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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 -
‘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 - 23h -
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 - 22h -
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 - 19h -
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 - 21h -
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 - 41m -
Sundance Film Festival picks Boulder as host city for 2027 and beyond
Colorado's Boulder was selected over two other finalist cities, Cincinnati and Salt Lake City. The relocation will steer the festival toward a new era.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
How Hansi Flick has brought the best out of prolific Barcelona superstar
Robert Lewandowski appeared to have lost the confidence of the management towards the end of last season and might have considered leaving the club in the summer if it was not for Xavi Hernandez’s ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Challenges mount for Texas A&M HC Michael Earley Amid SEC struggles
Critics of Michael Earley vindicated as Aggies fall to 1-8 in SEC Play. Does the first year head coach have a path toward redemption?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Electric Elanga haunts Manchester United with Nottingham Forest winner
At the weekend the lasting shot was Ryan Yates haring towards the Nottingham Forest supporters in celebration and here another episode at breakneck speed earned victory. This time the subject was ...The Guardian - 2d -
Liverpool Facing £100m Price Tag for Brazilian Striker in Upcoming Transfer
Liverpool’s Summer Transfer Strategy: Targeting Attack and Defence ReinforcementsAs Liverpool heads towards the 2025 summer transfer window, there are clear indications that the club is gearing up ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ribery hopes Müller will get new Bayern contract
Recent reports have suggested that this is likely to be Thomas Müller's last season at Bayern Munich, with the club leaning towards not renewing his expiring contract.Müller's former teammate ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Amazon to launch first batch of Kuiper satellites on April 9
The launch is a pivotal step toward beginning commercial service for Kuiper, Amazon's initiative to beam high-speed internet to customers from low earth orbit.CNBC - 1d -
Venture Capital Has Never Been This Obsessed With AI, New Data Shows
More than 70 percent of U.S. venture capital went toward AI investments during the first quarter of 2025, according to PitchBook.Inc. - 1d -
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 ankleCBS 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 daysCBS 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 CFPCBS 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 holdingYahoo 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 ArenaYahoo 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 - 2d -
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 WimberleyYahoo 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-seedsCBS 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 wayCBS 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 eyeCBS 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 - 22h
