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Hancock Debuts as Mariners Seek to Even Series vs Guardians
sports12 days ago

Hancock Debuts as Mariners Seek to Even Series vs Guardians

The Mariners host the Guardians in Game 4 with Emerson Hancock making his season debut in the rotation as Seattle tries to avoid dropping the series; the preview highlights Hancock’s added velocity, his improved sweeper/slider, Cleveland’s Slade Cecconi on the mound, lineup and injury notes (J.P. Crawford rehab assignment, Carlos Vargas lat strain), a Guardians roster move (Johnathan Rodriguez traded to Baltimore for Carter Rustad), and a look ahead to tomorrow’s Yankees series and a Hello Kitty night promotion.

Habs aim for season sweep in Raleigh against Hurricanes
sports12 days ago

Habs aim for season sweep in Raleigh against Hurricanes

Montreal Canadiens aim to seal a season sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, riding a four-game win streak and having outscored Carolina 12-2 in two meetings this season. Carolina, the Metro-leading team, has been strong with a high-pressure game and is 6-4-0 in its last 10, while Montreal has tightened defensively to allow about two goals per game over six games. Key players to watch include rookie Ivan Demidov for Montreal and Seth Jarvis for Carolina. The Canadiens won’t have a morning skate, and full lineup details will be posted closer to puck drop.

Rookie duel fuels pivotal East showdown between Sixers and Hornets
sports13 days ago

Rookie duel fuels pivotal East showdown between Sixers and Hornets

The Philadelphia 76ers head to Charlotte for a pivotal regular-season showdown that could decide the East’s tiebreaker, as both teams sit near the play-in line. Philly just poured in 157 points against the Bulls and may welcome Tyrese Maxey (finger tendon strain) back, with Kelly Oubre Jr. also listed as questionable, while Embiid and George energize the lineup. Charlotte counters with a surge of late-season success led by rookie Kon Knueppel and a stronger offense, setting up a rare rookie-versus-rookie clash with VJ Edgecombe in a game that could have long-term playoff implications. Tidjane Salaun is the only Hornet listed outside G League assignments. The outcome could shape playoff and play-in positioning for both teams.

Country Night Comes to the Ice as Penguins Welcome Stars
sports13 days ago

Country Night Comes to the Ice as Penguins Welcome Stars

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena with a 5 PM ET puck drop and Country Night festivities. The game will be shown on SportsNet Pittsburgh and heard on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Penguins notes highlight Kris Letang vs. Dallas, Erik Karlsson’s March surge, Bryan Rust’s point streak, and Evgeni Malkin approaching 1,400 career points, while Sidney Crosby is two assists shy of 1,100 career assists as he chases another milestone.

USF's High-Speed Attack Challenges Louisville in a Second-Chance Showdown
sports22 days ago

USF's High-Speed Attack Challenges Louisville in a Second-Chance Showdown

South Florida’s Bulls push a fast-paced, second-chance offense led by Izaiyah Nelson and the outside shooting of Wes Enis and Joseph Pinion, backed by a high-energy, pressure-heavy defense. Nelson dominates inside as a rim-protector and relentless defender; Enis and Pinion are deadly from deep, with both posting 100+ threes on the season. Louisville must limit Enis/Pinion, force tough shots, protect the ball, and crash the glass to counter USF’s pace and rebounding. A key factor is whether USF’s aggressive, foul-prone defense can be contained by a tighter whistle, and whether Louisville can translate defense into offensive rhythm and depth in a fast, physical game.

Penguins Face Avalanche in Ball Arena Showdown
sports25 days ago

Penguins Face Avalanche in Ball Arena Showdown

The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Ball Arena to face the Colorado Avalanche in a 9:30 PM ET NHL matchup to cap a five-game road trip. Pittsburgh (33-18-15) aims to extend its recent good form against a powerhouse Colorado (44-12-9) squad, with Evgeni Malkin returning from a suspension and Arturs Silovs starting in goal; Justin Brazeau also back while Blake Lizotte is out. The game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN, and Prime, with radio on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Expect continued scoring contributions from Karlsson, Rakell, Rust, and Crosby as he nears the 30-goal mark, along with Mantha and Kindel riding hot stretches for Pittsburgh.

