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Whitecaps vs. Timbers: Cascadia Clash With Playoff Implications!

World

29 Sep, 2024

Whitecaps vs. Timbers: Cascadia Clash With Playoff Implications!


The race for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs is on and the Timbers have a chance to snag a...

Yankees Rest Key Players Ahead of Playoffs, Aaron Judge Gets a Day Off

Sports

28 Sep, 2024

Yankees Rest Key Players Ahead of Playoffs, Aaron Judge Gets a Day Off


With the American League East title clinched, the New York Yankees are shifting their focus to the playoffs, and that...

Napheesa Collier Ties WNBA Playoff Record with 42 Points, Leads Lynx to Semifinals

Sports

27 Sep, 2024

Napheesa Collier Ties WNBA Playoff Record with 42 Points, Leads Lynx to Semifinals


The 2024 WNBA playoffs belong to Napheesa Collier — at least so far. The Minnesota Lynx superstar made league history...

Detroit Tigers' Andy Ibanez: A Hitting Slump in the Midst of a Playoff Push

Sports

26 Sep, 2024

Detroit Tigers' Andy Ibanez: A Hitting Slump in the Midst of a Playoff Push


While the Detroit Tigers have been surging toward a playoff berth, Andy Ibanez has been struggling at the plate. The...

Caitlin Clark's Rookie Year Ends as Sun Sweep Fever in WNBA Playoffs

Sports

26 Sep, 2024

Caitlin Clark's Rookie Year Ends as Sun Sweep Fever in WNBA Playoffs


UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Alyssa Thomas and the Connecticut Sun were happy to finally close out an opening round series at...

Caitlin Clark's Rookie Season Ends As Sun Eliminate Fever In First Round of WNBA Playoffs

Sports

26 Sep, 2024

Caitlin Clark's Rookie Season Ends As Sun Eliminate Fever In First Round of WNBA Playoffs


The Connecticut Sun are moving on to their sixth consecutive WNBA semifinal, having outlasted stellar performances by Caitlin Clark and...

Dylan Larkin's Health is Key to Detroit's Success: Red Wings Captain Aims to Dominate in 2024-25

Sports

26 Sep, 2024

Dylan Larkin's Health is Key to Detroit's Success: Red Wings Captain Aims to Dominate in 2024-25


Dylan Larkin is the only Detroit Red Wing left from the roster general manager Steve Yzerman inherited from his predecessor...

Indiana Fever Facing Elimination: Inexperience vs. Championship DNA in WNBA Playoffs

Sports

26 Sep, 2024

Indiana Fever Facing Elimination: Inexperience vs. Championship DNA in WNBA Playoffs


UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Indiana head coach Christie Sides pauses every time she sees the graphic listing out the top four...

Detroit Tigers' Unlikely Playoff Push: How a Team Once 10 Games Back Made a Historic Comeback

Sports

25 Sep, 2024

Detroit Tigers' Unlikely Playoff Push: How a Team Once 10 Games Back Made a Historic Comeback


The Detroit Tigers' season looked bleak in July. Ten games back of a playoff spot with a 55-63 record, their...

Dodgers Magic Number:  How Many Wins Do They Need To Clinch The NL West?

Sports

25 Sep, 2024

Dodgers Magic Number: How Many Wins Do They Need To Clinch The NL West?


The final week of the 2024 MLB season is here, but the National League West division race has still yet...

Twins Playoffs: Should They Hope for Orioles or Astros Matchup?

Sports

25 Sep, 2024

Twins Playoffs: Should They Hope for Orioles or Astros Matchup?


It might seem odd to talk about whom the Twins should prefer to face in the playoffs, when their own...

Dodgers Call Up Flamethrowing Prospect Edgardo Henriquez: Can He Be a Postseason Weapon?

Sports

25 Sep, 2024

Dodgers Call Up Flamethrowing Prospect Edgardo Henriquez: Can He Be a Postseason Weapon?


The Dodgers called up right-handed pitching prospect Edgardo Henriquez for Tuesday’s game, completing a rapid ascent for the hard-throwing 22-year-old...

WNBA Playoffs: Top Picks and Predictions for Tuesday's Doubleheader

Sports

25 Sep, 2024

WNBA Playoffs: Top Picks and Predictions for Tuesday's Doubleheader


The WNBA playoffs continue and a couple of teams are staring a long offseason in the face. Sabrina Ionescu wants...

Hurricane Helene Threatens Mets-Braves Showdown: Will The Playoffs Be Washed Out?

Sports

25 Sep, 2024

Hurricane Helene Threatens Mets-Braves Showdown: Will The Playoffs Be Washed Out?


After taking three of four games in a series against the Phillies (and preventing them from clinching the NL East...

WNBA Playoffs: New York Liberty's Leonie Fiebich Shines in Game 1 Win Over Atlanta Dream

Sports

24 Sep, 2024

WNBA Playoffs: New York Liberty's Leonie Fiebich Shines in Game 1 Win Over Atlanta Dream


Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty went how many expected — a...

Astros' Alvarez Exits Game With Knee Injury, MRI Pending: Will He Be Ready For Playoff Run?

