The debate over whether Seth Lugo belongs in the rotation or bullpen will likely continue until the right-hander develops the kind of consistency in his newest role that he displayed in his last one. Previously a top Mets reliever, Lugo … Read more…
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Gerrit Cole has Yankees dreaming of playoff possibilities
BUFFALO — Ten straight wins begat two straight losses, bad ones, and surely part of you feared the Yankees were headed straight back into the tailspin from whence they came. So on Tuesday afternoon, YES’ Meredith Marakovits asked Aaron Boone … Read more…
Georgia Hall wins LPGA event in Portland after play-off
England’s Georgia Hall comes from four shots back to win the Portland Classic on the LPGA Tour after a play-off. BBC Sport – Golf GOLF DEAL UPDATE:
Yankees shouldn’t pair Gary Sanchez with Gerrit Cole in playoff opener
BUFFALO — This is not your 2016 Gary Sanchez anymore. This is not your 2017 Kyle Higashioka anymore. This is not your 2000 Major League Baseball anymore. Therefore Aaron Boone shouldn’t lose a wink’s sleep over a decision that he … Read more…
Hall beats Buhai on 2nd hole of Portland playoff
Georgia Hall earned her first LPGA Tour victory in the United States on Sunday when she beat Ashleigh Buhai on the second hole of a playoff at the Cambia Portland Classic. www.espn.com – GOLF GOLF DEAL UPDATE: PinemeadowGolf.com Closeout Specials
Kucherov sets Lightning’s playoff points record
Nikita Kucherov surpassed Brad Richards’ Tampa Bay franchise record for most points in a single postseason playoffs with his 28th (six goals and 22 assists). www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
WNBA postpones Storm-Lynx playoff game due to inconclusive COVID-19 test results
The Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx will have to wait a little longer to play Game 1 of their semifinal matchup at IMG Academy. The WNBA announced Sunday Yardbarker: All Articles BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Mark Grant emotional after Padres clinch playoff spot
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A’s clinch playoff berth, but ‘bigger goals’ remain
The Oakland A’s secured a third straight playoff berth and sixth in nine seasons with Seattle’s loss to San Diego and a 6-0 win against the cross-bay rival San Francisco Giants on Friday night. www.espn.com – MLB BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Steven Matz didn’t give Mets a chance in ugly loss as playoff hopes fade
The Mets withstood two consecutive abridged starts by their rotation, coming back each time behind a resilient bullpen and a productive lineup, to post two desperation wins they needed to barely remain alive in the National League playoff hunt. Steven … Read more…
Dodgers 1st to clinch; 8th straight playoff berth
The Dodgers beat the Padres 7-5 on Wednesday to clinch their eighth consecutive postseason berth, marking the third-longest playoff streak in MLB history. www.espn.com – TOP SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
MLB playoff push: Phillies deliver blow to Mets’ October hopes, plus current postseason bracket
We look at the games that matter most and what the playoff matchups would be if the season ended today. www.espn.com – MLB BEST DEAL UPDATE:
MLB, MLBPA reach agreement on neutral sites for playoff bubbles
Currently, the MLB plans to implement a two-bubble strategy, with separate bubbles for the American League and National League. For that to work, teams would not travel back in forth like they normally would in a series. Yardbarker: All Articles … Read more…
The Orioles Looked Done. Now They’re Threatening the Yankees’ Playoff Plans.
