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The Hockey News Big Show: NHL’s Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline
The Hockey News Big Show now looks toward the battle for the playoffs in the NHL and beyond with a new segment.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 NBA playoff race, standings, seeding: Are the Warriors legit championship contenders? | The Kevin O'Connor Show
The Warriors have a 13-1 mark with Jimmy Butler in the lineup, but the Warriors' toughest battles loom on the horizon with the Knicks, Nuggets and Bucks.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NBA title tiers: Ranking league's 12 realistic contenders as playoff picture comes into focus
The Celtics, Thunder and Cavs are in Tier 1, but who could challenge those three this spring?CBS Sports - 3d -
Who are the Big Ten's College Football Playoff contenders in 2025? Surprise team joins list of usual suspects
Ohio State and Penn State will always be in good position, but another team has the juice to make a runCBS Sports - 1d -
NFL analyst: New York Giants are 'a quarterback away' from competing
One NFL analyst believes the New York Giants are just a quarterback away from becoming serious playoff contenders.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Arteta expected Chelsea to be title 'contenders'
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he expected Chelsea to be "contenders" to win the Premier League this season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Arteta expected Chelsea to be title 'contenders'
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he expected Chelsea to be "contenders" to win the Premier League this season.BBC News - 3d -
Seahawks remain strong contenders to land free-agent WR Cooper Kupp
The Seattle Seahawks are contenders to sign free-agent wide receiver Cooper Kupp, according to multiple reports.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NCAA Tournament West Region predictions: Contenders to challenge Florida in March Madness
Florida earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region of the NCAA but there are plenty of contenders that could keep the Gators from the Final Four.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
March Madness bracket 2025: Contenders with easiest, most difficult paths in NCAA Tournament
Not all paths to advancing to the Final Four are the same for title contendersCBS Sports - 1h -
What is the Players Championship playoff format? How many playoffs have there been?
Through the years, there's only been five playoffs with the most recent one in 2015.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What is The Players Championship playoff format?
Here's the playoff format for Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun at The Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NHL Trade Deadline 2025: Who Are The Post-Deadline Cup Contenders?
With the NHL’s trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, we’re going to pinpoint below the league’s teams that are shaping up as true Stanley Cup contenders. In alphabetical order:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
UFC Vegas 104 predictions, odds, full card preview: Is Marvin Vettori still a middleweight contender?
UFC Vegas 104 shines the spotlight back onto the middleweight division with a rematch between top contenders Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
You've signed a one-of-a-kind freshman in Cooper Flagg. Now what? Here's how Duke built a contender around its prized recruit
In an era when teams are incentivized to build around experience, the Blue Devils built a contender with youth.ESPN - 3h -
Playoff standings: Resetting the postseason races after the trade deadline
Playoff spots, division titles and seeds are up for grabs until April 17.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Lions agree to deal with free-agent CB D.J. Reed after coming up short in playoffs
The Lions are reshuffling the defense after a playoff loss.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Playoff watch: The Oilers' path to a Pacific title
Can Edmonton earn the No. 1 seed? Plus, playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Thunder clinch playoff spot by passing Celtics test
The Thunder clinched a playoff berth against a defending-champion Celtics team that has achieved what Oklahoma City hopes to accomplish.ESPN - 5d -
Rory McIlory, J.J. Spaun head to rare Monday playoff at The Players
The Players is headed to a Monday playoff after a four-hour rain delay on SundayYahoo Sports - 1d -
Roman Dolidze, the late bloomer who became UFC's unlikeliest contender, ready to make good on second chance
Is Roman Dolidze a true contender? Or did he come to MMA too late to make a serious run at a belt? At age 36, Saturday's unlikely UFC headliner will soon ge his answers.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NHL playoff watch: The Bruins' path to the postseason
It's a long shot, but the B's can still pull this off -- here's how. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - 19h -
How a new focus changed Giannis' game and improved the Bucks' playoff outlook
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new skill in hopes of a healthy playoff run: The midrange jumper.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
WIAA state basketball: Central Wisconsin boys and girls playoff basketball scoreboard
Find out the latest Central Wisconsin boys and girls high school playoff basketball scores here.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Updated Mar. 15 West playoff standings as Thunder face Pistons
Updated Mar. 15 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder face Detroit Pistons.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Rangers Set To Lean On Igor Shesterkin More With Playoff Aspirations In Jeopardy
There are 15 games remaining this season and the New York Rangers are fighting desperately to make the playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hershey Bears Are First AHL Team To Clinch A Playoff Spot
The back-to-back defending Calder Cup champions are the first team to clinch a spot in the 2025 AHL Playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Varying vibes as J.J. Spaun and Rory McIlroy head to Monday Players playoff
J.J. Spaun and Rory McIlroy both played their way into a Monday playoff at The Players. That was good for one, not as much for the other.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
McIlroy, Spaun set for Monday playoff at Players
Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun wound up tied after a four-hour rain delay Sunday at the Players Championship and have to return Monday for a playoff to decide who wins the richest tournament in golf.ESPN - 1d -
Players Championship leaderboard: PGA Tour updates, highlights, how to watch playoff
It's the playoff for The Players Championship 2025 golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Follow for score updates and highlights, plus how to watch.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How to watch Monday's playoff with Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun in the 2025 Players Championship
Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun will be in a Monday playoff to determine the winner of The Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
McIlroy wins second Players Championship title in playoff
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy cruised to a St. Patrick's Day victory at the Players Championship on Monday, defeating J.J. Spaun in a playoff at TPC Sawgrass in Florida."This is the third time ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Players Championship three-hole playoff: How Rory McIlroy beat J.J. Spaun, shot-by-shot
The three-hole playoff in The Players Championship, shot-by-shot, won by Rory McIlroy.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Updated Mar. 17 West playoff standings as Thunder blowout Bucks
Updated Mar. 17 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder blowout Milwaukee Bucks.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Who's in the TGL playoffs? See which teams, players made the postseason and how to watch
No Tiger and no Rory but the TGL playoffs are moving on without the two league founders.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory cruises past Spaun in playoff to win Players
Rory McIlroy won the Players Championship in a Monday finish over J.J. Spaun that featured three dynamic playoff holes at the TPC Sawgrass, a harsh wind and very little drama.ESPN - 21h -
2025 TGL playoffs schedule, results: Standings, format, predictions, where to watch first postseason
The TGL playoffs begin with four teams in contention for the league's inaugural championshipCBS Sports - 23h -
NHL playoff watch: Will the Oilers win the Pacific Division crown?
The race against the Golden Knights for the No. 1 seed is not over yet. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - 5h -
NHL playoff watch: Jets-Hurricanes a Stanley Cup Final preview?
Two of the league's best square off in a matchup that could repeat in June. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
NHL playoff watch: Who will make the Eastern Conference finals?
The Hurricanes and Lightning both have good shots, and they face off Tuesday on ESPN+. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.ESPN - 6d
