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MacKinnon or Draisaitl? Predicting Who Prevails in Tight Art Ross Trophy Race
The NHL Awards have for the most part been handed out for sometime with odds heavily favouring someone for several months now. For example, there's not much debate around the Vezina trophy as ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ovechkin set to achieve the 'impossible'
When Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals, he will achieve what many in the sport considered simply impossible.Ovechkin edged closer to Gretzky's record on Saturday, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mikko Rantanen receives mixture of cheers, boos in first game against Avalanche since trades
Once a fan favorite, Rantanen is now a fierce rival following his arrival with Central Division-foe Dallas. And for the first time in his NHL career, Rantanen was a visitor in a building he’s ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
New Bruins Forward Could Be Big Surprise
Before the 2025 NHL trade deadline passes, the Boston Bruins traded Justin Brazeau to the Minnesota Wild. The move was understandable, as Brazeau was a pending unrestricted free agent, and the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Blue Jackets Weekly Injury Report: Week 22
The NHL season is winding down, but injuries are piling up across the league. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they have 16 games left in the season, but unlike most teams, they’re getting players ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Bruins trade longtime star Brad Marchand to Panthers after 16 seasons with Boston
Bruins fans might wince at their team captain going to the Panthers, who have eliminated Boston from the past two Stanley Cup playoffs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
The NBA's Southeast Division is struggling. There's still hope for the Hawks, Magic and Heat
This fall will mark the 10th anniversary of the NBA changing its playoff rules and not guaranteeing a division champion a top-four seed regardless of their recordABC News - Mar. 11 -
Can win vs. Panthers, Zadorov's fight with Bennett spark Bruins?
The Bruins earned a huge comeback win over the rival Panthers on Tuesday. Whether they can use it to spark a run to the playoffs remains to be seen.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Pittsford girls basketball revival doesn't take long thanks to star player, coach's return
Pittsford's undefeated regular season ended in the district round of the playoffs, but it was still a great year for the Wildcats, which their senior star and returning coach agreed on.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mariners Trade Defenseman To Orlando
As the March 20 trade deadline approaches, ECHL teams are continuing to make moves to gear up for a playoff run or finish strong for what’s left of the regular season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
With fifth straight win, Rockets move into division lead, West’s No. 3 seed
With a fifth straight win, the Rockets (42-25) have now moved into the Southwest Division lead and into the No. 3 spot in the West playoff picture.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Tyler Herro's brother Myles starts scrum with handshake line shove after loss (video)
Myles Herro, brother of NBA star Tyler Herro, started an altercation by shoving an opponent in handshake line after his Whitehall team's playoff loss.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Angel Reese's Unrivaled season likely ends with injury, defensive player of year honors
Angel Reese was named Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year, shortly before the league announced she won’t play in Sunday's semifinal playoff game.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Is Jaylen Brown right that the Boston Celtics are actually better this season?
What it means to be better in a league that has also improved remains an open question that can only be settled for certain in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jalen Brunson reportedly still weeks away from return from sprained right ankle
He is not expected back on the court until late March or early April. What matters most for New York is he is healthy for the playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Coosa Christian, AHSAA to meet in court over motion to dismiss lawsuit over violations
Coosa Christian, AHSAA have a court date over motion to dismiss lawsuit that stems from violations that removed Coosa from football playoffsYahoo Sports - 17h -
‘I Love It Here, I’ve Said I Want To Stay’: John Tavares Reaffirms Commitment To Maple Leafs Amid Contract Uncertainty Following Loss To Avalanche
After rumors surfaced following the NHL’s trade deadline that the Toronto Maple Leafs had considered trading Mitch Marner to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Mikko Rantanen, John Tavares was ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Ovechkin scores No. 886, 9 shy of setting mark
Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to seal the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, moving nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record ...ESPN - Mar. 9 -
Cozens Trade Made To Shake Up Sabres Core Group
The Buffalo Sabres made more than just the expected sell-off of expiring contracts on NHL Trade Deadline day, moving out one of their core group in center Dylan Cozens in a deal with the Ottawa ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Breaking Down Avalanche's Remaining Schedule -- And Their Chances At Rising In Hyper-Competitive Central Division
