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‘Countdown to Liftoff’: Rockets launch fan-support program to celebrate return to playoffs
With exclusive giveaways, deals, and team events, the Rockets are introducing a “Countdown to Liftoff” series to get fans ready for the NBA playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Stanley Cup playoff watch: Which games matter the most Thursday?
The races for playoff seeding are approaching the finish. Here is what's at stake in all 10 games.ESPN - 2h -
Knicks sense 'urgency' of playoffs after OT loss to Celtics
The New York Knicks sense the urgency of the 2025 NBA playoffs after Tuesday's 119-117 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics that doubled as a regular-season sweep.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why College Football Playoff struggles to match March Madness splendor
March Madness just does not miss. In contrast, college football supplies maybe the best regular season in all of sports, but its playoff often falls flat.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bain Capital clinches $2.6bn deal to buy Blackstone-backed HealthEdge
Sale of US healthcare software company grants two-fold return on investmentFinancial Times - 1d -
Magic clinch Southeast Division title with win vs. Celtics
ORLANDO, Fla. — Regardless of who took the court for the Celtics on the second night of a road back-to-back, the Magic viewed defending-champion Boston as dangerous and treated the contest like a ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Vancouver Canucks Eliminated From Post-Season Contention, Will Not Qualify For The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Vancouver Canucks have offically been eliminated from playoff contention. Vancouver will not qualify for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the Minnesota Wild defeated the San Jose Sharks 8-7 in ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Oklahoma Sooners addition among 12 transfers who could shape the College Football Playoff
Oklahoma Sooners high-profile addition could have the biggest impact on the College Football Playoff race.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Bracket, standings, projections, scenarios heading into final week of season
With one week left in the NBA season, a lot of playoff seedings are up in the air — and the West is wild.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
With rough seas and rotating crew, Milwaukee Admirals stay the course toward AHL playoffs
Roster turnover is typical, but the Admirals weathered their share of storms to stay in contention for a division title with the playoffs dead ahead.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Where Memphis Grizzlies stand in NBA playoff race with 3 regular season games left
Here's an updated look at where the Grizzlies stand in the NBA playoff race with three regular season games to play.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Updated Apr. 9 West playoff standings as Thunder beat Lakers amid controversy
Updated Apr. 9 West playoff standings as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers amid controversy.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Florida QB DJ Lagway and the injury concerns that put College Football Playoff hopes in limbo
Florida looks poised for College Football Playoff contention but there's uncertainty looming. Inside the decision to shut down quarterback DJ Lagway.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Playoff Kings: Is This the Year Los Angeles Finally Breaks Through?
The Los Angeles Kings are returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs—again. With their latest 3-0 shutout victory over Edmonton on Saturday and a Calgary Flames loss to the Vegas Golden Knights later in ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Painful 4–1 Loss in Montreal Costs Red Wings Their Playoff Hopes
On Tuesday night at the Bell Center in Montreal, not long before 10 pm local time, whatever remained of the Detroit Red Wings' playoff aspirations shriveled in upon itself in a 4–1 loss to the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Echavarria risks Masters Par-Three Contest curse with playoff win
Colombia's Nicolas Echavarria defeated American J.J. Spaun in a playoff to win Wednesday's Masters Par-Three Contest, risking a green jacket curse on the eve of the year's first major showdown.No ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Four Canucks Prospect Advance To The Second Round Of The 2025 CHL Playoffs
Four of the Vancouver Canucks six prospects competing in the 2025 CHL Playoffs have advanced to the second round. The only two who were eliminated in the first round were Parker Alcos of the ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Oilers close in on playoff spot with 4-3 victory over the Blues
Connor Brown scored twice, Connor McDavid had three assists in his return to the lineup and the injury-riddled Edmonton Oilers moved within a hair of wrapping up a playoff spot, beating the St. ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
How to watch Liverpool vs West Ham live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction
Liverpool aim to get one step closer to clinching the Premier League title.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Cavs must save Donovan Mitchell for playoffs, from himself if ankle is any bother | Ulrich
Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs must be conservative about his injury with the playoffs looming. The All-Star's health is paramount to NBA title hopes.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Will Jaden Ivey return from injury for Pistons in NBA playoffs? What we know
