday night, which also prevented B...
Rapids visit Toronto FC for clash with former coach
There will be reunions on both sides of the pitch when the Colorado Rapids visit Toronto FC on Saturday afternoon.,Last week, Toronto traded defender Kosi Thompson to the Rapids for up to $400,000 in General Allocation Money. ,"The thing I love about Kosi is his versatility," Colorado coach Matt Wel...
Dominic Smith, Braves try for encore in rematch vs. D-backs
When Dominic Smith signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves in mid-February, it was hard envisioning him having much of a role with the team.,After all, Smith's best defensive position is first base and the Braves feature Matt Olson at that spot, and Olson hasn't missed a single game in fo...
Mets turn to Nolan McLean vs. Giants in bid to end skid
The task for right-hander Nolan McLean in his 10th major league start will be much like the task in his first nine outings: save the New York Mets from spiraling further out of control.,McLean again will look to serve as a stopper on Friday night when he takes the mound as the Mets visit the San Fra...
Two of West's worst face off as Pelicans visit Kings
The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Sacramento Kings on Friday night with an opportunity to complete a three-game season sweep. ,New Orleans (25-52) arrives in California's capital city on a six-game losing streak, playing the second leg of a back-to-back set after a 118-106 loss in Portland on ...
Key cogs remain in question as Timberwolves visit 76ers
The Minnesota Timberwolves and 76ers could be without star players on Friday night when the teams meet in Philadelphia for an important late-season clash.,Philadelphia (42-34) sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race, although there isn't much separation between fifth and 10th plac...