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College football's most underrated coaches in 2026: Rhett Lashlee, Jeff Brohm among playoff hopefuls
These coaches seldom have lackluster seasons, but aren't often mentioned among the nation's best
Penguins' shootout woes, March Madness, and a playoff push | Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call
High school basketball: Southern California regional scores and pairings
CIF Southern California regional high school boys' and girls' playoff scores for Saturday and Tuesday's schedule.
Coming off strong performance, Knicks head to Lakers
Over the past six weeks, the New York Knicks have resembled a team that many expect to make another deep playoff run.
Canadiens Preview: Dobes Expected To Start, Playoff Race
The Montreal Canadiens (33-18-10) are set to face the Los Angeles Kings (25-22-4), with the puck drop scheduled for 7 […]
Recap: Avs edge Stars 5-4 in a shootout
This playoff type match did not disappoint.
High school soccer: Southern California regionals scores and pairings
CIF Southern California regional high school boys and girls soccer playoff scores and schedule.
Loaded Pirates Soar Up MLB Pipeline’s 2026 Farm System Rankings
The Pittsburgh Pirates are arguably the most improved team in baseball this year, both at the Major League and Minor League levels. At the MLB level, the Pirates have the second-best FanGraphs playoff odds in the NL Central after finishing last in their division last year. They appear poised for a big leap, especially at […]
High school basketball: Southern California regional scores and pairings
CIF Southern California regional high school boys' and girls' playoff scores for Thursday and Saturday's schedule.
What’s the Best Month for Sports?
Our definitive ranking of the best months to be a sports fan, from the highs of April (NBA playoffs! The Masters!) to the lows of August (baseball’s snooziest stretch).
High school boys' and girls' basketball: Wednesday's playoffs results
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball results.
IPL 2026: Chinnaswamy to host 5 RCB games
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play their IPL home matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, starting March 28. Bengaluru will also host a playoff and the IPL final. However, RCB will fulfill a commitment by playing two home games in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, as agreed with the state government.
High school soccer: Boys' and girls' playoff scores
Scores for boys' and girls' soccer playoffs.
High school basketball: boys' and girls' playoffs results from Tuesday
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball results.
Without its coach, the Shaw-Kennedy winner advanced after a senior made seven 3-pointers
The Shaw-Kennedy boys basketball playoff matchup came down to the final minutes.
Unrivaled playoffs 2026: Phantom and Mist to play for championship, both winning semifinals on 3-pointers
Kelsey Plum hit the game-winner for Phantom, while Arike Ogunbowale gave Mist its win in Monday's playoff semifinals.
High school soccer: Boys and girls regional playoff pairings
CIF Southern California regional playoff pairings and schedule for high school boys and girls soccer.
High school basketball: Boys and girls regional playoff pairings
CIF Southern California regional playoff pairings for boys' and girls' basketball.
High school basketball: Boys and girls regional playoff pairings
CIF Southern California regional playoff pairings for boys' and girls' basketball.
Live updates: Celtics host rival 76ers as East playoff race heats up
Can the Celtics' offense stay red hot against the 76ers? Check out our live blog for analysis, video highlights and much more.
Blake Snell won’t be ready for opening day
The Dodgers asked for their starting rotation to go all in during the 2025 World Series, and that included each of their four playoff starters contributing on the mound in Game 7. Blake Snell, who missed four months of the regular season last year, put in 34 innings of work across six postseason appearances en […]
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Saturday, February 28, 2026
SATURDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball WPIAL CLASS 3A PLAYOFFS Championship Aliquippa 65, South Allegheny 54 ALIQUIPPA (18-6) -- Cleaster Longmire III...
Jefferson Rise made its basketball playoff debut. Here’s how it played out.
Inside a packed gym, Jefferson Rise hosted a basketball playoff game for the first time in school history.
A Brother Martin captain gets his moment in home playoff win. ‘That’s how you build culture.’
When Chris Keene’s 3-pointer left his hands Friday night, the entire Brother Martin student section raised their arms in anticipation.
If Bruins are buyers at trade deadline, which assets should they move?
The Bruins are barely holding on to a playoff spot in the East. If they want to reach the postseason, trade deadline reinforcements are needed.
