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Cavaliers vs. Raptors injury report and preview entering NBA playoffs
Injury news will be worth watching as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors meet in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
2026 NBA playoffs and play-in: Schedule, scores, matchups, bracket
OKC Thunder's 2026 NBA playoffs Round 1 schedule revealed
Oklahoma City Thunder's 2026 NBA playoffs Round 1 schedule revealed.
NBA play-in tournament scores: Deni Avdija drops 41 points to put Blazers in playoffs after Hornets beat Heat in OT
American sports fans leave the global spectacle to everyone else
US sports travelers are equally willing to travel for regular season and playoff matches (41% each), outpacing worldwide fans by double digits on both. However, they trail global travelers by 18 points on major single-sport international events (21% vs. 39%), according to a December 2025 survey from YouGov.
Ducks can’t convert chances in loss to Wild
The Ducks continue their losing ways against the Minnesota Wild and now put their hopes of home ice advantage in the playoffs in jeopardy.
JJ Redick on Lakers' preparation for playoff series versus Rockets
Lakers coach JJ Redick knows that one area in particular will be a big key and concern in the team's playoff series versus the Rockets.
Lakers prepare for Rockets playoff series with emphasis on rebounding
Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefintely, coach JJ Redick says "taking care of the basketball and boxing out. That's the series."
Disney’s 1,000-Person Layoffs Claim Entire PR Teams, Specialty Divisions
Disney's 1,000-person layoffs impacted Marvel and several entire divisions of publicity, and some lieutenants of Asad Ayaz.
Disney Layoffs Hit Studios, TV, ESPN Under New CEO Josh D'Amaro
"Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow's needs," the CEO told staff Tuesday.
Where Columbus Blue Jackets' playoff drought ranks among pro sports
The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the NHL playoffs for a sixth straight year. See where their drought ranks in the NHL and North American sports.
A sports blitz starts tonight, plus a WNBA Draft surprise
Good morning! I hope your TV is in working order. Coming up: 📆 A busy stretch begins 1️⃣ Dallas’ surprise at No. 1 🏆 Rory’s family win Up First: The NBA leads off a brilliant spring One of the busiest stretches of important pro sporting events begins tonight, and I mean that in quite a positive way. The NBA playoffs tip off in a few hours, with two Play-In games. This weekend, the NHL playoffs will join. Both sports will crown winners by the third week of June … which is when the World Cup will
A sports blitz starts tonight, plus a WNBA Draft surprise
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I hope your TV is in working order. Coming up: 📆 A busy stretch begins 1️⃣ Dallas’ surprise at No. 1 🏆 Rory’s family win One of the busiest stretches of important pro sporting events begins tonight, and I mean that in quite a positive way. The NBA playoffs tip off in a few hours, with two Play-In games. This weekend, the NHL playoffs will join. Both sports will crown winners by the third week of June … which is when the...
Thunder's repeat bid, Lakers' health and four more NBA playoff questions
The 2026 NBA postseason is here. We break down six big questions, from the Thunder's repeat bid to Lakers' health.
The winner of the Mandeville-Newman regular season finale benefited from 14 free passes
Mandeville's errors and free passes are pivotal against Newman and offer valuable lessons for future playoff success in Division I nonselect.
Zion Williamson Expresses Frustration Over Missing NBA Playoffs Again
Zion Williamson is frustrated about his lack of playoff experience.
Flyers are Playoff Bound After Shootout Win vs. Hurricanes
PHILADELPHIA – Both teams picked up a point on Monday as the Philadelphia Flyers (42-26-12) beat the Carolina Hurricanes (52-22-7) […] The post Flyers are Playoff Bound After Shootout Win vs. Hurricanes appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.
Zach Lowe warns Donovan Mitchell at Cavaliers’ playoff crossroads
NBA analyst Zach Lowe had a worrying message about Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers' playoff status going into the first round series.
Play-in tournament will decide final 4 spots in NBA playoff field
Ten teams are done for the season. Another 12 are in the playoffs. That leaves eight for the four remaining playoff spots.
Poll: Will Steph Curry and the Warriors Advance?
The NBA play-in tournament begins Tuesday, with eight teams looking to advance in the NBA playoffs. On Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns (7 seed) host the Portland Trail Blazers (8), and the Charlotte Hornets (9) host the Miami Heat (10). On Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers (7) host the Orlando Magic (8), and the Los Angeles Clippers (9) host the Golden State Warriors (10).
Light-hitting Mariners taking advantage of Astros' shaky pitching
Every year, generally come playoff time, the question is asked: Does good pitching beat good hitting?
Game 1 of Lakers' first-round playoff series is set
The date and time for Game 1 of the Lakers' first-round playoff series is set.
