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Utah HC's Playoff Hopes Take Another Tough Blow In Latest 4-2 Loss to Kings
A lot changed for Utah HC in 44 seconds.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sean McVay hopes the NFL doesn't change playoff seeding and his reason makes a lot of sense
There's a proposal to seed playoff teams by record, regardless of whether they won their division. Sean McVay hopes it "doesn't go through."Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Shorthanded Panthers hope to snap losing skid, in Ottawa for matchup with playoff-hopeful Senators
The Florida Panthers are hoping a couple days off will help cure whatever is ailing them.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Columbus Blue Jackets stumble in playoff pursuit: 5 takeaways
Blue Jackets can't contain explosive Avalanche, playoff hopes teeter and Merzlikins has emotional exit: 5 takeawaysYahoo Sports - 1d -
Amerks Clinch Calder Cup Playoff Spot
The Buffalo Sabres have just two weeks to go in the regular season, but their AHL affiliate will be hoping to play deep into the spring, as the Rochester Americans clinched a playoff spot with a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Erie Otters take 3-1 lead over Saginaw with first home win in teams' OHL playoff series
The Erie Otters, with the first win by a home team in their OHL playoff series against Saginaw, held a 3-1 advantage after Thursday's victory,Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Knicks’ Ariel Hukporti unlikely to return for playoffs: ‘He’s a ways away”
ATLANTA — Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau all but ruled out Ariel Hukporti’s return this season, delivering a blow to hopes the promising rookie might bolster New York’s playoff depth. “He’s a ways ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Does Jaylen Brown's knee issues affect the Boston Celtics playoff hopes?
Jaylen Brown is currently dealing with a bone bruise and could miss some time for the Boston Celtics.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Abbotsford Canucks Clinch Playoff Spot, Extend Win Streak To 11 Games In A 6–3 Win Against San Diego
While the Vancouver Canucks may be preparing to kiss their playoff hopes goodbye, the Abbotsford Canucks are soaring into the postseason. In a 6–3 win against the San Diego Gulls on Wednesday ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
In 2025 milestone, Rockets clinch first division title, NBA playoff berth since 2020
For the first time since a second-round series against Golden State in May 2019, playoff basketball will take place in Houston this spring.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Five-man team take on Pacific rowing challenge
Kevin Gaskell, from Newbury, and his team hope to break a world record rowing across the Pacific Ocean.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Jalen Brunson injury update: Knicks star cleared for basketball activities, hopes to be back before playoffs
Brunson has been out since March 7 with a sprained ankleCBS Sports - 5d -
WHL playoffs: Spokane Chiefs hang on for 7-5 win over Vancouver, take 2-0 series lead back to Spokane
Mar. 31—LANGLEY, British Columbia — Rookie Mathis Preston recorded his first Western Hockey League hat trick as the Spokane Chiefs build a big lead and held off the Vancouver Giants 7-5 to take a ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Detroit Red Wings hit nadir against St. Louis Blues, rematch offers chance at resurrection
The Detroit Red Wings were at the nadir of season on Dec. 23, and now are trying to resurrect playoff hopes in second meeting with Blues.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trans leaders seek hope, action this Trans Day of Visibility
The International Transgender Day of Visibility, recognized globally for more than a decade, is, for many trans Americans, taking on a new weight this year as President Trump and his administration ...The Hill - 5d -
‘Be dogs’: As playoffs loom, Ime Udoka’s message resonates in Houston
Jae’Sean Tate on the Rockets: “Our whole motto is to just ‘be dogs.’ Take the court and be as physical as possible, but also connecting.”Yahoo Sports - 2d -
With Kawhi Leonard back in superstar form, it's time to start taking the Clippers seriously as a contender
The Clippers might have to play their way into the field, but nobody wants to see this team in the playoffsCBS Sports - 4d -
Arsenal target with 13 PL goals admits he hopes for summer transfer
The 25-year-old forward stated, “I need to take the next step,” suggesting he’s ready to move on from Molineux.Cunha was strongly linked with Arsenal in January, but instead of making a switch, ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Briscoe hoping for second straight Darlington win in first season with JGR
Chase Briscoe didn't get much time to revel in his Southern 500 victory the last time he was at Darlington Raceway. Briscoe used a dramatic, three-wide pass late in the day to take the checkered ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ex-UFC title challenger Jessica Eye signs with BKFC; Conor McGregor has 'high hopes for her'
Former UFC title challenger Jessica Eye is back, but this time she's taking her gloves off. Eye, who retired from MMA in 2022, has opted to come out of retirement and sign with BKFC, she announced ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Democratic performance is improving in a slew of special elections, as a weary party looks for signs of hope
