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Evander-led Timbers aim for big win vs. Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake will face the Portland Timbers on Saturday night in Sandy, Utah, in a meeting of two credible dark horses to represent the Western Conference in this year's MLS Cup.,While Los Angeles FC and the Los Angeles Galaxy get most of the attention, Salt Lake (14-7-8, 50 points) continued its ...
Nashville chasing final playoff spot vs. Cincinnati
Nashville SC aims to maintain its winning ways - and its MLS Cup Playoff hopes - when it hosts FC Cincinnati in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday evening.,After dropping eight straight league matches, Nashville (8-13-8, 32 points) is on a two-match winning streak.,It followed a 2-0 win at Atlanta United...
Dynamo surging into interstate clash vs. Austin FC
The Houston Dynamo have been pushing upward in the Western Conference while on a four-match unbeaten streak and will look to continue their momentum when they visit Austin FC on Saturday.,While the three-team Copa Tejas competition already has a champion in FC Dallas, a visit to the Texas capital st...
Fever have sportsbooks sweating entering WNBA playoffs
The Indiana Fever limped into the playoffs by losing three of their final four games, and are underdogs entering their first-round series against the third-seeded Connecticut Sun.,While networks would love nothing more than an extended postseason run for the Caitlin Clark-led Fever, Indiana (20-20) ...
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...
Packers QB Jordan Love questionable, 'working through' medicals
Jordan Love cleared on-field practice tests on Friday but the Green Bay Packers are awaiting one final hurdle before the quarterback can return from a left knee injury that knocked him out of the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. ,Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Love, officially listed as ques...
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...
Browns rule out TE David Njoku, RB Pierre Strong vs. Giants
The Cleveland Browns on Friday ruled out tight end David Njoku and running back Pierre Strong for Sunday's home game against the New York Giants.,Njoku has missed practice all week because of an ankle injury sustained in Week 1, while Strong sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday after injuring hi...
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...
How Far Can Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Go in 2024 WNBA Playoffs?
If the WNBA Playoffs are anything like March Madness, Caitlin Clark is in the driver's seat of how far the Indiana Fever will go....
Ravens RB Justice Hill signs 2-year extension
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill signed a two-year contract extension on Friday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Ravens, however, the NFL Network reported it was worth $6 million.,Hill, 26, was due to be a free agent at the end of this season. He has five carries for 25 yards and...
Braves reinstate 2B Ozzie Albies from injured list
The Atlanta Braves returned three-time All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list prior to Friday's series opener against the host Miami Marlins.,Albies has been sidelined since fracturing his wrist during the Braves' 6-2 loss to ...
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...
Report: Ravens RB Justice Hill agrees to 2-year extension
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract extension, the NFL Network reported Friday.,Hill, 26, was due to be a free agent at the end of this season. He has five carries for 25 yards and eight receptions on 10 targets for 62 yards in two games this season.,...