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Seth Jarvis' late scoring flurry proves decisive as Hurricanes top Devils
Seth Jarvis broke a tie late in the game for the first of his two goals and new teammate K'Andre Miller scored twice in his team debut as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 in the season opener for both teams Thursday night at Raleigh, N.C.,Jarvis netted a tiebreaking goal with 2...

Short-handed Real Salt Lake scrap for playoff position vs. Seattle
Both teams will be short-handed when Real Salt Lake visit the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night with an eye toward joining the hosts in the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs.,That said, RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni knows his team is in no position to complain.,Late in a lackluster season, the Claret-and-Cobalt ...

Whitecaps battle to extend unbeaten run vs. Orlando City
The red-hot Vancouver Whitecaps have already clinched a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. Their next step is claiming the Western Conference's top seed.,The Whitecaps, who have not lost in two months, visit Orlando City on Saturday in the penultimate regular-season match for both clubs.,Vancouver (17-6-...

'Fail Mary' in rear-view mirror for Bears, Commanders rematch
The Chicago Bears return to the place where their 2024 season began to unravel when they visit the Washington Commanders on Monday night.,In last season's Week 8 matchup, Caleb Williams led a touchdown drive to give the Bears a 15-12 lead with 25 seconds remaining. Jayden Daniels completed two passe...

Inter Miami unsure if Lionel Messi will face Atlanta in crucial fixture
Lionel Messi's status is uncertain as Inter Miami head into a critical matchup against Atlanta United on Saturday night at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,It was unclear Thursday if Messi would suit up for Argentina in its friendly against Venezuela on Friday night in Miami Gardens or sit that one out in orde...

Aces on brink of historic Finals sweep, but Mercury standing firm
PHOENIX -- The Las Vegas Aces enter Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on the brink of their third championship in four years. With it would come the right to be called a dynasty.,Behind league MVP A'ja Wilson, the Aces hold a 3-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury in the league's first best-of-seven final series...

Roughriders on cusp of West title with banged-up Argos in town
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have three chances to clinch the CFL's West Division title and earn a first-round bye in the playoffs.,But as they prepare to host the Toronto Argonauts Friday night in Regina, Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris figures: Why make everyone wait three weeks when you can...

Tarik Skubal all business as Tigers hit Seattle for do-or-die Game 5
Before his start in Game 2 of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was extremely affable.,He talked about inviting the entire baseball team from his alma mater of Seattle University to the game, how he used to go Mariners games while in college and ev...

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa on track to play despite hip, thumb injuries
Tua Tagovailoa has been dealing with hip and left thumb injuries this week, but the Miami Dolphins aren't worried about his availability for Week 6.,Tagovailoa was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report, and Thursday's had yet to be published as of 5:15 p.m. local time. But Miami offensive c...

Bills view game vs. energized Falcons as chance to put first loss behind them
After suffering one of the league's biggest early-season upsets, the Buffalo Bills will look to avoid a rare losing streak in primetime Monday night against the host Atlanta Falcons.,Buffalo (4-1) served as the last undefeated team for a few hours last Sunday after the Philadelphia Eagles' loss to t...

Lamar Jackson (hamstring) remains sidelined as Ravens prepare for Rams
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) missed his fifth consecutive practice day as the banged-up Ravens prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. ,The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player suffered the injury in the third quarter of the 37-20 loss at Kansas City in Week 4 and has not pra...

Hurricanes G Pyotr Kochetkov injured, out for season opener vs. Devils
Carolina reserve goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will miss the Hurricanes' season opener against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C., because of an undisclosed injury.,Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said Kochetkov was "nicked up" and missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Rooki...
Cavaliers and Knicks Enter Make-or-Break Season in the Eastern Conference
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks are both built to win now — but if they fall short again, big roster changes could be coming....

Report: Heat's Erik Spoelstra to be named coach of Team USA
Erik Spoelstra is expected to be named as the new head coach of the United States men's national team, ESPN reported on Thursday.,The Miami Heat coach will succeed Steve Kerr for the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics.,Spoelstra, 54, joined Mark Few and Tyronn Lue as assistants on the Ameri...

Report: Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi has hernia surgery
Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a sports hernia, DLLS Sports reported.,Eovaldi was shut down in late August with a strained rotator cuff after vaulting into contention for the American League Cy Young Award, finishing the season with an 11-3 record and...

Novak Djokovic to face unlikely foe in Shanghai semifinals
Novak Djokovic defeated Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Thursday to become the oldest-ever ATP Masters 1000 semifinalist at 38.,The fourth-seeded Serbian star reached his record-extending 80th Masters 1000 final four and is seeking his record-extending fifth title in ...

Elias Pettersson, Canucks set to turn page in opener vs. Flames
The Vancouver Canucks get a chance to start anew when they host the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.,The Canucks come into the season hoping to bounce back after last season's disappointment. ,Plagued by drama, injuries and underperforming superstars, the Canucks ended the 2024-25 season six points...

Sharks skate into opener bidding for elusive home win vs. Knights
The San Jose Sharks face a tall order on Thursday when they open their season at home against the defending Pacific Division champion Vegas Golden Knights.,The Sharks, who finished the 2024-25 season with an NHL-low 52 points, have yet to record a regulation victory versus Vegas in San Jose. The Gol...

Red Wings ride youthful infusion into opener vs. Canadiens
The Detroit Red Wings last qualified for the playoffs during the 2015-16 season. Their quest to end that drought begins Thursday with a home game against the Montreal Canadiens.,Detroit made a coaching change during the holidays last season and put itself in position for a playoff berth, but a six-g...

Bruins building chemistry ahead of encounter vs. Blackhawks
With head coaches in the first year at the helm of their respective teams, the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks figure to be building their games during the early stages of the season.,The Original Six rivals will take the second step of their respective 82-game journeys when they meet in Boston...