Golden Knights look to continue momentum vs. Jets
The Vegas Golden Knights clinched a Stanley Cup playoff berth for the eighth time in their nine years of existence with a 3-2 overtime win over Colorado on Saturday. But don't look for John Tortorella's team to take the foot off the pedal in their final two regular-season contests.
Sabres seeking two more wins, starting with Blackhawks Monday
With two games remaining in the regular season, the playoff-bound Buffalo Sabres can finish anywhere from first to third in a stacked Atlantic Division.
Predators, Sharks look for late push into West playoff picture
Two teams still on the outskirts of the Western Conference playoff picture will collide when the Nashville Predators host the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.
2026 NBA playoff bracket: Matchups, schedule as postseason field gets finalized
All seeds in the 2026 NBA playoff bracket will be decided on Sunday night
Victor Wembanyama gets real on Spurs' NBA Playoffs hopes
The San Antonio Spurs led by Victor Wembanyama are very excited for the start of the NBA Playoffs.
Cavs score vs Wizards. Injury report, regular-season finale highlights
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards end the 2025-26 NBA regular season season with a matchup at Rocket Arena. The playoffs await the Cavs.
Xavier Zyskowski Commits To Bloomsburg For Soccer
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2026 NBA Playoffs: Clinching scenarios and standings on April 12
Every team in the NBA is set to hit the court on Sunday, with several key matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.
Capitals fighting for playoff life in rematch with Penguins
Capitals fighting for playoff life in rematch with Penguins
Kawhi Leonard status for Warriors game emerges after ankle development
Once a dark horse contender, Los Angeles faces turbulence as Kawhi Leonard’s health and headlines cloud their playoff hopes.
Ways the Golden Knights Can Clinch a Playoff Berth Tonight
The Vegas Golden Knights enter Saturday with a long-awaited opportunity to clinch a playoff berth, capping a season defined several […]
Heat, Hawks clash with major playoff implications
Heat, Hawks clash with major playoff implications
Cavaliers conclude regular season vs. last-place Wizards
The playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers and last-place Washington Wizards are locked into their spots in the standings, leaving nothing tangible for either team to play for -- except pride -- in their regular season finale Sunday.
Golden Knights have chance to clinch playoff berth against Avalanche
It has taken longer than anticipated for the Vegas Golden Knights to reach this point, but better late than never.
Who's in 2026 NHL playoffs? Latest bracket, standings, clinching scenarios
The NHL playoff field could grow from nine to 14 during the league's 15-game schedule Saturday. Here's a look at the latest playoff bracket:
Lots of players rest and lots of playoff seeds are locked up on a 15-game Friday in the NBA
Plenty of players sat out as NBA teams played their second-to-last games of the season | 97.3 The Sky
Hawks make the playoffs with rout of Cavs
CJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks used a big third quarter to blow out the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 on Friday night, clinching a playoff spot and the Southeast Division title.
Scorching-hot Habs look to squash Blue Jackets' playoff hopes
The free-falling Columbus Blue Jackets face a tall task to keep their playoff dreams alive during a road date with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Cynicism, Performances And Reading’s Faltering Playoff Bid
A broader check-in from Sim on his own mood, and that of the fanbase, as Reading’s playoff bid appears to be faltering.
NHL Playoffs: What’s next for the Penguins?
The Pittsburgh Penguins completed a double whammy yesterday, not only did they clinch a playoff spot for the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs as a result of their victory, they also clinched second place in the Metropolitan Division courtesy of the Philadelphia Flyers loss. That makes for the best of days. What’s next for the Pens? […]
What NHL analysts have seen in the Penguins' stunning rise from afterthought to playoff lock
NEWARK, N.J. — “It felt like the end was coming.” Ray Ferraro was like almost everyone around the hockey world. The ESPN analyst thought...
Sony Pictures Entertainment frames layoffs as a reset; ProPublica union conducts 24-hour strike as organization asks to explore AI more
Plus, a study about RTO and employee perception.
Penguins clinch playoff spot with 5-2 win over Devils
Evgeni Malkin scored as part of his two-point game, Sidney Crosby set up two goals and Kris Letang had an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night. The Penguins are playoff-bound for the first time since 2022, ending a three-year drought that followed a streak of qualifying 16 seasons in a row. Crosby, Malkin and Letang have been around for all of it, including Stanley Cup runs in 2009, ’16 and ’17.
Spurs look to continue torrid stretch against feisty Mavericks
The San Antonio Spurs look to keep their momentum growing in preparation for the upcoming playoffs when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday in the penultimate game of the regular season for the Lone Star State rivals.
Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs
Coach Lindy Ruff provided the update on Thursday.
76ers star Joel Embiid to undergo surgery for appendicitis as Philadelphia fights for playoff positioning
The 76ers are fighting to avoid the Play-In Tournament
Overreaction or Not? Dontrelle Willis Assesses Yankees Rotation Dominance, More
Is the Yankees' rotation historically great? Are the Angels a playoff team? Dontrelle Willis plays overreaction or not through the first two weeks of the season.
