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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 ...
Wolves' Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo set for home debut vs. Raptors
Julius Randle needed all of two games to find his footing with his new teammates on the Minnesota Timberwolves. ,Randle will try to keep his momentum going as he makes his home debut in front of an expected sellout crowd at Target Center against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night in Minneapolis. ...
Against Thunder, Lonzo Ball to make long-awaited home return for Bulls
Lonzo Ball should be well rested when he plays in front of home fans for the first time since January 2022 in the Chicago Bulls' home opener Saturday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.,As part of a pre-scripted plan to ease him back onto the court after he underwent three surgeries on his left...
Blue Jackets bid to build momentum in meeting vs. Predators
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to post back-to-back victories for the first time this season when they travel to Nashville to face the Predators on Saturday night. ,Columbus enters the game following a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. ,Mathieu Olivier recorded his firs...
Comfortable at home, Stars welcome Blackhawks
The Dallas Stars will look to remain unbeaten at home on Saturday night when they face the Chicago Blackhawks.,The Blackhawks have only one win on the road this season. Chicago will aim to change that narrative on Saturday when it opens a five-game trek in Dallas., ,For the second time in three seas...
Islanders ride momentum of OT win into clash vs. Panthers
The seventh game of an NHL season is far too early for a team to be approaching must-win territory.,But considering what awaits the New York Islanders in their eighth game, it's a good thing they won Friday night.,The Islanders will look to complete a back-to-back sweep of Eastern Conference contend...
Undefeated Cavaliers, preaching selflessness, face Wizards
If the Cleveland Cavaliers hope to keep their perfect start intact, they will have to do it while playing the second night of a back-to-back, hitting the road to face the Washington Wizards on Saturday.,Dean Wade and Donovan Mitchell put up 19 points apiece to lead six Cleveland scorers in double fi...