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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 - 3d -
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 - 12h -
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 - 11h -
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 -
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 - 1d -
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 - 12h -
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 -
Lightning fall 2-1 to Senators, still wrap up playoff spot with Avs' victory over Blue Jackets
Linus Ullmark made 31 saves, Shane Pinto and Jake Sanderson scored and the Ottawa Senators beat Tampa Bay 2-1 on Thursday night, with the Lightning wrapping up a playoff spot after the game when ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lightning fall 2-1 to Senators, still wrap up playoff spot with Avs' victory over Blue Jackets
Linus Ullmark made 31 saves, Shane Pinto and Jake Sanderson scored and the Ottawa Senators beat Tampa Bay 2-1 on Thursday night, with the Lightning wrapping up a playoff spot after the game when ...ABC News - 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 -
Pistons clinch playoff spot one season after finishing with 14 wins, NBA's worst record
No NBA team has gone from 14 wins to a playoff berth in the following season.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
The NBA's playoff chase enters its final days. Here's a look at what's happening
In the Western Conference, Oklahoma City is the No. 1 seed and Houston is in the playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers, Denver, Golden State and Minnesota enter Thursday holding playoff spots, with the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 2d -
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 -
FIFA plans playoff game for final Club World Cup spot after Mexican club León was expelled
The final entry for this summer's Club World Cup in the United States could be decided in a playoff game between Los Angeles FC and Mexican team América, depending on the outcome of a legal case ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 -
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 - 2d -
Makar scores to reach rare milestone and Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 7-3 to secure playoff spot
Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Makar scores to reach rare milestone and Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 7-3 to secure playoff spot
Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue JacketsABC News - 1d -
Fifa considering LAFC v Club América playoff to replace León at Club World Cup
A Fifa spokesperson confirmed on Sunday that the organization is considering holding a one-game playoff to determine the team that will occupy Club León’s spot in this summer’s Club World Cup. The ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Detroit Pistons lock up NBA playoffs despite shorthanded roster with win over Raptors
Detroit Pistons score: Jalen Duren had a 19-point, 16-rebound double-double as the Pistons clinched a playoff spot; they will be at least the 6-seed.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
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 -
'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 - 23m -
Brandin Podziemski propels Warriors into playoff spot after routing Spurs
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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 - 2d -
Pistons clinch playoff spot, continuing one of the greatest turnarounds in NBA history
Detroit is likely going to end up as the fifth or sixth seed in the EastCBS Sports - 9h -
NCAA remembers the Alamodome, which is again a No. 1 spot for the Final Four
The NCAA has certainly remembered the Alamodome, which has again become a No. 1 spot. All four No. 1 seeds in this season's NCAA Tournament made it to the Final Four. Bill Self won the first of ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
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 - 6d -
NASA’s Webb Telescope Spots Auroras on Neptune for the First Time
The James Webb Space Telescope identified the lights in the distant planet’s atmosphere, which could not be seen by earlier telescopes or spacecraft.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
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 - 1d -
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 - 5d -
‘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 -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections as Warriors close gap on Lakers, Grizzlies in No. 6 spot
There are plenty of seeds to be determined as we head into the regular season's final weekCBS Sports - 23h -
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 - 5d -
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 - 1d
