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Lions propose significant playoff seeding change
The Lions have proposed a significant change to NFL playoff seeding that would largely use regular-season records as the guiding principle.ESPN - Mar. 20 -
OKC Thunder officially clinch the West's No. 1 seed for 2025 NBA playoffs
Oklahoma City Thunder officially clinch the West's No. 1 seed for 2025 NBA playoffs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
NFL to consider tush push ban, changes to playoff seeding
NFL team owners will consider proposals to ban the tush push and for a change to playoff seeding format this off-season, the league announced Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Lions propose playoff seeding without regard to division championship
The current structure of the NFL often results in teams with lesser records hosting playoff games, because every division champion is guaranteed one of the top four spots on the conference's ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
NFL owners to consider Detroit Lions proposal to change seeding in playoffs
Under the Lions' proposal, wild-card teams could have first-round home playoff games instead of division champs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
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 -
Banning the tush push and changes to playoff seeding are among proposed NFL rule changes
The Green Bay Packers have formally proposed a rule change to ban the tush push and the Detroit Lions proposed that playoff seeding be done based on record instead of automatically placing division ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
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 -
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 - Mar. 18 -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections as Warriors, Clippers, Wolves battle for West's No. 6 seed
There are plenty of seeds to be determined over the regular season's final weeksCBS Sports - 20h -
NHL playoff watch: Can the Islanders sneak into the playoffs?
Once an afterthought, now a real contender for the No. 8 seed. Plus, projections for the rest of the bracket.ESPN - 1d -
Albany defeats Binghamton 69-66 in America East Conference Playoffs
Amar’e Marshall scored 20 points and No. 4 seed Albany held off fifth-seeded Binghamton for a 69-66 victory in the quarterfinals of the America East Conference PlayoffsABC News - Mar. 8 -
TGL playoffs highlights: New York upsets Los Angeles 6-3, advances to finals
The TGL playoffs kicked off with a match between top-seeded Los Angeles GC and No. 4 New York GC.ESPN - Mar. 17 -
Revamped playoff seeding, if it happens, should spark discussion about schedule formula
The Lions have codified the thing about which many have complained over the years: Division champions hosting wild-card teams with better records.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Back-to-backs, big tests, and a tight race: Knicks face a gauntlet in mad dash to the playoffs
The going is tough. The Knicks have to be tougher. With just 12 games left to determine playoff seeding, New York owns the NBA’s sixth-toughest remaining schedule, according to Tankathon, a website ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - Mar. 13 -
With fifth straight win, Rockets move into division lead, West’s No. 3 seed
With a fifth straight win, the Rockets (42-25) have now moved into the Southwest Division lead and into the No. 3 spot in the West playoff picture.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Clinching scenarios and updated standings for March 23
Sunday features eight games on the schedule, with elimination scenarios and other key seeding matchups to monitor.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings entering play on March 24
Monday features eight games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings entering play on March 25
Tuesday features eight games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios for March 26
Wednesday features six games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and a clinching scenario to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - Mar. 14 -
NFL rule changes 2025: Packers move to outlaw 'Tush Push,' while Lions suggest major playoff seeding change
The competition committee will review several potential changes this offseasonCBS Sports - Mar. 19 -
NBA playoffs 2025, seeds, standings, matchups: Can Austin Reaves help take the Lakers to another level?
Reaves' recent performances, averaging 27 points over his last six games, suggest he could be the next big deal in L.A. But can Reaves sustain this All-Star trajectory?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Ex-NHLer Johnsson Ready For SHL Playoffs: ‘I’m Ready For Revenge’ After Mediocre Season
The Swedish Hockey League quarterfinals begins on Friday and perhaps the most anticipated matchup is between fourth-seeded Skellefteå AIK and fifth-seeded Färjestad Karlstad.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
What to watch as inaugural TGL postseason gets underway
The top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club gets the playoff started Monday against New York Golf Club.ESPN - Mar. 17 -
Memphis Grizzlies’ once safe playoff spot is slipping away with late-season struggles
The Memphis Grizzlies remain the fifth seed after Wednesday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, but their margin for error is decreasing.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
NBA playoff odds, picks: Why Bulls are best bet on the board, while Kings' chances aren't looking great
The races for the No. 7 and 8 seeds have taken shape, so who's primed to get through the Play-In Tournament?CBS Sports - 2d -
Jabari Smith Jr.: In winning streak, Rockets responding to pressure of 2025 playoff chase
With five straight wins, the Rockets (42-25) have risen to the No. 3 seed in the West, and Jabari Smith Jr. says they are responding to the pressure.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Spokane Chiefs open WHL playoffs with Vancouver, will start first-round series on the road
Mar. 23—The Spokane Chiefs capped the Western Hockey League regular season Saturday with a 4-3 win over division rival Tri-City, already having locked in the third seed to the Western Conference ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 WHL Playoffs Preview: 2) Victoria Royals Versus 7) Tri-City Americans
The two-versus-seven seed in the West will see the Victoria Royals take on the Tri-City Americans. These two teams last faced off in 2018, when Tri-City swept Victoria in the second round. 2018 was ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 recordABC News - Mar. 11 -
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 - Mar. 16 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
Who's in 2025 NHL playoffs? Tracking standings, playoff bracket, tiebreakers
The NHL regular season will end in less than a month. One team on Thursday can become the first to clinch a playoff berth.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
If The NHL Expands, So Should The Playoffs – Here's How
More NHL expansion could be on the way. If it happens, the playoffs should expand as well.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Warriors' tough seven-game homestand set to define resurgent season
Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors conquered a four-game East Coast road trip, but now their playoff seeding could be determined by a monstrous seven-game homestand.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Martha Stewart on seed starting
In preparation for spring planting time, Martha Stewart, author of "Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook," offers "Sunday Morning" viewers tips on how to select and start the seeds for your ...CBS News - Mar. 16 -
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 -
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 - Mar. 16
