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In again! Coachella Valley Firebirds clinch playoff berth for third straight year
The result of a game between Tucson and Bakersfield clinched a postseason spot for the Firebirds with five games to go in the regular seasonYahoo Sports - 2d -
Rockets clinch top-three playoff seed in West, on verge of securing No. 2 spot
After Sunday’s win, the Rockets (52-27) have clinched a top-three seed in the 2025 West playoffs and home-court advantage in at least the first round.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What's the Bucks' magic number to clinch No. 5 seed in Eastern Conference? Playoff standings, bracket, schedule
The Milwaukee Bucks' magic number to clinch the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs over the Pistons is shrinking. Here are the latest standings and schedules.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Updated standings, clinching scenarios on April 8
Tuesday features 10 games on the schedule, with several seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
With Lakers’ loss, Rockets clinch No. 2 spot in 2025 West playoff field
The Rockets (52-27) have mathematically clinched the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference courtesy of Oklahoma City’s win over the Lakers (48-31).Yahoo Sports - 10h -
CLINCHED: Despite Losing In Columbus, Ottawa Senators Clinch First Playoff Spot In Eight Years
Despite a 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, the Ottawa Senators' eight-year playoff drought—the third longest in the NHL—has finally come to an end.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
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 - 23h -
Cavs ready for NBA playoffs | Cleveland Cavaliers clinch No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference
The Cavaliers have had a historic 2024-25 season in Kenny Atkinson's first year as coach. The Cavs added the East's No. 1 seed to their achievements.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Ivica Zubac's double-double helps Clippers beat Spurs without Kawhi Leonard
The Clippers earned a 122-117 win over the Spurs on Tuesday night at the Intuit Dome as they push to clinch an NBA playoff bid.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
LIVE: Seattle Kraken vs LA Kings
In what would be their final encounter of a four-game series, the Seattle Kraken (33-38-6) traveled to Los Angeles to face the Kings (44-23-9). Following their playoff-clinching victory, the Kings ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cavaliers clinch top seed in Eastern Conference
Darius Garland scored 28 points, Evan Mobley had 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 135-113 win over the ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Pacers spoil Knicks plans to clinch East’s No. 3 seed on Sunday
For the Knicks to clinch the Eastern Conference’s No.3 seed, two things needed to happen on Sunday: a victory over the Phoenix Suns, coupled with an Indiana Pacers loss to Nikola Jokic and the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 6
Welcome to this edition of THN's 2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap. This recurring article will provide summaries of action from the WHL post-season throughout the playoffs. Here is a look at the two ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 7
Welcome to this edition of THN's 2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap. This recurring article will provide summaries of action from the WHL post-season throughout the playoffs. Here is a look at the two ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
2025 NBA Playoffs: The Collector’s Guide to Boom, Bust, and Breakout Cards
Stars and dark horses collectors should be paying attention to heading into the NBA Playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Report: NFL suggested the Lions proposal to change playoff seeding rules
Report: The NFL suggested the Lions proposal to change playoff seeding rulesYahoo Sports - 23h -
NHL playoff watch: The Rangers' path to the postseason
Here's what has to happen for New York to get to the playoffs. Plus, full bracket projections and more.ESPN - 1d -
Are the Denver Nuggets in danger of a 1st-round playoff exit?
