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América, LAFC could play for CWC spot, FIFA says
FIFA has drawn up plans to hold a one-game playoff between Club América and Los Angeles Football Club to determine a replacement team for Club León at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, sources have ...ESPN - 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 - 2d -
PFF draws up first-round trade for Chargers in 2025 NFL draft
The Chargers move up six spots in Pro Football Focus' latest projection.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 -
NY Rangers playoff odds: Where they stand in NHL Eastern Conference wild card race
The Rangers, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders and Red Wings are all vying for the eighth and final spot.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Is Cade Cunningham playing tonight? Pistons vs Thunder time, TV, injury update, and odds
The Pistons look to clinch a spot in the NBA playoffs against the Thunder, with the game featured on national TV. But is Cade Cunningham playing?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight? Lopez finalist for award, starters, odds
The Milwaukee Bucks try to climb out of the final Eastern Conference playoff spot, and face the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. Is Giannis playing?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight? Starters, game time, odds
The Bucks take on a hot Miami Heat team tonight, with Milwaukee looking to clinch a playoff spot. Is Giannis available?Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Heat cling to ninth spot after Memphis loss; Bam’s 3-point spree and Morant’s fine
MIAMI — The Heat may have seen their winning streak end when Ja Morant’s step-back shot slid through the basket Thursday night, but their recent hot streak has kept them in the playoff hunt. After ...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 - 9h -
Austin-area girls soccer playoff roundup: Lake Travis tops Round Rock in top-five matchup
Four Austin-area girls soccer teams will play for a spot in UIL state championship matches: Vandegrift, Lake Travis, Cedar Park and WimberleyYahoo Sports - 3d -
MLB Power Rankings: Undefeated Dodgers take No. 1 spot, but hard to read much into first weekend of baseball
How much do we know about the 2025 MLB season? Not much more than a week agoCBS Sports - 5d -
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 -
‘There’s Still A Lot On The Line’: Maple Leafs Strengthen Atlantic Division Grip With Crucial Win Over Panthers, Secure Ninth Straight Playoff Berth
The Toronto Maple Leafs took another step forward towards securing the top spot in the Atlantic Division on Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Orioles’ Sugano earns first MLB win, 8-1 over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Entering this season, the Baltimore Orioles’ rotation was expected to be this team’s weak spot. Without ace Corbin Burnes and with budding aces Kyle Bradish and Grayson Rodriguez ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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 - 5d -
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 -
New faces, old success: Ashley girls soccer reloading, wins first showdown with Hoggard
The Screaming Eagles, powered by the play of junior Kieran Bradley, cruised past Hoggard Tuesday, showing they can again compete for a spot in the state championship game.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Spitfires Headed To The Second Round After Greentree's Hattrick In Game Five
The Windsor Spitfires clinched their spot in the second round of the OHL playoffs by taking down the Soo Greyhounds 8-4 last night. Spitfires' captain Liam Greentree played a huge role in the win, ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
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 -
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 - 1d -
Wisconsin women's basketball gets commitment from former North Carolina State guard Laci Steele
Laci Steele is the Badgers' first known commitment of the offseason. They have filled nine of their 15 roster spots for next season.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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 -
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 - 13h -
Shiga Headlines Japan's 2025 World Championship Roster
Japan's 2025 World Championship roster will enter the tournament as decided underdogs. They'll look, for the first time in years, not to maintain a spot in Group A, but to avoid relegation to the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Cleveland Cavs and former 1st round pick Chuma Okeke agree to deal, ESPN reports
The Cleveland Cavaliers had an open roster spot and reportedly struck a deal with Chuma Okeke to fill it. He is a former NBA first-round draft pick.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Aaron Rodgers, Metcalf spotted at throwing session—is Steelers' signing all but confirmed?
DK Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers were spotted at a throwing session this past weekend, according to insider Mike Garafalo.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Jaguars predicted as a landing spot for veteran free agent CB
One NFL analyst predicted the Jaguars as a landing spot for a veteran free agent cornerback who is still available.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'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 -
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
