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Celtics, Thunder power toward NBA playoffs, Lakers shoot down Rockets
Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘There’s Still A Lot On The Line’: Maple Leafs Strengthen Atlantic Division Grip With Crucial Win Over Panthers, Secure Ninth Straight Playoff Berth
The Toronto Maple Leafs took another step forward towards securing the top spot in the Atlantic Division on Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 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 - 3d -
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 - 15h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
Lightning hit the road with a playoff berth in reach
TAMPA — The Lightning often talk about their primary focus going into each season is to earn a playoff spot. And as they embark on their final multi-game road trip of the season, they likely will ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Golden Knights Can Clinch Playoff Berth Tonight Without Playing
The Vegas Golden Knights can clinch a playoff spot if the Calgary Flames lose to the Colorado Avalanche in regulation tonight.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Detroit Pistons magic number update: How they can clinch playoff spot
Detroit Pistons magic number to clinch the NBA playoffs still involves the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NHL playoff watch: Will the Capitals or Jets win the Presidents' Trophy?
It appears to be a two-team race for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections.ESPN - 1d -
Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid
Also in this newsletter: Ireland’s pharma industry braces itself for Donald Trump’s tariffsFinancial Times - 3d -
Senate GOP races toward vote on Trump agenda blueprint
Senate Republicans are racing to consider a compromise budget resolution as they look to advance President Trump’s legislative agenda, with a vote potentially taking place this week. House and ...The Hill - 2d -
Supreme Court Leans Toward Catholic Charity in Tax Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the group’s activities in serving the state’s poor were not religious enough to qualify for a tax exemption.The New York Times - 2d -
AI chipmaker Cerebras announces CFIUS clearance, a key step toward IPO
The government decision helps clear the path for an initial public offering from one of Nvidia's challengers in artificial intelligence chips.CNBC - 2d -
Leaked messages reveal prison staff violence towards inmates
Messages include jokes about someone who was said to be at risk of taking their life.BBC News - 1d -
Idle Hurricanes Can Clinch Seventh Consecutive Playoff Berth Tonight
The Carolina Hurricanes can clinch a seventh consecutive playoff appearance tonight, and you know what the best part is? They don't even have to do anything.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mike Tomlin: Division winners should get a home playoff game
While the Lions won their division and secured the NFC's top seed and the conference's postseason bye, the club still proposed eliminating the guaranteed home playoff game for a division winner.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hyo Joo Kim rallies to beat Lilia Vu in LPGA playoff in Arizona
Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra hole with a 6-foot birdie putt in the Ford Championship.ESPN - 2d -
'In The Playoffs, That's Going To Be Huge': Steven Lorentz Scores Fourth Game-Winning Goal Of Season In Maple Leafs' Win Over Ducks
Lorentz had two goals in the playoffs last spring with Florida, one of which was a game-winner.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Updated Mar. 31 West playoff standings as Thunder welcome back Josh Giddey and Bulls
Updated Mar. 31 West playoff standings as Thunder welcome back Josh Giddey and Bulls.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 2d -
LeBron James, Lakers fend off Rockets amid tight Western Conference playoffs race
While catching the Thunder isn't possible at this point, the Lakers' win on Monday night keeps them in the mix for a top playoff seed.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Updated Apr. 1 West playoff standings as Thunder demolish Bulls in Josh Giddey's return
Updated Apr. 1 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder demolish Bulls in Josh Giddey's return.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pacers clinch NBA playoff berth with seven games remaining after Hawks loss
The Atlanta Hawks' loss to the Portland Trailblazers on Tuesday night assured that the Paces will be in the playoffs for the second straight season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Detroit Red Wings know they're running out of time to reach playoffs, have no time to pout
The Detroit Red Wings have 8 games left to reach the playoffs and are at 75 points. They've got a lot of work to do.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
2025 NHL playoff race tracker: Where things stand in each conference with four spots clinched so far
The NHL playoff races are heating up with less than a month to go in the regular seasonCBS Sports - 19h -
Who would Grizzlies play if NBA playoffs started today? Updating Western Conference standings
Who would the Memphis Grizzlies face if the NBA postseason started today? Here's an updated look at the NBA playoff race.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Updated Apr. 2 West playoff standings as Thunder host short-handed Pistons
Updated Apr. 2 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder host short-handed Detroit Pistons.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Toronto Maple Leafs On The Cusp Of Longest Active Playoff Streak – But The Pressure Is Higher Than Ever
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the cusp of standing alone with the longest active NHL playoff streak.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Kim Hyo-joo tops Vu in playoff to win LPGA Ford Championship
South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo rolled in a six-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole to win the LPGA Ford Championship on Sunday ahead of American Lilia Vu. Kim had nine birdies in her ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Hyo Joo Kim fires 64, beats Lilia Vu in playoff at Ford Championship
Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra hole.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Fifa considering LAFC v Club América playoff to replace León at Club World Cup
A Fifa spokesperson confirmed on Sunday that the organization is considering holding a one-game playoff to determine the team that will occupy Club León’s spot in this summer’s Club World Cup. The ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
On this day: Boston's first-ever playoff win; Don Barksdale born; 1959 draft
Celtics pioneering forward Don Barksdale was born today in 1923, and 25 years later, the franchise would win its first-ever playoff game.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Texas high school soccer: Big Country’s regional finals UIL playoff matchups (April 1)
Check out how the Big Country's best teams fared in the regional semifinals and who's advancing to the regional finals in the UIL soccer playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Road team continues to rule OHL playoff series between the Erie Otters and Saginaw Spirit
Saginaw's overtime victory vs. the Erie Otters means the home team still hasn't won a game in the teams' Ontario Hockey League playoff series.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why Lions are staying the course after playoff heartbreak: 'What you got is good enough'
Of the seven previous teams to win 15 games in the regular season, more have missed the playoffs the next year (two) than reached the Super Bowl (one)Yahoo Sports - 16h -
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 - 7h -
‘Springboard’: In playoff clincher, Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard enjoys career night on 3s
Houston clinched its first division title and playoff berth in five years, and rookie Reed Sheppard was the victory cigar in the fourth quarter.Yahoo Sports - 5h