Despite having Nikola Jokić and a stellar offense, the Nuggets' porous defense has become a glaring issue as the playoffs approach.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Columbus Blue Jackets playoff tracker: It's going to take a miracle now
Three straight losses and back-to-back shutout defeats have sunk the Blue Jackets' playoff chances to almost zero.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Updated Apr. 7 West playoff standings as Thunder get destroyed by Lakers
Updated Apr. 7 West playoff standings as the Oklahoma City Thunder get destroyed by the Los Angeles Lakers.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Updated Apr. 8 West playoff standings as Thunder host Lakers again
Updated Apr. 8 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder host Los Angeles Lakers again.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Early Stanley Cup Playoffs Bets to Explore Before First Round is Set
Stanley Cup Playoffs start April 19 with few value bets left ahead of first roundYahoo Sports - 17h -
Sabres' playoff drought hits 14 seasons: Why they fell short again
The Buffalo Sabres' run of futility matches the NFL's New York Jets for longest active playoff drought in professional sports.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Knicks sense 'urgency' of playoffs after OT loss to Celtics
The New York Knicks sense the urgency of the 2025 NBA playoffs after Tuesday's 119-117 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics that doubled as a regular-season sweep.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Bain Capital clinches $2.6bn deal to buy Blackstone-backed HealthEdge
Sale of US healthcare software company grants two-fold return on investmentFinancial Times - 13h -
Oklahoma Sooners addition among 12 transfers who could shape the College Football Playoff
Oklahoma Sooners high-profile addition could have the biggest impact on the College Football Playoff race.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Bracket, standings, projections, scenarios heading into final week of season
With one week left in the NBA season, a lot of playoff seedings are up in the air — and the West is wild.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
With rough seas and rotating crew, Milwaukee Admirals stay the course toward AHL playoffs
Roster turnover is typical, but the Admirals weathered their share of storms to stay in contention for a division title with the playoffs dead ahead.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Where Memphis Grizzlies stand in NBA playoff race with 3 regular season games left
Here's an updated look at where the Grizzlies stand in the NBA playoff race with three regular season games to play.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Playoff Kings: Is This the Year Los Angeles Finally Breaks Through?
The Los Angeles Kings are returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs—again. With their latest 3-0 shutout victory over Edmonton on Saturday and a Calgary Flames loss to the Vegas Golden Knights later in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Painful 4–1 Loss in Montreal Costs Red Wings Their Playoff Hopes
On Tuesday night at the Bell Center in Montreal, not long before 10 pm local time, whatever remained of the Detroit Red Wings' playoff aspirations shriveled in upon itself in a 4–1 loss to the ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Premier League guaranteed five teams in Champions League after Arsenal win
League gets one of two extra berths on offer from Uefa England could have seven clubs in 2025-26 tournament The Premier League will be guaranteed at least five teams in the 2025-26 Champions ...The Guardian - 4h -
Cavs must save Donovan Mitchell for playoffs, from himself if ankle is any bother | Ulrich
Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs must be conservative about his injury with the playoffs looming. The All-Star's health is paramount to NBA title hopes.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Will Jaden Ivey return from injury for Pistons in NBA playoffs? What we know
Detroit Pistons are due to announce a Jaden Ivey injury return update on Sunday, with the NBA playoffs a week later. Here's what we know.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NBA playoff picture: Latest standings, bracket ahead of last week of regular season
The NBA regular season ends this week. Here are current playoff standings and how the play-in tournament works with only a few games left.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the one player who could swing the playoffs for the Lakers
Luka Doncic and LeBron James are constants. But in a loaded West, Austin Reaves might be the difference between a deep playoff run for the Lakers and an early exit.ESPN - 15m -
Senators beat Blue Jackets 4-0 to move to brink of 1st playoff spot since 2017
Linus Ullmark made 30 saves for Ottawa's second straight shutout and the Senators moved to the brink of their first playoff appearance since 2017, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Sunday ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Prep notebook: Local baseball teams make final playoff push with one week remaining
Apr. 8—It's hard to believe, but the final week of the high school baseball regular season is here. Next week the playoffs will begin, meaning this is the last week for several local teams to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Curry scores 25 as the Warriors cruise past the Suns 133-95 and keep pace in West playoff race
Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Brandin Podziemski added 22 and the Golden State Warriors coasted past the Phoenix Suns 133-95 on Tuesday night to keep pace in a crowded Western Conference playoff ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Timberwolves watch their playoff position tumble after blowing huge lead in 4th quarter
Regular-season defeats don’t get much more brutal than the one the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered Tuesday. The wide-open nature of the Western Conference playoff race doesn’t give them much time ...Yahoo Sports - 8h
