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Canadiens seek full control of overtime-laden Lightning series in Game 4
The Canadiens look to build a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 Sunday night in Montreal.,Lane Hutson's goal at 2:09 of overtime in Game 3 Friday night gave the Canadiens a 3-2 win and a 2-1 lead in the best-of-sev...
Avalanche on verge of grinding out defensive-minded sweep of Kings
The Colorado Avalanche are one game away from a sweep as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Kings on the road for Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series Sunday.,However, don't mistake the chance for a sweep as the Avalanche dominating the Kings. The first two games in Denver were 2-...
Lakers' vets paving way for series sweep over Rockets
The two elder statesmen of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and Marcus Smart, had shouldered the load of a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback against the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of that first-round series, performing with the ideal blend of poise and desperation., ,In the aftermath of the Lakers...
Backcourt play re-energizes Spurs against Blazers heading into Game 4
Guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper helped the San Antonio Spurs overcome the absence of Victor Wembanyama and regain the upper hand in their Western Conference first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers.,The young duo may face the tall task of playing without the 7-foot-4 superstar on...
Galaxy, Real Salt Lake clash, dealing with crowded schedule
The rivalry between Real Salt Lake and the Los Angeles Galaxy is generally spirited, but both teams will be tasked with generating renewed energy when they meet Sunday at Carson, Calif.,Both teams are winding down a busy stretch of the schedule with their third matches in nine days. Putting together...
Dan Vladar good to go for Flyers in Game 4; Penguins turn to Arturs Silovs
The Philadelphia Flyers are soaring through their first-round playoff series thanks to Dan Vladar, who has been confirmed to start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.,Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 after notching ...
Will Sabres' road excellence override Bruins' home brilliance again in Game 4?
The Buffalo Sabres take aim at their second straight road win in Boston and full command of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they meet the Bruins in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon.,How unlikely would back-to-back road wins be? Well, no team in the NHL earned more home wins during...
Raptors 'expect the unexpected' from Cavaliers in Game 4
The Toronto Raptors understand they must be ready for anything Sunday afternoon when they attempt to even their Eastern Conference first-round series with the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.,The Cavaliers hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after the Raptors' 126-104 home victory in Game 3 on ...
Flyers turn to G Dan Vladar in bid to finish off Penguins
The Philadelphia Flyers are soaring through their first-round playoff series thanks to Dan Vladar, who has been confirmed to start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.,Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 after notching ...
Arsenal eager to regain form vs. Newcastle United
Suddenly struggling Arsenal will try to reclaim first place in the Premier League when they host a Newcastle United squad that also is slumping.,Arsenal (21-5-7, 70 points) have only one win in their last six matches (1-4-1) across all competitions, including back-to-back league defeats.,The latter,...
Surging Cubs count on bullpen ahead of rematch vs. Dodgers
Even with new pitchers in the Chicago Cubs' injury-plagued bullpen, the results remained the same.,The Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win on Friday, with their bullpen covering four scoreless innings and holding the Los Angeles Dodgers to two hits. ,Chicago takes a 10-game winning streak into the middle gam...
Phillies' Zack Wheeler returns to rotation to face hot Braves
Philadelphia ace Zack Wheeler will make his first start since last August when the Phillies bid to snap a 10-game losing streak on Saturday night against the host Atlanta Braves.,The Braves have won nine of their last 10 games and beat the Phillies 5-3 on Friday to open the three-game set between th...
Light-hitting Reds chase 4th straight series win in matchup vs. Tigers
The Cincinnati Reds will look to clinch their fourth consecutive series victory Saturday night when they host the Detroit Tigers in the second contest of a three-game set.,The Reds are off to their best start (17-9) in the first 26 games of the season since beginning 18-8 in 2006. Fueled by a balanc...
Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers bid to halt slide in clash vs. Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski as they look to snap a three-game skid when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.,Misiorowski (1-2, 3.04 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Mitch Keller (2-1, 2.79).,Paul Skenes and two relievers combined on a one-hit...
Streaking Yankees set for Astros, await injury news on Giancarlo Stanton
The New York Yankees did not need to worry about their offense on Friday night, but they now face a concern with Giancarlo Stanton's lower right leg.,The team will attempt to produce another big night at the plate and hopes to get good news about Stanton before meeting the Astros in Houston on Satur...
Royals attempt to build steam vs. Angels
The Kansas City Royals entered Saturday as one of four teams that have yet to reach 10 wins this season.,The Royals, however, have shown signs of turning it around after winning of two of three games following an eight-game losing streak.,Kansas City will aim to continue its recent upturn on Saturda...
Carlos Cortes, A's work to flex muscles in rematch vs. Rangers
There will need to be a roster move when Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is activated from the injured list, but it's safe to say that Carlos Cortes isn't going anywhere.,Cortes, 28, has been a pleasant surprise for the Athletics, who will continue their three-game series against the Texas Rangers on...
Rays' Shane McClanahan takes next step on comeback trail as Twins await
Tampa Bay left-hander Shane McClanahan will continue his comeback from two major arm surgeries on Saturday afternoon when the Rays face the Minnesota Twins in the second game of a three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla. ,McClanahan (1-2, 5.00 ERA), a two-time All-Star, missed over two seasons with...
Mets' Kodai Senga pushes to turn season around vs. Rockies
No player better symbolizes the topsy-turvy nature of the New York Mets than Kodai Senga.,On Saturday afternoon against the visiting Colorado Rockies, the Mets will need the right-hander to snap his slump to ensure New York doesn't risk falling into another tailspin.,Senga (0-3, 8.83 ERA) is slated ...
Noah Schultz aims to channel emotions as White Sox host Nationals
Chicago White Sox rookie left-hander Noah Schultz earned his first major league victory last weekend.,As he aims to win successive starts when he faces the visiting Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon, Schultz is confident he gained perspective, too.,"Calm myself down with nerves and stuff li...