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Western Michigan dominates Boston U, wins NCAA men's hockey title
Western Michigan dominates Boston U, wins NCAA men's hockey titleYahoo Sports - 2d -
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 -
Western Michigan Beats Boston University To Win National Title
For the first time in program history, Western Michigan is a national champion. The Broncos defeated Boston University, 6-2, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Kookoo in Kalamazoo: Western Michigan Captures First NCAA Championship
For the first time in the history of Western Michigan University, they are national champions in hockey, winning by a score of 6-2 over Boston University for the NCAA championship. The Broncos were ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
WHL Playoffs: Spokane Chiefs enjoy break between series, face Victoria in Western Conference semifinal
Apr. 12—The Spokane Chiefs dispatched the Vancouver Giants in five games in the first round of the Western Hockey League Western Conference playoffs, reaching the second round for the first time ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Western Michigan tops BU, nets Frozen Four title
Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals, helping Western Michigan to secure its first Frozen Four championship in a 6-2 victory over Boston University Saturday night, a crowning achievement for ...ESPN - 2d -
Boston University And Canucks Prospects Tom Willander And Aiden Celebrini Fall 6–2 To Western Michigan In NCAA Hockey Championships
The NCAA season is officially over, as Western Michigan defeated Boston University 6–2 in the Frozen Four Final. In the losing effort, Vancouver Canucks prospects Tom Willander and Aiden Celebrini ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Western Michigan wins its 1st Frozen Four hockey title, beating Boston University 6-2
Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals to seal Western Michigan’s first Frozen Four championship in a 6-2 victory over Boston University on Saturday nightABC News - 2d -
Topgolf founders tap investors for high-tech version of game of pool
Twins behind ‘gamified’ golfing chain sold for $2.1bn raise funds from backers including Blackstone’s David BlitzerFinancial Times - 1d -
2025 NBA Playoffs Betting: Futures bets, odds, picks for Conference and NBA Finals
Picking the winner in the NBA's Eastern and Western ConferenceYahoo Sports - 1h -
How BU, Western Michigan got to title game and what it will take to win it
The Terriers and Broncos play for the national championship in men's hockey. Here's a look at each team.ESPN - 2d -
Trump donors eye potential bonanza if US succeeds with Greenland land-grab
Ethical doubts over role of campaign backers and investors with financial ties to president worth hundreds of millions. Some of Donald Trump ’s biggest campaign donors and investors, who ...The Guardian - 8h -
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 - 2d -
Clippers hold off Kings 101-100 to remain tied with Nuggets for No. 4 in tight Western Conference
James Harden had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Kawhi Leonard had 28 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off a late flurry in the final two minutes and beat the Sacramento Kings 101-100ABC News - 3d -
Erie Otters return home down 2-0 to London Knights in OHL Western Conference semifinal
The London Knights scored against each of the Erie Otters' goaltenders en route to a 2-0 advantage in the teams' OHL playoff series.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NBA Playoffs 2025: Western Conference matchups set as Nuggets secure No. 4 seed, Clippers beat Warriors in OT
Here's how things shook out in the West after a packed final day of regular-season play.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NBA Playoffs Western Conference set: James Harden takes over OT, sends Warriors to play-in
The red-hot Clippers will face the Nuggets in a banger of a first-round series.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 -
2025 NBA Play-In Tournament standings: Final bracket, dates, matchups
The NBA Play-In Tournament begins Tuesday, April 15. It will set the Nos. 7 and 8 seeds in the Eastern and Western conference playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump official tells Europe to choose US or Chinese tech
FCC chair Brendan Carr urges ‘western allies’ to pick Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet companyFinancial Times - 15h -
Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak reach 561, with 20 new infections confirmed
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 561 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.ABC News - 3h -
Sudan Clinic Workers Killed in Zamzam Camp
Relief International said nine employees were killed when gunmen stormed the Zamzam camp in El Fasher, in the western Darfur region.The New York Times - 2d -
Federal Lands Are a Resource. America Needs More Housing. What’s the Problem?
Public land is a promising place to build what Western cities need most and mostly don’t allow: homes and apartments for low-wage workers.The New York Times - 4h -
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 -
Flyers' Alex Bump Wins Frozen Four; Heartbreak for Another Prospect
Top Philadelphia Flyers prospect Alex Bump is an NCAA champion after Western Michigan University defeated Boston University 6-2 in the Frozen Four championship Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
White's fab four as Vancouver thrash Austin in MLS
Brian White scored four goals as the Vancouver Whitecaps extended their lead at the top of Major League Soccer's Western Conference with a 5-1 thrashing of Austin FC on Saturday.Vancouver stretched ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Canucks Lose 3–2 In Overtime In Hard-Hitting Match With The Wild
In a game with heavy Western Conference wild card implications, the Vancouver Canucks lost 3–2 to the Minnesota Wild in overtime. Marcus Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk scored for Vancouver, while ...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 -
NBA’s playoff picture set after thrilling end to regular season
The NBA’s Western Conference playoff picture is officially set following an action-packed Sunday that saw all 30 teams take the court for the regular season finale, with six teams vying for ...Yahoo Sports - 1d
