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Are the Warriors an underdog threat in the Western Conference playoff picture?
The Golden State Warriors have looked significantly improved in recent weeksYahoo Sports - 2d -
NHL playoff projections: Canucks or Flames for the final Western Conference wild card?
The two Pacific Division clubs vying for one spot face off Wednesday night in Alberta. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Sioux City Clinches Playoff Spot With Win Over Fargo
Four of the six playoff spots are clinched in the USHL’s Western Conference, as the Sioux City Musketeers joined the party Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
The West Is Set For The 2025 WHL Playoffs
The first-round matchups in the Western Conference are set for the 2025 WHL Playoffs. This year's first round will feature four intriguing series, including one of the best rivalries in the U.S. ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
With one month to play, streaking Rockets improve to No. 2 in Western Conference standings
With Denver’s shocking loss to Washington, the Rockets (43-25) enter the season’s final month at No. 2 in the Western Conference standings.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Is The Current NHL Playoff Format Counterproductive?
With a month remaining in the NHL regular season, clubs are jockeying for position inside their respective divisions and for wild-card spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences. The league ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Black Hawks Clinch Playoff Berth With Convincing Win Over Steel
The Waterloo Black Hawks became the third USHL Western Conference team to punch their ticket to the 2025 Clark Cup Playoffs, cruising past the Chicago Steel 5-1 at Fox Valley Ice Arena Friday night.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Spokane Chiefs open WHL playoffs with Vancouver, will start first-round series on the road
Mar. 23—The Spokane Chiefs capped the Western Hockey League regular season Saturday with a 4-3 win over division rival Tri-City, already having locked in the third seed to the Western Conference ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Randle scores 20 points and Timberwolves stomp Pelicans 134-93 to keep pace in Western Conference
Julius Randle had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves avoided losing to one of the Western Conference's worst teams for the second time in three days with a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Randle scores 20 points and Timberwolves stomp Pelicans 134-93 to keep pace in Western Conference
Julius Randle had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves avoided losing to one of the Western Conference’s worst teams for the second time in three days with a ...ABC News - 2d -
McLeod, Reimer lead Sabres to a 5-3 win over Western Conference-leading Jets
Ryan McLeod had a goal and three assists and James Reimer made 33 saves to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 victory over the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. The Jets need one ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Western Michigan edges Bowling Green 64-63 to close out Mid-American Conference regular season
Javaughn Hannah scored 18 points and Chansey Willis Jr. hit the first of two free throws with two seconds left to rally Western Michigan to a 64-63 victory over Bowling Green in a Mid-American ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Albany defeats Binghamton 69-66 in America East Conference Playoffs
Amar’e Marshall scored 20 points and No. 4 seed Albany held off fifth-seeded Binghamton for a 69-66 victory in the quarterfinals of the America East Conference PlayoffsABC News - Mar. 8 -
Swift Current Broncos Secure Final Playoff Spot In The Eastern Conference
The Swift Current Broncos are headed to the 2025 WHL Playoffs. Swift Current claimed the final spot in the Eastern Conference on Friday thanks to Red Deer's overtime loss to the Prince Albert ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Inside the Western wild-card race
The Wild appear locked in to the first spot, but who gets the second? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - Mar. 16 -
GameCenter live: No. 17 UND vs. No. 3 Western Michigan
Mar. 21—ST. PAUL, Minn. — No. 17 UND and No. 3 Western Michigan are meeting in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference semifinals in Xcel Energy Center. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Xcel Energy Center, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Iowa Softball Preview: Western Iowa
Iowa Preps previews this conference for the 2025 softball season now! SUBSCRIBERS: CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE!------------------ What other coverage am I missing by not ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NHL playoff watch: Who will make the Eastern Conference finals?