Penguins Look to Extend Road Momentum in Vegas
sports29 days ago

Penguins Look to Extend Road Momentum in Vegas

Penguins finish a five-game road swing with a 10:00 PM ET puck drop against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, as Pittsburgh (32-17-15) seeks to extend its edge in the series and keep momentum on the road. The game is on SportsNet Pittsburgh, with radio on 105.9 The X and the Penguins App. Notable notes include Anthony Mantha's scoring rhythm, Kris Letang nearing 800 career points, Sidney Crosby three goals shy of 30, Erik Karlsson continuing to produce, and Evgeni Malkin's five-game suspension; newly acquired Sam Girard could bolster the defense.

Penguins Vie for Home Momentum Against Sabres on Margaritaville Night
sports1 month ago

Penguins Vie for Home Momentum Against Sabres on Margaritaville Night

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena for Margaritaville Night with a 7 PM puck drop, promotional events, and Penguins Pledge activities; ESPN will carry the game as Pittsburgh looks to extend a strong home stretch and its history of success against Buffalo, led by hot performances from players like Malkin, Mantha, Chinakhov, Rakell and Letang as milestone targets loom for Karlsson and Rakell.

Remedy's Control Resonant Echoes inFAMOUS: Second Son, Preview
gaming1 month ago

Remedy's Control Resonant Echoes inFAMOUS: Second Son, Preview

Remedy's Control Resonant preview highlights DNA from inFAMOUS: Second Son, with fast, punchy melee combat, an Aberrant shape-shifting hammer, and city-based traversal. Melee hits fuel abilities, stuns set up finishers, and a smooth combat loop aims to melt enemies, all within a Remedy-style urban sandbox that isn’t fully open-world but emphasizes a cityscape vibe.

Cavs Shorthanded for Bucks Clash as Injuries Mount
sports1 month ago

Cavs Shorthanded for Bucks Clash as Injuries Mount

The Cavaliers will be without at least two starters from their win over the Knicks as they prepare to face the Bucks, with Donovan Mitchell (right groin strain) and Evan Mobley (left calf maintenance) out, and James Harden listed as questionable after a broken right thumb. Max Strus is out with a foot injury, and three two-way players (Brown, Enaruna, Minix) are unavailable. If Harden can’t go, Cleveland’s likely starting five would be Dennis Schroder, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, and Jarrett Allen. Milwaukee will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) along with Taurean Prince and Alex Antetokounmpo. The matchup tests Cleveland’s depth as they try to rebound from a win over the Knicks."

Habs Look to Extend Streak in Minnesota Rematch Before Olympic Break
sports2 months ago

Habs Look to Extend Streak in Minnesota Rematch Before Olympic Break

Montreal Canadiens travel to Saint Paul for a rematch with the Minnesota Wild before the Olympic break, aiming to extend their three-game win streak as they face a Wild team seeking to keep home-ice success going; Caufield and Suzuki stay hot for Montreal, while Minnesota’s high-end defense keeps them in the conversation; lineup details will be announced closer to puck drop, and a KFC game-day promo is highlighted.

Hurricanes host Kings in matinee aiming to extend point streak
sports2 months ago

Hurricanes host Kings in matinee aiming to extend point streak

The Carolina Hurricanes welcome the Los Angeles Kings for a Sunday afternoon game at Lenovo Center, aiming to extend their season-long seven-game point streak after a 4-3 OT loss to Washington. Carolina sits 33-15-6 (72 points, 1st in the Metropolitan) while Los Angeles is 23-17-13. The preview spotlights notable performers (Aho’s January surge, Gostisbehere’s scoring, Kempe’s production), milestone moments (William Carrier’s 500th career game), and key rosters notes (Brandon Bussi in net for the Canes; Anton Forsberg for the Kings). It also covers injuries (Eric Robinson out long-term, Pyotr Kochetkov out for the year, Charles Legault sidelined for months) and notes the Canes’ red uniforms for the game, with the next test vs. Ottawa on Feb. 3.