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Ford brothers clash for first time in Blue Bombers-Elks matchup
Edmonton Elks quarterback Tre Ford will see a familiar face in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' secondary -- his twin brother, Tyrell.,Yes, the 26-year-old Ford brothers will square off against each other for the first time in a CFL game on Saturday when the West Division-leading Blue Bombers (7-6) visit ...
LAFC and FC Dallas both looking to snap winless spells
Los Angeles FC are in good shape in the MLS standings, where it's still too soon to dissect all the possibilities in the Western Conference.,There could be more clarity after Los Angeles plays FC Dallas on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas.,"For now, we have to gather as many points as possible," LAFC...
Red Bulls hope offense awakens in key match vs. Atlanta United
Despite a recent lack of consistent scoring, the New York Red Bulls find themselves in a decent playoff position but also know their favorable position can change in a hurry.,With five matches left, the Red Bulls are hoping to start a late winning streak Saturday night when they host Atlanta United ...
On brink of playoff berth, Redblacks battle first-place Alouettes
The Ottawa Redblacks take a shot at clinching a CFL playoff berth for the second straight week when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday afternoon.,The first attempt didn't go well as the Redblacks (8-4-1) dropped a 37-21 decision to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Ottawa is back at it against leag...
Revolution in must-win mode against slumping Charlotte
How tight is the MLS Eastern Conference playoff race?,The New England Revolution (8-16-4, 28 points) sit in 15th and last place in the conference, yet are just five points out of the ninth and final playoff spot entering Saturday's match at seventh-place Charlotte FC (10-11-8, 38 points).,"For sure,...
Bears, Colts eager to define identity as young QBs fight growing pains
If pressure makes diamonds, the Bears can speak in absolutes when referring to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as a gem.,Williams and the Bears lick their wounds and take to the road for the second consecutive game with a short trek to Indianapolis on Sunday. ,Chicago plans "no changes" to personn...
Texans, Vikings missing key players in matchup of 2-0 teams
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is willing to improvise whenever necessary.,"(I like) to stay in the pocket and deliver throws - that's what I want to do," Stroud said. "But at the same time, I feel like I am elite at scrambling and I can do it. I've put it on film. ... I just try to make a p...
Orlando City aim to continue torrid stretch vs. Crew
Orlando City SC seek to add to Major League Soccer's longest active winning streak on Saturday when they visit the Columbus Crew.,The Lions (12-10-7, 43 points) have won three straight matches by a combined score of 8-0. ,"I think we can play even better," Orlando City defender Dagur Thorhallsson sa...
Montreal aiming to extend 'impressive' form vs. Fire
CF Montreal will look to extend their unbeaten streak to three games and keep their postseason hopes alive when against the visiting Chicago Fire on Saturday.,Montreal (7-12-10, 31 points) is currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, but just two points below the MLS Cup Playoff line.,Montreal erase...
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami visit struggling NYCFC
Superstar Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC will continue the team's pursuit of the Supporters' Shield on Saturday afternoon when they visit struggling New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. ,Messi's second match in his return to action from injury was not as productive as his first. The eight-time Ballo...
Dodgers look to stay in celebratory mood in opener vs. Rockies
It will be a celebration of Shohei Ohtani on Friday when the Los Angeles Dodgers open their final homestand of the season with a game against the Colorado Rockies. ,Ohtani secured the first 50-homer, 50-steal season in MLB history on Thursday against the Miami Marlins with one of the biggest offensi...
End of an era: A's open final Oakland homestand vs. Gerrit Cole, Yankees
Gerrit Cole returns to one of his favorite ballparks -- for more than one reason -- when the New York Yankees kick off the Oakland Athletics' going-away homestand with a three-game series that begins Friday night.,Major League Baseball has scheduled the Yankees and defending World Series champion Te...
Playoff-bound Guardians look to extend good fortune in opener vs. Cards
The Cleveland Guardians can look forward to postseason play after clinching a playoff berth Thursday.,Cleveland, however, still can secure the American League Central title and improve its seeding. The Guardians (89-65) will continue that bid when they visit the Cardinals (77-76) Friday night in the...
D-backs' Zac Gallen seeks to continue hot September vs. Brewers
The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to right-hander Zac Gallen as they look to keep pace in the National League wild-card race when they face the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. ,The Diamondbacks took the series opener 5-1 on Thursday behind a dominant pitching performance from Brandon Pfaadt, ...
Astros aim to continue march toward title in rematch vs. Angels
The Houston Astros moved one step closer to clinching the American League West title for the seventh time in eight seasons behind another strong start from Yusei Kikuchi on Thursday. ,The left-hander gave up one run and five hits over six innings in Houston's 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels that...
Reeling Royals look to halt slide in opener vs. Giants
The Kansas City Royals are fading at a bad point in the season.,The Royals have lost four straight games and 13 of their past 20. They are in need of a swift turnaround as they host the San Francisco Giants on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.,Kansas City's slide has all but taken it out ...
Rangers' Jacob deGrom gets another crack at Mariners in series opener
In one way, Jacob deGrom is not where he wants to be: Throwing late-season innings for a defending champion Texas Rangers team that is well out of playoff contention.,In another way, he's in the only place he wants to be: Throwing pitches at all, and finally -- again -- on the mound at Globe Life Fi...
Braves face NL-worst Marlins with wild card in reach
The Atlanta Braves, who are trailing in the wild-card playoff race, are looking to sweep the host Miami Marlins this weekend.,Miami (56-97) has the worst record in the National League. Atlanta (83-70) has been pretty solid against the Marlins this season with a 7-3 record.,The scheduled starters for...
Mets look for another 10-run outing in clash with Phillies
It took Francisco Lindor more than five months this season to miss a game.,It took the New York Mets less than a week without Lindor to produce perhaps the franchise's most impressive three-game offensive outburst: 30 runs.,The Mets will look to remain red hot Friday night, when they host the Philad...
Red Sox try to hold on to fading playoff hopes vs. Twins
In the heat of the American League wild-card race, the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins meet for the first time since May when they begin a three-game weekend series on Friday in Boston.,The Twins (80-73) have lost six of their last 10 games and 20 of 30 after finishing a four-game set at Clevelan...