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Rockets fight to keep win streak going, face inconsistent 76ers
In the blink of an eye, all the Houston Rockets gained during their six-game winning streak entering Tuesday seemed lost when the Phoenix Suns assertively seized momentum early with a 24-0 surge.,The Rockets had climbed to within range of the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and carved out a dec...
Jalen Brunson, Knicks stand between Celtics, No. 2 seed
The Boston Celtics can clinch the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs when they visit the New York Knicks on Thursday night.,Boston (54-25) will secure the No. 2 seed with one more victory or any New York (51-28) loss. The Knicks can finish as high as second but are also battling with Cle...
Cubs looking to continue recent success vs. Pirates
It's not often the Cubs are looking up at the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Central standings, but that's the case ahead of Friday's series opener in Chicago.,It's a little early to pay attention to a division race as the Cubs look to win their fifth consecutive series over Pittsburgh. C...
Ducks eager to stop slide in clash vs. Sharks
The Anaheim Ducks will look to play a more complete game as they aim to halt a six-game skid when they host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.,"It's not the optimal time to be losing games in the season," Ducks forward Alex Killorn said. "Put ourselves in a pretty good spot and kind of throwing ...
With closer Mason Miller looming, Padres strive to cool off Rockies
If the first two weeks of the season have proved anything, it's that no pitcher is harder to hit than San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller.,With another scoreless inning to end San Diego's 8-2 win in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Miller has 25 straight scoreless regular-season outings. During that time, ...
Seth Lugo, Royals intent on continuing mastery of White Sox
No matter the season or personnel, the Kansas City Royals have dominated the Chicago White Sox at home in recent years. ,Looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat, the Royals will aim for a 15th straight home victory over the White Sox in the opener of a four-game set Thursday night. ,Since Aug. ...
Diamondbacks optimistic offense surge can continue vs. Mets
The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping their much-needed offensive outburst on Wednesday is a sign of things to come.,The New York Mets are hoping David Peterson's struggles aren't a harbinger of rotation-depth issues.,The Diamondbacks and Mets will each be looking to win a series Thursday night, when ...
Blue Jackets head to Buffalo with focus on making late playoff push
With four regular-season games remaining, the Columbus Blue Jackets are desperately trying to stay in playoff contention as they prepare to visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.,The Blue Jackets (39-27-12, 90 points) are two points out of the playoff picture in both the Metropolitan Division a...
Peter DeBoer's Islanders rescue attempt begins vs. Maple Leafs
All eyes will be on Peter DeBoer as he takes his place behind the New York Islanders' bench for a crucial tilt against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.,The Islanders (42-31-5, 89 points) parted ways on Sunday with Patrick Roy, their head coach of two-plus years, after an ill-timed...
Twins pursue sweep of 4-game set against Tigers
The Minnesota Twins already have secured their first series victory of the season.,Now they are eager to complete a four-game sweep.,Minnesota will aim for its fourth straight win when it faces the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Twins are coming off an 8-6 win over the Tige...
Yankees need more punch from bottom 3 hitters vs. Athletics
The New York Yankees are off to a quick start even with some difficulties hitting with runners in scoring position and getting production from the bottom of their lineup.,The Yankees hope to see improvement in both areas Thursday afternoon when they host the Athletics in the decisive game of a three...
Reds' Rhett Lowder puts stellar ERA on line vs. Marlins
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder, who missed all of last season due to injuries to his right elbow and left oblique, has come back in fine form.,In two starts this year, Lowder is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA. In eight major league starts since making his debut in 2024, Lowder is 3-2 with a 1.30 ERA...
90th Masters primed to be major challenge at firm, fast Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Patrick Reed said this week that there are "10 to 12 guys who have a really legitimate opportunity to win the green jacket.",It doesn't take math major to determine that would eliminate more than 85% of this week's 91-player field from winning the 90th edition of the Masters Tourname...
Canucks hoping to play spoiler, starting with Kings
The Vancouver Canucks were the first team eliminated from the playoffs. But they could play the role of spoilers heading into the final week of the regular season.,The last-place Canucks (22-47-8, 52 points) kick off a three-game road trip through California on Thursday with a Pacific Division clash...
Injury-plagued Lakers look to regroup vs. Warriors
The foundation is crumbling fast around the Los Angeles Lakers, who looked like championship contenders after going 15-2 last month.,The Lakers (50-29) now find themselves pressed to find enough healthy players for their next matchup against the host Golden State Warriors (37-42) on Thursday night.,...
Surging Knights visit scuffling Kraken as they battle for playoff position
At this time of the season, a glance at the standings doesn't always tell the full story.,For example, take the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken -- who are set to meet Thursday night in Seattle.,The Golden Knights (36-26-16, 88 points), winners of four straight games since John Tortorella rep...
Predators, Mammoth plot to solidify wild-card positions
The Nashville Predators finish what so far has been a successful six-game road trip when they face the Utah Mammoth in a key game in the Western Conference wild-card race on Thursday in Salt Lake City.,The Predators (37-31-10, 84 points), who began the trip with a tough 3-2 loss at Tampa Bay on Marc...
Game vs. Flames chance for Avs to clinch President’s Trophy
The Colorado Avalanche secured the top seed in the Western Conference, so the only goal left for them in the regular season is capturing the President's Trophy and home ice throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs.,They can accomplish that with two more points in their final five games. The first chance ...
Canes not looking past Blackhawks in quest for No. 1 seed
The Carolina Hurricanes clinched the Metropolitan Division title and remained on track to secure home-ice advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs with Tuesday's overtime victory against visiting Boston.,On Thursday, Carolina (50-22-6, 106 points) will aim to keep its focus as it meets t...
Rockets fight to keep win streak going, next take on inconsistent 76ers
In the blink of an eye, all the Houston Rockets gained during their six-game winning streak entering Tuesday seemed lost when the Phoenix Suns assertively seized momentum early with a 24-0 surge.,The Rockets had climbed to within range of the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and carved out a dec...