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Jalen Brunson could return as Knicks set sights on Suns
A weekend back-to-back set began about as well as it could for the New York Knicks.,Things might get even better on Sunday night with Jalen Brunson possibly returning from a month-long absence as the Knicks host the Phoenix Suns.,New York won despite the absence of Brunson and Mitchell Robinson on S...
Reeling Blackhawks bid to shut down Sidney Crosby, Penguins
The Chicago Blackhawks allowed an NHL icon to tie one of Wayne Gretzky's league records in their most recent game.,On Sunday, they'll aim to stop another superstar who recently broke one of Gretzky's marks as Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Blackhawks.,Chicago is coming off Frida...
Canadiens continue playoff push against struggling Predators
The Montreal Canadiens will continue their push for a playoff spot when they visit the struggling Nashville Predators on Sunday.,The Canadiens (37-30-9, 83 points) arrive in Music City riding a four-game winning streak that was extended with a 3-2 home victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturda...
UCF, Nebraska aim to go out winners in Crown final
Darius Johnson has been on a mission, and his next task is helping UCF win a championship.,Johnson has scored 73 total points over the past two contests. He's aiming to deliver another high-octane outing when the Knights (20-16) face Nebraska (20-14) on Sunday in the College Basketball Crown champio...
As Jazz visit Hawks, Utah looking ahead to next season
As the Utah Jazz extended their franchise record for losses in a season to 62 at Indiana on Friday, the most interesting part happened off the court. ,Second-year player Taylor Hendricks spent time with the broadcast team of the Jazz (16-62) during the telecast, chatting about his progress since suf...
Bruins visit Sabres in battle of NHL also-rans
The Boston Bruins have ended a lengthy skid and are back on the road.,A night after convincingly breaking their 10-game losing streak (0-9-1) with a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, the Bruins have an opportunity to pass Atlantic Division rival Buffalo in the standings when they visit the Sabre...
Rangers, behind hot bullpen, seek sweep of Rays
The Texas Rangers will continue to lean on their bullpen as they aim for their fifth straight win Sunday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays in Arlington, Texas. ,The Rangers are one game away from a series sweep after holding off the Rays 6-4 on Saturday. Jacob deGrom allowed four earned runs to t...
Playoff angles loom large in Panthers-Red Wings matchup
The Florida Panthers and Detroit Red Wings will have the playoffs on their minds when they meet Sunday in Detroit.,The Red Wings hope for one last surge to reach the postseason for the first time since 2016. Detroit (35-33-7, 77 points) is six points behind Montreal for the second and final wild-car...
Senators face Blue Jackets, aim to continue pursuit of playoffs
The Ottawa Senators can take another step toward ending a long playoff drought when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday in the finale of a four-game homestand.,The Senators inched closer to their first playoff spot since 2017 after blanking the visiting Florida Panthers 3-0 on Saturday aft...
Stars bid to rebound from 'learning experience' in clash vs. Wild
After seeing their seven-game winning streak snapped, the Dallas Stars will look to regain their footing on Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minn.,The Stars (50-22-4, 104 points) are looking rebound after dropping a 5-3 decision at home to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturda...
Angels look to ride loud bats to series win vs. Guardians
Looking to build on recent offensive success, the Los Angeles Angels will aim to clinch their third straight series to begin the season when they host the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.,The Angels snapped a two-game skid with Saturday's 10-4 win over Cleveland. ,Los Angel...
Mariners ask Bryan Woo to tame hot Giants
Oakland native Bryan Woo will put his unbeaten homecoming record on the line when the Seattle Mariners seek to avoid a three-game road sweep by the San Francisco Giants in the interleague series finale Sunday afternoon.,Woo (1-0, 1.50 ERA) has pitched four games in the San Francisco Bay Area since m...
Rockies' top prospect Chase Dollander to make big-league debut vs. A's
One of the top prospects in baseball is set to make his major league debut for the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon in Denver.,Chase Dollander is scheduled to take the mound for the Rockies in the finale of a three-game series against the Athletics.,The 23-year-old right-hander was the ninth ove...
With Ian Happ milestone in books, Cubs aim for series sweep against Padres
In an era where players seem to change teams as frequently as they change clothes, Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is in one way a throwback.,On Saturday, when Chicago stopped the San Diego Padres 7-1 to earn a series win, Happ played his 1,000th MLB game. All of them have been with the Cubs.,Hap...
Low-scoring Reds look to repeat offensive onslaught vs. Brewers
After snapping a four-game losing streak, the Cincinnati Reds will turn to right-hander Carson Spiers against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon in an effort to salvage a split of the four-game series.,Spiers (0-1, 1.50 ERA) will be opposed by rookie right-hander Chad Patrick (0-0, 3.18)...
Byron Buxton paces Twins into series finale vs. Astros
As Byron Buxton goes, the Minnesota Twins tend to go.,That could be good news for the Twins as they take on the Houston Astros in the rubber match of a three-game series Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Houston captured the series opener on Friday before Minnesota bounced back to win on Saturday.,Bu...
Orioles seek offensive consistency in series finale vs. Royals
The Baltimore Orioles could be a little more predictable now that they have a roster closer to the one they envisioned for this season.,When they play the last game of their three-game series Sunday afternoon in Kansas City, the Orioles would like a repeat of production that has surfaced at times ac...
Mets ride late heroics into series finale vs. Blue Jays
The New York Mets ended 2024 with the understanding that the identity they built during a surprising run to the National League Championship Series wouldn't carry into 2025.,Then again, maybe it has.,The Mets will look to build on another dramatic win and complete their first sweep of the season on ...
Red Sox, Cardinals meet in doubleheader after Saturday rainout
The Boston Red Sox will attempt to extend their three-game winning streak when they play a day-night doubleheader against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.,The teams were scheduled to play the second game of their three-game series on Saturday, but that contest was postponed because of rai...
Nationals host Diamondbacks, seek first series win
After breaking a four-game losing streak Saturday, the host Washington Nationals will look for their first series victory of the season in the finale of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. ,Getting there has not been easy for the Nationals. ,They lost all but one ...