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2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios on April 1

Tuesday features seven games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Rich McKay: There was a long, good discussion about Lions' playoff seeding proposal

It was a moderate surprise on Tuesday when word came down that the league had tabled — instead of rejected — Detroit's proposal to change the postseason seeding format.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Can Timberwolves avoid play-in tournament? A guide to Minnesota’s playoff prospects

The race to avoid the play-in tournament in the Western Conference is once again on, and heated. And, for the third time in four years, Minnesota is at the center of it. While the Timberwolves are ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios on April 2

Wednesday features nine games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ovechkin scores again, but the Hurricanes beat the Capitals to clinch a playoff spot

Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, moving him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, but rookie Jackson Blake scored twice to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Darkangelo's Three Goals Gets Ottawa Three Important Playoff Points

In their final PWHL game before the international break, the Ottawa Charge delivered a dominant 4-0 shutout victory over the Boston Fleet, moving them back into fourth place in the standings. The ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NBA playoff rankings: Bubble teams' odds as standings and bracket shape up

Even though NBA teams have between five and seven games left in the season, there could still be plenty of movement in the standings.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NBA winners and losers: Timberwolves, Warriors making late push toward playoffs

With the NBA’s regular season down to its final week-and-a-half, there are four teams all within ½ game of each other.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

‘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 - 19h

2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios on April 3

Thursday features six games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Nets still have plenty to play for, even with playoffs out of reach

The Nets practiced for the first time in what felt like forever on Wednesday. Drew Timme, who inked a two-year deal last week, stepped foot inside the team’s practice facility in Brooklyn for the ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Panthers blow another late lead, fall 3-2 in overtime to Montreal

It certainly felt like a playoff game on Tuesday night in Montreal.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

NFL changes 'Hard Knocks' rules, removes provision that limited teams from not appearing on show

Playoff teams from the season prior can now appear on 'Hard Knocks'

CBS Sports - 18h

Curry, Podziemski overwhelm Lakers in Warriors' win

With playoff positioning on the line, the Lakers and Warriors squared off in a Western Conference showdown.

ESPN - 4h

LPGA goes to a playoff with Hyo Joo Kim outlasting Lilia Vu to win 2025 Ford Championship

They needed one extra hole in the waning daylight outside Phoenix but Kim is a winner once again on the LPGA.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

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 ankle

CBS Sports - 4d

What's at stake during NBA's final two weeks? Playoff races, lottery odds and historic stats to watch

There's plenty of reason to tune in as multiple races get settled over the next 14 days

CBS Sports - 3d

2025 NBA Playoff Picture: Here's what's at stake in the East and West with two weeks to go

Check here for daily updates on the postseason landscape, including magic numbers, strength of schedule, relevant tiebreakers and the stakes for every day's slate of games.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Lakers hold off Rockets to score important home win amid playoff seeding race

Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent scored 20 points apiece and LeBron James hit late free throws to push the Lakers past the Rockets.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

NY Rangers playoff odds: Where they stand in NHL Eastern Conference wild card race

The Rangers, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders and Red Wings are all vying for the eighth and final spot.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

NFL mock draft, College Football Playoff edition: Where Cam Skattebo, Dillon Gabriel go in CFP-only exercise

Projecting the first round with only draft-eligible players from the 12 schools who made the CFP

CBS Sports - 2d

NFL owners keep new kickoff rule changes in place, pass on Lions' proposal to change playoff seeding

NFL owners did not approve a rules proposal by the Lions to eliminate an automatic first down as part of the penalty for defensive holding

Yahoo Sports - 2d

After Grizzlies’ recent playoff slide, Jaren Jackson Jr. says urgency is at ‘all-time high’

The Memphis Grizzlies aren't hiding the fact that their remaining games are must-win matchups.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Shootout win over Watertown Shamrocks boosts Aberdeen Wings' NAHL playoff chances

The Aberdeen Wings wrapped up an 8-0 season against the Watertown Shamrocks with a shootout win in the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Backup Boston Celtics shooting guard Baylor Scheierman is looking to earn playoff minutes

You may have been noticing more of the Creighton alum getting on the floor for the Celtics in recent games of Boston's stretch run push.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Austin-area girls soccer playoff roundup: Lake Travis tops Round Rock in top-five matchup

Four Austin-area girls soccer teams will play for a spot in UIL state championship matches: Vandegrift, Lake Travis, Cedar Park and Wimberley

Yahoo Sports - 1d

These eight hypothetical College Football Playoff brackets would make for sensational Final Fours

The 2025 NCAA Tournament has a historic Final Four made up entirely of 1-seeds

CBS Sports - 1d

OKC's Isaiah Hartenstein-Chet Holmgren combo makes the NBA's best team a different beast entering the playoffs

The Thunder bet on two 7-footers working together, and it's paying off in a big way

CBS Sports - 1d

Tyrese Haliburton scores 22 points to help send playoff-bound Pacers past Hornets 119-105

Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and 10 assists, Aaron Nesmith scored 16 points and Pascal Siakam added 15 on his 31st birthday, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 119-105 victory over the Charlotte ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What's that buzz? Aaron Nesmith helping Pacers close out Hornets to maintain playoff placement

The Pacers closed out an opponent they needed to and star guard Tyrese Haliburton started another new streak. Here are three things that stood out.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Will Cuylle Wins Steven McDonald Award, Gabe Perreault Shines, And Rangers Make Ground In Playoff Race

It was a rollercoaster affair, but the New York Rangers defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to a dominant win over the Pelicans amid playoff push

Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and all five Clippers starters scored in double figures as the team rolled to a home win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Mavericks' Anthony Davis returns from eye injury to hit game-winner in huge result for playoff pursuit

Davis took an accidental elbow from teammate Daniel Gafford, which left a gash over his eye

CBS Sports - 1d

‘We have liftoff’: Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta celebrates playoff-clinching win

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta: “What a tremendous achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players, coaches, and staff.”

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Key games for Grizzlies in NBA playoff race tonight as Memphis slips into NBA Play-In

Memphis has slipped into the NBA Play-In with six games to go. Here's a look at where things stand and how the Grizzlies can climb back up.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

WHL Playoffs: Momentum shifts as Spokane Chiefs lose Game 3 at home to Vancouver 3-2

Apr. 3—After winning the first two games of their best-of-seven first-round series on the road, the Spokane Chiefs had to feel pretty good about their chances with the next three games against the ...

Yahoo Sports - 19h