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Lions propose significant playoff seeding change
The Lions have proposed a significant change to NFL playoff seeding that would largely use regular-season records as the guiding principle.ESPN - 1h -
NFL to consider tush push ban, changes to playoff seeding
NFL team owners will consider proposals to ban the tush push and for a change to playoff seeding format this off-season, the league announced Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Banning the tush push and changes to playoff seeding are among proposed NFL rule changes
The Green Bay Packers have formally proposed a rule change to ban the tush push and the Detroit Lions proposed that playoff seeding be done based on record instead of automatically placing division ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
NFL owners to consider Detroit Lions proposal to change seeding in playoffs
Under the Lions' proposal, wild-card teams could have first-round home playoff games instead of division champs.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
NFL rule changes 2025: Packers move to outlaw 'Tush Push,' while Lions suggest major playoff seeding change
The competition committee will review several potential changes this offseasonCBS Sports - 19h -
The Lions’ proposed NFL playoff change would make divisions kind of pointless
This NFL playoff change proposed by the Lions makes logical sense, but would only serve to ultimately make the regular season meaningless.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Lions propose playoff seeding without regard to division championship
The current structure of the NFL often results in teams with lesser records hosting playoff games, because every division champion is guaranteed one of the top four spots on the conference's ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Playoff standings: Resetting the postseason races after the trade deadline
Playoff spots, division titles and seeds are up for grabs until April 17.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
How a new focus changed Giannis' game and improved the Bucks' playoff outlook
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new skill in hopes of a healthy playoff run: The midrange jumper.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
The NBA's Southeast Division is struggling. There's still hope for the Hawks, Magic and Heat
This fall will mark the 10th anniversary of the NBA changing its playoff rules and not guaranteeing a division champion a top-four seed regardless of their recordABC News - Mar. 11 -
Playoff watch: The Oilers' path to a Pacific title
Can Edmonton earn the No. 1 seed? Plus, playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
NHL playoff watch: Will the Oilers win the Pacific Division crown?
The race against the Golden Knights for the No. 1 seed is not over yet. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - 1d -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections as Lakers, Nuggets, more jostle for West's No. 2 seed
There are plenty of seeds to be determined over the regular season's final monthCBS Sports - 22h -
Albany defeats Binghamton 69-66 in America East Conference Playoffs
Amar’e Marshall scored 20 points and No. 4 seed Albany held off fifth-seeded Binghamton for a 69-66 victory in the quarterfinals of the America East Conference PlayoffsABC News - Mar. 8 -
TGL playoffs highlights: New York upsets Los Angeles 6-3, advances to finals
The TGL playoffs kicked off with a match between top-seeded Los Angeles GC and No. 4 New York GC.ESPN - 2d -
Should College Football Playoff use metrics to pick teams like NCAA Tournament?
Metrics dominate the March Madness conversation before the NCAA Tournament. That's not the case with the College Football Playoff. Could that change?Yahoo Sports - 5d -
NFL rule changes 2025: Eagles, Lions, Packers make proposals including 'Tush Push' ban
The Packers are seeking to stop the Eagles' 'Tush Push' once and for all while the Lions are looking to change the NFL's playoff format.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
NHL playoff watch: Where will the Devils finish?
New Jersey currently holds the No. 3 seed in the Metro, but could drop to a wild-card spot -- or worse.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
With fifth straight win, Rockets move into division lead, West’s No. 3 seed
With a fifth straight win, the Rockets (42-25) have now moved into the Southwest Division lead and into the No. 3 spot in the West playoff picture.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
2025 NBA playoff race, standings, seeding: Are the Warriors legit championship contenders? | The Kevin O'Connor Show
The Warriors have a 13-1 mark with Jimmy Butler in the lineup, but the Warriors' toughest battles loom on the horizon with the Knicks, Nuggets and Bucks.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How Tennessee basketball bracketology changed with win vs Auburn in SEC tournament
Tennessee basketball didn't hop to a No. 1 seed with its win against Auburn, but it improved its projections for March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Memphis Grizzlies’ once safe playoff spot is slipping away with late-season struggles
The Memphis Grizzlies remain the fifth seed after Wednesday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, but their margin for error is decreasing.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
What to watch as inaugural TGL postseason gets underway
The top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club gets the playoff started Monday against New York Golf Club.ESPN - 2d -
Jets part with Aaron Rodgers: Justin Fields slightly improves playoff chances, per projection model
The SportsLine Projection Model says New York's prospects for a long-awaited postseason appearance increase a bit with recent quarterback changeCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
Big 12 back to divisions? League mulls College Football Playoff AQ options with play-in games at forefront
With CFP changes on the horizon, the Big 12 is considering its options to find its placeCBS Sports - 5d -
The Detroit Lions are right – NFL should demand more from division winners
The Detroit Lions are proposing a change to the NFL's playoff format that is long overdue. If it passes, no more rewarding mediocrity.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Jabari Smith Jr.: In winning streak, Rockets responding to pressure of 2025 playoff chase
With five straight wins, the Rockets (42-25) have risen to the No. 3 seed in the West, and Jabari Smith Jr. says they are responding to the pressure.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
What is the Players Championship playoff format? How many playoffs have there been?
Through the years, there's only been five playoffs with the most recent one in 2015.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What is The Players Championship playoff format?
Here's the playoff format for Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun at The Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Warriors' tough seven-game homestand set to define resurgent season
Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors conquered a four-game East Coast road trip, but now their playoff seeding could be determined by a monstrous seven-game homestand.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
How to Make Changes That Actually Stick
Around 70 percent of all change efforts fail, because most organizations make changes without mapping impact.Inc. - 1d -
Thunder clinch playoff spot by passing Celtics test
The Thunder clinched a playoff berth against a defending-champion Celtics team that has achieved what Oklahoma City hopes to accomplish.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Rory McIlory, J.J. Spaun head to rare Monday playoff at The Players
The Players is headed to a Monday playoff after a four-hour rain delay on SundayYahoo Sports - 3d -
Mark Daigneault just wants a consistent whistle from the referees in the NBA playoffs
Mark Daigneault just wants a consistent whistle from the referees in the NBA playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lions agree to deal with free-agent CB D.J. Reed after coming up short in playoffs
The Lions are reshuffling the defense after a playoff loss.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Martha Stewart on seed starting
In preparation for spring planting time, Martha Stewart, author of "Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook," offers "Sunday Morning" viewers tips on how to select and start the seeds for your ...CBS News - 3d -
NHL playoff watch: The Bruins' path to the postseason
It's a long shot, but the B's can still pull this off -- here's how. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - 2d -
The centuries that changed cricket (and a few that changed the world)
Wisden Cricket Monthly have selected the 100 hundreds that changed the game. Here’s a taster of the list. 107 Duke of Dorset’s XI v Wrotham The Vine, Sevenoaks August 1769 Continue ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Lendeborg's 30 points lead third-seeded UAB past No. 6 seed East Carolina 94-77 in AAC quarterfinals
Yaxel Lendeborg's 30 points led third-seeded UAB past sixth-seeded East Carolina 94-77 on Friday in the American Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals. UAB will take on No. 2 seed North ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Lendeborg's 30 points lead third-seeded UAB past No. 6 seed East Carolina 94-77 in AAC quarterfinals
The third-seeded UAB Blazers defeated the No. 6 seed East Carolina Pirates 94-77 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinalsABC News - 5d
