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Max Scherzer eager for Jays postseason debut in ALCS Game 4
SEATTLE -- This is why the Toronto Blue Jays signed Max Scherzer in the offseason.,The three-time Cy Young Award winner is set to take the mound Thursday night as the Blue Jays try to even the best-of-seven American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners at two games apiece.,"I love...

Offenses could run wild as Cowboys, Commanders face off
An offensive explosion and late heroics could be on the menu when the Washington Commanders visit the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.,The NFC East matchup features strong offenses, struggling defenses, and two teams that lost their previous game on a last-second field goal.,Oh, and each team may be gettin...

Lukas Reichel racks up 3 points as Blackhawks blitz Blues
Lukas Reichel had his first career two-goal game plus an assist as the visiting Chicago Blackhawks routed the St. Louis Blues 8-3 Wednesday night.,Ilya Mikheyev and Tyler Bertuzzi added a goal and an assist apiece for the Blackhawks, who won their second straight game after starting the season 0-2-1...

Shorthanded Chargers, Colts take field for bout of AFC division leaders
Can the Los Angeles Chargers' shorthanded offensive line provide quarterback Justin Herbert with enough time to pick on the Indianapolis Colts' injury-riddled secondary?,When the teams meet Sunday in Los Angeles, the team providing the best answer to that question is likely to emerge from the battle...

Winless Jets figure to get stiff test from … Panthers?
This is strange territory for the Carolina Panthers -- and it's not because they haven't had a road game against the New York Jets since 2017.,The true rarity is that Panthers will have three more victories than their opponent when they match up with the Jets on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, ...

Upstart Giants will have hands full against Broncos in Denver
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo have injected youth -- and a much-needed sense of optimism -- into the New York Giants' offense.,The duo's next test could be one of their toughest yet as they prepare to visit Denver and take on the red-hot Broncos defense on Sunday in a battle of teams looking to build...

Likely without Puka Nacua, Rams face improving Jags in London
Pursuing a fifth playoff appearance in six seasons, the Los Angeles Rams are off to a strong start and in a three-way tie atop the NFC West.,However, it seems the Rams (4-2) will be without one of their key players this week after star receiver Puka Nacua sustained an ankle injury in a win at Baltim...

Eagles visit Vikings in search of 9th straight victory vs. NFC North
Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni has been king of the north since taking over in 2021, leading the Eagles to an 8-0 record against the NFC North., ,He'll try to make it nine straight wins, including playoffs, when the Eagles (4-2) visit the Minnesota Vikings (3-2) on Sunday in Minneapolis., ,Th...

Winning late, Bears out to stay hot vs. stumbling Saints
The Chicago Bears have shown an ability to win in the final seconds.,The Bears (3-2) will try to win their fourth game in a row Sunday when they host the New Orleans Saints (1-5), who have been unable to win games that have been decided late.,Chicago has won its last two matchups by identical 25-24 ...

After apology, Tua Tagovailoa leads Dolphins into matchup with Browns
In what has been a sorry season for the Miami Dolphins, perhaps it's not much of a surprise that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa offered up an apology a few days ahead of Sunday's game against the host Cleveland Browns.,Tagovailoa issued his mea culpa on Wednesday, three days after he called out teammate...

Lions S Brian Branch loses suspension appeal, will miss MNF
The Detroit Lions will be without Brian Branch on Monday night when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the safety's one-game suspension was upheld on Wednesday.,Branch was issued the punishment on Monday, a day after he slapped Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in the facema...

Resurgent Chiefs try to surpass .500 vs. Raiders
Patrick Mahomes has erased that slow-starting narrative by accounting for 10 touchdowns over the past three weeks.,What he'd like to do next is get the Kansas City Chiefs over the .500 mark.,Mahomes and the Chiefs lost their first two games of the season but now feel above water as they host the Las...

Patriots' Mike Vrabel returns to Tennessee to face new-look Titans
The New England Patriots will be looking to extend their winning streak to four games and collect their fourth straight road victory Sunday when they visit the Tennessee Titans for Mike McCoy's first game as Tennessee's head coach.,McCoy was elevated from senior offensive assistant to interim head c...

Gary Bettman: 'Concern' over Olympic venue, no NHL expansion soon
Following a Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday in New York, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman offered updates on an array of topics.,The biggest point of emphasis? International growth is taking priority over local growth.,"We're focused on what we can be doing more outside of North America to cont...

Bruins open difficult trip with matchup against Knights
After taking their first loss of the season on Monday afternoon at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Boston Bruins head west for a challenging three-game road trip beginning Thursday night in Las Vegas against the Vegas Golden Knights.,Boston will play three games in just four nights. After ...

Hurricanes, Ducks off to strong starts entering matchup
The Anaheim Ducks should feel good about their opening week of the season.,They'll be home Thursday night to take on a team that's probably feeling even better about early trends when the Carolina Hurricanes visit.,Anaheim has won its past two after falling in the opener, while Carolina has started ...

Seeking to end slide, Tristan Jarry and Penguins visit Kings
The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to avoid a third straight loss as they continue a three-game California road trip on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings.,Pittsburgh opened the western road trip on Tuesday with a 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.,Justin Brazeau, Rickard Rakell and Anthony Mantha fo...

Agents: Kings F Keegan Murray to sign 5-year, $140M extension
The Sacramento Kings and forward Keegan Murray have agreed to a contract extension, his agents at Priority Sports announced on Wednesday.,The extension of his rookie deal is for five years and $140 million, according to ESPN, locking him in place through the 2030-31 season.,Murray, 25, was the No. 4...

Holding their own against NHL's elite, Flyers take on Jets
The Philadelphia Flyers' early-season schedule is filled with plenty of challenges., ,After a quality win against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Monday, the Flyers take on the reigning Presidents' Trophy winners Thursday when the Winnipeg Jets come to town., ,Philade...

Report: Orioles interested in Albert Pujols for manager
Future Hall of Fame player Albert Pujols, reportedly a candidate to be the Los Angeles Angels' manager, also has interest from the Baltimore Orioles, ESPN reported on Wednesday evening.,The Orioles have not formally interviewed Pujols, 45, who retired in 2022 after 22 seasons, mostly for the St. Lou...