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Kings, Predators working through early-season challenges
Corey Perry will look to continue making an impact for the Los Angeles Kings when they visit the Nashville Predators on Saturday.,He scored a power-play goal in his first game with the Kings on Thursday night in a 3-2 overtime win at the Dallas Stars, the second straight overtime win to start a five...

Canadiens strive to shake off painful loss as they face Canucks
The Montreal Canadiens look to pick up the pieces after a disastrous third period when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.,Montreal scored four consecutive goals to seize a two-goal lead before the bottom fell out in a 6-5 setback to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. The loss was just...

Diego Pavia's lawyers amending JUCO lawsuit to be class action
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is not the only one who thinks junior college play shouldn't count against NCAA eligibility.,The 24-year-old is able to compete for the Heisman Trophy and potentially lead the Commodores to the College Football Playoff this season thanks to a federal court injuncti...

After historic debut, 76ers' VJ Edgecombe ready for Hornets
It won't be easy for rookie VJ Edgecombe to top the dazzling start to his NBA career, but the Philadelphia 76ers guard will have a chance on Saturday against the visiting Charlotte Hornets.,Edgecombe scored 34 points in a season-opening 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, breaking Alle...

Puck management key for Red Wings in first of pair vs. Blues
The Red Wings departed Detroit earlier this week riding a five-game winning streak. They'll make a brief return Saturday following two losses., ,That's when Detroit will play the first game of a home-and-home with the St. Louis Blues. The Red Wings dropped a 4-2 decision at Buffalo on Wednesday, the...

Avalanche pose 'great challenge' for skidding Bruins
It has been tough sledding of late for the Boston Bruins, but a Saturday matchup with the visiting Colorado Avalanche is as good a time as any to break out of a six-game losing streak.,The game is Boston's third in a row at home and comes a week after Colorado dominated their first head-to-head matc...

Unlimited Lamar: Jackson, Ravens optimistic after QB practices Friday
Two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice for the first time since Sept. 26, clearing his path to start for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.,Head coach John Harbaugh and the Baltimore staff will likely wait at least 24 hours to gauge how Jackson's injured right hamstri...

Ducks finding success on road as Lightning struggle home and away
On a five-game road trip that began with coach Joel Quenneville's return to Chicago and ends against another former Quenneville-coached club, the Anaheim Ducks are working their way through a good test.,Anaheim will play the fourth game of the trip Saturday afternoon when it faces the Tampa Bay Ligh...

Chelsea eager to keep strong form vs. surging Sunderland
Fifth-place Chelsea will try to continue their strong run of form on Saturday when they host a newly promoted Sunderland side that sits seventh after surpassing early expectations.,Chelsea (4-2-2, 14 points) have won four straight matches in all competitions, with half of those coming in the first p...

San Diego FC captain Jeppe Tverskov signs extension
San Diego FC signed captain Jeppe Tverskov to a contract extension through 2027 with an option for 2028, the team announced Friday.,The 32-year-old Danish midfielder delivered two goals and 13 assists in 33 starts during his first season in MLS while leading the expansion club to the No. 1 seed in t...

Playoff seeding on the line as Lions clash with Roughriders
After holding out a spate of starters last week in a 17-16 loss at Winnipeg, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will remove the figurative bubble wrap from most of them on Saturday.,Quarterback Trevor Harris, running back A.J. Ouellette and others will be back in the lineup when Saskatchewan closes out th...

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs 'real questionable' vs. Broncos, IR possible
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs remains out with a mysterious concussion and head coach Brian Schottenheimer said there's a chance he'll be placed on injured reserve.,"We're going to keep all options open," Schottenheimer said Friday.,Schottenheimer doesn't expect Diggs to be available Sunday...

Elena Rybakina jumps past Mirra Andreeva for last WTA Finals spot
On the strength of six straight wins, Elena Rybakina jumped past Mirra Andreeva to earn the last qualifying spot for the season-ending WTA Tour Finals. ,Andreeva, who had been in the eighth and final position in the standings, opted against playing in either of this week's tournaments after losing ...

Alouettes readying QB Davis Alexander for playoffs in finale vs. Blue Bombers
Montreal's playoff seeding could be sealed before the Alouettes visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the regular-season finale on Saturday afternoon. ,Despite that potential scenario, the Alouettes (10-7) are planning to start quarterback Davis Alexander against the Blue Bombers (9-8) no matter how t...

On a hot streak, Isles strive to maintain supremacy over Flyers
Following a slow start to the season, the New York Islanders are riding a four-game winning streak into Saturday afternoon's road game against the Philadelphia Flyers.,New York began the campaign with three straight losses, including a 5-2 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets that dropped the team to 0-3-0. ...

Championship chasers can't count on help at Martinsville
Time is scarce on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, but that precious commodity is not the only thing drivers are finding in high demand these days.,While softer tires, more grip and better balance will be required in the Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday afternoon, add "help" to th...

Vince Covello WDs from Bank of Utah Championship
Vince Covello withdrew from the Bank of Utah Championship prior to the start of the second round on Friday.,PGA Tour Communications did not provide a reason for Covello's withdrawal at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah,Covello fired a 10-over-par 81 after the first round to reside 16 strokes behind...

After Chauncey Billups' arrest, Blazers return to work vs. Warriors
The Portland Trail Blazers played poorly in the fourth quarter of their season opener on Wednesday night, and then head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested early Thursday morning.,Now Tiago Splitter takes over as interim coach of the Trail Blazers after Billups was charged on counts of conspiracy to...

Jets chase bounce-back effort vs. goal-starved Flames
The Winnipeg Jets will not have a long wait to try starting another winning streak when they play host to the Calgary Flames on Friday.,Winnipeg had a six-game run snapped with a 3-0 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday to kick off a three-game homestand.,It was an inglorious result for a team tha...

Fresh off 1st win, Sharks out to halt Devils' lengthy streak
The New Jersey Devils will try to stretch their winning streak to seven games when they host the San Jose Sharks on Friday evening.,The Devils are riding their longest winning streak since a 13-game run Oct. 25-Nov. 21, 2022, which tied a franchise record. ,New Jersey is coming off wins on back-to-b...