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Galaxy in need of 3 points vs. Whitecaps
While there's a lot of time left in the MLS season, it's also true that every result you book now means one less you need in October.,That's why the Los Angeles Galaxy could use three points from Saturday night's fixture with the Vancouver Whitecaps in Carson, Calif.,While Vancouver (8-1-0, 24 point...
Lamenting lack of rest, LAFC face slumping San Diego FC
Los Angeles FC have experienced dominating results on the field this season but coach Marc Dos Santos is not too happy with the MLS schedule-makers entering Saturday night's road match at San Diego FC.,LAFC are coming off a big 2-1 victory over visiting Toluca FC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Cha...
Soaring Nashville has date with struggling Union
Nashville SC will look to continue their winning ways when they return to MLS action Saturday night against the Philadelphia Union in Chester, Pa.,Nashville (7-1-1, 22 points) is unbeaten in its last three matches in league play but returns to the pitch Saturday following a 1-0 midweek loss to Tigre...
Dallas hunting for first win at Red Bulls in 20 years
FC Dallas are winless in their past 11 visits to the New York Red Bulls across all competitions. The skid dates back nearly two decades.,The Red Bulls rarely conceded goals in those matchups and hope to clamp down defensively Saturday night in Harrison, N.J., especially after their most recent MLS h...
Improving Minnesota United aim to snag win at Crew
Despite a pair of losses, Minnesota United coach Cameron Knowles is optimistic about grabbing a historic win at the Columbus Crew on Saturday.,Minnesota United seek their first win in Columbus since joining the league in 2017, but due to quirks in the schedule they have played there only twice -- lo...
Revolution put perfect home record on line vs. Charlotte FC
The New England Revolution will aim to climb up the Eastern Conference standings in a pivotal home match against contenders Charlotte FC on Saturday evening in Foxborough, Mass.,New England (5-3-1, 16 points) has burst out of the gate this season, claiming fourth in its conference thanks to a five-g...
Atlanta United, CF Montreal enjoying rare positive streaks
Atlanta United strive to build on a promising run of form when they face visiting CF Montreal on Saturday night.,Atlanta (2-7-1, 7 points) enters the match just one step above last place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. But it is on a two-game winning streak across all competitions, which in...
With Orlando in town, Miami seeks first win in new stadium
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami make a fourth attempt at earning their first win in their new stadium on Saturday night when they welcome an Orlando City squad managing an unusually busy recent schedule.,The Herons (5-1-4, 19 points) earned consecutive away wins in their first two matches following the...
Daniel Vladar, Flyers confident against East-best Canes as second round begins
The Philadelphia Flyers pulled off their first postseason upset since 2012 when they knocked the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Wednesday.,The Flyers begin their quest for another upset when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C., to kick off their Ea...
76ers looking for historic comeback in Game 7 vs. Celtics
The Boston Celtics will try to avoid a series collapse Saturday night when they face the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series., ,Second-seeded Boston held a 3-1 lead in the series, but lost Game 5 at home and then dropped Game 6, 106-93, in Phi...
Amid scoring drought, Real Salt Lake face revitalized Timbers
After collecting 16 points in their first seven MLS contests, Real Salt Lake are in a power outage, scoring just one goal in their last 225 minutes of play, while losing their last two matches.,When they host the Portland Timbers on Saturday in Sandy, Utah, Real Salt Lake will try to remedy their sp...
Surging Sounders primed to avoid 'trap' vs. lowly Sporting KC
The surging Seattle Sounders will try to continue their excellent away form when they visit struggling Sporting Kansas City on Saturday afternoon.,The Sounders (6-1-1, 19 points) tied the best eight-game start in club history with a 2-1 home victory over FC Dallas last Saturday, powered by first-hal...
Buckle up: Cup Series 'roller coaster' travels to Texas
Talladega's fast-paced action gave fans a thrilling finish last week with Carson Hocevar recording his first win, and the Lone Star State will try to match or eclipse that this weekend.,With 10 races in the books, the NASCAR Cup Series travels to Texas Motor Speedway for Sunday afternoon's Wurth 400...
Streaking Quakes may be without key player at Toronto
The league-leading San Jose Earthquakes may not be at full strength Saturday afternoon as they look to continue the best run in franchise history at Toronto FC.,The Earthquakes (9-1-0, 27 points) extended their club-record winning streak to eight matches in all competitions when they eliminated Minn...
Cole Young, Mariners surging ahead of opener vs. Royals
The Seattle Mariners found their mojo on the road.,Now they'll try to bring it back home.,The Mariners just completed a 5-1 trip to St. Louis and Minnesota after losing eight of their first nine road contests and will host the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.,...
Guardians look to handle Nick Kurtz, A's in series opener
Two teams that finished April with at least a share of the lead in their respective American League divisions go head-to-head to begin May when the Cleveland Guardians face the Athletics on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.,Cleveland left-hander Joey Cantillo (1-1, 2.97 ERA) and Athletics righ...
Mets, Angels aim to change fortunes at other's expense
A scheduling coincidence will ensure that either the New York Mets or Los Angeles Angels will win on Friday night.,Good thing, because both teams need all the help they can get.,The Mets will begin a nine-game road trip Friday by visiting the Angels in Anaheim, Calif., in an interleague matchup betw...
Rockies, Braves experiencing what a difference a season makes
The 2026 Colorado Rockies were destined to be better than the 2025 team, and they've lived up to that expectation. Colorado reached 14 wins five weeks earlier than last year's 43-119 squad and is coming off a 4-2 road trip.,The Rockies will try to build on that success when they host the Atlanta Bra...
Streaking Cardinals return home to take on Dodgers
After getting the best of one of baseball's best pitchers, the St. Louis Cardinals will return home this weekend to see what they can do against the least experienced starters the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have to offer. ,The Cardinals will face the Dodgers in Friday's open...
Twins' Byron Buxton bids to continue power surge in clash vs. Jays
Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton said he loves what he has seen from his team's defense during the past week.,The Twins' success at the plate on Thursday is icing on the cake.,"I think we're starting to get in a better flow defensively," Shelton said. "I feel it's been the last 7-10 days where ...