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Phillies even series with Guardians behind Ranger Suarez
Bryce Harper belted a two-run homer and Ranger Suarez threw seven shutout innings in his second start of the season as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 on Saturday night.,Harper had a season-high three hits, and his 411-foot shot to center off reliever Joey Cantill...
Braves triumph on wild pitch in 11th as Pirates squander multiple chances
Matt Olson homered and later scored the eventual winning run in the top of the 11th on a wild pitch to propel the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.,Olson, who hit his seventh home run of the season in the third, was the automatic runner at second in ...
Stars ready to enjoy home cooking in Game 3 vs. Jets
The Dallas Stars already have wrested away home-ice advantage from the Winnipeg Jets in their Western Conference semifinals series.,Now the Stars have the opportunity to assume control of the series when they play host to the Jets in Game 3 on Sunday afternoon.,The best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff ...
Celtics trounce Knicks, cut series deficit to 2-1
Jayson Tatum finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Boston Celtics pulled away for a 115-93 win over the host New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series., ,Payton Pritchard scored a team-high 23 points off the bench for Bos...
Thunder need to fix fourth-quarter issues vs. Nuggets
Nikola Jokic struggled to make shots and Denver lost the offensive rebounding battle 18-5, yet the Nuggets won Game 3 over Oklahoma City and have an opportunity to take a commanding lead in their Western Conference semifinal series on Sunday afternoon.,The Nuggets' 113-104 overtime win Friday night ...
Panthers have momentum now ahead of Game 4 vs. Maple Leafs
Two months after the Florida Panthers acquired an injured Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins, it is the Toronto Maple Leafs who are starting to feel the pain.,Florida will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday in Game 4 of a second-round Eastern Conference playoff series at Sunrise, Fla., with th...
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers chasing bounce back in Game 4 vs. Cavaliers
In some circles, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was perceived as a no-show both during and after his team's loss on Friday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.,First off, Haliburton created little noise on the court by scoring just four points ...
Oilers G Stuart Skinner to start Game 3 vs. Golden Knights
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will get the start in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series versus the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.,Skinner started 50 games during the regular season before struggling in the first two playoff games. The Edmonton native yielded 11 ...
Rested Whitecaps look to continue good fortune vs. LAFC
The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to strengthen their place atop the MLS standings on Sunday when they welcome a Los Angeles FC side that is trying to play its way back into contention following a slow start. ,The Whitecaps (8-1-2, 26 points) have been the story of MLS in 2025. ,Vancouver earned its...
2025 NBA Playoffs Round 2: Every Underdog Stole Home Court
Lower seeds flipped the script in Round 2 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, now it’s all about who’s faking confidence and who really needs to win Games 3 & 4....
Chelsea begin tough stretch with road match vs. Newcastle
After assuring their place in the UEFA Conference League final on Thursday night, fifth-place Chelsea must refocus on their pursuit of a Champions League berth in Sunday's tricky trip to fourth-place Newcastle.,Both teams would qualify if they could maintain their current league status. Newcastle ho...
Blue Jays' Addison Barger aims for encore vs. Mariners
One might say Addison Barger got a triple-double.,Barger hit three doubles and drove in two runs in a homecoming of sorts as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-3 Friday night.,The three-game series is scheduled to continue Saturday night.,Barger also robbed the Mariners' Juli...
Padres can't afford to let up against woeful Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are 6-32 and owners of a seven-game losing streak, however they delivered a reminder to the San Diego Padres on Friday night that no lead is safe at Coors Field.,"You have to lock in and stay focused for all nine innings in this ballpark," San Diego designated hitter Gavin Sheet...
Colorado Fan Sues NFL for $100 Million Over Shedeur Sanders’ Draft Slide
A Georgia man is suing the NFL for $100 million, claiming emotional distress over Shedeur Sanders' draft slide in a satirical twist on sports fandom and legal drama....
Matthew Lugo likely to get longer look as Angels host Orioles
The Los Angeles Angels likely will give another opportunity to a young player with considerable potential when they host the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Outfielder Matthew Lugo was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, his 24th birthday. He likely will make his firs...
Royals seek eighth straight victory in clash vs. Red Sox
While a grind at times, Garrett Crochet's start to his Boston Red Sox tenure has been relatively solid. ,Meanwhile, budding Kansas City star Cole Ragans has been exceptional against the Red Sox during his career. ,With Ragans on the mound, the Royals will aim for an eighth consecutive victory on Sat...
Mets' Tylor Megill looks to shut down potent Cubs offense
The team with the best earned-run average in the National League will face the highest-scoring MLB team again when the New York Mets and visiting Chicago Cubs meet Saturday in the second game of their three-game series.,The Mets won the opener Friday on the strength of four home runs and six innings...
Corbin Burnes, D-backs look to keep Dodgers under wraps
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes will be back on the mound Saturday. He cannot wait.,Last week, Burnes, missed his first turn through the rotation since a COVID-forced injured list stint while with Milwaukee in 2021.,He will return to face Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May o...
Logan Webb, Giants look to slow down streaking Twins
Right-hander Logan Webb's 152nd career major-league start will be his first against Minnesota on Saturday when the San Francisco Giants seek to halt the Twins' seven-game home winning streak.,Minnesota rode a pitching gem by Chris Paddack to its sixth straight win overall, a 3-1 victory on Friday in...
Lance McCullers Jr. back in the saddle for Astros vs. Reds
Astros right-hander Hunter Brown fell just one out shy of logging at least six innings for the eighth time this season in a 3-0 win Friday night over the Cincinnati Reds. His ability to eat up innings has allowed Houston manager Joe Espada to deploy his bullpen in the most effective means possible.,...