Detroit Pistons are due to announce a Jaden Ivey injury return update on Sunday, with the NBA playoffs a week later. Here's what we know.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
NBA playoff picture: Latest standings, bracket ahead of last week of regular season
The NBA regular season ends this week. Here are current playoff standings and how the play-in tournament works with only a few games left.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the one player who could swing the playoffs for the Lakers
Luka Doncic and LeBron James are constants. But in a loaded West, Austin Reaves might be the difference between a deep playoff run for the Lakers and an early exit.ESPN - 1d -
With Suns eliminated from playoff contention, Rockets gain lottery pick in 2025 NBA draft
With Phoenix (35-45) eliminated from playoff contention, the Rockets are now in line to pick up a lottery selection in the 2025 NBA draft.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Senators beat Blue Jackets 4-0 to move to brink of 1st playoff spot since 2017
Linus Ullmark made 30 saves for Ottawa's second straight shutout and the Senators moved to the brink of their first playoff appearance since 2017, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Sunday ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Prep notebook: Local baseball teams make final playoff push with one week remaining
Apr. 8—It's hard to believe, but the final week of the high school baseball regular season is here. Next week the playoffs will begin, meaning this is the last week for several local teams to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Curry scores 25 as the Warriors cruise past the Suns 133-95 and keep pace in West playoff race
Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Brandin Podziemski added 22 and the Golden State Warriors coasted past the Phoenix Suns 133-95 on Tuesday night to keep pace in a crowded Western Conference playoff ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Timberwolves watch their playoff position tumble after blowing huge lead in 4th quarter
Regular-season defeats don’t get much more brutal than the one the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered Tuesday. The wide-open nature of the Western Conference playoff race doesn’t give them much time ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Jalen Williams scores 33 to lead Thunder past Suns, who were eliminated from playoff race
Jalen Williams scored 33 points, Chet Holmgren added 22 and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat Phoenix 125-112 on Wednesday night, eliminating the Suns from the playoff race. Phoenix will ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Birmingham clinches promotion to second division and Tom Brady says team 'not done yet'
Birmingham, the English soccer club which counts NFL great Tom Brady as a minority shareholder, secured promotion back to the second-tier Championship on Tuesday. A 2-1 at Peterborough guaranteed ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chicago Bulls clinch win over Miami Heat with play-in implications — powered by a Josh Giddey triple-double
The Chicago Bulls delivered a decisive blow Wednesday in a 119-111 win over the Miami Heat, extending a one-game advantage for the No. 9 seed ahead of the final weekend of the regular season. Matas ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
ASK IRA: Should Heat or any other 10th-place team be competing for the playoffs?
Q: Adam Silver has made a joke out of our league. What is a 10th-place team doing competing for the playoffs? – Stan. A: What every other major sports league has done, as well. Basically, you play ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Nuggets beat Kings in first game since firing Michael Malone, behind triple-double from Nikola Jokić
The Nuggets kept pace in the playoff seeding race.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
The Truth About The Red Wings' Playoff Hopes
Professional sports are one of the most competitive fields in the world.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sabres Continue To Roll But Are Eliminated From Playoffs
The Buffalo Sabres have been hitting on all eight cylinders over the last few weeks, as their 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes marked the club’s eighth win in nine games and seventh ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Stanley Cup playoff watch: Matchups to monitor Wednesday
Just five games on the schedule, but each could influence the postseason mix or draft lottery order.ESPN - 16h -
What's next for UConn, South Carolina? Forecasting next season for women's March Madness top seeds
From portal priorities to incoming recruits, we look ahead to next season for UConn and South Carolina after the Huskies clinched the title.ESPN - 3d -
Liverpool Ready To Splash €50 Million For VFB Stuttgart Player: Is He Worth It?
Liverpool dominate as favorites to clinch the Premier League this year. Their attack fires relentlessly, overwhelming opponents weekly. However, the Champions League slipped away in the round of 16 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Cavs wrap up East's top seed, 'hungry for more'
Darius Garland scored 28 points, and the Cavaliers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 135-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.ESPN - 1d -
Nikola Jokic's Nuggets are on the verge of a collapse that will likely rewrite their entire story
Everything is on the table if the Nuggets can't make the playoffs with this version of Nikola Jokic.Yahoo Sports - 2d