Sports

24 Sep, 2024

Astros' Alvarez Exits Game With Knee Injury, MRI Pending: Will He Be Ready For Playoff Run?


HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez has a sprained right knee and won't play in Houston's series against Seattle, which goes...

Washington Commanders: Can Jayden Daniels Lead Team to Playoffs After 2020 Success?

Sports

24 Sep, 2024

Washington Commanders: Can Jayden Daniels Lead Team to Playoffs After 2020 Success?


It wasn't pretty. It wasn't perfect. But the Washington Commanders are off and running under new head coach Dan Quinn...

Caitlin Clark's Playoff Debut: Can the Fever Take Down the Sun?

Sports

22 Sep, 2024

Caitlin Clark's Playoff Debut: Can the Fever Take Down the Sun?


The WNBA playoffs are here, and rookie Caitlin Clark will play in her first post-season game with the Indiana Fever...

Caitlin Clark's Fever Take on the Sun in WNBA Playoffs: Can the Rookie Lead Indiana to an Upset?

World

22 Sep, 2024

Caitlin Clark's Fever Take on the Sun in WNBA Playoffs: Can the Rookie Lead Indiana to an Upset?


The WNBA playoffs are here, and with that comes Caitlin Clark's first postseason action. The presumed Rookie of the Year...

CF Montréal Still Alive! Can They Secure a Playoff Spot With a Win Against Chicago?

Sports

22 Sep, 2024

CF Montréal Still Alive! Can They Secure a Playoff Spot With a Win Against Chicago?


In the span of eight days, CF Montréal rekindled its flame, and extinguished one, on Saturday night at Stade Saputo....

WNBA Playoffs 2024: Indiana Fever's Cinderella Run Ends in Connecticut?

Sports

20 Sep, 2024

WNBA Playoffs 2024: Indiana Fever's Cinderella Run Ends in Connecticut?


The Indiana Fever are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Fever finished the regular season...

Caitlin Clark Choked Out by Teammate Before Fever's Final Regular Season Game: Is This The Start Of Trouble For The Rookie Star?

Sports

20 Sep, 2024

Caitlin Clark Choked Out by Teammate Before Fever's Final Regular Season Game: Is This The Start Of Trouble For The Rookie Star?


The Indiana Fever have their final game of the 2024 regular season against the Washington Mystics on Thursday. Given that...

Twins' Bullpen Meltdown Costs Them a Win Against Guardians: Can They Still Make the Playoffs?

Sports

19 Sep, 2024

Twins' Bullpen Meltdown Costs Them a Win Against Guardians: Can They Still Make the Playoffs?


CLEVELAND — At the start of the season, the Minnesota Twins hoped they’d built a bullpen that would be a...

MLS Playoffs: Galaxy on Top, But LAFC Looming, Charlotte's Struggles, and the Union's Decline

Sports

19 Sep, 2024

MLS Playoffs: Galaxy on Top, But LAFC Looming, Charlotte's Struggles, and the Union's Decline


The stretch run of the MLS regular season is precariously placed in the league’s calendar. The final eight to 10...

MLS Matchday 33: Messi's Return Sparks Big Night of Playoffs Implications

Sports

19 Sep, 2024

MLS Matchday 33: Messi's Return Sparks Big Night of Playoffs Implications


As Decision Day inches closer, Matchday 33 features a full slate on Wednesday evening. Several Southeast showdowns with major Audi...

WNBA Playoffs Preview: Aces Look to Clinch Home-Court Advantage Against Injured Storm

Sports

18 Sep, 2024

WNBA Playoffs Preview: Aces Look to Clinch Home-Court Advantage Against Injured Storm


Two teams destined for a first-round playoff matchup will fight for home-court advantage when the Seattle Storm hosts the Las...

The NFL's 0-2 Curse: Can Any Team Escape the Playoff Drought?

World

16 Sep, 2024

The NFL's 0-2 Curse: Can Any Team Escape the Playoff Drought?


Since the NFL playoffs expanded to 14 teams in 2020, 32 franchises have started the season 0-2. Only two of...

Dodgers vs. Braves: A Pivotal Matchup for Playoff Hopes

Sports

14 Sep, 2024

Dodgers vs. Braves: A Pivotal Matchup for Playoff Hopes


The Atlanta Braves (79-67) welcome the LA Dodgers (87-59) to Truist Park Friday for the 1st game of a 3-game...

Astros' Altuve Exits Game with Right Side Discomfort: Is It a Worry for the Playoff Push?

Sports

12 Sep, 2024

Astros' Altuve Exits Game with Right Side Discomfort: Is It a Worry for the Playoff Push?


Jose Altuve grimaces after fouling a pitch off, then leaves the game after attempting to bunt with two strikes. (0:44)...

NASCAR Playoffs: Shocking Southern 500 Win Reshuffles the Championship Grid

Sports

8 Sep, 2024

NASCAR Playoffs: Shocking Southern 500 Win Reshuffles the Championship Grid


As the checkered flag of Sunday’s marathon Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway ended the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, the...

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