“We’re young and I think a lot of people underestimated us, and that’s kind of fun,” said Baltimore’s Pat Valaika. Even more fun for the Orioles would be taking the Yankees’ playoff spot. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Why a weird season means a weird playoff chase, and more to watch in Week 2
Three Power 5 conferences playing, three clear favorites. Who has the edge after Alabama, Clemson and Oklahoma? Plus, continuity rankings, your Week 2 playlist and more. www.espn.com – NCF BEST DEAL UPDATES:
MLB playoff push: Marte helps make some Marlins magic
With a walk-off win, Miami isn’t going away just yet. We look at the games that matter most and what the playoff matchups would be if the season ended today. www.espn.com – MLB BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Plaschke: Playoff Rajon Rondo makes Lakers scary good
Rajon Rondo showed up big in Game 3 to help the Lakers in their 112-102 win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Yahoo! Sports – News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games BEST DEAL UPDATE:
LeBron becomes all-time leader in playoff wins
The Lakers beat the Rockets 112-102 in Game 3 of their series, giving LeBron James his 162nd playoff win. www.espn.com – TOP BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Playoff Preview show | Backseat Drivers featuring DannyBTalks and Eric Estepp | NASCAR Cup Series
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What does a split college football season mean for the playoff, bowl games and the Heisman?
Will there be two playoffs? How will the bowls work? And can they really give out a Heisman Trophy before the Big Ten and Pac-12 play? Here’s what we know as of now. www.espn.com – NCF BEST DEAL UPDATES:
Rahm’s unbelievable putt, DJ forces playoff & Thomas’ colorful commentary
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The 30 players in the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoff finale at the Tour Championship
The full list of the 30 players in the season-ending Tour Championship. They are all chasing the $ 15 million prize that comes with winning the FedEx Cup. www.espn.com – GOLF GOLF DEAL UPDATE: PinemeadowGolf.com Closeout Specials
Rasmus Hojgaard wins play-off for second European Tour win
Teenager Rasmus Hojgaard comes through a play-off to win the ISPS Handa UK Championship and secure his second European Tour victory. BBC Sport – Golf GOLF DEAL UPDATE:
BMW Championship: Jon Rahm beats Dustin Johnson in play-off
Jon Rahm beats Dustin Johnson on the first hole of a play-off in a thrilling climax to the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields. BBC Sport – Golf GOLF DEAL UPDATE:
NBA Pledges To Turn Arenas Into Voting Sites, Announces Resumption Of Playoff Games
The league and the National Basketball Players Association pledged to take steps to promote voting access and said playoff games would resume on Saturday. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Liberty overmatched as Aces clinch playoff spot
BRADENTON, Fla. — A’ja Wilson had 20 points, seven rebounds and five blocks, Dearica Hamby added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Sabrina Ionescu-less New York Liberty 80-63 on Saturday to clinch a playoff … Read more…
Inside the NHL’s decision to postpone two days of playoff games
The call was made to stand in solidarity with other sports leagues protesting racial injustice. Here’s how it all came together, and what happens next. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
Milwaukee Bucks Boycott NBA Playoff Game to Protest Jacob Blake Shooting | RS News 8/27/20
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NBA Teams Boycott Playoff Games After Kenosha Police Shooting
The franchise-wide protest comes in response to the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, which has resulted in days of unrest in Wisconsin. Black Voices – Black News, Entertainment, Style and Culture ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:
Biden offers support for Milwaukee Bucks following boycott of playoff game
Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden offered his support for the Milwaukee Bucks after the team boycotted a playoff game Wednesday in solidarity with Jacob Blake. “This moment demands moral leadership. And these players answered by standing up, speaking out, and … Read more…
Isles’ playoff run spurs ticket sales for new arena
The New York Islanders’ playoff run is helping boost season-ticket sales for their new arena, scheduled to open next year. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
LeBron James Rocks Kobe Bryant Tribute Jersey To Lakers Playoff Game
The Lakers have taken the court decked out in their special Mamba jerseys … and they look sharp. Oh, and get this — L.A. got off to a HOT start, taking a commanding 24-8 lead. Mamba would be proud. LeBron … Read more…
Lehner’s gets 1st playoff shutout, Knights top Canucks 5-0
Robin Lehner recorded his first career playoff shutout and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-0 in the first game of their second round playoff series ABC News: Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Islanders, Flyers set for ‘greasy’ NHL playoff series
The unique postseason bubble makes for some new experiences, but there isn’t a whole lot that the men behind the benches for the Islanders-Flyers series haven’t already seen. Barry Trotz and Alain Vigneault will square off once again when their … Read more…
LeBron, with AD’s help, hits No. 2 in playoff wins
LeBron James passed Tim Duncan for second on the all-time playoff wins list on Saturday, when he and Anthony Davis combined to lead the Lakers past the Blazers in Game 3. www.espn.com – TOP BEST DEAL UPDATE:
N.B.A. Playoff Teams Feel the Pain of Bubble Injuries
The Rockets, Sixers, Blazers and Magic, are among the teams coping with injuries to key players. The results are mixed. NYT > Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
NFL may consider a playoff ‘secure environment’
NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said Wednesday that the league may consider a “secure environment,” similar to the NBA and NHL bubbles, for postseason games. www.espn.com – TOP SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Trail Blazers spoil LeBron James’ first Lakers playoff game
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Damian Lillard had 34 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled LeBron James’ first playoff appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers with a 100-93 victory on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the teams’ playoff … Read more…
Ladies Scottish Open: Stacy Lewis wins after four-way play-off
Stacy Lewis emerges victorious from a four-way play-off to win the Ladies Scottish Open in North Berwick. BBC Sport – Golf GOLF DEAL UPDATE:
FedEx Cup play-off: Tiger Woods to play Northern Trust event in Boston
Tiger Woods will begin his quest for a record third FedEx Cup championship after confirming he will contest next week’s Northern Trust. BBC Sport – Golf GOLF DEAL UPDATE:
Popovich won’t dwell on end of Spurs’ playoff run
San Antonio’s record-tying streak of 22 straight playoff appearances is over, with the Spurs being eliminated from contention for a Western Conference play-in berth Thursday. www.espn.com – NBA SPECIAL UPDATE:
What it’s like to run the NHL playoff soundboard
There are no fans in the arenas. Instead, someone is hitting lots of buttons to simulate the sound of a crowd in the building. Here’s how that works. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
Sources: MLB mulls playoff bubble-type format
MLB has had preliminary discussions about holding its postseason in a bubble-type format after the coronavirus outbreaks on the Cardinals and Marlins wreaked havoc on the regular-season schedule, sources familiar with the conversations told ESPN. www.espn.com – TOP SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT … Read more…
Nets ‘truly believe’ they can beat Raptors with playoff matchup set
With the Nets having gone 6-2 under interim coach Jacque Vaughn — with wins over the NBA’s top three title contenders — their confidence is sky-high. High enough to think they can beat the defending champs, after Sunday’s win over … Read more…
WATCH: Wild’s Nico Sturm’s first NHL goal comes in playoff game
Nico Sturm scored his first NHL goal in the Wild's Game 4 against the Canucks. FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Nets may have to try to clinch playoff spot without two starters
The Nets can get the taste of Wednesday’s loss out of their mouths with a victory Friday against Sacramento — a win that would clinch a playoff berth. After wasting a chance to punch their ticket to the postseason — … Read more…
Wizards’ playoff chances take a hit despite Thomas Bryant’s big game
Despite a season-high 30 points from the center, Washington fell further out of the East’s postseason picture with a hard-fought loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
NHL insiders on playoff X factors, upset picks, bold predictions, top storylines
We pick qualification-round upsets, players who will level up, goalies who will carry their teams and more. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
Latest NBA bubble buzz: Giannis in MVP form; Blazers continue playoff push
Friday saw 12 teams return to action as the Bucks still look like the team to beat in the East. www.espn.com – NBA SPECIAL UPDATE:
Pelicans eye playoff push with or without Zion
The New Orleans Pelicans assert they’ll be ready to resume their playoff push whether first overall draft choice Zion Williamson plays or not FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
MLB season expert predictions: Division picks, playoff field, World Series winner
Can the Nationals repeat? Or are the Dodgers and Yankees destined to meet in an October super clash? We made our picks for the 2020 MLB season. www.espn.com – TOP SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Rinne refreshed, eager to continue playoff streak for Preds
Pekka Rinne’s string of starting every playoff game for the Nashville Predators since 2010 may be in jeopardy FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Morikawa, JT trade near aces and playoff putts, Phil begs at 8am
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Workday Charity Open: Collin Morikawa wins play-off against Justin Thomas
Collin Morikawa beat fellow American Justin Thomas in a tense play-off to win the PGA Tour’s Workday Charity Open. BBC Sport – Golf GOLF DEAL UPDATE:
The biggest NHL playoff goalie dilemmas — and who should get the start
Several teams face a major question as to who starts Game 1. We examine each club’s choices and make our picks. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
Damian Lillard emerges from shutdown ready for playoff push
Damian Lillard struggled during the coronavirus shutdown, missing his mom and grieving the death of his cousin FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Damian Lillard emerges from shutdown ready for playoff push
Damian Lillard struggled during the coronavirus shutdown, missing his mom and grieving the death of his cousin ABC News: Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Is now the right time to expand the College Football Playoff?