The Colorado Avalanche have been one of the NHL's toughest teams of late, going 10-3-1 since Jan. 28. That stretch of hockey has allowed the Avs to vault over the Minnesota Wild for third place in ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Vancouver Canucks Sign Linus Karlsson To A One-Year Extension
The Vancouver Canucks have signed center Linus Karlsson to a one-year extension. Karlsson's contract is a one-way deal worth $775,000. The 25-year-old has one point in nine NHL games this season ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Jacob Fowler Gets Rewarded
When I first wrote about Jacob Fowler, it was the day after he was passed over in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft. The entire conversation was upbeat. He knew his future would be secure one ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Warriors' tough seven-game homestand set to define resurgent season
Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors conquered a four-game East Coast road trip, but now their playoff seeding could be determined by a monstrous seven-game homestand.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Maurice Cheeks reunites with Trail Blazers national anthem singer he aided
Prior to a 2003 Trail Blazers playoff game, 13-year-old Natalie Gilbert stumbled on her words while performing the national anthem before then-Portland head coach Maurice Cheeks stepped up to help.ESPN - 5d -
Serie A Endure Almost Lethal Blow in UEFA Ranking
The chances of Serie A having a fifth Champions League representative next season through the UEFA ranking took a big hit in the playoffs due to the elimination of Juventus, Milan, and Atalanta. ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Prep talk: Maximo Adams fuels Sierra Canyon's bid for state title
Junior forward Maximo Adams has risen to pressure of playoffs in helping Sierra Canyon reach the Division I final against Stockton Lincoln at Golden 1 Center.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ex-Hab, Canadian Olympian Signs Contract Extension In Germany
ERC Ingolstadt finished first in the DEL regular season and, with the playoffs about to start, announced on Friday that an important piece of this year’s team will be returning in 2025-26, in the ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Canadiens: Taming The Panthers
If the Montreal Canadiens have any hope of qualifying for the playoffs, they’ll need to tame the Stanley Cup Champions Florida Panthers since they are playing three of their remaining 17 games ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Bochum vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Can the visitors end losing league run?
BochumBochum are currently sitting in the relegation playoff spot after winning four, drawing six and losing 15 of their 25 league matches. Die Unabsteigbaren have proven to be a tough team in ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Frölunda Takes 2-0 Series Chokehold in Another Game Marred By Officiating
Luleå is on the brink of losing an SDHL playoff series for the first time since 2017. Despite outshooting Frölunda 41-18 on Friday evening, despite spending eight full minutes on the power play, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
H.S. GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lourdes moves on to PIAA 1A semifinals with win over Delco Christian
HAMBURG — Onaleigh Barnes hit a trio of three’s in the first half and Lourdes fiery defense held Delco Christian to just 10 points into the third quarter for a 54-39 PIAA 1A state playoff ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Canucks Swept In Season Series, Lose 3–1 To Utah
The Vancouver Canucks squandered a golden chance to secure a playoff spot, losing 3–1 to Utah Hockey Club on Sunday night. Quinn Hughes scored the opening goal for the Canucks, while Kevin ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Brackets revealed
In today's edition: Brackets revealed, Bengals lock up Chase and Higgins, 17-year-old wins at Indian Wells, the Hanshin Tigers steal the show, playoff at The Players, and more.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kristaps Porzingis return vs. the Nets is an amazing sign for the Boston Celtics
How much does KP returning to form so soon after such a long absence move the needle for Boston as they gear up to get ready for the 2025 NBA Playoffs?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Stars Defenseman Still Has to Clear Several Hurdles Before Return
With the playoffs starting next month, Dallas Stars fans are chomping at the bit to find out when both Tyler Seguin and Miro Heiskanen can return to the lineup. Heiskanen has not played since ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL: Permian girls to face EP Franklin in bi-district round
Mar. 13—The Permian girls soccer team will face El Paso Franklin in the first round of the Class 6A Division I state playoffs next week. The Lady Panthers will face Franklin at 3 p.m. March 21 at ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Bronchos to host EP Franklin in bi-district round
Mar. 13—The Odessa High boys soccer team will host El Paso Franklin in the first round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs next week. The Bronchos will face the Cougars at 7 p.m. March 20 at ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Doncic drops 45 but Lakers pounded in Bucks loss
Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points but could not prevent the Los Angeles Lakers from slumping to a third straight defeat in a 126-106 pounding by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Thursday.In ...Yahoo Sports - 4d