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Golden Knights wary of slow start vs. host Penguins
Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy has just one simple request for his team heading into Sunday afternoon's game at Pittsburgh.,Start on time.,The three-week Olympic break did little to help the Golden Knights recharge and snap a season-long habit of poor starts. Vegas has been outscored 5-1 in the first two...

San Diego maintaining 2025 momentum entering St. Louis City clash
For San Diego FC, no Hirving Lozano is no problem at all.,The club, which set MLS expansion-club records for wins (19) and points (63) last year, had the most explosive 2026 season debut across the league, trampling Montreal 5-0 to carry some serious momentum into Sunday's game against visiting St. ...

Thunder set to take on injury-depleted Mavericks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has only played one game with Jared McCain but the recently acquired guard has made a big impression for the Oklahoma City Thunder, both during Gilgeous-Alexander's absence with an abdominal strain and during Friday's overtime win over Denver.,Gilgeous-Alexander, McCain, and ...

Jalen Duren's surge for East-leading Pistons tests Magic
One word springs to mind for Detroit forward Ausar Thompson when asked to describe teammate Jalen Duren's recent surge.,"Domination," Thompson said.,It's an ominous thought for the Orlando Magic, who host in-form Duren and the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons on Sunday.,Duren matched his season an...

Long-range shooting on tap as Celtics host 76ers
Two teams coming off noteworthy 3-point shooting performances will meet Sunday when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics., ,Boston made 22 of 34 3-point attempts (64.7%) during Friday night's 148-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics shot 66.7% from the field overall (52 of 78) ...

While Grizzlies evaluate GG Jackson, Pacers appreciate Obi Toppin's return
GG Jackson turned 21 years old in December, but the Memphis Grizzlies' 6-foot-9 forward is practically an NBA veteran.,When the Grizzlies visit the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis, Jackson will be nearing the end of his third season in the league and playing some of the most consistent bask...

Wolves, Nuggets each bring an edge into finale of season series
The Minnesota Timberwolves wrap up a three-game road trip at the Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon with a chance to improve their seeding in the Western Conference playoff picture.,Minnesota has won the first two games of its trip and now faces a tough task against its Northwest Division rival. ,De...

After winless February, Bulls hope better March starts with Bucks
After losing each of their 11 February games and matching the third-longest skid in club history, the Chicago Bulls await the fresh start of a new month.,To make their March merrier, the Bulls will aim to improve their poise and execution late in games, beginning with Sunday's visit from the Milwauk...

Cavaliers looking to maintain mastery over lowly Nets
Due to injuries, James Harden and Donovan Mitchell were bystanders on the bench as the Cleveland Cavaliers collapsed late against the best team in the Eastern Conference on Friday night.,Less than 48 hours later, the Cavaliers may be missing their star backcourt duo again when they visit one of the ...

After rare road win, Marquette returns home to face DePaul
Coming off its first road win of the season, Marquette returns home to host rival DePaul in Big East Conference play Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee.,The Golden Eagles (10-18, 5-12 Big East) avoided a season with zero victories away from home, including both true road and neutral-site battles, with a ...

Rutgers, Maryland battle for Big Ten tournament seeding
Rutgers and Maryland are two of the four teams that started the weekend tied for next-to-last place in the Big Ten. ,And that's a spot both would like to avoid at the end of the season. The bottom four teams in conference standings at the end of the regular season will play in the opening round of t...

After flawless February, Spurs visit Knicks to open March
The San Antonio Spurs ran the table in February, winning all 11 games to put themselves in contention for the top record in the Western Conference.,The Spurs will look to continue their success on Sunday afternoon when they march into the new month to face the host New York Knicks in a nationally te...

Inter Miami looks to get offense going against Orlando
Inter Miami led the MLS with 81 regular-season goals last season.,Surprisingly, the defending champions didn't find the back of the net a single time in their 2026 opener.,Inter Miami look to get the attack moving on Sunday night when they travel north to face Orlando City.,Miami lost 3-0 at Los Ang...

NYCFC visits Philadephia, hoping to get on winning track
The Philadelphia Union and visiting New York City FC will both look to respond from disappointing away results when they meet on Sunday in Chester, Pa.,As the winner of the 2025 Supporters' Shield, awarded to the team with the best regular-season finish, the Union (0-1-0, 0 points) suffered one of t...

No. 13 Michigan State chasing season sweep of Indiana
No. 13 Michigan State picked up a valuable road win on Thursday to enhance its NCAA Tournament resume.,The Spartans won't get much time to savor it, however, as they face Indiana on Sunday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind.,The Spartans knocked off No. 8 Purdue, 76-74, for their third straight win and f...

Austin looks to continue successful history against D.C. United
Austin FC will look to continue their successful history against D.C. United and break into the win column when the sides square off on Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas.,The Verde (0-0-1, 1 point) kicked off the 2026 season with a 2-2 draw at home with Minnesota United on Feb. 21. Austin got goals ...

Plenty at stake as No. 8 Purdue sets sights on Ohio State
While No. 8 Purdue and Ohio State are coming off losses, they still have goals in front of them when they convene on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio.,The Boilermakers (22-6, 12-5 Big Ten) have their eyes on a top-four finish going into the conference tournament. However, they find themselves in fifth place...

Arsenal host Chelsea, looking to maintain lead in EPL
Arsenal will look to move another step closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years Sunday when they host a Chelsea side managing its own improved run of form under new manager Liam Rosenior.,The Gunners (18-3-7, 61 points) maintained their five-point lead over Manchester City with an emph...

Sabres seek continued success on road, visit Lightning
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson is excited about what is at stake over the team's final 23 games of the regular season. ,The Sabres will continue their journey on Saturday when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning.,"We have something really good going here, and I think every point -- especially a...

Capitals aim for season sweep of Canadiens in 'crucial' game
Pierre-Luc Dubois will look to continue his impressive return from injury when the Washington Capitals visit the Montreal Canadiens in a battle of Eastern Conference playoff contenders on Saturday night.,Dubois had two goals and an assist in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the visiting Vegas Golden Knigh...