Not everyone likes the thought of College Football Playoff expansion, but the noise is now louder than ever before. FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE: Shop and save up to 45% off at the Columbia Outlet Section.
NHL return-to-play plans: Latest on positive tests, playoff rosters, negotiations
On-ice workouts are up to 12 players at a time, and hub city potentials are down to five. But it was an up-and-down week for the NHL’s return-to-play plans. We break it down. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
NBA debate: Best playoff races and new NBA title favorites
Our analysts break down the biggest games, the races to watch and what they expect in the NBA postseason. www.espn.com – NBA SPECIAL UPDATE:
The Not Top 10 NBA Playoff Plays Of All Time | SportsCenter
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Ranking the most memorably weird hockey playoff overtime goals
From controversial goals that forced rule changes to others that were just fluky, here are our picks for the most memorable playoff overtime winners. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
Ranking the most memorably weird hockey playoff overtime goals
From controversial goals that forced rule changes to others that were just fluky, here are our picks for the most memorable playoff overtime winners. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
The NHL’s coronavirus pause: Updates to the playoff format, more questions as team facilities open
Two big questions on the postseason front were answered, though many more questions have arisen as teams return to a limited form of group practice. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
NBA to use win percentage, tiebreakers for playoff seeding
MIAMI — The NBA has told teams that playoff seeding will be based on winning percentage, and that any tiebreakers necessary after that will follow the usual procedures. It was an issue that needed clarity because the 22 teams that … Read more…
NHL finalizes playoff format: All best-of-seven after qualifying round, each re-seeded
The NHL unveiled the final details of its playoff format Thursday even as word came out that a ninth player tested positive for the coronavirus. FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The biggest questions for all 24 teams remaining in the NHL playoff mix
Who starts in goal for the Rangers? Might Vegas have a home-ice advantage? Here are the biggest lingering concerns for each club. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
Sources: Top NBA seeds mull playoff advantages
Though it’s considered a long shot to pass, the NBA’s top-seeded teams are internally discussing ways to exchange the home-court advantage they lost due to the pandemic for alternative advantages in the playoffs, sources told ESPN. www.espn.com – NBA SPECIAL … Read more…
NBA playoff debate: Most exciting first-round matchups and players to watch
Our experts debate which players have the most at stake, including LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. www.espn.com – NBA SPECIAL UPDATE:
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Ducks’ offensive woes extend to rare 2-year playoff drought
The Anaheim Ducks are still in full rebuilding mode after winning just 29 of their 71 games this season FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Rod Brind’Amour’s take on the NHL’s playoff format, empty arena games and his training camp plan
The Hurricanes coach checks in on the next steps after the NHL approved a plan to restart the season (at some point). www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
Rod Brind’Amour’s take on the NHL’s playoff format, empty arena games and his training camp plan
The Hurricanes coach checks in on the next steps after the NHL approved a plan to restart the season (at some point). www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
Madden 2020 Season Simulation Playoff Marathon!
