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Golden Knights staying even-keeled while Jets must make most of sprint
After sputtering to just four wins in their last 13 games, the Vegas Golden Knights hope they may have finally turned the corner heading into Tuesday's game at the Winnipeg Jets.,The Golden Knights (32-25-14, 78 points) snapped a three-game losing streak in which they scored just one goal with a com...

NL West capsules: What's stopping Dodgers from another World Series?
Los Angeles Dodgers,2025 record: 93-69 (1st place, NL West, World Series champions),He gone: RHP Michael Kopech, RHP Kirby Yates, RHP Tony Gonsolin, C Austin Barnes, OF Michael Conforto, LHP Anthony Banda, OF Justin Dean, C Ben Rortvedt, OF Esteury Ruiz,New faces: OF Kyle Tucker, RHP Edwin Diaz, OF ...

Stars look to rediscover offense vs. Devils after clinching playoff spot
The Dallas Stars wrap up their two-game homestand Tuesday when they host the New Jersey Devils, their first game since clinching a playoff spot late Sunday night.,Dallas (43-16-11, 97 points) is on a two-game losing streak (0-1-1), the first time in over two months the team has lost consecutive game...

Playoff-bound Wild, Lightning out to improve positioning
The Minnesota Wild and Tampa Bay Lightning, two powerhouses preparing for the playoffs in their respective conferences, will complete their two-game season series in Tuesday night's matchup in the Sunshine State. ,Minnesota (40-19-12, 92 points) won the first meeting with a 5-1 home thumping of the ...

Amid tight East playoff race, Isles face rebuilding Blackhawks
The NHL playoffs don't officially begin until April 18.,But the playoffs are unofficially well underway for the New York Islanders and the seven other teams vying for the final few postseason spots in the Eastern Conference.,The Islanders will try to maintain their playoff spot Tuesday night when th...

Avalanche chase payback vs. Penguins after 7-2 blowout
The Colorado Avalanche look to avenge a rare lopsided loss when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.,On March 16, the Penguins handed the Avalanche a 7-2 blowout in Denver. It was only the Avalanche's sixth regulation loss at home this season and their largest margin of defeat.,Gabriel Lan...

Blue Jackets regroup as streaking Flyers give chase for playoff spot
After losing in regulation for the first time in nearly a month, the Columbus Blue Jackets look to begin a new point streak Tuesday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers.,Columbus (37-22-11, 85 points) surged up the standings with their recent 8-0-4 stretch before falling 1-0 to the New York Islan...

Knicks go for 7th straight win, face improved Pelicans
The New York Knicks are surging as the NBA regular season enters its final three weeks.,The Knicks (47-25) seek their seventh consecutive victory when they host the revitalized New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. ,New York scored 77 second-half points in a 145-113 victory over visiting Washington...

Star players riding hot streaks as Canes, Canadiens clash
Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho will look to continue their respective hot streaks on Tuesday when the Carolina Hurricanes visit Cole Caufield and the Montreal Canadiens.,Jarvis collected a power-play goal and two assists and Aho also tallied on the power play on Sunday as the Eastern Conference-leadi...

NL Central capsules: Can Brewers claim 4th straight division title?
Milwaukee Brewers,2025 record: 97-65 (1st in NL Central),He gone: RHP Freddy Peralta, 3B Caleb Durbin, OF Isaac Collins, LHP Jose Quintana, RHP Nick Mears,New faces: C Gary Sanchez, RHP Brandon Sproat, SS/OF Jett Williams, INF David Hamilton,Biggest question entering Opening Day: Is their unwillingn...

VCU extends coach Phil Martelli Jr. through 2031-32 season
VCU rewarded Phil Martelli Jr. with a two-year contract extension on Monday after he coached the Rams to an NCAA Tournament victory over North Carolina.,Martell's contract now runs through the 2031-32 season.,VCU went 28-8 this season in Martelli's first campaign with the school and Thursday's 82-78...

'Desperate' Kraken out to boost playoff hopes vs. ailing Panthers
The Seattle Kraken have gone cold, and their frigid play has put their shot at the playoffs in serious jeopardy.,Seattle (31-29-9, 71 points), which has lost three straight and seven of its past nine, visits the Florida Panthers (34-32-3, 71 points) on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla.,The Kraken are 0...

Reports: Randy Bennett leaving Saint Mary's to coach Arizona State
After 25 seasons and 12 NCAA Tournament appearances as the head coach of Saint Mary's, Randy Bennett is heading home to replace Bobby Hurley at Arizona State, multiple media outlets reported Monday.,Bennett, 63, is in the process of finalizing a five-year contract, ESPN reported. ,Per Arizona Sports...

Reports: Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun heading to alma mater Cincinnati
Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun is set to take the same position at Cincinnati, several reports said Monday.,Calhoun will replace Wes Miller, whom Cincinnati bought out after five years as its head coach and no trips to the NCAA Tournament.,Calhoun, 44, is an Ohio native who attended Cincinnati...

Bruins search for breathing room in standings vs. scuffling Maple Leafs
There is no such thing as breathing room in NHL playoff races this season, but the Boston Bruins look to ride the momentum of a major win into their return home for a Tuesday night matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs.,Boston (39-23-8, 86 points) took over the top Eastern Conference wild-card positi...

Sebastian Aho ecstatic that Hurriances will play Kraken twice in Finland
Hurricanes standout Sebastian Aho was beaming when he learned Monday that Carolina will face the Seattle Kraken in two games in his homeland of Finland next season.,The contests, slated for Nov. 12 and Nov. 14, are part of the 2026 Global Series and will be played in the Finnish capital of Helsinki....

England calls up Ben White, passes over Trent Alexander-Arnold
England called up Arsenal right-back Ben White for upcoming friendlies following an injury suffered by Bayer Leverkusen center back Jarell Quansah.,Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes has also been added to the 35-man squad with Arsenal's Eberechi Eze injured. But it was White's addition that drew the ...

Streaking Hornets see opportunity against lowly Kings
The Charlotte Hornets have made some big strides lately to put themselves in position for a postseason spot.,So they can't afford to miss the opportunity presented to them Tuesday night when the lowly Sacramento Kings visit.,"There is no guarantees," Hornets coach Charles Lee said. "It doesn't matte...

Padres tab RHP Nick Pivetta to starter opener vs. Tigers
Nick Pivetta will make the first Opening Day start of his career on Thursday afternoon when the San Diego Padres host the Detroit Tigers.,Padres manager Craig Stammen made the announcement on Monday as the team was on the verge of ending spring training.,It won't be an easy assignment as the 33-year...

Shohei Ohtani WBC jersey sells for record $1.5M
An unsigned Shohei Ohtani game-used 2026 World Baseball Classic jersey sold for just north of $1.5 million Sunday night via MLB Auctions, shattering the previous high public sale of an Ohtani jersey, autographed with "24 NL MVP," which was $249,999 in 2025 on Fanatics.,While Sunday's sale did not co...