Superstars align for "sports equinox"
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Sports superstars are front and center at this year's sports equinox, a day when games across major sports including the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL are scheduled.
Between the lines: Fans can tune in to Shohei Ohtani at the plate, Patrick Mahomes on the gridiron, Sidney Crosby on the ice or Steph Curry on the court.
The marquee matchups to watch tonight: (all times in Eastern)
World Series
⚾️ Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 8pm
- The Dodgers try to protect home field as the Jays stand in their way of winning back-to-back World Series titles.
- How to watch: Fox
MLS Playoffs
⚽️ FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew, 6:45pm
- Cincy finished with the second-best record in the East, but anything can happen in this intrastate rivalry as the "Hell Is Real" derby takes center stage.
- How to watch: Apple TV and Fox Sports 1.
⚽️ Minnesota United vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 9pm
- The Loons will try not to squander their historic season as they host Obed Vargas and Seattle Sounders FC.
- How to watch: Apple TV and Fox Sports 1.
NBA
🏀 Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7pm
- Two playoff hopefuls in the Central Division will be looking for a national TV win.
- How to watch: Peacock.
🏀 Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:30pm
- Superstar rookie Cooper Flagg will be tested against the best when the Mavs host the defending NBA champions.
- How to watch: Local TV and NBA League Pass.
🏀 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets, 9:30pm
- Both teams are contenders to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June.
- How to watch: Peacock.
🏀 Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 10pm
- The days of these teams leading the Western Conference may be over, but the rivalry is still there.
- How to watch: Local TV and NBA League Pass.
🏀 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trailblazers, 7:30pm
- Damian Lillard is back in a Blazers uniform and will try to get a road victory against Luka Dončić and the LA Lakers.
- How to watch: Local TV and NBA League Pass.
NHL
🏒 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. St. Louis Blues, 7pm
- Sidney Crosby and the Pens host a Blues team that's trying to get back to the postseason.
- How to watch: NHL Network.
NFL
🏈 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Washington Commanders, 8:15pm
- The defending AFC Champions host the Washington Commanders, who are struggling after a deep playoff run last year.
- How to watch: ABC and ESPN.
