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Cubs aim to extend offensive surge at expense of skidding Mets
The Chicago Cubs have a chance Saturday to do something they have achieved only twice since 1900.,The New York Mets can only hope they don't inch closer to yet another bit of ignoble history.,The Cubs will look to remain red-hot Saturday afternoon when they host the free-falling Mets in the middle c...
Reds' bullpen geared up for another look at Twins
The stout Cincinnati bullpen appears to be at full strength as the Reds prepare for the middle contest of a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Connor Phillips (2.25 ERA), Graham Ashcraft (1.64 ERA), Tony Santillan (0.00 ERA) and Emilio Pagan (six save...
Yankees bring knack for late heroics into rematch with Royals
In their past five wins, the New York Yankees experienced jubilation in their dugout during their final at-bat.,The Yankees hope to experience more good feelings but secure a win even earlier when they host the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.,New York is 4-8 over its past 12 games after wi...
Santiago Moreno, FC Dallas put unbeaten streak on line vs. Galaxy
FC Dallas, with Santiago Moreno's arrival this year adding to an already potent attack led by Petar Musa, will try to keep their early-season form going Saturday night when they continue a homestand against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Frisco, Texas.,Moreno enjoyed 4 1/2 good years in Portland, scoring...
Report: Aliyah Boston, Fever agree to richest deal in WNBA history
Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million extension on Friday, according to ESPN, which is the richest contract in the league's history.,"I'm super blessed and grateful for this opportunity and to continue my journey here with the Fever. God is good!" Boston said. "I'm ...
Braves blank Phillies as Austin Riley blasts two homers
Martin Perez tossed six scoreless innings and Austin Riley hit a pair of opposite-field home runs as the visiting Atlanta Braves smashed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.,After getting designated for assignment and re-signed by Atlanta earlier in the week,...
Sounders ready for homecoming, rematch with St. Louis City
St. Louis City and the Seattle Sounders met six weeks ago, but St. Louis coach Yoann Damet isn't focusing much on that match as the clubs are set to square off Saturday in Seattle.,"It feels like it was months ago, to be honest," Damet said of St. Louis' 1-0 defeat. "That's how much we've played sin...
Surging Salt Lake ready for rematch with San Diego
Real Salt Lake have their sights set on continuing the second-best start in franchise history when they oppose San Diego FC on Saturday night at Sandy, Utah.,The only time Real Salt Lake (4-1-1, 13 points) have notched a better six-match start during their 22-season history came in 2011 when they we...
Timbers hope to stop road skid at Minnesota
The Portland Timbers might be the more desperate team. The Minnesota United could be the more fatigued team.,The clubs meet Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn.,Following Saturday's match, Portland (2-4-1, 7 points) travels to San Diego and Salt Lake. The Timbers are 0-3-0 in road matches.,"It's a gr...
D.C. United's Tai Baribo (thigh) questionable for Philly return
Striker Tai Baribo's return to Philadelphia may be delayed beyond D.C. United's scheduled visit to the Union on Saturday night.,The Israeli international led Philadelphia with 16 MLS goals in 2025. After joining D.C. (2-4-1, 7 points) from Philadelphia (1-6-0, 3 points) in a $4 million cash trade du...
Jon Rahm overcomes rocky start to take LIV Golf Mexico City lead
Jon Rahm used a strong back nine during Friday's second round to take a narrow lead at the halfway point of LIV Golf Mexico City in Naucalpan, Mexico.,Rahm -- who backdoored his way into a top-40 finish last week at the Masters by shooting 4 under in the final round to finish at 1 over -- overcame a...
Surging Flyers, Sidney Crosby-led Pens bring rivalry back to playoffs
For the first time in eight seasons and the eighth time overall, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will meet in the Stanley Cup playoffs, with the opening game of their first-round series taking place Saturday night in Pittsburgh.,The latest chapter of the Battle of Pennsylvania featur...
Orlando City, Houston hope to build off U.S. Open Cup victories
As Orlando City prepares to host the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night, both teams are coming off victories in the U.S. Open Cup.,But wins have been rare this season for both sides when it comes to MLS league games.,Orlando City (1-5-1, 4 points) and Houston (2-4-0, 6 points) still have time to battl...
Talles Magno awaiting NYCFC second act as Charlotte FC visit
Is dynamic offensive threat Talles Magno finally ready to pay dividends in his second stint with New York City FC?,That question may be answered when NYCFC (3-2-2, 11 points) play host to Charlotte FC (3-2-2, 11 points) on Saturday at Citi Field in a matchup of teams part of the four-way fourth-plac...
Who Will New York Jets Draft at No. 2 Overall in 2026 NFL Draft?
The No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft is up for debate. Breaking down David Bailey vs Arvell Reese and the Jets’ decision....
Knicks begin championship-or-bust playoff run vs. upstart Hawks
The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks each were Cinderella stories the last time they opposed each other in the NBA playoffs.,Only the Hawks qualify for that moniker this time around.,The Knicks will begin a championship-or-bust pursuit when they host the Hawks in the first game of a best-of-seven E...
Revolution bid to stay perfect at home vs. Crew
The New England Revolution set out to continue their dominant home form when they host the Columbus Crew on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass.,The home/away splits are as stark as they come for New England (3-3-0, 9 points). The Revolution have been outscored 8-2 while going 0-3-0 on the road, but are 3-...
FC Cincinnati back home, vying for turnaround vs. streaking Fire
A massive opportunity to right the ship awaits FC Cincinnati Saturday night when they host the Chicago Fire.,Cincinnati (2-4-1, 7 points) has struggled mightily since winning its season opener. It has been plagued by a sluggish offense and a suspect defense, with its minus-6 goal differential tied f...
East-leading Nashville might be without Sam Surridge at Atlanta
If Nashville SC intend to extend their lead atop the MLS Eastern Conference standings with a win against host Atlanta United on Saturday night, they might have to do it without their leading scorer for a second straight match.,Sam Surridge was sidelined with a hamstring injury on Tuesday when Nashvi...
Rockets-Lakers series 'much deeper' than LeBron James-Kevin Durant tilt
A pair of NBA legends will square off once more when the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets face off in a first-round series starting Saturday in Los Angeles.,Kevin Durant led the Rockets to the No. 5 seed in his first season with the team, while LeBron James has helped guide the Lakers to the N...