College football's 26 most important games of the 2026 season, from Miami-Notre Dame to Ohio State-Indiana
The 2026 schedule is loaded with matchups that figure to shape the College Football Playoff picture
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl lead Oilers' 8-1 rout of struggling Kings
Connor McDavid secured his ninth 100-point season with a goal and an assist, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers snapped their four-game skid with an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. McDavid scored his 35th goal and Draisaitl got his 30th during his fourth four-point game of the season as the Oilers again routed the opponent they've knocked out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in each of the past four seasons.
RandBall: Which Minnesota pro sports team has the best "process"?
The Minnesota Wild could make a deep playoff run thanks to shrewd moves from Bill Guerin, like the Quinn Hughes trade and Kirill Kaprizov extension.
Predators out to extend recent dominance over Blackhawks
A date with the Chicago Blackhawks is an opportune spot for the Nashville Predators to make headway on their playoff push.
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Tuesday, February 24, 2026; Playoff basketball schedule
TUESDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball WPIAL CLASS 5A PLAYOFFS Semifinals Chartiers Valley 39, Moon 37 Moon 4 13 12 8 — 37 Chartiers Valley 12 7...
Which teams advanced in the District 10 boys basketball playoffs?
See which District 10 high school boys basketball teams extended their season on a busy playoff night Feb. 24.
Potential College Football Playoff newcomers in 2026: USC, Florida, Louisville among teams to watch
There is considerable dark-horse value in teams who upgraded their rosters this offseason
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 24, 2026: Chartiers Valley, Moon to settle season-long dispute
Welcome to the final day of the final four in the WPIAL basketball playoffs with teams in boys Class 5A and 3A and girls Class 6A and 2A owning the bright semifinals spotlight.
From no wins to MVP, this Jefferson Parish school is in the playoffs for the first time ever
Joshua Wilkins felt the buzz of his phone and saw three letters from his coach: MVP.
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Monday, February 23, 2026; Playoff basketball schedule
MONDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball WPIAL CLASS 6A PLAYOFFS Semifinals New Castle 52, Central Catholic 49 Central Catholic 14 18 6 11 — 49 New...
Star senior leads Episcopal past Newman in Division III Select playoffs
“I knew she would be ready. She’s a senior. She doesn’t want to go home.”
4 playoff sleeper teams in 2026 MHSAA boys basketball state tournament
Here are 4 sleeper teams to watch in the playoffs of the 2026 Michigan high school boys basketball state tournament.
High school basketball playoffs: Boys' and girls' Saturday scores
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' Saturday playoff basketball scores.
High school basketball playoffs: Boys' and girls' Saturday scores
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' Saturday playoff basketball scores.
Healthy Yordan a threat to Bagwell's HR mark -- and key to playoff return
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros’ single-season home run record of 47 was set by Hall of Fame first baseman Jeff Bagwell 26 years ago -- the first year Houston moved into its downtown ballpark. Lance Berkman made a run at Bagwell’s record six years later, but he finished
High school basketball playoffs: Boys' and girls' Friday scores and schedules
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' Friday playoff basketball scores and upcoming schedules.
Timberwolves ace Edwards sends Mavericks to worst slump in decades
Anthony Edwards condemned the Dallas Mavericks to a 10th consecutive loss -- their worst slump since 1998 -- scoring 40 points in an ultimately convincing win Friday for the Minnesota Timberwolves.For Dallas, a 10th straight loss leaves the Mavericks marooned in 12th in the Western Conference, and outside of playoff contention.
Country Day puts away Newman in boys basketball playoffs
When the teams returned from halftime, Cajuns coach Mike McGuire looked as though his team had just had a good chewing out.
Twins' Pablo Lopez out for 2026 after Tommy John surgery, which could lead to more trade rumors in Minnesota
The Twins were a fringe playoff candidate before Lopez's injury -- without him, might they move Joe Ryan during the season?
High school water polo: Girls' playoff schedule
Updated schedule for Southern Section water polo playoff games.
High school basketball: Updated boys' and girls' playoff schedule
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball schedule.
The Liberty-Dominican winner was able to pull away in the fourth quarter to advance
Dominican trailed Liberty by just one point at halftime but saw the gap widen as the night went on in a Division I select first-round girls basketball playoff matchup.
Who is NBA tanking good for? Lakers, 76ers among playoff hopefuls with easiest matchups down the stretch
Playoff contenders will be happy to see tanking teams on the schedule in March and April
Chapelle wins playoff game for first time since 2012. Here’s how it played out.
