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What's at stake on final day of NBA regular season? Playoff clinching scenarios for Warriors, Nuggets, more
Sunday's finales will decide the final seven seeds in the Western Conference postseason pictureCBS Sports - 3d -
Stanley Cup playoff watch: What's at stake in Sunday's games
From clinching scenarios to first-round matchups and draft lottery order, here's what to monitor.ESPN - 3d -
Moving Day at the Masters didn’t disappoint. Now it's a heavyweight clash at Augusta
It’s a dream scenario for the final round.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Best-Case Scenario for Shedeur Sanders in the N.F.L. Draft
There is no better team for the Colorado quarterback than the Pittsburgh Steelers, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
Harden bags 39 as Clippers edge Warriors to clinch play-off spot
James Harden scored 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime to clinch the final playoff spot in a thrilling last day of the NBA regular season ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
3 Takeaways: Golden Knights Clinch Pacific Division Title With 5-3 Victory Over Nashville Predators
LAS VEGAS -- The Golden Knights clinched the Pacific Division for the fourth time in eight years after defeating the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot
Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 on Friday night to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot Friday nightABC News - 4d -
Connor stars as Jets clinch Central Division title with shootout victory over Blackhawks
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise’s first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Noah Hanifin scores late goal to lift Golden Knights past Nashville 5-3, and clinch Pacific
Noah Hanifin scored the go-ahead goal with 1:55 to play and the Vegas Golden Knights went on to a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday that clinched their fourth Pacific Division title ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Connor stars as Jets clinch Central Division title with shootout victory over Blackhawks
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise’s first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild ...ABC News - 3d -
Noah Hanifin scores late goal to lift Golden Knights past Nashville 5-3, and clinch Pacific
Noah Hanifin scored the go-ahead goal with 1:55 to play and the Vegas Golden Knights went on to a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators that clinched their fourth Pacific Division title in the ...ABC News - 3d -
First look at the NBA postseason bracket: X factors, best-case scenarios and big questions for all 20 teams
Everything you need to know about the 20 teams battling it out in the postseason, including first-round matchups and biggest playoff questions.ESPN - 2d -
Grading Cowboys first-round options in 2025: Using future 1st rounder to trade up
Is there a player in this year's class worth sacrificing next year's? A look at the Cowboys' history in these scenarios.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
No. 21 Clemson holds off NC State to clinch another ACC series
Clemson comes up clutch late to take down NC State for another ACC series win.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Jets Clinch Central Division, Beat Blackhawks 5-4
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night. This game against the Central Division’s leader ended the home portion of Chicago’s schedule for 2024-25.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
West Virginia uses a familiar recipe to clinch series over Houston
Over the last eight games and for most of their season, West Virginia's offense has carried their team while timely pitching has helped close out wins. On Saturday night against Houston, that same ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Cornered Wild come out fighting, get two points closer to clinching
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Although it mostly looks like a bear, the Minnesota Wild have never officially said what creature is represented on the sharp logo they wear on their sweaters. But whatever animal ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
JJ Redick reflects on winning 50th game and clinching third seed
Lakers head coach JJ Redick continues to prove his doubters wrong by putting his team in position to make a deep playoff run.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Finn Dahmen back in high spirits as Augsburg clinch Bundesliga safety
Two weeks after he saw himself rather unfairly robbed of a chance at a Bundesliga record, Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen was back in high spirits yesterday. The reasons were obvious. A 2-1 away ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Wild West: Clips clinch 5 seed; Dubs in play-in
The Clippers locked up the No. 5 seed with the win and will play the Nuggets. The Warriors fell into the play-in with the loss and will play Memphis in the 7-8 game.ESPN - 2d -
With Trump’s Tariffs, Europe Fears a Flood of Cheap Goods From China
President Trump’s tariffs on China could lead to a hazardous scenario for European countries: the dumping of artificially cheap products that could undermine local industries.The New York Times - 1d -
White House: Abrego Garcia deportation to El Salvador 'always going to be end result'
The White House asserted Tuesday there was no scenario in which a Maryland man whose deportation to El Salvador has made national headlines and spurred court battles would end up living a “peaceful ...The Hill - 1d -
Luka scores 39 points, Lakers wrap up Pacific title and No. 3 seed with win over resting Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 140-109 victory over the Houston RocketsABC News - 4d -
Jets Clinch Central Division, Losing Nikolaj Ehlers But Defeating The Blackhawks 5-4 In Shootout
The Jets controlled the play in the first period, outshooting the Blackhawks 8-4, but a shorthanded goal by Nick Foligno and a power play goal by Connor Bedard had the Blackhawks up 2-0 going into ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Oregon State Baseball: Beavers Score 17 Runs, Clinch Series vs Fullerton
Easton Talt finished a double short of the cycle and AJ Singer recorded four hits as No. 8 Oregon State defeated Cal State Fullerton, 17-10, Saturday night at Goodwin Field. Talt homered and ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NBA playoff bracket: Postseason picture, matchups, schedule as Clippers clinch spot vs. Warriors
The 2025 NBA playoff bracket is set after the regular season wrapped up SundayCBS Sports - 2d -
NBA postseason tracker: Playoff picture set; play-in begins Tuesday
With the regular season now over, see which teams clinched playoff spots ahead of the play-in tournament.ESPN - 2d -
No. 9 FSU softball's three home runs lead to series win over Cal on Saturday
FSU softball defeats Cal, 11-3, on Saturday to clinch the series. The Seminoles will return on Sunday to complete the sweep against the Golden Bears.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Final standings, bracket, first-round matchups
The 2024-25 NBA regular season concluded Sunday, when seed Nos. 1 through 6 in each conference clinched their spots. Now, the Play-In awaits.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Watch: Rory McIlroy’s home-town club erupts after Masters victory
Rory McIlroy’s fans at his home-town golf club erupted as he clinched Masters glory – despite not being allowed to toast his success.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Texas A&M storms back after consecutive grand slams lead to 15-12 win over South Carolina
After falling behind 12-2 against South Carolina on Saturday, Texas A&M's offense surged with two grand slams in the ninth, clinching a 15-12 victory.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Jade Cote, Youngstown State beat Jacksonville State 4-3 to win 1st NCAA bowling championship
Jade Cote rolled a strike in the 10th frame for Youngstown State to clinch the final game and the Penguins beat defending national champion Jacksonville State 4-3 in the best-of-seven Baker match ...ABC News - 3d -
NBA's West spots set, with the Nuggets, Clippers and Timberwolves in and the Warriors play-in bound
The Los Angeles Clippers worked overtime to clinch a playoff spot — and send the Golden State Warriors to the NBA's play-in tournament. The final game to end the regular season was a big one for ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Woll makes 25 saves to help the Maple Leafs top the slumping Hurricanes 4-1
Joseph Woll made 25 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs moved closer to clinching the Atlantic Division title by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Sunday, reaching the 50-win mark. Pontus ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Maple Leafs defeat Hurricanes 4-1, move closer to Atlantic Division title
Joseph Woll made 25 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs moved closer to clinching the Atlantic Division title by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Sunday, reaching the 50-win mark. Pontus ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
