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Reliving Arkansas’ 1994 National Championship win, 31 years later
On a mostly clear, roughly 58-degree day in Charlotte, North Carolina, 31 years ago on Friday, the Arkansas Razorbacks clinched their first and only National Championship 76-72 over the Duke Blue ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg named the AP men's college basketball player of the year
Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates were days away from clinching a spot in the Final Four, and the Blue Devils' freshman star was planning ahead. It was to be ready the next time teammates Khaman ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
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 - 2d -
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 - 5d -
Efficiency metrics touted Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn all year. Now they're in the Final Four
The data told the story all year on Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn. The Blue Devils, Cougars, Gators and Tigers had held the top four spots in daily rankings from KenPom since the first half of ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Pistons complete epic turnaround, clinch playoff spot with win over Raptors
The Detroit Pistons ensured their return to the NBA postseason for the first time since 2019 with a win over Toronto on Friday night on the road.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Who is qualified for Team USA for 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics?
Chloe Kim was the first athlete to clinch an Olympic spot, and a few more are about to join her.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
5 things to know about Houston
Before Jon Scheyer coached his first game as Duke’s head coach, he coached a game against Houston as Duke’s head coach. Duke and Houston, for teams that haven’t played very often, are creating a ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NBA mock draft roundup: Cooper Flagg leads projected first-round picks before Final Four
The Final Four for the men's NCAA Tournament is here, and Duke's Cooper Flagg leads the NBA draft mock draft roundup.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Duke baseball weekend recap
Duke ran its winning streak to six games before it ended this past weekend, but the Blue Devils’ baseball team won the rubber match of a three-game series against N.C. State. Duke (19-10, 7-5 ACC) ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Are the Pistons in the playoffs? Here's how Detroit can clinch spot today
Detroit Pistons magic number is one to officially secure their spot in NBA playoffs. A win tonight against Toronto Raptors and they will clinch.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings, clinching scenarios on April 4
Friday features 10 games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
‘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 - 2d -
Duke's Jon Scheyer and Houston's Kelvin Sampson meet in Final Four after putting own stamps on their programs
Scheyer wanted to face Sampson's Cougars in a secret scrimmage before his first official game for a reasonCBS Sports - 23h -
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 - 3d -
Duke heads into Final Four as betting favorites
Duke (+105) leads Florida (+275), Houston (+450) and Auburn (+500) as the favorite to win the national championship.ESPN - 5d -
Eli Ladu is the Post Bulletin All-Area Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Apr. 4—ROCHESTER — In the minutes after the John Marshall boys basketball team clinched its first state tournament appearance in 22 years, senior guard Eli Ladu hugged principal Matt Ruzek. The ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Houston vs Duke Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Fun Facts, Betting Trends, and Stats for 2025 Final Four
Houston Cougars vs. Duke Blue Devils Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 5d -
Cooper Flagg, Duke men's basketball close in on title
Mar. 31—Cooper Flagg's freshman year of high school at Nokomis ended in a championship. His freshman year of college is two wins away from ending in the same fashion. Flagg and the Duke men's ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
March Madness 2025 Betting: National Champion expert picks, odds, futures including Duke, Cooper Flagg MOP
Betting on Duke in the Final Four and the Most Outstanding Player AwardYahoo Sports - 3d -
Starting guard Duke Miles to enter the portal after one season at Oklahoma
After one season at Oklahoma, Duke Miles, who just finished his fifth year of college, will enter the transfer portal.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
OU basketball's Duke Miles to enter transfer portal, per report
OU men's basketball guard Duke Miles is set to enter the transfer portal, he told On3 on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why Duke Is the Easiest Men’s Final Four Team to Hate
Haters and Duke go together perfectly, like peanut butter and jelly, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 15h -
Houston ready to pit top D against Flagg, Duke
Houston has a plan to pit its top-ranked defense against Cooper Flagg and Duke.ESPN - 9h -
Will Duke basketball be able to handle Houston’s physicality, defense at Final Four?
Houston is known for its physicality and toughness. Duke basketball has earned a similar reputation, going back to "grueling" preseason practices.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Duke's Brown not 100% but expects bigger role
Duke's Maliq Brown, after dislocating his left shoulder, said he's ready for a bigger role in the Final Four following limited minutes in NCAA tournament wins last weekend.ESPN - 5h -
Locals to host watch party for two Duke basketball players in the Final Four
The Duke men’s basketball team will play in the Final Four on Saturday, and two of those Blue Devils are from our area.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
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 - 3d -
March Madness 2025: Duke is a better than even-money favorite to win the Final Four
Duke is -110 to win it all after being the most impressive team in the NCAA tournament so far.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
March Madness bracket hot takes: Duke worthy Final Four favorite, but look out for Houston
Duke enters Final Four as a worthy favorite, but how can you ignore Houston's experience, defense and grit? Beware the upset!Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former Duke Blue Devil Breaks Down the Unexpected Way She Became the School’s Mascot — and Went Viral
Cate Schick opened up on TikTok about her experience behind the mask of Duke's famed mascot, the Blue DevilYahoo Sports - 3d
