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In 2025 milestone, Rockets clinch first division title, NBA playoff berth since 2020
For the first time since a second-round series against Golden State in May 2019, playoff basketball will take place in Houston this spring.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Springboard’: In playoff clincher, Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard enjoys career night on 3s
Houston clinched its first division title and playoff berth in five years, and rookie Reed Sheppard was the victory cigar in the fourth quarter.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections as Rockets clinch playoff spot; Lakers jump ahead of Nuggets
There are plenty of seeds to be determined as we head into the regular season's final weekCBS Sports - 1d -
Pacers clinch NBA playoff berth with seven games remaining after Hawks loss
The Atlanta Hawks' loss to the Portland Trailblazers on Tuesday night assured that the Paces will be in the playoffs for the second straight season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios on March 31
Monday features eight games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and a clinching scenario to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios on April 1
Tuesday features seven games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios on April 2
Wednesday features nine games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios on April 3
Thursday features six games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Makar scores to reach rare milestone and Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 7-3 to secure playoff spot
Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Makar scores to reach rare milestone and Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 7-3 to secure playoff spot
Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue JacketsABC News - 11h -
Golden Knights Can Clinch Playoff Berth Tonight Without Playing
The Vegas Golden Knights can clinch a playoff spot if the Calgary Flames lose to the Colorado Avalanche in regulation tonight.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Idle Hurricanes Can Clinch Seventh Consecutive Playoff Berth Tonight
The Carolina Hurricanes can clinch a seventh consecutive playoff appearance tonight, and you know what the best part is? They don't even have to do anything.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'Potentially winning a championship': Why Sheryl Swoopes is excited to watch Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark in 2025
The Indiana Fever earned their first playoff berth since 2016 with a 20-20 record in 2024. They have since changed coaches and about half the roster.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘Head of the snake’: Jalen Green credits Ime Udoka for building Houston’s culture
With Houston finally back in the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2020, Jalen Green is crediting head coach Ime Udoka for the culture shift.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Detroit Pistons magic number update: How they can clinch playoff spot
Detroit Pistons magic number to clinch the NBA playoffs still involves the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Are the Pistons in the playoffs? Here's how Detroit can clinch spot today
Detroit Pistons magic number is one to officially secure their spot in NBA playoffs. A win tonight against Toronto Raptors and they will clinch.Yahoo Sports - 36m -
Celtics, Thunder power toward NBA playoffs, Lakers shoot down Rockets
Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Draisaitl and Oilers beat Golden Knights 3-2, but Vegas clinches playoff spot
Leon Draisaitl added to his NHL-leading goal total by scoring on a 5-on-3 power play to put the Edmonton Oilers ahead for good Tuesday night, but the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a playoff berth ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Liverpool march towards title as Man City face Man Utd
Liverpool can move closer to the Premier League title when the leaders face Fulham on Sunday.Now they head to Fulham aiming to take another step in their march to a first title since 2020.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Women's Final Four: Will UConn win its first title since 2016?
UConn, the most successful program in women's college basketball, will look to claim its first national title since 2016 this weekend.NBC News - 4h -
‘We have liftoff’: Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta celebrates playoff-clinching win
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta: “What a tremendous achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players, coaches, and staff.”Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘There’s Still A Lot On The Line’: Maple Leafs Strengthen Atlantic Division Grip With Crucial Win Over Panthers, Secure Ninth Straight Playoff Berth
The Toronto Maple Leafs took another step forward towards securing the top spot in the Atlantic Division on Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
When do the 2025 NBA playoffs begin? Play-in tournament kicks off postseason
The 2025 NBA playoffs are fast approaching. Here are the key dates to know for the postseason, including play-in-tournament.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
The Colorado Avalanche Clinch Eighth Consecutive Playoff Berth After Resounding Win in Columbus
At the end of the 2016-17 season, the Colorado Avalanche finished dead last in a 30-team league, with a record of 22-56-4 and a total of 48 points.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Lakers vs. Rockets odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, March 31 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated the Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for MondayCBS Sports - 3d -
3 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls clinch a play-in tournament berth with a 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors
Playoff hopes are alive and well in Chicago. The Bulls punched their ticket to a third consecutive play-in tournament on Tuesday with a 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors, snapping a two-game ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Wheeling Nailers Clinch ECHL Playoff Spot
The Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are headed back to the Kelly Cup playoffs, clinching a playoff spot with a 3-2 victory over the Bloomington Bison on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 NHL playoff picture: Standings, schedule, start date, projected series matchups, teams that have clinched
The NHL playoff races are heating up with just a couple of weeks to go in the regular seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
March Madness 2025 betting, lines, odds: UConn is a big favorite to win the women's Final Four
The Huskies are looking for their 12th national title and first since 2016.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Amerks Clinch Calder Cup Playoff Spot
The Buffalo Sabres have just two weeks to go in the regular season, but their AHL affiliate will be hoping to play deep into the spring, as the Rochester Americans clinched a playoff spot with a ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
The NBA's playoff chase enters its final days. Here's a look at what's happening
It’s playoff-positioning time in the NBAABC News - 23h -
Lightning hit the road with a playoff berth in reach
TAMPA — The Lightning often talk about their primary focus going into each season is to earn a playoff spot. And as they embark on their final multi-game road trip of the season, they likely will ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
S&P 500 Has Worst Day Since June 2020 as Trade War Sets Off Slump
The S&P 500 fell almost 5 percent on Thursday, its worst drop since June 2020, as President Trump’s higher-than-expected tariffs set off another round of economic worry.The New York Times - 15h -
NIT bracket, scores 2025: Chattanooga captures first NIT title with dramatic overtime win over UC Irvine
Chattanooga captured its first NIT title with a thrilling win over UC Irvine at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Thursday.CBS Sports - 11h -
Mike Tomlin: Division winners should get a home playoff game
While the Lions won their division and secured the NFC's top seed and the conference's postseason bye, the club still proposed eliminating the guaranteed home playoff game for a division winner.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Is Cade Cunningham playing tonight? Pistons vs Thunder time, TV, injury update, and odds
The Pistons look to clinch a spot in the NBA playoffs against the Thunder, with the game featured on national TV. But is Cade Cunningham playing?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rockets star Jalen Green wins yet another Western Conference Player of the Week award
Jalen Green won his second Player of the Week award of 2025, making him the first Houston player to do it twice in a season since 2019 James Harden.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump tariffs spur Wall Street's worst day since 2020
The stock market cratered Thursday as fears of global economic slowdown driven by President Trump's new tariffs spurred Wall Street's worst day of losses since the outbreak of the COVID-19 ...The Hill - 18h -
Rockets center Steven Adams named as a finalist for NBA’s Teammate of the Year award
Veteran Rockets center Steven Adams is one of 12 finalists for the NBA’s annual Teammate of the Year award, the league announced Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy?
Harry Kane hit his 22nd league goal on Saturday to reach a new milestone and move a step closer to ending his long wait for a trophy.BBC News - 4d