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Pistons, winless but optimistic, visit Heat
The Detroit Pistons, who had the worst record in the NBA last season, still are looking for their first win of the 2023-24 campaign.,But that doesn't mean things aren't looking up.,The Pistons, who will visit the Miami Heat on Monday night, are 0-3, with the three losses coming to teams that were in...
Preds' Steven Stamkos returns to Tampa for first time since exit
It did not take long for former Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Steven Stamkos' homecoming to appear on the NHL schedule, and the Nashville Predators, his new club, will gladly take any kind of good feelings they can get.,Playing better after a slow start to a season brimming with high expectations, t...
James Harden, Clippers take aim at Warriors
Two teams that were flying high when they flew into town about 18 hours apart go head-to-head Sunday night when the Los Angeles Clippers visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.,The Clippers rebounded from an overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns at home with a late rally that overtook the Denv...
Chet Holmgren, Thunder out to continue strong start vs. Hawks
Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren was expected to take a step forward during his second season of active competition in the NBA.,So far, so good.,Through two games, Holmgren is averaging 23 points and 15 rebounds and shooting 52.8 percent from the floor. ,He'll look to continue his strong ...
Flyers, Canadiens bid to build momentum at other's expense
The Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens couldn't spend much time celebrating after picking up much-needed wins on Saturday., ,The Flyers welcome the Canadiens to South Philadelphia on Sunday evening in a matchup of teams looking to complete a stellar weekend. ,Philadelphia won its season open...
No rest for weary as Devils host Ducks
The New Jersey Devils have a unique understanding of the challenges that the Anaheim Ducks are facing early this season.,A busy schedule continues for both teams Sunday night when the Devils host the Ducks in Newark, N.J. ,Both teams will be trying to bounce back from one-goal defeats. ,The Devils d...
QBs headline Bears' visit to Washington, but will top picks play?
The top two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft -- quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels -- are scheduled to meet Sunday when the Chicago Bears visit the Washington Commanders.,Whether they're actually on the field will not be determined until Sunday, as the Commanders classified Daniels as a game-...
LAFC may have Carlos Vela for playoff rematch vs. Whitecaps
Los Angeles FC will begin their 2024 MLS Cup playoff run the same way they began their 2023 postseason, as they are set to face the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday evening in the opener of a first-round series. ,And just maybe, Carlos Vela will once again be involved for the Western Conferenc...
Oilers looking sharp in all aspects heading to Detroit
The Edmonton Oilers begin a four-game road trip Sunday at the Detroit Red Wings absolutely brimming with confidence after their most recent performance.,Before hitting the road, the Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 on Friday in a dominating performance from start to finish, looking very much ...
Charlotte FC has goalkeeping to lean on in Round One match with hot Orlando City
Orlando City was a tough team to beat over the second half of the season. They'll look to maintain that success when they host Charlotte FC in the opening match of their best-of-three Round One series of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday.,The Lions (15-12-7, 52 points) went on an 11-4-1 run f...
Avalanche find footing on the road, return home against Senators
The Colorado Avalanche left town on Oct. 18 with a 1-4-0 record and questions about nearly every aspect of their lineup.,The Avalanche then swept a three-game road trip to pull even and now have a chance for a fifth straight win when they host the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night.,Colorado is still m...
Pelicans hope to make it two straight over Trail Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans acquired Dejounte Murray in the offseason to try and improve how they finish games.,They've lost Murray for four to six weeks because of a fractured hand suffered in the season opener, but they've already shown improvement in closing.,The Pelicans, who were 0-24 last season ...
Bucks in search of better balance in matchup with Nets
In their first two games of the new season, the Milwaukee Bucks produced almost identical point totals while getting productive showings from stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.,The differences from their season-opening road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers to a loss in their home ope...
Sixers, Pacers meet trying to find early-season stride
When the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Indiana Pacers for a Sunday matinee in Indianapolis, they will try to avoid an 0-3 start with their star center Joel Embiid sidelined. ,Philadelphia dropped its second game to open the 2024-25 campaign on Friday, 115-107 on the road against the Toronto Raptors. ...
Klay Thompson, Luka Doncic, Mavericks set sights on Suns
Klay Thompson was a teammate of one-of-a-kind Stephen Curry for 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors.,He's now quickly getting used to another legend on his new team.,Thompson and Luka Doncic will team up for the second time in the regular season when the Dallas Mavericks visit the Phoenix Suns...
Golden Knights, unbeaten at home, host winless Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are still seeking their first victory of the season as they visit the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.,Bad starts are nothing new for San Jose, as it has become the first team since the Boston Bruins in the 1960-1961 and 1961-62 seasons to go winless in at least the first eight ...
Penguins aim to halt slide in encounter vs. Canucks
The Pittsburgh Penguins will square off with the host Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night in a clash between two teams that are missing their starting goaltenders from last season. ,The skidding Penguins will wrap up a four-game trip through Western Canada against Vancouver, which will bid for its f...
Lakers look to continue best start in 14 years vs. Kings
Off to the franchise's first 2-0 start since the 2010-11 season, the Los Angeles Lakers host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday for the second leg of a weekend back-to-back. ,The Lakers rallied from a 22-point first-half deficit on Friday behind 35 points from Anthony Davis, 26 points and eight assist...
Rockets, Spurs open 2-game set in San Antonio
The Houston Rockets will look to carry the momentum from their initial win of the season when they clash with the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in the first of two games in three nights in the Alamo City between the teams. ,The Rockets travel to San Antonio after a 128-108 win at home over Memphis o...
Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. in line to make debut vs. Magic
The Memphis Grizzlies will play their third game during a four-day stretch to start the season when they play their home opener Saturday night against the Orlando Magic. ,The Magic also will play for the third time in four days.,Memphis started the season at Salt Lake City on Wednesday and posted a ...