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Black Hawks Clinch Playoff Berth With Convincing Win Over Steel
The Waterloo Black Hawks became the third USHL Western Conference team to punch their ticket to the 2025 Clark Cup Playoffs, cruising past the Chicago Steel 5-1 at Fox Valley Ice Arena Friday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
McIlroy and Spaun battle into Monday playoff at storm-hit Players
Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun battled through Sunday's dramatic final round at the storm-hit Players Championship without determining a winner, forcing a three-hole aggregate playoff on Monday to ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Rory McIlroy defeats J.J. Spaun in Monday playoff at 2025 Players Championship
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.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises
The race for the two wild-card playoff spots in the NHL’s Eastern Conference is full of surprisesABC News - 4d -
Celtics star Jaylen Brown on why he has no desire to rest ahead of the NBA playoffs
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has no interest in resting before the coming NBA playoffs despite lingering injury concerns.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Updated Mar. 14 West playoff standings for Thunder after win over Celtics
Updated Mar. 14 West playoff standings for Oklahoma City Thunder after win over Boston Celtics.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Weekend Watch: Three More Teams Could Clinch Playoff Spots, NTDP Is On A Roll
Three more USHL teams could clinch playoff spots, while NTDP has a five-game winning streak.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Should College Football Playoff use metrics to pick teams like NCAA Tournament?
Metrics dominate the March Madness conversation before the NCAA Tournament. That's not the case with the College Football Playoff. Could that change?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Friday Five: Two Clubs Punch Playoff Tickets, Bates Gets Overtime Hatty
Two teams clinch Kelly Cup Playoff spots, while a skater scores an overtime winner to earn a hat trick.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jacksonville Icemen clinch playoff berth, extend Kelly Cup streak with Saturday win
The Jacksonville Icemen are headed back to the ECHL's Kelly Cup playoffs after their victory over the Savannah Ghost Pirates.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Updated Mar. 16 West playoff standings as short-handed Thunder survive Pistons
Updated Mar. 16 West playoff standings as short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder survive Detroit Pistons.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Players Championship: How to watch Rory McIlroy, J.J. Spaun in their Monday playoff at TPC Sawgrass
Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun will compete in a three-hole playoff on Monday morning in Florida.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
2025 Players Championship is going to a Monday playoff: How to watch, what time it starts
It'll be Rory McIlroy vs. J.J. Spaun in a Monday playoff at the 2025 Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
'Everyone expects him to win': J.J. Spaun said of Players playoff opponent Rory McIlroy
The three-hole playoff that will take place at “The Gauntlet,” three of the most exciting and water-laden finishing stretches in all of golf.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Utah Hockey Club wins its biggest game of the season, improves playoff odds
Utah HC’s win over the Canucks pulls them that much closer to a playoff spot.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Detroit Red Wings see their playoff chase boosted by Petr Mrázek, Lucas Raymond
Petr Mrázek and Lucas Raymond have the Detroit Red Wings confident in their playoff chase going into the final 15 games.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Why J.J. Spaun said his tee shot on 17 was 'a great shot,' explains club choice in playoff
"I was never thinking anything other than 8-iron," Spaun explained after the playoff concluded. "But it was a great shot."Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters
Rory McIlroy has won The Players Championship in a three-hole playoff against JABC News - 4h -
Players Championship: Rory McIlroy beats J.J. Spaun in three-hole St. Patrick's Day playoff
The Players Championship was finally decided on a chilly Monday morning in the first playoff since 2015. Rory McIlroy beat J.J. Spaun.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Fantasy Basketball Playoff Tips, Part II: Uncover these 5 hidden waiver wire gems
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus highlights five under-rostered players who could be playoff heroes when it matters most.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Columbus Blue Jackets stagger out of playoff spot with third straight loss: 3 takeaways
After another early goal allowed and not scoring for a second straight game, the Blue Jackets are out of a playoff spot and reeling: 3 takeawaysYahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy wins Players Championship, defeats J.J. Spaun in playoff at TPC Sawgrass
Rory McIlroy defeated J.J. Spaun in a windy Monday playoff to win The Players Championship, the PGA Tour's flagship event at TPC Sawgrass.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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John Mulaney returns to late night with Netflix's 'Everybody's Live.' Here's what we know
After the success of last year's "Everybody's in L.A.," comedian John Mulaney is returning to the late-night format on Netflix with "Everybody's Live."Los Angeles Times - 6d -
FAQ: What big changes are coming this year?
Who's fighting in the PFL -- and who's not -- in 2025? Here's everything you need to know about the new format.ESPN - 4d -
Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a command center in Kursk on Wednesday, ordering troops there to "destroy" all Ukrainian formations.ABC News - 4d -
Brandon Staley reveals part of his defensive philosophy
The Saints used a lot of 5 defensive back formations and that isn't going to change under Brandon StaleyYahoo Sports - 2d -
'Let's think OTAs': LSU football announces changes to annual National L Club Spring Game
LSU football is changing the format of the annual National L Club Spring Game. Here's what you need to know.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Heartwarming moment Lewis Hamilton’s dad consoles F1 rookie after debut crash
Isack Hadjar endured an F1 debut to forget after spinning into the barrier on the formation lapYahoo Sports - 1d -
Boston Celtics at Miami Heat (3/14) Live Recap
To spice things up a bit for a late season contest, we decided to shake up our format with a live recap, so check back often for updates.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Pellegrini to ask Roma for clarity in long-term plans
Lorenzo Pellegrini appears bothered with his increasingly inconsistent playing time.The Giallorossi skipper no longer plays a key role in the team’s formation and his appearances are few and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers soaring toward playoff glory?
Kenny Atkinson's Cavaliers aren't just winning — they're showcasing an offensive flair that's impossible to ignore.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
NHL playoff watch: Where will the Devils finish?
New Jersey currently holds the No. 3 seed in the Metro, but could drop to a wild-card spot -- or worse.ESPN - 4d -
The Rangers' Odds To Make The Playoffs Continues To Shift Dramatically
It's Friday, folks, and I'm ready for my weekly Ask The Maven question. This one comes from Esa Newton of Manhattan. Go to it, Esa:Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Red Wings Playoff Chances Haven't Evaporated (Yet)
So, you are saying there’s a chance?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Preview: UND is on a rare playoff road trip
Mar. 14—OMAHA, Neb. — Jayden Perron and Dalton Andrew brought out their baseball gloves and walked to a park nearby the team hotel. Andrew threw some ground balls. Perron fielded them and wired ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Eddie George agrees to become Bowling Green's next head coach
George led Tennessee State to the FCS playoffs in 2024.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Is this it for the Phoenix Suns?
As the Suns languish outside of the playoff picture, the clock is ticking.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Saudi Arabia ready to park tanks on cricket’s lawns
Australia and Saudi Arabia are in talks about partnering on a new global Twenty20 league, which would see eight teams play in four different locations each year, in a format likened to tennis’s ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Knicks need to 'adapt quickly' without Jalen Brunson amid playoff push
After Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Tom Thibodeau made it clear that the Knicks will need to "adapt quickly" to playing without Jalen Brunson.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8
