Jose Altuve’s blast gives Astros 3-2 ALCS lead over Rangers
Jose Altuve calmly stepped into one of the most chaotic postseason sequences in memory and did what he’s done more than any player in major league history. Altuve hit the go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning to cap a wild final three innings Friday and lift the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over […]
Duke coach Jon Scheyer agrees to deal through 2028-29
Duke coach Jon Scheyer confirmed Friday night that he has agreed to a contract extension with the famed basketball program. ESPN reported earlier Friday that Scheyer was receiving an extension through the 2028-29 season. “I’m lucky to be at Duke,” Scheyer said after the school’s annual Countdown to Craziness event inside Cameron Indoor Stadium in […]
Earthquakes, looking to claim playoff spot, face Austin FC
Austin FC has little to play for on Saturday night when it visits San Jose on Decision Day, but for the Earthquakes, a playoff spot is on the line when the ball is kicked off. A win on Saturday would put San Jose (10-10-13, 43 points) in the postseason, which possibly could lead to the […]
St. Louis City wrap strong inaugural season against Sounders
With the top seed in the Western Conference wrapped up, St. Louis City will host the Seattle Sounders in Saturday’s season finale and try to carry momentum into their inaugural postseason appearance. St. Louis (17-11-5, 56 points) enters the final weekend of its expansion season with a five-point cushion atop the West and will face […]
ATP roundup: Shintaro Mochizuki continues dream run in Tokyo
Shintaro Mochizuki continued his dream run at home Friday with a 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 quarterfinal victory over Australia’s Alexei Popyrin at the Japan Open in Tokyo. The 20-year-old Mochizuki, ranked No. 215 in the world, had never won an ATP Tour match before this week but will face Russia’s Aslan Karatsev in the semifinals of […]
All-or-nothing match ahead for Minnesota United, Sporting KC
It’s been a season of ups and downs, but Minnesota United and Sporting Kansas City can put the turmoil in the rearview mirror as the two sides match up Saturday night in Kansas City, Kan. Minnesota and Kansas City are in identical positions, though they took different paths to get there. Minnesota (10-12-11, 41 points) […]
FC Dallas take win-and-in mentality into finale at Galaxy
The simplest way for FC Dallas to enjoy a successful Decision Day is to get the three points that come with a victory. Any other result would require scoreboard watching for outside assistance, so FC Dallas hopes they can take the easiest path to a playoff berth Saturday night when they visit the Los Angeles […]
Penguins, Blues look to get back on track after disappointing losses
When the St. Louis Blues and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins meet Saturday, it will be a clash of teams eyeing a rebound from a loss that left lingering frustration. Perhaps the best thing the Blues could say about their 6-2 loss Thursday against the Arizona Coyotes is that the game didn’t go to a shootout, […]
Rapids hope to end last-place season on high note vs. rival RSL
It seems the Colorado Rapids have found their footing. While it’s too late for them to make the MLS Cup Playoffs, the Rapids can close out their season on a high note when they host postseason-bound Real Salt Lake — one of the strongest road teams in the league — at home Saturday night in […]
Avalanche put unbeaten mark on line vs. Hurricanes
The Colorado Avalanche focused on adding forward depth in the offseason but it has been someone already on the roster giving the team supplementary scoring. Logan O’Connor is a grinder and penalty killer, but for the past two games he has found the back of the net with short-handed goals. That has helped Colorado win […]
