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Dodgers ask Shohei Ohtani to pitch them to sweep, World Series return
LOS ANGELES -- After three dominant starting-pitching performances in the National League Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to a unicorn with the chance for a sweep.,Two-way star Shohei Ohtani will get the start in Game 4 on Friday in an attempt to both pitch and hit the Dodgers...
Seahawks' home woes can benefit blossoming Texans
If the Seattle Seahawks could use the coin flip to defer a home game like an opening kickoff, they just might do it.,Entering Monday night's game against the visiting Houston Texans (2-3), the Seahawks (4-2) are 3-0 away from home to extend their franchise-record road winning streak to nine games.,M...
Elks must beat Lions to prove they're 'built for the playoffs'
The Edmonton Elks remain alive for a playoff spot, but they will be eliminated if they can't manufacture an upset of the streaking BC Lions on Friday night in Vancouver.,Edmonton sits in last place in the West Division, but can reach the playoffs for the first time since 2019 with wins in its final ...
Premier Buccaneers-Lions matchup missing key players on both sides
Tampa Bay finally won a game without making its fans hold their breath until the last snap. The Buccaneers haven't blown anyone out, but they enter their Week 7 matchup on Monday night at Detroit with the NFC's best record.,"If the season was seven games, I'd be extremely happy. But it's 17 games," ...
Banged-up Sharks aim to shed 'losing mentality' at Mammoth
The San Jose Sharks will be without one veteran defenseman, and possibly two, when they visit the Utah Mammoth on Friday night in Salt Lake City.,Timothy Liljegren is definitely out and John Klingberg may also miss the game.,Both right-shot rearguards were injured in Tuesday night's 5-1 home loss to...
Blue Bombers can clinch playoff spot versus resting Roughriders
A lot of postseason scenarios come into play if the Winnipeg Blue Bombers don't win either of their final two games, including missing the playoffs entirely.,Offensive lineman Pat Neufeld aims to keep things simple going into Friday night's home game with the West champion Saskatchewan Roughriders.,...
Capitals' defense to be tested by explosive Wild power play
The Washington Capitals have found a solid, early-season rhythm that might provide enough momentum to halt their recent struggles against the Minnesota Wild.,Looking for a fourth consecutive victory, the Capitals host the Wild on Friday night.,Washington opened the season with a 3-1 home setback to ...
Red Wings hunt for fourth straight win; host electric Lightning
The addition of Mason Appleton in free agency was met with little fanfare. During the first week of the NHL season, Appleton has been instrumental in getting Detroit off to a 3-1 start.,The Red Wings will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host Tampa Bay on Friday night.,App...
Kraken carry season-opening point streak into Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators will look to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.,Ottawa will be playing the second of back-to-back games after dropping an 8-4 decision to the host Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. The Senators have allowed 18 goals in their past three...
Devils, in home opener, plot to keep Panthers winless on road
The season got off to a good start for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, who went 3-0-0 on their initial homestand.,It's been a tougher start to the road portion of their schedule, with a pair of losses to kick off a four-game trip.,The Panthers will look to get back on t...
Falcons look to continue domination vs. banged-up 49ers
Paced by the league's top overall defense, the Atlanta Falcons look to earn their third straight win on Sunday night when they travel to Santa Clara, Calif., to face the battered San Francisco 49ers.,Atlanta (3-2) has picked up consecutive wins against reigning conference finalists with home victori...
Packers pledge to be ready for Cards QB -- whoever that may be
Being unsure about their opponent's starting quarterback for much of the week heaps "a little bit more on our players' plate," Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur finds.,Still, LaFleur feels the Packers are up to the challenge whether it's Kyler Murray or Jacoby Brissett leading the host Arizona Ca...
Max Scherzer eager for Jays postseason debut in ALCS Game 4
SEATTLE -- This is why the Toronto Blue Jays signed Max Scherzer in the offseason.,The three-time Cy Young Award winner is set to take the mound Thursday night as the Blue Jays try to even the best-of-seven American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners at two games apiece.,"I love...
Offenses could run wild as Cowboys, Commanders face off
An offensive explosion and late heroics could be on the menu when the Washington Commanders visit the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.,The NFC East matchup features strong offenses, struggling defenses, and two teams that lost their previous game on a last-second field goal.,Oh, and each team may be gettin...
Shorthanded Chargers, Colts take field for bout of AFC division leaders
Can the Los Angeles Chargers' shorthanded offensive line provide quarterback Justin Herbert with enough time to pick on the Indianapolis Colts' injury-riddled secondary?,When the teams meet Sunday in Los Angeles, the team providing the best answer to that question is likely to emerge from the battle...
Winless Jets figure to get stiff test from … Panthers?
This is strange territory for the Carolina Panthers -- and it's not because they haven't had a road game against the New York Jets since 2017.,The true rarity is that Panthers will have three more victories than their opponent when they match up with the Jets on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, ...
Upstart Giants will have hands full against Broncos in Denver
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo have injected youth -- and a much-needed sense of optimism -- into the New York Giants' offense.,The duo's next test could be one of their toughest yet as they prepare to visit Denver and take on the red-hot Broncos defense on Sunday in a battle of teams looking to build...
Likely without Puka Nacua, Rams face improving Jags in London
Pursuing a fifth playoff appearance in six seasons, the Los Angeles Rams are off to a strong start and in a three-way tie atop the NFC West.,However, it seems the Rams (4-2) will be without one of their key players this week after star receiver Puka Nacua sustained an ankle injury in a win at Baltim...
Eagles visit Vikings in search of 9th straight victory vs. NFC North
Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni has been king of the north since taking over in 2021, leading the Eagles to an 8-0 record against the NFC North., ,He'll try to make it nine straight wins, including playoffs, when the Eagles (4-2) visit the Minnesota Vikings (3-2) on Sunday in Minneapolis., ,Th...
Winning late, Bears out to stay hot vs. stumbling Saints
The Chicago Bears have shown an ability to win in the final seconds.,The Bears (3-2) will try to win their fourth game in a row Sunday when they host the New Orleans Saints (1-5), who have been unable to win games that have been decided late.,Chicago has won its last two matchups by identical 25-24 ...