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Stampeders switch QBs in hopes of revenge against Elks
After a poor Labor Day performance, the Calgary Stampeders will start Logan Bonner at quarterback ahead of Jake Maier when they visit the Edmonton Elks for the rematch Saturday night.,The Stampeders (4-7) made the announcement Friday after contemplating changes following their 35-20 home loss to the...
Red Bulls seek winning formula against Sporting Kansas City
The host New York Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City meet on Saturday as part of a light evening of league action due to the FIFA international break.,New York's place in the standings belies the club's current form. Despite sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference, the Red Bulls (10-5-12, 42 points...
Atlanta Motor Speedway ready for NASCAR playoffs opener
After two spectacular finishes to end the NASCAR Cup Series' regular season, the real fun is set to start at Atlanta Motor Speedway with Sunday's Quaker State 400 in Hampton, Ga.,But first, a larger look at the first three races that will eliminate four drivers and advance a dozen into the Round of ...
Revolution aiming to keep St. Louis City winless on road
Boosted by some midseason acquisitions, St. Louis City SC look to finally enjoy some road success when they visit the New England Revolution on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass.,St. Louis (5-10-12, 27 points) is 1-0-2 over its last three matches, including a 2-1 upset win against the Western Conference-...
Storm eyeing top-4 seed as Mercury come to town
After a 1-4 homestand, the Phoenix Mercury hit the road Saturday to face a Seattle Storm team battling for one of the top four spots heading into the WNBA playoffs.,The Storm (20-14) are coming off a 77-70 loss at the New York Liberty on Thursday. Heading into Friday's action, Seattle was 1 1/2 game...
Reeling Roughriders stumble into Banjo Bowl battle with Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros is prepared to make some noise in the Banjo Bowl on Saturday afternoon.,Collaros exited Sunday's 35-33 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the second quarter after receiving a helmet-to-helmet hit from Miles Brown. The two-time CFL Most Outsta...
Argonauts seek rare road win against Redblacks
Two teams fighting for second place in the CFL East Division will meet Saturday when the Toronto Argonauts visit the Ottawa Redblacks. ,Both are coming off road losses. The Argonauts (6-5) are on a short week after Monday's 31-28 setback against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Redblacks (7-3-1) fell 38...
After crushing loss, Padres look to regroup vs. Giants
There is no time for the San Diego Padres to sulk about losing a game they could have won.,One out from sweeping the Detroit Tigers and improving their playoff position, San Diego lost 4-3 on Thursday night when reliable closer Robert Suarez gave up a two-strike grand slam to Parker Meadows.,The Pad...
Tarik Skubal seeks majors-best 17th win as Tigers face A's
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will try for his major-league-leading 17th victory when he takes the mound in the opener of a three-game series against the host Oakland Athletics on Friday evening.,Skubal (16-4, 2.51 ERA) is tied with the Atlanta Braves' Chris Sale for the most wins in the m...
After battling through tough stretch, Cards take on Mariners
The St. Louis Cardinals fought hard during a difficult schedule stretch to remain on the edge of the National League wild-card race.,The Cardinals twice took two of three games from the Milwaukee Brewers. They also took two of three games from the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins, and they manag...
After timely day off, Brewers begin series vs. Rockies
A day off came at a good time for the Milwaukee Brewers, who ventured into extra innings in three of their past four games.,Presumably refreshed despite losing all three of those contests, the Brewers (81-59) bid to get back on track Friday when they play the opener of a three-game series against th...
Astros begin critical homestand vs. Diamondbacks
After a four-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals last weekend, the Astros went into a brief road trip to Cincinnati a season-high 13 games over .500 and enjoying a six-game lead in the American League West.,But now the Astros (75-65) return to Houston to face the Arizona Diamondbacks (79-62) and at...
Rested Royals prepare for critical series vs. Twins
A rested and relieved Kansas City Royals squad welcomes the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday, opening a three-game series between teams vying for playoff spots.,The Royals had their first day off in two weeks Thursday, one day after ending a season-high seven-game losing streak.,The relief was pal...
Rookie hurlers square off as Angels face Rangers
A pair of rookie pitchers making their second career starts face off when the Texas Rangers oppose the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in Arlington, Texas.,Gerson Garabito (0-1, 2.55 ERA) gets the ball for the Rangers (68-73).,The 29-year-old right-hander is scheduled to make his first start since his ...
Streaking Phillies send ace Zack Wheeler to face Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler will get another shot to strengthen his case for the National League Cy Young Award when he opposes the host Miami Marlins on Friday.,The Phillies enter the second game of the four-game series on a five-game winning streak. ,Wheeler (13-6, 2.63 ERA) is...
Jays look to play spoiler to Braves' playoff hopes
The visiting Toronto Blue Jays will try to continue their dominance over Atlanta and derail the Braves' playoff hopes when the teams open a three-game series on Friday.,The Blue Jays have won nine consecutive games against the Braves, sweeping a three-game home series in 2023 after capturing all six...
Pirates look to make it two in a row against Nats
Credit the Pittsburgh Pirates with a short memory.,One day after being no-hit for the first time in four years, the Pirates bounced back with a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday.,The Pirates (66-74) will look to build on the victory when they conti...
Mets take on Reds, try to keep pace in wild-card race
Even though they didn't play, the New York Mets continued their climb up the National League wild-card standings on Thursday.,They'll look to remain hot and maintain no worse than a tie for the final NL wild-card spot Friday night when they host the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game seri...
Orioles, Rays square off as they jockey for playoff spots
American League East rivals Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles seem to be involved in different September races., ,But winning remains crucial to the fortunes of both teams in quests for the postseason., ,They open a three-game series Friday night in Baltimore., ,"Obviously want to win as many gam...
Aaron Rodgers, Jets begin redemption season bid vs. 49ers
Aaron Rodgers sustained a season-ending torn left Achilles tendon on the fourth snap of his New York Jets' debut last season.,In recent days, the veteran quarterback has been thinking about how to react to snap No. 5 in Monday night's season-opening game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clar...