Max Fried, Yankees aim to spoil Pirates’ home opener

Mar 29, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried (54) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Max Fried will make his second start for the New York Yankees against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday afternoon as he looks…

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Skidding Grizzlies aim to cool off sizzling Heat

Mar 31, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo (right) talks with Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Tuomas Iisalo hasn’t had the easiest start to an NBA coaching career. Iisalo took over as interim coach for the Memphis…

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Cavaliers aim to continue ascent in clash vs. Knicks

Mar 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) goes for a rebound against Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Cleveland Cavaliers can match the second-most regular-season wins in franchise history on Wednesday when they welcome the visiting…

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Wolves, without Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo, take aim at Nuggets

Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) works towards the basket as Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) defends during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Timberwolves are fighting to stay out of the Western Conference play-in — literally. Minnesota (43-32) beat the…

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After rare loss, Rockets aim to recover vs. visiting Jazz

Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images After missing an opportunity Monday to move closer to clinching the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed, the Houston…

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Orioles aim to ride 6-homer outburst in rematch vs. Jays

Mar 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles centre fielder Cedric Mullins (31) celebrates the win with shortstop Jorge Mateo (3) against the Toronto Blue Jays at the end of the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Baltimore Orioles turned on the power for Opening Day, and the host Toronto…

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Without Tomas Hertl, Golden Knights take aim at Wild

Mar 23, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) is congratulated by defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) and right wing Victor Olofsson (95) after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images The Vegas Golden Knights will be without their top goal scorer when…

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Raptors, Wizards aim to halt slides

Mar 23, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes (4) and forward Ochai Agbaji (30) battle with San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) for the ball during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The Washington Wizards and visiting Toronto Raptors — two lottery-bound teams — are…

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