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OT win sends Penn State to first NCAA Frozen Four in school history
Matt DiMarsico's overtime goal clinched Penn State's first trip to the NCAA Frozen Four in school history!Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 - 16h -
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 - 12h -
‘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 -
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 -
Robertson, Oettinger lead Stars to 5-1 playoff-clinching victory over Kraken
Jason Robertson netted his 33rd goal of the season, Jake Oettinger finished with 34 saves, and the Dallas Stars clinched a playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 5-1 victory over the Seattle ...ABC News - 5d -
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 -
Ovechkin scores again, but the Hurricanes beat the Capitals to clinch a playoff spot
Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, moving him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, but rookie Jackson Blake scored twice to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lightning miss opportunity to clinch, have 4-game win streak snapped
The Lightning controlled their own fate to seal a playoff spot Thursday night in Ottawa. Win and they were in. But the Senators, a team scrapping to solidify their own spot at the postseason table, ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 - 1d -
NHL playoff watch: Are the Rangers and Wild both on the ropes?
The teams are struggling to clinch as they match up Wednesday. Plus, bracket projections after a busy Tuesday.ESPN - 21h -
‘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 - 17h -
3 Takeaways From Apr. 2 Action In The ECHL
One team clinches a division, while another earns its 40th win of the 2024-25 season.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
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 - 17h -
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 - 17h -
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 - 4h -
How 'America First' created a strategic opening for Beijing
Tesla’s decline partly mirrors the global backlash triggered by the “America First” doctrine.The Hill - 2d -
A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time
Researchers in New Zealand have made what they believe is the first recording of a shark actively making noise.The New York Times - 6d -
The First Berserker Khazan Is More Than Another Soulslike
Our Souls expert Tamoor joins Kurt on the GameSpot show to share his thoughts on The First Berserker Khazan.GameSpot - 5d -
Arsenal to meet Tottenham in first game outside of UK
Arsenal and Tottenham will contest the first north London derby to be held outside the UK in Hong Kong this summer.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
First impressions from the Athletics' new home opener
How the players, fans and staff handled the first of many games in their minor league stadium residency.ESPN - 15h -
WSL: Chelsea drop first home-points of season
Chelsea dropped points at home for the first time in the Women's Super League (WSL) this season after an injury-time West Ham equaliser at Kingsmeadow on Sunday.ESPN - 4d -
Rashford: First Villa goals mark steady progress
Marcus Rashford has pointed to his "step by step" progress since joining Aston Villa after he scored his first goals for the club on Sunday.ESPN - 3d -
Arsenal and Spurs to play first NLD overseas
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal will face off in Hong Kong in July for what will be the first north London derby to take place outside of the UK.ESPN - 3d -
A First Kiss in an Elevator Was ‘More Than Fireworks’
After meeting on an app in 2022, Gin Venuto described the end of her first date with Shauna Miller as “a blurry silence where time stood still.”The New York Times - 4h -
'We Went And Took It': Rod Brind'Amour, Seth Jarvis, Jackson Blake, Logan Stankoven On Clinching Playoffs, Hot-Blooded Win Over Capitals
The Carolina Hurricanes punched their ticket to the postseason, defeating the Washington Capitals in a hot-blooded 5-1 blowout Wednesday night at Lenovo Center.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Wrexham squad talk about making history - Longman
Ryan Longman says the Wrexham squad are openly discussing their aim of clinching promotion as the race for a top two spot in League One heats up.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 2 decades
The Sex Pistols will tour North America for the first time since 2003 this fallABC News - 6d