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NHL adopts 24-team playoff if season resumes
The NHL and the NHLPA must still figure out health and safety protocols and solve other issues, including where to play, when and if the season resumes. www.espn.com – TOP SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
The NHL’s coronavirus pause: What the playoff format means for all 31 teams, updates on testing, more
The NHL and NHLPA officially approved a playoff format, with 24 teams taking part. Here are the details on that, plus all the rest of the recent news. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
Will the NBA switch to a 1-16 seed playoff format this season? | Get Up
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NHLPA votes to proceed with discussions on 24-team playoff format
While this is an important and notable step toward games resuming, there is a lot that still has to be resolved. Yardbarker: All Articles BEST DEAL UPDATE:
NHLPA approves going forward with 24-team playoff talks
NHLPA approves going forward with 24-team playoff talks FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Packers’ run defense eager for redemption after playoff loss
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine believes his team’s run defense is much better than the way it played in its most recent game FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL OFFER: Start your free trial of NFL Game Pass today … Read more…
A Playoff Matchup Worth the Hype: Seahawks vs. Cowboys 2018 NFC Wild Card FULL GAME
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NHL players approve to move forward with 24-team playoff proposal
The NHL Players’ Association’s executive committee authorized moving forward in talks with the league on returning to play from the coronavirus suspension. FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
NHL agrees on 24-team playoff for coronavirus return, issues remain
Approving a format for the NHL’s contemplated return to the ice this summer should have been relatively easy and the least of the league’s and NHLPA’s problems. It wasn’t easy at all, but it is done. More difficult, complex issues … Read more…
May 22 in sports history: In ugly playoff game, MJ was lousy
In ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan was mostly brilliant. In a 1997 playoff win on this date against the Heat, the Bulls’ superstar was not. Yardbarker: All Articles BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Battle for a Playoff Spot! Seahawks vs. Giants Week 13 Full Game
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AP source: NHLPA board voting on playoff format to return
AP source: NHLPA board voting on playoff format to return FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
AP source: NHLPA executive board voting on 24-team playoff proposal
The NHLPA executive board is voting on a 24-team playoff proposal as the return-to-play format, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
AP source: NHLPA board voting on playoff format to return
The NHL Players’ Association’s executive board is voting on a 24-team playoff proposal as the return to play format, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press ABC News: Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The ‘Most career NBA playoff games’ quiz
How many of the NBA players who have appeared in the most playoff games can you name in five minutes? Yardbarker: All Articles BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The NHL’s coronavirus pause: Playoff format, practice plans, draft debate and more
The discussions continue on when and how to resume the season, while plans for an early June draft hit some snags. Get caught up here. www.espn.com – NHL SPECIAL DEALS UPDATES:
The Capitals-Islanders Easter Epic showed all that’s right and wrong about playoff hockey
Only a Stanley Cup playoffs Game 7 could leave a weary winner apologizing for the result. Sports BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Blues-Stars 2019 playoff series to air on FOX Sports Midwest
The St. Louis Blues’ 2019 second-round series vs. the Dallas Stars will air Monday, May 11, through Thursday, May 14, on FOX Sports Midwest. FOX Sports Digital BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Jamie Langenbrunner Goes 1-on-1 With Razor | Stars Playoff Rewind
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KD Calls Game In CLUTCH Playoff Performance | #NBATogetherLive Classic Game
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Final 31.8 & 4th OT In THRILLING Nuggets & Trail Blazers Playoff Duel! | On This Day
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Blake Sloan Looks Back at Stars 2-1 OT Win over Blues | Stars Playoff Rewind
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Is the NBA coming back? Behind the scenes on playoff, restart talks
After nearly two months without basketball, commissioner Adam Silver is flooded with ideas. Here is what the league is considering as the clock ticks. www.espn.com – NBA SPECIAL UPDATE:
