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On this day: Boston's first-ever playoff win; Don Barksdale born; 1959 draft
Celtics pioneering forward Don Barksdale was born today in 1923, and 25 years later, the franchise would win its first-ever playoff game.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
On this day: Pervis Ellison born; Kobe Bryant's last game vs. Celtics
On this day, Laker luminary Kobe Bryant played his last game vs. the Boston Celtics, and former Boston gig man Pervis Ellison was born.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
2025 NFL Draft: Protecting QBs is as important (and emphasized) as ever. Here are the OLs you should want
What this class lacks in blue-chip talents it makes up for in quality players that will deservedly go off the board the first two days of the draft.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
9 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2016 Masters, Spieth's collapse leads to Willett's win
Danny Willett becomes the first Englishman since Nick Faldo 20 years earlier to don the green jacket, taking advantage of Jordan Spieth's collapse.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 2d -
8 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2017 Masters, Sergio finally breaks through
It was Garcia's 19th start at Augusta National, the most before winning in Masters history. Garcia made birdie on the first playoff hole to win.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Wave faces a make-or-break weekend in the MASL playoffs in California
The Wave faces the team that knocked it out of the playoffs last season and with a win would advance to the semifnals a day later.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Kim Hyo-joo tops Vu in playoff to win LPGA Ford Championship
South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo rolled in a six-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole to win the LPGA Ford Championship on Sunday ahead of American Lilia Vu. Kim had nine birdies in her ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Boston Celtics jersey history No. 14 - Don Eliason (1946)
During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Eliason wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 1 personal foul per game.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
WATCH: Baby pygmy hippo has big day out at Richmond Zoo
Poppy, the baby pygmy hippo born just before Christmas in 2024, ventured outside for the first time at the Metro Richmond Zoo.ABC News - 2d -
NFL mock draft, College Football Playoff edition: Where Cam Skattebo, Dillon Gabriel go in CFP-only exercise
Projecting the first round with only draft-eligible players from the 12 schools who made the CFPCBS Sports - 2d -
On this day: Havlicek goes for 54; Celts snap Dubs' 54-game streak; Wilson cut
On this date, the Boston Celtics' John Havlicek scored 54 points, and Boston snapped the Golden State Warriors' 54-game home winning streak.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 5h -
Darkangelo's Three Goals Gets Ottawa Three Important Playoff Points
In their final PWHL game before the international break, the Ottawa Charge delivered a dominant 4-0 shutout victory over the Boston Fleet, moving them back into fourth place in the standings. The ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Vikings pull off massive trade in latest PFF mock draft
The Minnesota Vikings trade out of the first round in PFF's latest mock draft, but they get a big return to help on Day 2 of the draft.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
31 of the best Detroit Tigers to ever play the game
Today we celebrate the legends who have donned the Old English 'D', showcasing the brilliance of those who defined the team's legacy.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Boston's comeback bid vs Heat falls short as winning streak snapped at 9 games
The Boston Celtics saw their winning streak snapped in a loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Ladycats Soccer make first regional final appearance
The Godley Ladycats entered the 2024-25 season with no postseason wins in program history. On Friday, they added on to their monumental year with a third playoff win in the 4A-Div. II regional ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 25, Boston College DT Cam Horsley
Up next in the Unpacking Future Packers draft preview series is Boston College DT Cam HorsleyYahoo Sports - 1d -
Backup Boston Celtics shooting guard Baylor Scheierman is looking to earn playoff minutes
You may have been noticing more of the Creighton alum getting on the floor for the Celtics in recent games of Boston's stretch run push.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Toronto Maple Leafs On The Cusp Of Longest Active Playoff Streak – But The Pressure Is Higher Than Ever
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the cusp of standing alone with the longest active NHL playoff streak.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Heat extend win streak to six with 124-103 statement victory in Boston
BOSTON – So what if this is who the Miami Heat are, or at least can be, in the post-Jimmy Butler era? What if the 10-game losing streak was, as coach Erik Spoelstra insisted, a period of discovery? ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
No pouting allowed, as getting to three goals is elusive for Wild lately
NEW YORK – One of the familiar “hockeyisms” that Don Lucia liked to use during his time as head coach of the Minnesota Gophers holds true even today. “The first team to three is usually going to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Updated Apr. 3 West playoff standings as Thunder beat Pistons to win 11 in a row
Updated Apr. 3 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder beat Detroit Pistons to win 11 in a row.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Tigerhawks dominate Williamsburg in first-ever soccer match
Apr. 1—WILLIAMSBURG — The Colfax-Mingo girls soccer team has played one match and one jamboree so far this season. And the Tigerhawks outscored their opponents 7-0 in those two contests. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The NBA's playoff chase enters its final days. Here's a look at what's happening
In the Western Conference, Oklahoma City is the No. 1 seed and Houston is in the playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers, Denver, Golden State and Minnesota enter Thursday holding playoff spots, with the ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Photo – Italy Star Celebrates Return In Inter Milan 2-1 Udinese Serie A Win: ’29 Days Of Work So I Could Reach This Moment’
Inter Milan returned to Serie A from the international break with a win against Udinese.The Nerazzurri looked to be well in control after the first half. They dominated, and went into the interval ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (4/2)
This should be a fairly easy win for Boston, so long as they take their opponent seriously (and aren't too dinged up with key players).Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NHL playoff watch: Will the Capitals or Jets win the Presidents' Trophy?
It appears to be a two-team race for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections.ESPN - 1d -
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 - 19h -
Abbotsford Canucks Clinch Playoff Spot, Extend Win Streak To 11 Games In A 6–3 Win Against San Diego
While the Vancouver Canucks may be preparing to kiss their playoff hopes goodbye, the Abbotsford Canucks are soaring into the postseason. In a 6–3 win against the San Diego Gulls on Wednesday ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
NFL mock draft 2025: Expert projections for first round
The 2025 NFL Draft is in three weeks. Here are the full NFL mock draft first-round projections from experts.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Latest 'Hunger Games' novel has best ever opening for blockbuster series
The latest “Hunger Games” novel sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide during its first week, the biggest opening ever for Suzanne Collins’ blockbuster seriesABC News - Mar. 27 -
Red Sox beneift the most from the new dimensions in Baltimore in Camden Yards' first series of 2025
The Boston Red Sox hit three two-run home runs Thursday in an 8-4 win over Baltimore, and all of them went to left field, where the Orioles moved the wall in a bit during the offseason. Alex ...Yahoo Sports - 25m -
Weatherford's fight for playoff spots continue
Through the first month of District 3-6A play, Weatherford Softball and Baseball are well in the mix of the playoff picture. Both programs faced challenges in their matchups over the past weekend ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'In The Playoffs, That's Going To Be Huge': Steven Lorentz Scores Fourth Game-Winning Goal Of Season In Maple Leafs' Win Over Ducks
Lorentz had two goals in the playoffs last spring with Florida, one of which was a game-winner.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Garrett Crochet contract: Red Sox agree to $170 million extension with new ace
Days after making his first start for Boston, pitcher Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox agreed on a six-year, $170 million contract extension.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
WHL Playoffs: Momentum shifts as Spokane Chiefs lose Game 3 at home to Vancouver 3-2
Apr. 3—After winning the first two games of their best-of-seven first-round series on the road, the Spokane Chiefs had to feel pretty good about their chances with the next three games against the ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Saints have a heavy presence at Carson Schwesinger's NFL draft pro day
The New Orleans Saints had a heavy presence at Carson Schwesigner's pro day. The UCLA linebacker is one of the 2025 draft's most athletic defenders.Yahoo Sports - 1d
