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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.

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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.

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Playoff risers, lottery tankers and Cooper Flagg’s injury | The Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Gordon Hayward & Tom Haberstroh to talk NBA draft prospects, teams whose playoff hopes are rising, teams beginning to tank and more.

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67's Beat Generals To Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

You can never predict what will happen in junior hockey. The truth is, that is what makes it one of the most interesting levels of the sport to watch.

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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 record

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NCAA committee tables Army, Navy request to add regular-season game in hopes of boosting CFP chances

The service academies play their annual rivalry game one week after the playoff field is selected

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Five NHL Players On Playoff Hopefuls Who Have Slumped Since The 4 Nations Face-Off

Last month, the 4 Nations Face-Off delivered the kind of edge-of-your-seat action that got hearts pounding for both hockey fans and NHL players — whether they were suiting up in the tournament or ...

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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.

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What is The Players Championship playoff format?

Here's the playoff format for Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun at The Players Championship.

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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 ...

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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.

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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

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 Sunday

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Playoff watch: The Oilers' path to a Pacific title

Can Edmonton earn the No. 1 seed? Plus, playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.

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Government offers Amess family 'glimmer of hope'

The family of the murdered MP say they still feel betrayed but are hopeful of answers.

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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 - 7h

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.

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Updated Mar. 15 West playoff standings as Thunder face Pistons

Updated Mar. 15 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder face Detroit Pistons.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tyrone boost hopes of avoiding drop by beating Donegal

Tyrone keep alive their hopes of avoiding relegation from Division One by beating understrength Donegal 0-25 to 0-19 at Letterkenny.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

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.

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NHL playoff projections: Canucks or Flames for the final Western Conference wild card?

The two Pacific Division clubs vying for one spot face off Wednesday night in Alberta. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.

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Fantasy Basketball: Paul George leads list of players to drop ahead of the playoffs

The fantasy hoops playoffs start next week. Tough decisions might need to be made to keep advancing, including dropping some notable players.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Premier League promotion by season: History of promoted clubs, playoff final

Here's a list of the clubs promoted to the Premier League since the naming of the division, plus all of the playoff finals since they began following the 1986-87 season.

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Analyzing Knicks' potential first-round matchups for 2025 NBA playoffs

With the NBA Playoffs just one month away, let's dive into the Knicks' potential first round matchup and how they stack up against each of them.

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Inside the Sabres' never-ending rebuild -- and how they get back to the playoffs

From Ryan O'Reilly to Jack Eichel to Sam Reinhart and more, success follows for a player once he leaves, with Buffalo set to miss the playoffs again.

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Ireland Grand Slam hopes ended by rampant France

France take control of the Six Nations title race as they score 34 unanswered points to beat Ireland in Dublin and end the home side's Grand Slam hopes.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Brennan hopes for improved away form following return

Ciaran Brennan hopes Newport County can replicate their strong Rodney Parade form when they play away from home. The Exiles beat Harrogate Town 3-0 in south Wales on Saturday to earn a 10th home ...

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How 49ers hope reported free-agent addition Farrell fits offense

Luke Farrell will be tasked with filling a role the San Francisco 49ers had hoped recent draft picks would.

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TNS reach Welsh Cup final to keep treble hopes alive

The New Saints kept their hopes of winning a domestic treble alive by beating Cambrian United to reach the Welsh Cup final.

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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 surprises

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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