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Well-rounded Bucks set sights on hot-shooting Raptors
Giannis Antetokounmpo may finally have the supporting cast he has always been searching for as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.,The 6-foot-11 star turned in his usual effort in a 133-120 season-opening win over the Washington Wizards Wednesday with 37 points and 14 rebounds to begin his 13th NBA sea...
Alex Ovechkin has eyes on 900 as Capitals face Blue Jackets
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored the first two goals of his NHL career against the Columbus Blue Jackets back in October 2005.,When the Capitals visit the Blue Jackets Friday night, he will be looking for two more goals to make history as he sits at 898 for his career. Ovechkin, the ...
Renewed Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into playoffs vs. Nashville SC
Fresh off the announcement that Inter Miami and Lionel Messi had agreed to a three-year contract extension, the South Florida side will begin their 2025 MLS Cup playoff campaign in the opening game of their best-of-three first-round series against Nashville SC at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Friday nig...
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers carries no animosity into clash vs. Packers
Aaron Rodgers was not a happy camper when it came time to leave the Green Bay Packers following the 2022 season.,So to hear Rodgers insist he harbors no grudges seems a bit wild as he leads the host Pittsburgh Steelers against his former team of 18 seasons on Sunday night.,Rodgers says he's not out ...
Jays name rookie Trey Yesavage as World Series Game 1 starter
Trey Yesavage began the 2025 season pitching for Class-A Dunedin, throwing in front of 327 people in his pro baseball debut on April 8.,On Friday, he'll be pitching on baseball's biggest stage.,The Toronto Blue Jays named Yesavage as their Game 1 starter of the World Series on Thursday. He'll oppose...
Ex-Alabama QB AJ McCarron launches campaign for lieutenant governor
Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is running for lieutenant governor in the state's 2026 election, he announced Thursday.,The Mobile native and two-time national champion with the Crimson Tide released a statement on YouTube.,"When Coach (Nick) Saban recruited me to play quarterback for the Uni...
Broncos, buoyed by tight wins, clash with up-and-down Cowboys
A slew of narrow victories has made the Denver Broncos even hungrier for more.,The Broncos will try to keep their winning streak alive when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.,Denver (5-2) has won four in a row, including a 33-32 comeback victory over the New York Giants last weekend i...
Titans bring NFL's worst offense into meeting with surprising Colts
A slew of narrow victories has made the Denver Broncos even hungrier for more.,The Broncos will try to keep their winning streak alive when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.,Denver (5-2) has won four in a row, including a 33-32 comeback victory over the New York Giants last weekend i...
Bucs, smarting from Monday loss, pursue improvement vs. Saints
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coming off their worst performance of the season, will search for a bounce-back performance on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.,The Buccaneers had the best record in the NFC, 5-1, before they went into Detroit and lost to the Lions 24-9 on Monday night. No...
Red Wings get latest crack at slowing Isles' Matthew Schaefer
The Detroit Red Wings were stymied Wednesday night by a goalie making his NHL debut.,On Thursday night, the Red Wings get the task no one has been able to master yet: slowing down New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer.,The Islanders will look to continue surging when they face the Red Wings in ...
C.J. Stroud, Texans confident heading into meeting with injury-ravaged 49ers
A three-team tussle atop the NFC West figures to naturally play itself out by season's end.,While the San Francisco 49ers have gained an early edge with victories against fellow 5-2 rivals Los Angeles and Seattle, right tackle Colton McKivitz knows a Week 8 visit to Houston offers a unique challenge...
Lamar Jackson at practice as Ravens prep for red-hot Bears
It's a flip-flop scenario with the Chicago Bears possessing a four-game winning streak and the Baltimore Ravens mired in a four-game slide.,One of those teams will see the end of a streak when the upstart Bears visit the banged-up Ravens on Sunday afternoon.,Chicago (4-2) is looking for its first fi...
Oilers' brief return home features visit from sizzling Habs
The Edmonton Oilers make a quick pit stop at home Thursday night to host one of the hottest teams in the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens.,The Oilers are in the midst of a stretch that sees them play seven of eight games on the road. Edmonton just completed a five-game road in which a three-game losing s...
Bills hope bye week is perfect solution to their problems … again
This season is going about as well as possible for the Carolina Panthers.,The Buffalo Bills, on the other hand, have experienced some unexpected glitches.,On Sunday, the Bills will try to alter the course of their season -- and that of the Panthers, as well -- when they travel to Charlotte.,The Bill...
Falcons, Dolphins search for much-needed win in Week 8
If the Atlanta Falcons are going to end a seven-year postseason drought, a victory on Sunday against the visiting Miami Dolphins is likely paramount.,In the heart of a competitive NFC, Atlanta (3-3) has battled inconsistency through six games, earning wins over reigning conference finalists in Washi...
Anthony Edwards' 41 points power Timberwolves past Trail Blazers
Anthony Edwards recorded 41 points and seven rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a strong fourth quarter to post a 118-114 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.,Julius Randle had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists and Jad...
After stunning win over Eagles in Week 6, can Giants do it again?
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will try to lead the New York Giants to their first sweep of the rival Eagles since the 2007 season when they travel to Philadelphia on Sunday.,Since that season, when Dart was only 4 years old, the Giants have won the first leg of this NFC East derby on four occasions...
Patriots in pursuit of fifth straight win as Browns visit
The New England Patriots will be seeking to extend their winning streak to five games and remain in sole possession of first place in the AFC East when they face the visiting Cleveland Browns on Sunday.,New England (5-2) enters Sunday's contest with the No. 3 run defense in the NFL. The Patriots are...
Victor Wembanyama (40 points), Spurs rout Mavs in Cooper Flagg's debut
Victor Wembanyama turned in a highlight-reel performance with 40 points and 15 rebounds as the visiting San Antonio Spurs opened the season with a 125-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.,Stephon Castle contributed 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists for San Antonio, which led by...
As Bengals eye .500, Jets still pursuing first win
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals will look to make it back to the .500 mark while the visiting New York Jets will aim for their first win of 2025 when the teams meet on Sunday.,The Bengals (3-4) are well-rested and coming off their best win of the season, a 33-31 last-second victory over the AFC...