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Liverpool look to slow down Cole Palmer, Chelsea
Liverpool host Chelsea on Sunday in a meeting of first-year Premier League coaches who are off to exceptional starts with their new clubs.,Arne Slot's Liverpool (6-1-0, 18 points) enter the fixture atop the standings after winning three in a row in league play and six straight in all competitions.,T...
Dolphins, Colts go into matchup with questions at quarterback
The Miami Dolphins remain in a holding pattern as they await word on the future availability of standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.,In the meantime, Tyler Huntley will again guide the league's lowest-scoring offense when the Dolphins (2-3) battle the host Indianapolis Colts (3-3) on Sunday.,Tagovai...
Franchise history on the line when Flames take on Kraken
The Flames were not a popular playoff pick prior to the season. There's still a long way to go until the postseason, but Calgary is off to a scorching start.,Calgary will take its 4-0-0 record, the best in the NHL, into Saturday night's game against the host Seattle Kraken. ,The Flames defeated the ...
With Davante Adams in fold, Jets battle Russell Wilson, Steelers
Last week, the New York Jets got a new head coach. This week, they obtained a new receiver.,Now the Jets (2-4) need to figure out how to add victories as they enter their road showdown Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2), who are expected to pivot to Russell Wilson at starting quarter...
Pair of 1-5 teams seeks better fate as Pats, Jags meet in London
The Jacksonville Jaguars are desperate for a victory, while the New England Patriots are looking to end a losing streak while overseeing the continued development of their rookie quarterback.,Each team will look to further those goals in their matchup Sunday in London, England, at Wembley Stadium.,T...
Timbers vie for home playoff match, Cascadia Cup title vs. Sounders
The Portland Timbers are aiming to end a tailspin and searching for momentum for the postseason when they visit the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.,The Cascadia Cup rivals have each clinched playoff spots but the two clubs could improve their seeding on Saturday.,The Sounders (16-9-8, 56 points)...
Whitecaps aim to improve playoff positioning vs. RSL
The Vancouver Whitecaps can potentially improve their playoff seeding and circumstance with a win in their regular-season finale at Real Salt Lake on Saturday night in Sandy, Utah.,But more important for the Whitecaps (13-12-8, 47 points) may be establishing some momentum after a nasty six-match win...
Playoff positioning at stake for Minnesota United vs. St. Louis City
Even with a Western Conference playoff spot already secured, Minnesota United still have plenty to play for when they host St. Louis City on Saturday night in a Decision Day matchup in Saint Paul, Minn.,The Loons (14-12-7, 49 points) enter the contest in seventh place and a victory would help them a...
Bruins' fourth line flourishing ahead of first matchup vs. Utah
Even the Boston Bruins -- who will celebrate their Centennial Game in less than two months -- still experience a first time for everything.,The Bruins' first Western Conference road trip of the young season continues with another first on Saturday night, playing their first-ever game against the Uta...
LAFC tune up for playoffs vs. last-place Earthquakes
With a playoff spot long secured and home-field advantage locked up in Round 1, Los Angeles FC still have a chance to make it personal on Decision Day.,LAFC are set to host the last-place San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday with an outside chance at overtaking the rival Los Angeles Galaxy for the top s...
Galaxy, on verge of clinching top playoff seed, face Dynamo
The Los Angeles Galaxy will try to lock up the top seed in the Western Conference Saturday when they travel to Houston to face the Dynamo on Decision Day.,Los Angeles (19-7-7, 64 points) has won three in a row and four of five as it prepares for the MLS Cup playoffs. ,The Galaxy secured home-field a...
Sabres trying for a complete game vs. Blackhawks
The Buffalo Sabres have found their offensive game after a slow start, but now, their defensive play has taken a hit. They'll try to get their full game back on track when they close out a three-game road trip with a visit to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.,After scoring just three goals in thei...
Blue Jackets battling injury bug ahead of rematch with Wild
The season is not yet two weeks old and the Columbus Blue Jackets are already mired in injury woes.,As the Blue Jackets prepare to host the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, they received more bad news with young forward Kent Johnson suffering an injury in Thursday's win over the Buffalo Sabres.,Johnson t...
Islanders aim to ignite offense vs. Canadiens
While Patrick Roy was left in disbelief about some of the scoring chances that failed to go in the net, he was generally satisfied with the how the New York Islanders performed during a three-game road trip in which they were blanked on two occasions.,Coming off their second shutout loss, the Island...
Struggling Flyers hope to replicate first win against Canucks
The Philadelphia Flyers and visiting Vancouver Canucks will meet for the second time in the season's early stages Saturday for the Flyers' home opener.,Philadelphia began its season in Vancouver on Oct. 11, notching a 3-2 shootout victory. However, that was the Flyers' only win on their season-openi...
Caps visit Devils seeking revenge for season-opening loss
The Washington Capitals will look to avenge their opening-night loss when they visit the New Jersey Devils Saturday night in Newark, N.J.,New Jersey beat the host Capitals 5-3 in their Oct. 12 season opener. Since then, the Capitals have bounced back, posting back-to-back home wins against the Vegas...
Red-hot Artemi Panarin leads Rangers against Maple Leafs
New York Rangers left winger Artemi Panarin will be out to extend his four-game multi-point scoring streak Saturday night against the host Toronto Maple Leafs.,Panarin had three goals and an assist Thursday night when the Rangers opened a three-game road trip with a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wing...
Rapids set for final playoff tune-up against Austin FC
The Colorado Rapids will look to improve their status for the upcoming MLS playoffs when they travel to face Austin FC on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.,The Rapids (15-13-5, 50 points) head to Decision Day in sixth place in the Western Conference and can improve one position w...
Fire, Nashville SC wrap 2024 season, hope for better days ahead
Major League Soccer's Decision Day won't mean much to Nashville SC and the Chicago Fire, other than perhaps who can avoid finishing in the Eastern Conference cellar.,Nashville (8-16-9, 33 points) and Chicago (7-17-9, 30 points) have long been eliminated from the playoff race. Nashville sits in 13th ...
Knights look for elusive road victory vs. Panthers
In real estate, it's all about location, location, location.,In hockey, the Vegas Golden Knights can relate so far this season, winning all three of their home games and dropping both of their road tests.,On Saturday night, Vegas will visit the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Sunri...