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Connor Hellebuyck, Jets get crucial win vs. NHL-best Avs
Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the visiting Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.,Kyle Connor picked up a goal and an assist, while Alex Iafallo and Cole Perfetti also scored for Winnipeg. Mark Scheifele added two assists as the Jets moved within five points of...
Quakes, Sounders clash while off to sterling starts
The San Jose Earthquakes try to continue their perfect start Sunday when they host a Seattle Sounders side coming off an impressive result in CONCACAF play.,After finishing 10th in the Western Conference last season, the Earthquakes (3-0-0, 9 points) are one of four West teams yet to drop points aft...
James Rodriguez to debut for Minnesota United in Vancouver
Colombian star James Rodriguez is expected to make his long-awaited MLS debut Sunday afternoon when Minnesota United travel to Vancouver to take on the Whitecaps.,Rodriguez, who won the Golden Boot in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil after scoring six goals while leading Colombia to the quarterfina...
'Elite' Cade Cunningham, Pistons strive to extend win streak in clash vs. Raptors
The Detroit Pistons have not lost to the Toronto Raptors in more than two years, and the visiting Pistons hope to keep it that way on Sunday afternoon .,The Pistons have won their seven past meetings with the Raptors, including 113-95 at Toronto on Feb. 11.,Toronto's most recent victory over Detroit...
Team USA, Paul Skenes face prolific Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal
MIAMI - It will be power arm against power bats when Team USA takes on the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic in a high stakes semifinal on Sunday night.,Pittsburgh Pirates ace and reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes will be tasked with trying to slow down the Dominican ...
Cavaliers look to continue dominance against Mavericks
The Cleveland Cavaliers have rolled to seven straight wins over the Dallas Mavericks, including a 138-105 triumph Friday, fueled by a season-high tying 29 points from reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley.,Cleveland will try to extend the streak to eight Sunday when it welcomes Dalla...
Timberwolves aim to secure season series vs. Thunder
The Minnesota Timberwolves are having success against the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, although heading into Sunday's road game between the teams, center Rudy Gobert wants his side to be more like the defending champions.,"I think OKC is actually a great example of what we want to be in terms ...
Revs host FC Cincinnati in delayed home opener
After two forgettable seasons, including a 9-17-8 home record at Gillette Stadium, the New England Revolution are eager to begin anew.,It's just taken eight days longer than expected.,After last Saturday's scheduled home opener with the Houston Dynamo was postponed due to the lingering effects of an...
Tottenham Hotspur fighting off relegation in match vs. Liverpool
Spiraling Tottenham Hotspur will look for a result that could reverse their fortunes on Sunday when they visit a Liverpool side fighting to stay in the European places.,Spurs (7-14-8, 29 points) have lost six in a row in all competitions and five straight in the league. And the last four have come u...
Report: Commanders sign RB Jerome Ford to 1-year deal
Free-agent running back Jerome Ford agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders, NFL Network reported Saturday.,Ford leaves the Cleveland Browns after four seasons with the team that picked him in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Last offseason, he agreed to reduce his 2025 salary...
Why Duke and Michigan Are Dead Even Entering Selection Sunday
Selection Sunday arrives with Duke and Michigan virtually tied as NCAA Tournament favorites. Here’s what history and metrics say about the 2026 bracket....
No. 6 UConn, No. 13 St. John's ready for third round of heavyweight fight
NEW YORK -- Throughout the season, it seemed inevitable that Big East heavyweights St. John's and UConn would meet to decide the conference tournament championship.,On Saturday night, the highly anticipated encounter will occur at what will be a packed Madison Square Garden when top-seeded St. John'...
No. 10 Virginia vows to stick to process vs. No. 1 Duke in ACC final
CHARLOTTE - No. 10 Virginia would like a different result against No. 1 Duke when the teams meet in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament final Saturday night.,Two weeks after the teams' previous encounter, the Cavaliers won't be looking for an overhaul in how they go about doing things.,"There's...
St. John's, UConn ready for third round of heavyweight fight
NEW YORK -- Throughout the season, it seemed inevitable that Big East heavyweights St. John's and UConn would meet to decide the conference tournament championship.,On Saturday night, the highly anticipated encounter will occur at what will be a packed Madison Square Garden when top-seeded St. John'...
Islanders see benefit of grabbing early lead against Flames
The New York Islanders finally learned Friday night they can't always come back and win after falling behind by multiple goals.,But the Islanders won't have to wait long to try a new approach Saturday night, when they host the Calgary Flames in the final clash of the season between the teams in Elmo...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers hope for smooth waters against sunken Kings
Buried in the standings with one of the worst records in the NBA at Christmas, the Los Angeles Clippers will have the playoffs on their mind when they face the Sacramento Kings on Saturday at Inglewood, Calif. ,A 28-11 record since Dec. 20 will have the Clippers thinking tie-breaker scenarios, and t...
Kings carry 'good vibe, good energy' into encounter vs. Devils
It took nearly six weeks, plenty of ups and downs and even a coaching change, but the Los Angeles Kings are back into a playoff position as they face the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Newark, N.J.,Thanks to a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday, the Kings jumped into the Western Con...
Arizona, Houston clash in top-5 battle for Big 12 title
A team with national championship aspirations is guaranteed to enter March Madness coming off a loss.,It promises to be a top-flight main attraction on Saturday evening as top-seeded Arizona and second-seeded Houston square off in Kansas City, Mo., in the championship game of the Big 12 tournament.,...
Ole Miss strives to continue upsets in clash vs. No. 17 Arkansas
Ole Miss coach Chris Beard divided the Southeastern Conference tournament into a series of mini-tourneys.,So far, so bracket-busting good.,The 15th-seeded Rebels (15-19) built a 14-point lead and held off second-seeded and 15th-ranked Alabama 80-79 on Friday for their third straight upset to reach t...
No. 4 Florida, No. 22 Vanderbilt set for rematch in SEC semifinals
NASHVILLE -- Fourth-ranked Florida and No. 22 Vanderbilt will renew acquaintances on Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament.,The contest will serve as a rematch of one of the league's better regular-season games.,The Gators knocked off the Commodores 98-94 on ...