The Hurricanes and Lightning both have good shots, and they face off Tuesday on ESPN+. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Lions propose playoff seeding without regard to division championship
The current structure of the NFL often results in teams with lesser records hosting playoff games, because every division champion is guaranteed one of the top four spots on the conference's ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises
The race for the two wild-card playoff spots in the NHL’s Eastern Conference is full of surprisesABC News - Mar. 12 -
Boeser scores 2 goals as Canucks beat Western Conference-leading Jets 6-2
Brock Boeser scored twice and had an assist as the Vancouver Canucks handed the Winnipeg Jets a 6-2 drubbing on Tuesday night. Pius Suter added two goals, including one into an empty net, while ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Luka Dončić, Lakers hold off Nuggets, move up Western Conference standings
Luka Dončić led the way for the Los Angeles Lakers in their 120-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Anthony Davis could return to Mavericks' lineup during upcoming Eastern road trip: Report
The Mavs are competing for the final spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament with the Suns.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton stuns Bucks with one of the craziest game-winning four-point plays you'll ever see
Haliburton's winner could ultimately carry significant playoff implications in the Eastern ConferenceCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
Suns-Bulls live updates: Can Phoenix finally win 2 in a row?
The Phoenix Suns are looking to catch the Dallas Mavericks for the 10th and final play-in spot in the Western Conference.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 as Thunder beat Bucks 121-105 for 10th win in last 11 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and eight assists as the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105ABC News - Mar. 17 -
JJ Redick on how important home-court advantage is to him
After three wins in a row, the Lakers once again have a real shot at ending the regular season with the second seed in the Western Conference.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Doncic reaches milestone as Lakers defeat Nuggets
Luka Doncic scores 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers ease to a 120-108 home win against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Shesterkin gets 5th shutout of season and Rangers top Blue Jackets 4-0 to move into playoff position
Vincent Trocheck scored twice in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 18 saves for his fifth shutout this season and the New York Rangers leapfrogged Columbus for the second Eastern Conference ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Western Washington casinos brace for sports betting during March Madness
The madness that is March is upon us here in Western Washington, which means casinos that have sportsbooks will see a lot of bets placed in the coming days.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Memories at the X are aplenty for UND
Mar. 21—ST. PAUL, Minn. — After Saturday night, college hockey conference tournaments will be gone from St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center. The National Collegiate Hockey Conference will hold its ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Todd McLellan sounds alarm on Detroit Red Wings: 'Not sure we want to do' hard work
With the Detroit Red Wings falling further out of the Eastern Conference playoff race, head coach Todd McLellan questioned the team's work ethic.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Nikola Jokić is putting up record numbers. So why is he unlikely to be NBA MVP?
The three-time MVP has a strong case to win his fourth award. But that is to ignore the brilliance – and freshness – of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. On Sunday afternoon, two of the best teams in the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Toolson scores 18, top-seeded Utah Valley takes down Seattle U 68-55 in WAC semifinals
Tanner Toolson had 18 points in No. 1-seeded Utah Valley's 68-55 victory over fifth-seeded Seattle U on Friday in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals. Toolson added six rebounds ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Coles scores 22, second-seeded Grand Canyon beats No. 3-seed Cal Baptist 75-66 in WAC semifinal
JaKobe Coles had 22 points in Grand Canyon's 75-66 win against Cal Baptist on Friday in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals. The No 2-seeded Antelopes will face top-seeded Utah ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Harrison scores 18, Grand Canyon beats Utah Valley 89-82 in WAC Tournament title game
Ray Harrison scored 18 points to lead six Grand Canyon players in double figures and the Lopes beat top-seeded Utah Valley 89-82 in the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference TournamentABC News - Mar. 16 -
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 as Thunder beat Bucks 121-105 for 10th win in last 11 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and eight assists as the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105 on Sunday night. Isaiah Hartenstein added a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Doncic leads Lakers romp over Nuggets, Kings upset Cavs
Luka Doncic raced to the 200th 30-point game of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of an under-strength Denver Nuggets line-up to score a 120-108 victory over their Western ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Oilers' Draisaitl doubtful vs Jets; Kane, Prime Minister Carney join team for pregame skate
NHL leading goal-scorer Leon Draisaitl is doubtful to play Thursday, when the forward’s Edmonton Oilers host the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch listed ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
High school sports: Multiple GWOC schools looking for new basketball coaches
Mar. 20—As March winds down, the coaching carousel continues to spin at local high schools. In boys basketball, three jobs are open in the Greater Western Ohio Conference. At Fairmont, alumnus ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
