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Stanley Cup playoff watch: What's at stake in Sunday's games
From clinching scenarios to first-round matchups and draft lottery order, here's what to monitor.ESPN - 1d -
What's at stake on final day of NBA regular season? Playoff clinching scenarios for Warriors, Nuggets, more
Sunday's finales will decide the final seven seeds in the Western Conference postseason pictureCBS Sports - 1d -
Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot
Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 on Friday night to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot Friday nightABC News - 3d -
Harden bags 39 as Clippers edge Warriors to clinch play-off spot
James Harden scored 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime to clinch the final playoff spot in a thrilling last day of the NBA regular season ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NBA postseason tracker: Playoff picture set; play-in begins Tuesday
With the regular season now over, see which teams clinched playoff spots ahead of the play-in tournament.ESPN - 1d -
2025 NBA playoff bracket: Postseason picture, matchups, schedule as Clippers clinch spot vs. Warriors
The 2025 NBA playoff bracket is set after the regular season wrapped up SundayCBS Sports - 1d -
Connor stars as Jets clinch Central Division title with shootout victory over Blackhawks
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise’s first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Connor stars as Jets clinch Central Division title with shootout victory over Blackhawks
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise’s first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild ...ABC News - 2d -
First look at the NBA postseason bracket: X factors, best-case scenarios and big questions for all 20 teams
Everything you need to know about the 20 teams battling it out in the postseason, including first-round matchups and biggest playoff questions.ESPN - 1d -
JJ Redick reflects on winning 50th game and clinching third seed
Lakers head coach JJ Redick continues to prove his doubters wrong by putting his team in position to make a deep playoff run.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Moving Day at the Masters didn’t disappoint. Now it's a heavyweight clash at Augusta
It’s a dream scenario for the final round.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Final standings, bracket, first-round matchups
The 2024-25 NBA regular season concluded Sunday, when seed Nos. 1 through 6 in each conference clinched their spots. Now, the Play-In awaits.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Luka scores 39 points, Lakers wrap up Pacific title and No. 3 seed with win over resting Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 140-109 victory over the Houston RocketsABC News - 3d -
NBA's West spots set, with the Nuggets, Clippers and Timberwolves in and the Warriors play-in bound
The Los Angeles Clippers worked overtime to clinch a playoff spot — and send the Golden State Warriors to the NBA's play-in tournament. The final game to end the regular season was a big one for ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Best-Case Scenario for Shedeur Sanders in the N.F.L. Draft
There is no better team for the Colorado quarterback than the Pittsburgh Steelers, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 1d -
3 Takeaways: Golden Knights Clinch Pacific Division Title With 5-3 Victory Over Nashville Predators
LAS VEGAS -- The Golden Knights clinched the Pacific Division for the fourth time in eight years after defeating the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Noah Hanifin scores late goal to lift Golden Knights past Nashville 5-3, and clinch Pacific
Noah Hanifin scored the go-ahead goal with 1:55 to play and the Vegas Golden Knights went on to a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday that clinched their fourth Pacific Division title ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Noah Hanifin scores late goal to lift Golden Knights past Nashville 5-3, and clinch Pacific
Noah Hanifin scored the go-ahead goal with 1:55 to play and the Vegas Golden Knights went on to a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators that clinched their fourth Pacific Division title in the ...ABC News - 2d -
Grading Cowboys first-round options in 2025: Using future 1st rounder to trade up
Is there a player in this year's class worth sacrificing next year's? A look at the Cowboys' history in these scenarios.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 12
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 one ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Lakers' first-round playoff opponent is set
With the NBA regular season complete, the Lakers will get a long rest before they begin the first round of the playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
When will the Lakers' playoff series versus the Timberwolves start?
The date and time of Game 1 of the Lakers' first-round playoff series versus the Timberwolves has been set.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Knicks vs. Pistons first-round preview and prediction for 2025 NBA playoffs
The playoffs have arrived and the Knicks will draw the upstart Detroit Pistons in the first round.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NHL playoff picture: Standings, schedule, Stanley Cup Playoff start date, projected series matchups
The Winnipeg Jets have claimed the Presidents' Trophy, but playoff spots are still up for grabsCBS Sports - 1d -
Cavs expect Mitchell (ankle) to return for playoffs
Donovan Mitchell is expected to be ready for the Cavaliers' playoff run despite missing the last four games of the regular season with a sprained left ankle.ESPN - 1d -
2025 NBA playoffs: Complete schedule, bracket breakdown, how to watch
The field is set for the 2024-25 NBA playoffs. Here's everything you need to know.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Clippers beat Warriors and get fifth seed in NBA playoffs
James Harden scores 12 points in overtime as Clippers beat Warriors and will face Denver in first round of NBA playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Icemen drop regular season finale to Solar Bears; playoffs next
The Jacksonville Icemen lost to the Orlando Solar Bears in ECHL hockey on Sunday, the last game before the Kelly Cup playoffs start.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NBA playoffs 2025: First-round news, scores and highlights
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA playoffs, including scores, news and highlights.ESPN - 1d -
JJ Redick's initial thoughts on his Lakers facing the Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs
Lakers head coach knows that the Timberwolves, the Lakers' first-round playoff opponents, won't exactly be a pushover.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The final NBA Western Conference 2025 playoff field, including a juicy Lakers-Timberwolves matchup
The NBA's Western Conference playoffs are gonna be a wild ride from start to finish.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NBA playoff TV schedule: Postseason dates, game times, matchups, bracket for first round and play-in
The 2025 NBA playoffs get started this week, and the field was set Sunday nightCBS Sports - 1d -
NBA scout reveals one big concern about LeBron James in the playoffs
LeBron James is still an NBA superstar in his 22nd season, but one scout says that he has a big weakness that could sink the Lakers in the playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Matchups, schedule and how the play-in tournament works
After a dramatic finish on Sunday, the top-six playoff spots in each conference have been secured, and the play-in tournament matchups are set.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rockets to face either Warriors or Grizzlies in first round of 2025 NBA playoffs
With results factored in from Sunday’s final day of the regular season, Houston now has much more clarity regarding its first-round playoff opponent.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory glory: McIlroy wins 2025 Masters in playoff, completes Grand Slam
After a dramatic playoff against Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy won the major that eluded him for years with the green jacket at 89th Masters Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.CBS News - 1d -
U.S.-based Original Six all miss playoffs in NHL 1st
The Original Six teams based in the United States -- the Red Wings, Bruins, Blackhawks and Rangers -- will all miss the playoffs in the same year for the first time in NHL history.ESPN - 1d -
No. 21 Clemson holds off NC State to clinch another ACC series
Clemson comes up clutch late to take down NC State for another ACC series win.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jets Clinch Central Division, Beat Blackhawks 5-4
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night. This game against the Central Division’s leader ended the home portion of Chicago’s schedule for 2024-25.Yahoo Sports - 2d
