review Page 684 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell look to make magic in Miami
Last week's Round of 8 opener in Las Vegas strengthened Joey Logano's unlikely pursuit of a third NASCAR Cup Series championship after a mediocre regular season.,It also left a pair of Toyota drivers who were strong favorites going into the postseason with some work ahead of them.,For 23XI Racing's ...
Ilia Topuria set to defend title vs. Max Holloway
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria returns to the Octagon for the second time this year, opposite Max Holloway, the former champion and current ‘BMF' champion, in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.,Topuria (15-0 MMA) has quickly entered the UFC scene, winning all seven fights s...
Islanders seek more goals as they visit New Jersey
The New York Islanders look to break out of their offensive woes when they visit the New Jersey Devils on Friday.,The Islanders lost 1-0 to Detroit on Tuesday, New York's first contest without top-line forward Anthony Duclair, who is sidelined four to six weeks with a lower-body injury. It marked th...
One star in, another out of Pelicans' lineup vs. Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans will get one star back Friday night but another will be out for an indefinite period as they open a two-game set against the host Portland Trail Blazers.,Zion Williamson will be back in the lineup after an illness prevented him from playing in the seasoning-opening 123-111 h...
Elks aim to finish season strong vs. playoff-bound Argonauts
The Edmonton Elks close a fourth consecutive non-playoff season on Friday when they host the Toronto Argonauts.,Edmonton (6-11) hasn't finished above .500 since going 12-6 in 2017 and was quickly eliminated from contention this season by losing its first seven games of the season.,Toronto (10-7) sta...
Warriors' spread-out attack goes up against Jazz
The Golden State Warriors seek to ride the momentum of a record-breaking opener when they go for a second consecutive season-opening road win against the Utah Jazz on Friday night in Salt Lake City.,The Warriors set franchise records for points in a road opener and margin of victory in any season de...
Lakers, Suns tangle after winning in coaches' debuts
Longtime Pacific Division counterparts renew their rivalry for the first time in the 2024-25 season on Friday when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Phoenix Suns.,Both Los Angeles and Phoenix won in their regular-season openers. Kevin Durant's 25 points paced all five Suns starters scoring in double f...
Redblacks try to get right before playoffs vs. Tiger-Cats
The Ottawa Redblacks will try to snap a five-game losing streak and build momentum for the playoffs when they host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Friday night's regular-season finale.,The Redblacks (8-8-1) woke up to score 25 points in the fourth quarter last weekend at Toronto, but the rally fell short...
Oilers, Penguins eager to put surprisingly poor starts behind them
A pair of struggling teams desperate to change their fortunes will hit the ice when the Edmonton Oilers play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.,Both the Oilers and Penguins are on a quest to rebound from disappointing extra-time setbacks in their last outing.,The Penguins arrive after surren...
Steelers march into Monday matchup with misfiring Giants
A change at starting quarterback didn't slow down the Pittsburgh Steelers, who delivered their highest-point total in almost three years last week in Russell Wilson's team debut., ,Now, Pittsburgh welcomes a New York team in prime time for the second straight week when the Giants visit on Monday nig...
Predators, Blackhawks aim to dig out of Central cellar
The two teams at the bottom of the Central Division will try to shake their early-season blues when the Nashville Predators visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.,Nashville dropped five straight before surprising the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, while the Blackhawks have lost three of four.,The ...
Bucks, Bulls happy to have stars healthy ahead of divisional clash
A pair of Central Division foes with varying expectations meet on Friday as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Chicago Bulls.,The Bucks hope their window as a contender can be extended for another season, as the franchise vies to return to the playoffs for a ninth consecutive season. Milwaukee's current e...
Knicks, Pacers set for rematch of Eastern Conference semis
The New York Knicks responded to a seven-game loss to the Indiana Pacers in last spring's Eastern Conference semifinals by going all-in while pursuing the team's first NBA championship in more than 50 years.,The initial returns were not promising for the Knicks, who will look to get back on track Fr...
Yankees, Dodgers have something to prove in star-studded Series
LOS ANGELES -- A World Series from Major League Baseball's wildest dreams is set to begin Friday when the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers take the field for Game 1.,The best-of-seven series for the Commissioner's Trophy is also a matchup of expected MVP winners in Aaron Judge of the Yankees...
Ja back, Grizzlies going deep as they hit Houston
Memphis guard Ja Morant proved the anticipation over his return to the Grizzlies was justified in the season opener on Wednesday.,Morant lost 73 games last season to suspension and injury last season but it was hard to tell he'd been away with 22 points, 10 assists and five rebounds in a 126-124 roa...
Rams look to returning Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua in clash vs. Vikings
Wide receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua return from injury absences as the Los Angeles Rams prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night in Inglewood, Calif.,Kupp has not played since Week 2, when he sprained his ankle. He also wants to avoid too much discussion about his future as the ...
Golden Knights defend perfect home record vs. Senators
The Vegas Golden Knights will try to build on one of the best home ice records in the NHL when they host the Ottawa Senators in a Nevada Day matinee on Friday afternoon in Las Vegas.,Vegas improved to 4-0-0 at T-Mobile Arena with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday to kick off a four...
Small steps for Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher with Hornets up next
No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher will attempt to get more involved offensively when the Atlanta Hawks collide with the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.,Risacher made his NBA debut on Wednesday, coming off the bench to supply seven points on 2-of-8 shooting in Atlanta's 120-116 victor...
Injury-riddled Sixers, Raptors square off; Nurse back in the house at Toronto
The Philadelphia 76ers repeat the mission of attempting to win without All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George when they visit the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Friday night.,Playing without Embiid and George on Wednesday, the 76ers lost 124-109 at home to the Milwaukee Bucks in their season opener....
Magic shoot for a little history at Nets' expense
Expectations are rising for the Orlando Magic.,After the winningest season in well over a decade, Orlando's first game of the season went exceedingly well, especially in the third quarter.,Now, the Magic attempt to start 2-0 in consecutive seasons for the first time in over 30 years on Friday night ...