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Updated Apr. 5 West playoff standings as Thunder loses for first time in nearly a month
Updated Apr. 5 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder loses for first time in nearly a month.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
On this day: Boston's first-ever playoff win; Don Barksdale born; 1959 draft
Celtics pioneering forward Don Barksdale was born today in 1923, and 25 years later, the franchise would win its first-ever playoff game.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 - 3d -
Erie Otters take 3-1 lead over Saginaw with first home win in teams' OHL playoff series
The Erie Otters, with the first win by a home team in their OHL playoff series against Saginaw, held a 3-1 advantage after Thursday's victory,Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Weatherford's fight for playoff spots continue
Through the first month of District 3-6A play, Weatherford Softball and Baseball are well in the mix of the playoff picture. Both programs faced challenges in their matchups over the past weekend ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'A big deal': Pistons climb from worst to playoffs
One year after finishing with the worst record in the NBA, the Pistons are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19 in a historic turnaround.ESPN - 10h -
Curry scores 37 points and Warriors beat Lakers 123-116 in a potential first-round playoff preview
Stephen Curry scored 37 points, Brandin Podziemski added 28 and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 for their fourth win in a row in a potential first-round playoff ...ABC News - 1d -
Pistons wrap up their first playoff spot since 2018-19 with 117-105 victory over the Raptors
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duren had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 on Friday night to wrap up their first playoff berth since ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pistons wrap up their first playoff spot since 2018-19 with 117-105 victory of the Raptors
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duran had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 to wrap up their first playoff berth since 2018-19ABC News - 1d -
Hyo Joo Kim rallies to beat Lilia Vu in LPGA playoff in Arizona
Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra hole with a 6-foot birdie putt in the Ford Championship.ESPN - 5d -
2025 Stanley Cup playoffs: Who are the favorites and what to watch for
The Stanley Cup playoffs are coming up fast, with the first series set to begin Saturday, April 19. The regular season has seen the stirring chase by Washington's Alex Ovechkin to break Wayne ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hyo Joo Kim fires 64, beats Lilia Vu in playoff at Ford Championship
Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra hole.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
‘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 - 3d -
Kim Hyo-joo tops Vu in playoff to win LPGA Ford Championship
South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo rolled in a six-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole to win the LPGA Ford Championship on Sunday ahead of American Lilia Vu. Kim had nine birdies in her ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Hyo Joo Kim rallies with 64 and beats Lilia Vu in an LPGA playoff in Arizona
Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra hole with a 6-foot birdie putt in the Ford Championship. Kim won ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Pistons complete historic turnaround from 14-win season by securing playoff berth
One year after finishing with the worst record in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19. The Pistons punched their postseason ticket with a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Playoff overtime rules approved for regular season
Overtime will remain 10 minutes in the regular season, but both teams will now have a possession, regardless of what happens in the first drive.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Nailers Secure First 40-Win Season In Almost Two Decades
After recently punching their ticket to the ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs, the Wheeling Nailers' next task to check off is securing the franchise's first 40-win season in almost two decades, which they ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
USL Super League sets June playoff dates
The USL Super League, a first-division women's professional league nearing the conclusion of its inaugural season, will host its championship match on the weekend of June 14.ESPN - 4d -
Ladycats Soccer make first regional final appearance
The Godley Ladycats entered the 2024-25 season with no postseason wins in program history. On Friday, they added on to their monumental year with a third playoff win in the 4A-Div. II regional ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 - 1d -
Celtics, Thunder power toward NBA playoffs, Lakers shoot down Rockets
Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Nets still have plenty to play for, even with playoffs out of reach
The Nets practiced for the first time in what felt like forever on Wednesday. Drew Timme, who inked a two-year deal last week, stepped foot inside the team’s practice facility in Brooklyn for the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The NBA's playoff chase enters its final days. Here's a look at what's happening
It’s playoff-positioning time in the NBAABC News - 2d -
WHL Playoffs: Momentum shifts as Spokane Chiefs lose Game 3 at home to Vancouver 3-2
Apr. 3—After winning the first two games of their best-of-seven first-round series on the road, the Spokane Chiefs had to feel pretty good about their chances with the next three games against the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL mock draft, College Football Playoff edition: Where Cam Skattebo, Dillon Gabriel go in CFP-only exercise
Projecting the first round with only draft-eligible players from the 12 schools who made the CFPCBS Sports - 4d -
NFL owners keep new kickoff rule changes in place, pass on Lions' proposal to change playoff seeding
NFL owners did not approve a rules proposal by the Lions to eliminate an automatic first down as part of the penalty for defensive holdingYahoo Sports - 4d -
NBA playoff picture: Latest standings, bracket outlook ahead of playoffs
The NBA regular season is entering the final two weeks. Here are current playoff standings and how the Play-In Tournament works.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Storm players talk making playoffs
The Quad City Storm reach to making the playoffs in year one under head coach Shayne Toporowski. They’ll start a three-game series with Peoria this week.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 6d -
2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 1
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 seven ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 4
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. With one series in the ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
NHL playoff watch: The Stars' path to the Central title
Dallas will need some help, but Winnipeg is vulnerable. Plus, projections for the entire playoff bracket.ESPN - 5d -
Playoff watch: Last stand for the Red Wings?
It's close to do-or-die time for Dylan Larkin & Co. Plus, updated playoff bracket, draft lottery projections.ESPN - 1d -
'Potentially winning a championship': Why Sheryl Swoopes is excited to watch Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark in 2025
The Indiana Fever earned their first playoff berth since 2016 with a 20-20 record in 2024. They have since changed coaches and about half the roster.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
8 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2017 Masters, Sergio finally breaks through
It was Garcia's 19th start at Augusta National, the most before winning in Masters history. Garcia made birdie on the first playoff hole to win.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘Head of the snake’: Jalen Green credits Ime Udoka for building Houston’s culture
With Houston finally back in the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2020, Jalen Green is crediting head coach Ime Udoka for the culture shift.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lightning punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning have officially punched their ticket to be one of 16 teams competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 8th consecutive year.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
WHL playoffs: Spokane Chiefs hang on for 7-5 win over Vancouver, take 2-0 series lead back to Spokane
Mar. 31—LANGLEY, British Columbia — Rookie Mathis Preston recorded his first Western Hockey League hat trick as the Spokane Chiefs build a big lead and held off the Vancouver Giants 7-5 to take a ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Lightning hit the road with a playoff berth in reach
TAMPA — The Lightning often talk about their primary focus going into each season is to earn a playoff spot. And as they embark on their final multi-game road trip of the season, they likely will ...Yahoo Sports - 5d
