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Capitals hot on offense entering tussle with Lightning
Through their first six games, the Washington Capitals have been offensive when it comes to opposing defenses. ,The Metropolitan Division club matched its season high with six goals in the last outing and will look to continue the puck-shooting prowess when it travels to face the Tampa Bay Lightning...

Blues having to step up play without star, face Canadiens next
The absence of No. 1 center Robert Thomas will challenge the St. Louis Blues during the next several weeks.,The Blues passed their first test Thursday while defeating the Maple Leafs 5-1 in Toronto. Their next challenge comes against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night as they continue their fo...

Cowboys' Dalvin Cook could play vs. 49ers; Micah Parsons out
Dallas Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook appears in line to make his season debut against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night in Santa Clara, Calif.,Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy noted the four-time Pro Bowl selection is now up to speed after the latter signed with the team's practice squad on Aug....

After one game, Clippers, Nuggets see huge room for improvement
A loss to start the season isn't a reason to panic, but it does give teams a chance to quickly assess what needs to be fixed.,The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are in that situation after dropping their season openers at home this week. One thing is certain -- one of them will get a victor...

Saints' Chris Olave, Taysom Hill expected to play vs. Chargers
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave cleared concussion protocol on Friday, putting him in line to play in Sunday's host game against the Los Angeles Chargers.,Olave was injured in New Orleans' 51-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 13 and sat out the Saints' 33-10 setback to the Den...

Bruins aim to change attitude, end slide in clash vs. Leafs
Something has to give when the Boston Bruins cross paths with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time this season on Saturday. ,The two Original Six rivals enter their matchup in Boston having lost consecutive games in regulation, keeping them separated by just one point in the Atlantic Division....

After squandering top seed, Galaxy open playoffs vs. Rapids
The Los Angeles Galaxy beat Colorado twice in the regular season and rate as significant favorites to advance deep into the MLS Cup Playoffs.,But the Rapids aren't about to lay down despite a dismal stretch to end the regular season.,Seventh-seeded Colorado looks to improve on its recent play while ...

Liverpool anticipating 'difficult' challenge at Arsenal
League leaders Liverpool face their second stiff test in as many weekends when they travel to London to face Arsenal on Sunday.,The Reds (7-1-0, 21 points) earned a gutty 2-1 home win over Chelsea last Sunday, with Curtis Jones' 51st-minute answer to Nicolas Jackson's 48th-minute equalizer standing ...

Wild look to continue torrid start vs. ice-cold Flyers
Through seven games, the Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers are on opposite ends of the NHL spectrum.,The Wild hope to continue their sizzling start to the season Saturday when they visit the floundering Flyers.,Minnesota has not suffered a regulation loss in 2024-25, posting five wins and a pai...

Bombers seek home field for playoffs as Als chase momentum
When the CFL season started in June, the schedule-makers went for an instant Grey Cup rematch, sending the Montreal Alouettes to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.,Montreal won that night 27-12, launching a 10-1 stretch to open the season. But as the Alouettes (12-4-1) prepare for a rematch with visiting Wi...

Red Wings, Sabres each take momentum into matchup
The Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres each bring winning streaks into their matchup Saturday at Buffalo., ,The Red Wings have won three in a row after Thursday night's 5-3 win over the New Jersey Devils in Detroit, while the Sabres have won their last two., ,Red Wings veteran Patrick Kane scored ...

Dolphins trumpet return of Tua Tagovailoa as Cardinals land in Miami
The Miami Dolphins own the least productive offense in the NFL, but they feel one player could make a big difference.,The Dolphins are expecting a sudden increase in points as they count on standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to pick up their pace on Sunday when they battle the Arizona Cardinals at ...

Austin FC name Nico Estevez as head coach
Nico Estevez is returning to the MLS coaching ranks in Texas after being named the head coach of Austin FC on Friday.,The 44-year-old Spaniard coached FC Dallas from December 2021 until he was dismissed on June 11.,Estevez will join Austin FC when he completes his duties as a U.S. men's national tea...

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 ...

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa out of protocol, ready to play Sunday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared concussion protocol and is eligible to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.,Tagovailoa, 26, has been sidelined since suffering his third confirmed concussion in five NFL seasons in a Week 2 loss to the Buffa...

Reports: Ravens' Roquan Smith fined for tackle on Bucs' Chris Godwin
The NFL is fining Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith $16,833 for the hit he delivered that left Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin with a season-ending ankle injury, multiple outlets reported Friday.,Godwin suffered a dislocated left ankle in the Ravens' 41-31 victory over the Buc...

Nico Echavarria seizes two-stroke lead at Zozo Championship
Nico Echavarria's second straight 64 Friday put the Colombian ahead by two strokes at 12-under after two rounds at the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan.,Echavarria carded seven birdies and a bogey to grab the 36-hole lead for the first time on the PGA Tour. His score of 128 at the Accordia Golf Nar...
Tua Tagovailoa Can Extend His Career With This One Simple Trick
Tua Tagovailoa needs to prioritize his health, and he can extend his career with one simple trick to protect his head....

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...