Democrats have spent the first months of Donald Trump’s second administration wandering the political wilderness — facing record-low popularity while competing factions battle over how exactly to ...NBC News - 2d -
The NBA's playoff chase enters its final days. Here's a look at what's happening
It’s playoff-positioning time in the NBAABC News - 2d -
US regulators seek to take control over Ligue 2 side Red Star FC and 777 Partners’ clubs
Paris suburb-based Red Star FC are hoping to secure survival in the final quarter of the Ligue 2 season, in their first campaign in France’s second division for six years. The ownership situation ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Last-place Sirens upset league-leading Victoire 1-0
The New York Sirens put a boost into their faint playoff hopes with a 1-0 win over the first-place Montreal Victoire on Tuesday night. Jade Downie-Landry opened the scoring with 11.7 seconds left ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
3 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls clinch a play-in tournament berth with a 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors
Playoff hopes are alive and well in Chicago. The Bulls punched their ticket to a third consecutive play-in tournament on Tuesday with a 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors, snapping a two-game ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Canucks Blanked At Home, Get Shutout By The Kraken 5-0
The Vancouver Canucks' playoff hopes took a significant hit on Wednesday as they fell 5-0 to the Seattle Kraken. This is the third time Vancouver has been shut out at home and the first since ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Kraken Blank Canucks in Dominant 5-0 Victory, Deepening Vancouver's Wild Card Struggles
The Vancouver Canucks' playoff hopes took another significant blow on Wednesday night at Rogers Arena as they were shut out 5-0 by the Seattle Kraken in their final matchup of the season. With ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Three Takeaways from the Calgary-Anaheim Game
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night, keeping their playoff hopes alive, while setting up the final nails in the coffin of the Ducks’ own post-season aspirations.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NBA playoff picture: Latest standings, bracket outlook ahead of playoffs
The NBA regular season is entering the final two weeks. Here are current playoff standings and how the Play-In Tournament works.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Storm players talk making playoffs
The Quad City Storm reach to making the playoffs in year one under head coach Shayne Toporowski. They’ll start a three-game series with Peoria this week.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Southwestern falls to Campbellsville
The Southwestern Warriors were hoping to snap a two-game skid on Monday as they traveled to Campbellsville to take on the Eagles. It was a bad first three innings for the Warriors, as they fell ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Wheeling Nailers Clinch ECHL Playoff Spot
The Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are headed back to the Kelly Cup playoffs, clinching a playoff spot with a 3-2 victory over the Bloomington Bison on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 1
Welcome to this edition of THN's 2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap. This recurring article will provide summaries of action from the WHL post-season throughout the playoffs. Here is a look at the seven ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 4
Welcome to this edition of THN's 2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap. This recurring article will provide summaries of action from the WHL post-season throughout the playoffs. With one series in the ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
NHL playoff watch: The Stars' path to the Central title
Dallas will need some help, but Winnipeg is vulnerable. Plus, projections for the entire playoff bracket.ESPN - 4d -
Playoff watch: Last stand for the Red Wings?
It's close to do-or-die time for Dylan Larkin & Co. Plus, updated playoff bracket, draft lottery projections.ESPN - 21h -
Weatherford's fight for playoff spots continue
Through the first month of District 3-6A play, Weatherford Softball and Baseball are well in the mix of the playoff picture. Both programs faced challenges in their matchups over the past weekend ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Postecoglou hopes Pochettino gets Spurs return
Tottenham manager Ange Postecolgou hopes Mauricio Pochettino returns to the club one day and does not feel "disrespected" by his recent comments.BBC News - 3d -
Atalanta’s president: “I hope Gasperini stays.”
Atalanta are not ready yet to part ways with Gian Piero Gasperini.As declared by their president, Antonio Percassi, the Bergamaschi hope for the veteran technician to stick around and put the exit ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'A big deal': Pistons climb from worst to playoffs
One year after finishing with the worst record in the NBA, the Pistons are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19 in a historic turnaround.ESPN - 1h
