Bruins, Devils clash amid recent runs of good form

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) The Boston Bruins are seemingly recovered from a recent three-game losing streak, while the New Jersey Devils are optimistic they are rebounding from a lengthier slump. The Bruins seek their fourth...

Sabres too much for Coyotes

(Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports) Eric Robinson and Kyle Okposo each had a goal and two assists as the Buffalo Sabres recorded a 5-2 win over the visiting Arizona Coyotes on Monday. The Sabres are 2-0-1 over their last three...

Sabres, eager to improve at home, battle Coyotes

(Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports) The Buffalo Sabres will try to translate "compete and battle" into more success on home ice when they host the Arizona Coyotes on Monday. The Sabres are only 5-7-1 in home games this season,...

Kings, Suns aim to climb out of recent funks

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) After they both missed out on a trip to Las Vegas, the Phoenix Suns and visiting Sacramento Kings will meet Friday in what effectively amounts to a consolation game of the NBA in-season tournament....

Kings, Suns aim to climb out of recent funks

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) After they both missed out on a trip to Las Vegas, the Phoenix Suns and visiting Sacramento Kings will meet Friday in what effectively amounts to a consolation game of the NBA in-season tournament....

Colts grow role of Zack Moss in clash vs. Titans

(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) For Jonathan Taylor, it's thumbs down in Week 13. If the Indianapolis Colts are to maintain their current wild-card playoff position, it will have to be thumbs up for Zack Moss, starting with Sunday's...

Browns QB Deshaun Watson to start vs. Cardinals

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will start Sunday's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, coach Kevin Stefanski announced Friday. Watson took all the first-team reps in...

Browns QB Deshaun Watson to start vs. Cardinals

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will start Sunday's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, coach Kevin Stefanski announced Friday. Watson took all the first-team reps in...

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson returns to practice

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson returned to practice Friday. He told reporters he was held out Thursday as a precaution and that he will suit up for Sunday's game against the...

Wild hope hot start continues with Kings up next

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Wild will go for back-to-back wins when they welcome the Los Angeles Kings to town on Thursday night for the opener of a three-game homestand in Saint Paul, Minn. Minnesota is coming off a...

Ryan Pepiot, Dodgers chase another win over Tigers

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) All it took right-hander Ryan Pepiot was five major league appearances this season to show the Los Angeles Dodgers he has value on a postseason roster. Pepiot's sixth appearance will come Tuesday when he...

Kyle Hendricks, Cubs look to repeat magic against Giants

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports) Kyle Hendricks nearly tossed a no-hitter when he faced the San Francisco Giants earlier this season. Considering the way the Giants' offense has struggled of late, the veteran right-hander could be in...

Phillies bid to flex offensive muscle vs. Brewers

(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia Phillies will try to carry their power surge into September when they open a three-game series at the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. Philadelphia led the majors with 59 home runs...

Padres cast in spoiler role as Giants arrive

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports) The Padres return to San Diego on Thursday to open a seven-game homestand that could weigh heavily on the National League wild-card race. Unfortunately for the Padres, they will be playing the role of...

Sun aiming to take down Mercury

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) The Connecticut Sun are trying to hit their peak as the WNBA enters the final month of the season. The Sun (21-7) sit in third place in the league and have won three games in a row, but one of...

Padres, Rangers counting on veteran pitchers to deliver

(Photo credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports) Two veteran pitchers who have underachieved of late will square off in San Diego Saturday night in a game both of their teams need. Left-hander Martin Perez (8-3, 4.91 ERA) will start for the Texas...

Padres, Rangers counting on veteran pitchers to deliver

(Photo credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports) Two veteran pitchers who have underachieved of late will square off in San Diego Saturday night in a game both of their teams need. Left-hander Martin Perez (8-3, 4.91 ERA) will start for the Texas...

Braves, Rays set to end half with heavyweight battle

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) In the final weekend before the All-Star break, the top two teams in the majors are squaring off in what might be a prelude of the World Series matchup in October. The Atlanta Braves and the...

Casey Schmitt, Giants take aim at D-backs again

San Francisco infielder Casey Schmitt doesn't currently have an established position, but rest assured that manager Gabe Kapler will find a place for the promising rookie. Schmitt has provided a much-needed boost for the Giants, who continue...

MLB roundup: Red Sox's Kenley Jansen notches 400th save

Raimel Tapia's pinch-hit double drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Kenley Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 400th career save as the visiting Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Wednesday to earn a...

Hot teams collide as Nationals visit Giants

Rookie right-hander Jake Irvin hopes to get off to a better start in his second major league outing, but he will gladly take the same ending when the Washington Nationals open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday...