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As MLS teams begin one of the most demanding stretches of the season, the San Jose Earthquakes and Colorado Rapids will square off Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo., each looking to gain an edge before fixture congestion ramps up further. With six matches on deck through the end of May, and the league’s international break looming, every point becomes more valuable. The Earthquakes (4-6-1, 13 points) come into the weekend riding the momentum of back-to-back wins—a 4-1 rout of Portland in league play and a midweek U.S. Open Cup victory over Sacramento Republic. Notably, San Jose rotated their entire starting XI in the Cup match, a strategy designed to preserve legs for this packed stretch. Cristian Arango leads the

The New York Knicks have stormed into a commanding 2-0 series lead against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, securing two gutsy road wins. But as they prepare for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, Coach Tom Thibodeau’s message is clear: stay focused and don’t get comfortable. Down by 20 points in both Games 1 and 2, the Knicks clawed their way back each time—demonstrating poise, determination, and a team-first mentality. Their success has been a result of both strategic execution and mental toughness, qualities Thibodeau continually emphasizes. The Celtics entered the series as the No. 2 seed with a dominant 61-21 regular-season record, but now find themselves in a precarious 0-2 hole. Coach Joe Mazzulla acknowledged the

As the 2024 NBA Playoffs heat up, the Golden State Warriors are heading into Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves with their backs against the wall—and without their star playmaker, Stephen Curry. Following a series split in Minneapolis, the Western Conference Semifinals return to San Francisco, where Games 3 and 4 will be played at Chase Center. The Timberwolves, entering as the No. 6 seed, already have experience upsetting higher-ranked teams, notably in their 4-1 series win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Round 1. Now, they’re eyeing another road victory in California. Minnesota opened its postseason with a statement road win over the Lakers and eventually dominated the series. That early success has fueled their confidence heading into San

Fresh off snapping a seven-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look to keep the momentum going Saturday afternoon as they host the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of their weekend series. Pittsburgh took the opener 3-2 on Friday and now faces the challenge of stopping Atlanta’s emerging rookie arm, AJ Smith-Shawver. AJ Smith-Shawver (2-2, 3.00 ERA) is coming off a near-historic performance, carrying a no-hitter into the eighth inning during Monday’s 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He allowed just one hit over eight dominant frames, striking out five and walking four. It was a breakout moment for the 22-year-old, who has found his rhythm after a rocky start to the season. Since returning from the minors on April