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After two road wins, Knicks focus in on Game 3 vs. Celtics
New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau had a simple message for his players heading into their matchup against the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series.,The Knicks grabbed a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series after storming back from 20-point deficits in back-to-back...

Sounders put unbeaten streak on line against Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo will honor several of their past legends, including Dwayne De Rosario, as part of their 20th anniversary celebration Saturday night when they play host to the Seattle Sounders.,What will make the occasion even more special for De Rosario is that his son Osaze is expected to be in ...

Charlotte FC has sights set on season sweep of Nashville SC
Nashville SC hosts Charlotte FC on Saturday as the Eastern Conference rivals separated by just two points in the table will meet for the second time this season.,Both clubs enjoyed success outside of league play during the week by advancing in the U.S. Open Cup with victories over lower-tier opponen...

New England Revolution, Orlando City SC look to stay in playoff hunt
The New England Revolution will aim to extend their five-game winning streak in their Saturday match against struggling hosts Orlando City SC.,Despite holding a nine-game unbeaten streak, Orlando City (4-2-5, 17 points) has struggled to get on the scoresheet throughout their past few MLS matches. Fo...

FC Dallas return home to face struggling Real Salt Lake
FC Dallas aim to get on track on their home pitch and earn the season sweep against Real Salt Lake when the two Western Conference rivals square off on Saturday in Frisco, Texas.,FC Dallas (4-4-3, 15 points) head home after playing their past three MLS matches on the road, the most recent a 5-0 loss...

Trailing 2-0, Golden Knights face uphill climb as they visit Oilers
The Vegas Golden Knights are not yet in must-win territory, but they can ill afford another loss when they visit the Edmonton Oilers for Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Saturday.,The Golden Knights are down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, having dropped both games at home to ...

FC Cincinnati looks to climb East standings, host Austin FC
It wasn't hard for FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan to explain away a rare one-goal loss on Sunday against New York City FC.,"We just put ourselves in too many difficult spots and (our) composure with the ball was poor," he said after the 1-0 setback. "So it's hard to have any rhythm in the game when ...

DC United takes aim at winning streak against slumping Toronto FC
D.C. United will look for its first run of back-to-back league wins on Saturday when it visits a Toronto FC side trying to endure a wave of injuries.,The Black-and-Red earned a 2-1 home win over the Colorado Rapids last weekend on the strength of two goals in first-half stoppage time, one each from ...

Cold clubs clash as Atlanta United visit Chicago
Two teams searching for their first win since March will square off Saturday afternoon when the Chicago Fire host Atlanta United in Eastern Conference play.,Atlanta (2-5-4, 10 points) hasn't picked up a victory since a 4-3 home win over New York City FC on March 29. Last time out, the club recorded ...

Columbus Crew visit Philadelphia in battle of beasts of the East
Call it an unexpected matchup for the top spot in the Eastern Conference when the Columbus Crew visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday in Chester, Pa.,While the first-place Crew (7-1-3, 24 points) won the 2023 MLS Cup and were a serious contender again last season, there were questions about their...

New York Red Bulls face LA Galaxy in MLS Cup rematch
In a 2024 MLS Cup rematch, the New York Red Bulls are out for revenge when they host the LA Galaxy on Saturday in Harrison, N.J.,Los Angeles recorded a 2-1 win over New York in December's MLS Cup final. Barely six months later, both finalists are far from championship form during the 2025 season.,Ne...

Winless CF Montreal visit NYCFC, trying to avoid worst start ever
A third of the way through the 2025 MLS season, CF Montreal are on the verge of history. Unfortunately for the club, it's not the side anyone wants to be on.,Still in search of its first win, Montreal (0-8-3, 3 points) will look to avoid owning the worst start to a season in league history when it v...

Ross Chastain chasing boosts in speed, confidence at Kansas
While recent results have been encouraging, Ross Chastain finds himself still searching for speed in his No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet nearly one-third of the way through the NASCAR Cup Series season.,Winless through 11 races, the 32-year-old Chastain will set out this weekend to defend his race...

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami turn focus to Minnesota United
Inter Miami embark on the first of back-to-back road trips in five days when they take on host Minnesota United on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.,The Loons (5-2-4, 19 points) will play Miami for only the second time ever and enter the contest a distant second in the Western Conference. ,Min...

Blue Jays bid to build up steam in series opener vs. Mariners
In the past, trips to Seattle almost have felt like home games for the Toronto Blue Jays.,Thousands of fans from across western Canada usually flock south of the border to cheer on their country's lone MLB franchise.,But it appears that might not be the case this weekend when the teams open a three-...

Diamondbacks take aim at Roki Sasaki, Dodgers in rematch
Let the rivalry resume. ,The Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers got their first look at each other Thursday, when Arizona benefited from Gabriel Moreno's fourth-inning grand slam and 6 1/3 scoreless innings from Brandon Pfaadt for a 5-3 win in the opener of a four-game set in Phoenix.,The record ...

Struggling Orioles, Angels meet in clash of AL dregs
The Los Angeles Angels and the Baltimore Orioles likely will be happy to see each other on Friday night when they play the first contest of a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif.,Both teams have struggled most of the season, and in fact, only the Chicago White Sox have a worse record in the American...

Reeling Rockies aim to play better 'brand of baseball' vs. Padres
The Colorado Rockies wrapped up a home series against the best team in the American League and now face one of the better clubs in the National League.,Colorado lost three games to the Detroit Tigers, including dropping both ends of Thursday's doubleheader by a combined score of 21-3. The Rockies, w...

Hot clubs clash as Giants begin series against Twins
The San Francisco Giants have good feelings going into their Friday night game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.,The Giants, who were off Thursday, have won five of their last six games, including the last two contests in a three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs this week.,"We've ...

Jeremy Pena, Astros aim for fast start against Reds
With only 90 career walks in 1,842 plate appearances entering this season, Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena seemed an unlikely candidate to find a home atop the Houston batting order.,Yet with the Astros in search of a spark for their lagging offense, Pena has delivered since being inserted into the lea...