Cubs win home opener, hand Padres first loss of season

Apr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) tags out San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) at third base during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Shota Imanaga threw 7 1/3 quality innings and Justin Turner delivered the go-ahead RBI single on Friday…

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Zion Williamson’s Season Is Over—Again. Now What?

Shutting down Zion Williamson for the rest of the regular season was elementary for the New Orleans Pelicans, as natural as their “NOP” team abbreviation during broadcasts. Deciding how to proceed with the injury-plagued former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, however, seems anything but easy. Various injuries—the latest a back contusion—will limit Williamson to…

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Flyers host Predators, hoping to build momentum for next season

Mar 29, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) controls the puck against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The rejuvenated Philadelphia Flyers wrap up a three-game homestand on Monday night when the Nashville Predators pay a visit. The Flyers (30-36-9,…

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NBA roundup: Thunder top Pacers to keep 70-win season within reach

Mar 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points as Oklahoma City beat visiting Indiana 132-111 on Saturday night for its ninth consecutive victory,…

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Penguins go for season sweep of improving Sabres

Mar 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) moves the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (78) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images If the Pittsburgh Penguins hope to complete a season sweep of the Buffalo Sabres for the first time…

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