The first half ended, and Chapelle coach Mike Krajcer stood with his arms folded as his players began their walk toward the locker room.
Critical Curling in Cortina as Olympic Playoffs Loom
A 3-5 won/loss record is theoretically enough for a women’s DSC tiebreaker spot
High school water polo: Tuesday's girls' playoff scores
Scores and updated schedule for Southern Section and City Section soccer playoff games.
Prep basketball roundup: JSerra asserts its superiority in Division 1 playoffs
With no Trinity League teams left in Division 1, JSerra advances to semifinals.
Champions League odds, picks, expert predictions for Wednesday, Feb. 18
SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has his best bets for the Champions League playoff first-leg matches on Wednesday, Feb. 18
Casagrande: Take that 24-team College Football Playoff plan and shove it
The Big Ten tried to tease us with a plan that was about as enticing as spending January in the Midwest.
What to like, what stinks about Big Ten's 24-team College Football Playoff plan
Is an 8-4 college football team worthy of the playoff? It could be, if the Big Ten gets its wish.
2026 Olympics men's hockey odds, times, playoff picks: Tuesday predictions from expert on 26-12 NHL roll
Best bets for 2026 Olympics men's ice hockey playoff round, predictions from expert Matt Severance
High school basketball playoff schedule
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boy's and girls' basketball playoff schedules.
High school soccer: Updated playoff schedule
The updated schedule for Southern Section and City Section soccer playoff games.
Champions League predictions: Are PSG title contenders?
The playoffs begin on Tuesday, and here's how our experts think this week will play out
Ravens Potential 2026 Free Agent Targets: Interior Offensive Line
With the 2025 NFL season now officially concluded, the offseason picture will soon begin to take shape. The first and biggest upcoming period on the docket is free agency, which is only a few weeks away. For the Baltimore Ravens, this free agency cycle will be a significant one. Coming off a disappointing non-playoff season, […]
Prep talk: Derrick Taylor continues his coaching magic at Blair
Blair upset top-seeded Bonita on Friday night to advance in Southern Section Division 4 boys' basketball playoffs.
High school girls' soccer: Saturday playoff scores
Saturday's scores for girls' soccer Southern Section and City Section playoff games.
High school girls' basketball: Saturday's playoff scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' basketball playoff scores.
Pressure Rising: Brian Schottenheimer Enters 2026 Under the Spotlight
Two losing seasons and missed playoffs put Brian Schottenheimer on the hot seat. Can he turn the Cowboys' fortunes around in 2026?
High school basketball: Friday's playoff scores and updated pairings
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball playoff scores and playoff schedule.
High school basketball: Friday playoff scores and Saturday schedule
CIF City and Southern Section boys' playoff basketball results from Friday and girls' playoff basketball Saturday schedule.
Prosecutors claim Emmanuel Clase rigged pitch in 2024 MLB playoffs
High school basketball: Girls' playoff scores from Thursday
CIF City and Southern Section girls' playoff basketball results from Thursday.
High school basketball: Boys' playoff scores from Wednesday
CIF City and Southern Section boys' playoff basketball results from Wednesday.
The Northlake vs. Newman girls soccer playoff match was close. Here's how it played out.
The winner of this Northlake vs. Newman girls soccer match advanced to the quarterfinals.
Basketball box score for Wednesday, February 11, 2026; Playoff basketball schedules
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball CITY LEAGUE Obama Academy 46, Westinghouse 36 Westinghouse 7 7 8 14 — 36 Obama Academy 15 13 7 11 —...
Prep talk: San Pedro vs. Washington Prep tops City Section basketball playoff openers
Marine League champion San Pedro faces Coliseum League champion Washington Prep in Open Division first-round playoff game on Wednesday.
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Tuesday, February 10, 2026; Playoff basketball and Wednesday's schedules
TUESDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball CITY LEAGUE Brashear 50, Perry 41 Brashear 8 16 12 14 — 50 Perry 6 18 9 8 — 41 High scorers: (B) Trevon...
Southern Section coaches continue to complain about playoff system
Competitive equity system using computer algorithm continues to receive mixed reviews from boys' and girls' soccer coaches.
Champions League Power Rankings: Inter surge into playoffs
The Champions League playoffs will be back next week around Europe
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 9, 2026: Basketball pairings to be revealed on HSSN
Before the games are launched later this week in the 2026 WPIAL basketball playoffs, destinies will be unveiled Monday afternoon with the release of the 12 boys and girls hoops brackets.
Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III named Super Bowl 60 MVP
Kenneth Walker III’s impressive playoff run was punctuated with a Lombardi Trophy and a Super Bowl MVP.
Mike Tirico, set to call his first Super Bowl, is still in awe of Rams-Bears playoff game, miracle TD
“The whole moment just felt really, really vibrant to me,” Tirico said. “That was an all-time great moment. That was a play I will forever cherish being a part of.”
Way-too-early 2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection
With an emphasis on schedules and roster talent, here's a look at next season's projected 12-team field
Line Combinations: Stars vs. Jets
Stars' potent offense clashes with Jets' defensive grit. Key matchups and a crucial goalie duel define this playoff-charged showdown.
Key moments from Josh Allen’s press conference
Josh Allen reflects on the latest playoff loss, his role in the head coaching search and why he believes in Joe Brady.
Letters to Sports: Rams came so close to proving Bill Plaschke right
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Rams' playoff loss and Bill Plaschke's prediction as well as UCLA, USC, the Lakers and Dodgers.
Islanders seek fourth straight win against visiting Predators
Under head coach Barry Trotz, the New York Islanders reached the NHL semifinals in 2020 and 2021 - the deepest playoff trips for the Islanders since their run of five straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final ended in 1984.
Sharks strive to shake off collapse against lowly Flames
San Jose's playoff push hit a snag in Edmonton on Thursday, but the Sharks get another shot in Alberta when they visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon.
Patriots Defender Squashes ‘Crazy’ Drake Maye Playoff Narrative
Despite stringing together three dominant postseason outings, the New England Patriots defense doesn’t want to hear about carrying Drake Maye to Super Bowl LX. Maye led New England to a 14-3 season and AFC East championship by accounting for 35 touchdowns with a league-leading 72.0 completion percentage. The MVP finalist hasn’t lived up to those […]
Tuch sets Sabres' sights on Stanley Cup
The forward is not content with just making the playoffs.
#PostPulpit Mailbag: What’s been wrong with the playoff offense?
The latest edition of our Patriots mailbag answers questions about the Super Bowl, offensive issues, and more.
Champions League's best playoff matches: Mourinho returns to Madrid
The UEFA Champions League playoff draw took place on Friday, here's what to look forward to
theScore Bet Customers Flocking to Seahawks in Player Prop Markets
Seattle’s offense has averaged 36 points in the playoffs, so it's no surprise players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Walker III are popular.
Jason Kelce lauds Patriots' underappreciated defense before Super Bowl
As Eagles great Jason Kelce sees it, the Patriots' defense deserves more credit for their work in the 2025 NFL playoffs.
Position grades from the Patriots’ playoff win over the Broncos
Grading each Patriots position group after their win in the AFC Championship Game.
Champions League Matchday: Who will advance, who makes playoffs, odds
Three burning questions for Matchday 8: How will everything shake out in chaotic Champions League table
Broncos vs. Patriots: The ‘No Bull’ Playoff Review
No Bull thoughts, opinions, and analysis on the Denver Broncos final game of the 2025 NFL season
Ranking losing playoffs teams' chances of reaching 2027 Super Bowl: Bears fans beware
Chicago is one of several playoff teams who could struggle in 2026
Patriots vs. Broncos inactives: Receiver groups trending in opposite directions
Injury updates and more for the Patriots’ playoff game on Sunday.
NFL playoff picks and predictions for AFC, NFC Championship Games
We make predictions for who will be the conference champions in the AFC and NFC.
The NFC championship game could be the greatest NFL playoff matchup of all time
According to the advanced metric DVOA, this the best game between two playoff teams of the last 47 years.
Sports bar preps for packed AFC Championship crowd in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs sports bar Rhino's Sports and Spirits prepares for another packed crowd after last week's standing-room-only Broncos playoff game.
Wrexham Climbs Into Championship Playoff Spot After Dramatic Win
Wrexham’s bid for a fourth consecutive promotion and a place in the Premier League is gaining steam.
The Providence Journal's top sports stories for the week ending Jan. 24
This week's top stories covered the Pats' journey in the playoffs, the retirement of Zdeno Chara's No. 33 by the Bruins and boys hoops rankings.