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Entering NBA’s final weekend, Rockets still have five potential first-round opponents
The 2025 NBA playoffs begin in a week, but there are still five teams the Rockets could face in the first round of the West’s No. 2 vs. No. 7 series.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Ravens could face Joe Flacco twice in 2025 after Super Bowl winning QB signs with Browns
Former Ravens QB helped lead Browns to playoffs in 2023 and he'll compete with Kenny Pickett for the starting job in Cleveland after agreeing to dealYahoo Sports - 12h -
Three Takeaways from the Calgary-Minnesota Game (April 11)
The Calgary Flames comfortably beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2, sweeping the season series 3-0, but more importantly keeping their playoff hopes alive.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Luka and the Lakers believe they can win a championship after wrapping up the Pacific title
After the Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston on Friday night to clinch the Pacific Division title and the third seed in the playoffs with their 50th victory of the season, their postgame celebration ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Curry awaits 'Game 7 vibe' in crucial Clippers tilt
With a top-six playoff seeding on the line, Stephen Curry said he'll be ready to go for a critical regular-season finale Sunday against the Clippers.ESPN - 47m -
Sources: C's Brown got painkilling shot in knee
Celtics star Jaylen Brown received pain management injections in right knee this week, sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, but he is expected to be ready for the playoffs.ESPN - 47m -
Jets Pick Up A Critical Win; Defeating The Stars 4-0
The Winnipeg Jets have put themselves in the driver's seat to clinch the Central Division and home ice throughout the playoffs, defeating the Dallas Stars in commanding fashion, 4-0.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Canucks Sweep Season Series Against The Avalanche With A 4-1 Win
In their first game since being eliminated from playoff contention, the Vancouver Canucks won 4–1 against the Colorado Avalanche. Kiefer Sherwood led the way in offense with a goal and an assist, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Seahawks NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Seattle’s draft picks for every round
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS The Seahawks narrowly missed out on the playoffs last season, going 10-7 and finishing behind the NFC West champion Rams based off the strength of victory tiebreaker.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Joe Flacco is returning to the Cleveland Browns on a 1-year deal
Joe Flacco is heading back to Cleveland. Flacco won the league's Comeback Player of the Year award in 2023 after leading an inspiring late-season surge that carried the Browns to the playoffs. ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Blue Line Remix: How New Defensive Pairings Are Shaping Flyers Final Stretch
There's a quiet kind of intrigue in watching a team evolve in real time. No longer bound by the pressure of a playoff push, the Philadelphia Flyers have shifted gears in the season's final weeks, ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Egorov Steps Off The Bench To Win Game One For Brantford
The second round of the OHL playoffs didn't start the way Brantford would have wanted. Going into the second period, they were down 2-0 to the Oshawa Generals as a result of goals from Luca ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Antetokounmpo's 11th triple-double lifts Bucks to 125-119 win over Pistons to secure No. 5 seed
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 125-119 win over the Detroit Pistons, securing the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffsABC News - 8h -
Knicks now 0-10 vs. NBA's best after loss to short-handed Cavaliers
NEW YORK — When the Knicks dropped Thursday’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons — an early preview of the No. 3 vs. No. 6 playoff battle — the defeat felt understandable. New York had rested ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
An Ounce of Prevention: Shane Pinto Scores Twice As Senators Defeat Canadiens 5-2 Friday Night
The Ottawa Senators were in full prevention mode on Friday night. They prevented the Montreal Canadiens from extending their six-game winning streak, from clinching a playoff spot, and from ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Blowout Friday: NBA breaks record with 5 games decided by 30 or more points on the same day
For New Orleans, Charlotte, Washington and Utah, the seasons will end Sunday. The Pelicans, Hornets, Wizards and Jazz — all playing out the string of dismal seasons — along with the playoff-bound ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Butler scores 24 points to lead Warriors in 103-86 rout of Trail Blazers
Jimmy Butler III scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors routed the Portland Trail Blazers 103-86 on Friday night, but did not clinch a playoff spot with one game remaining. Because ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Jokic triple double as Denver fight back for big win
The Denver Nuggets strengthened their playoff position with a triple double from history-making Nikola Jokic helping them to a 117-109 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.With 1:16 left, ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Luka scores 39 points, Lakers wrap up Pacific title and No. 3 seed with win over resting Rockets
Luka Doncic had 39 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 140-109 victory over the Houston Rockets on ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Canucks Gameday Preview #80: Vancouver Kicks Off Their Final Homestand Of The Season Against The Wild
The Vancouver Canucks (37-29-13) kick off their final homestand of the season when they battle the Minnesota Wild (43-30-7) on Saturday night. While Vancouver has already been eliminated from ...Yahoo Sports - 3h