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Saints look to locate missing rush defense vs. Chargers
The New Orleans Saints know that stopping the run is critical to halting their five-game losing streak when they visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. ,Through their last three games, the Saints (2-5) have allowed 641 rushing yards on an average of 5.9 yards per carry while missing a combined 24...
Patriots eager to display toughness in rematch with Jets
A 1-6 start has New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo questioning his team's toughness.,Mayo believes there still is time to flip the script, though, and New England will have a chance to do just that when it faces the New York Jets on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass.,The Patriots were called out by Mayo...
Lions, between tough road trips, face unimposing Titans
The Detroit Lions passed two road tests and have a couple more coming up in their first two November games. They seemingly get a break in the schedule on Sunday when they host the one-win Tennessee Titans.,Following their stunning 47-9 blowout of the Dallas Cowboys, the Lions handed the Minnesota Vi...
Dolphins excited at prospect of Tua Tagovailoa returning vs. Cards
The Miami Dolphins own the least productive offense in the NFL, but they feel one player could make a big difference.,The Dolphins have their eyes set on a sudden increase in points as they count on standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returning to action on Sunday when they battle the Arizona Cardin...
Jameis Winston draws start for Browns vs. red-hot Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens and the host Cleveland Browns are heading in opposite directions entering their AFC North matchup on Sunday.,Baltimore (5-2) is riding a five-game winning streak and is tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the division. Cleveland (1-6) has lost five straight and is languishing...
Saquon Barkley, Eagles carry momentum into matchup with Bengals
Saquon Barkley leads a resurgent Philadelphia offense into Cincinnati on Sunday as the Eagles visit the Bengals in a matchup of two teams on the rise.,Barkley earned NFC offensive player of the week honors with 176 yards rushing on 17 carries with a touchdown in a 28-3 rout of his former team, the N...
Kings finally get to play home opener, face winless Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are running out of patience in their quest to win their first game of the season.,Their next attempt comes Thursday night against the Los Angeles Kings in the second game of a four-game trip.,The Sharks have opened the season at 0-5-2, most recently losing for the second time thi...
Timberwolves look to bounce back as Kings open slate
The Minnesota Timberwolves take their new look from Southern California to Northern California when they help the Sacramento Kings open their 2024-25 season on Thursday.,Newcomers Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo combined for 26 points in their Timberwolves debut Tuesday, but the defending Western...
Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell guide Cavs past Raptors
Evan Mobley scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 136-106 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.,Donovan Mitchell added 21 points for the Cavaliers, who took command of the game in the second quarter and led by 26 ente...
Thunder, Nuggets tip off in battle of title contenders
Oklahoma City and Denver were on a collision course to meet in the Western Conference finals last spring, but neither team made it out of the second round.,It was a disappointing end for teams with championship aspirations, but that's in the past. Both squads are now focused on their respective 2024...
Kraken aim to end Jets' unbeaten start
Last Saturday, the Seattle Kraken handed the previously undefeated Calgary Flames a 2-1 overtime defeat.,The Kraken will strive to hand another team its first blemish on Thursday when they host the Winnipeg Jets, who have won their first six games.,The Jets opened a three-game trip with a 3-2 victor...
Ascending Avs aim to hand Utah second straight home loss
The Utah Hockey Club will try to bounce back from their first home loss in Salt Lake City when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night., ,Utah, which moved north from Tempe, Ariz., in the spring, had won each of its first two games at the Delta Center, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks in ...
Hurricanes, Flames have proven resilient in early season
Fans had best be prepared to remain in their seats until the final buzzer when the Calgary Flames play host to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.,Both clubs are coming off comeback overtime victories in which they erased late deficits. That is only part of the tale. The Hurricanes have won a...
Minnesota seeks to continue Wild start, faces Lightning
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes would probably like to expound on how resilient his club is and how it battles back from a goal or two down.,Problem is, he can't so far.,Hynes and the Wild will complete the two-game Florida portion of their seven-game road trip with a chance to equal NHL history Thu...
Rangers' goal-scoring run gets tested against Panthers
Five months ago, the New York Rangers scored 12 goals against the Florida Panthers and lost the Eastern Conference finals in six games.,In the early portion of another season with high expectations, the goals that could not be consistently produced are occurring frequently. The Rangers attempt to ma...
Blues set to battle Maple Leafs, former coach Craig Berube
Craig Berube coached the St. Louis Blues to a Stanley Cup championship in 2019, but on Thursday night he aims to guide the host Toronto Maple Leafs to a win over his former team.,Berube was fired by St. Louis on Dec. 12, 2023, and became Toronto's coach this past May. He suggested no hard feelings t...
Devils dismayed by their defense, take on surging Red Wings
A leaky defense has led to consecutive losses for the New Jersey Devils, wasting some solid offensive work in the process. They'll strive to play a more complete game when they visit the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.,The Devils dropped a 6-5 overtime decision to Washington on Saturday, then a...
Bruins seek better 'discipline' and result against Stars
The Boston Bruins return home from a three-game Western Conference road trip to take on an early-season frontrunner from that side in the Dallas Stars on Thursday.,Coach Jim Montgomery's team went 1-1-1 on the trip and fell to 3-3-1 overall after taking a 4-0 loss on Tuesday at Nashville, where the ...
Mavs, Spurs on different paths entering season opener
It's finally "go time" for the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, teams with differing expectations, when the Lone Star State rivals open their season on Thursday in Dallas.,The Mavericks are in the hunt for a league title, while San Antonio is just trying to fight its way back to respectabilit...
Rebuilding Wizards draw red-hot Celtics in season opener
The Washington Wizards kick off their 2024-25 season Thursday night with a home game against the Boston Celtics.,The Wizards finished last season 15-67 -- the worst record in team history -- and the rebuild is ongoing. ,Washington's offseason additions include first-round draft picks Alex Sarr (No. ...