UCI Health rehires critical care workers it laid off in March
UCI Health has rescinded the layoffs of seven of the 150 workers laid off last month as part of a restructuring of its hospitals across Orange County — and apologized” for the “oversight.”
One to-do item for every non-playoff team, from sorting out Giannis' future to reconfiguring the front office
The draft lottery results will dictate much of the offseason, so let's work around it
NHL Playoff Picture 2026: Standings & Stanley Cup Bracket
The race to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is reaching its final, chaotic stretch. With less than a week left […]
NBA champion Thunder clinch Western Conference top seed
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the Western Conference top seed and best record in the NBA with a 128-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.Oklahoma City snagged the West's top seed for the third year running, and with the best overall record they'll have home court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Exclusive | Disney Planning Layoffs Under New CEO Josh D’Amaro
The entertainment company is preparing to eliminate as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks stand between Celtics, No. 2 seed
The Boston Celtics can clinch the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs when they visit the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Lays Off Hundreds of Employees in Restructuring
Sony Pictures Entertainment is laying off hundreds of employees from its film studio, TV studios, and division HQ, according to reports
Defenseman Radim Mrtka, top Sabres pick, joins Amerks amid playoff push
Mrtka was taken in the first round of last year's NHL draft.
Saints Select LSU Tigers Playmaker in 2026 Mock Draft
LSU playmaker Mansoor Delane heads to New Orleans at No. 8, bolstering a depleted secondary and potentially igniting playoff hopes.
Kevin Durant scores 24 in his return to Phoenix, leads the Rockets past the Suns 119-105
Kevin Durant scored 24 points in his return to Phoenix and the Houston Rockets rallied from an early 21-point deficit and pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 119-105 on Tuesday night. The Rockets are on a seven-game winning streak and moved into a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference playoff race. Durant made 5 of 9 3-pointers.
Sony Pictures Layoffs Hit Film and TV Divisions Across Company
The film and TV studio is cutting roles in some areas as it invests in others, in what sources say is a strategic move, not a cost-cutting one.
Sony Entertainment Layoffs Hit TV, Film and Corporate
Sony Pictures Entertainment is restructuring its operations with plans for hundreds of layoffs across its film, TV and corporate divisions in the coming months.
Sony Pictures Entertainment to Lay Off Hundreds in Reorganization Across TV, Film and Corporate
Sony Pictures Entertainment is restructuring its operations with plans for hundreds of layoffs across its film, TV and corporate divisions. Sources tell Variety the layoffs, which are expected to resu...
Sony Entertainment Layoffs Hit TV, Film and Corporate
Sony Pictures Entertainment is restructuring its operations with plans for hundreds of layoffs across its film, TV and corporate divisions in the coming months.
Sony Pictures Layoffs Underway: Refocus To Fuel Growth
Sony Pictures Entertainment is proceeding with layoffs across its motion picture group, Sony Pictures Television and corporate offices.
College Football Playoff contenders' most irreplaceable players among non-QBs in 2026
Quarterbacks are often the most valuable players, but a handful of stars at other positions are truly irreplaceable
Blues broadcaster FanDuel Sports Network Midwest to wind down after first round of playoffs
Penguins provide Blake Lizotte injury update ahead of playoffs
The Penguins got some seemingly positive updates on a key penalty killer just before the end of the regular season. The Sportsnet Pittsburgh broadcast shared footage this weekend of Blake Lizotte, who has been sidelined since March 14 with an upper-body injury, skating and taking shots ahead of Sunday morning practice. “He’s continuing to progress,” […]
Instant observations: Sixers fall to Spurs despite Victor Wembanyama injury
Joel Embiid had 34 points and 12 rebounds and the Spurs lost Victor Wembanyama at halftime, but the Sixers still fell 115-102 to San Antonio in a critical playoff race...
The week ahead: Penguins looking for just one win
When the 2025-26 NHL season began the Pittsburgh Penguins were given, by most models, less than a 10 percent chance of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As they enter play on Monday, with game No. 79 on the schedule ahead, MoneyPuck has them at a 99.9 percent chance to make the playoffs with an 8.2 […]
NHL power rankings: Two teams make coaching changes down stretch
The Golden Knights and Islanders have made coaching changes with the playoffs approaching. Here are the latest USA TODAY NHL power rankings.
I'm still betting on AI after it shrank my business and staff
A marketing CEO of 17 years says AI boosted productivity but cut demand, forced layoffs, and changed pricing.
Biotech layoffs return: Mass. life science firms cut 745 jobs in Q1
Biotech job cuts return: 14 companies cut 745 jobs in Q1
76ers lose Cameron Payne to hamstring injury amid playoff chase
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a chase to clinch a spot in the NBA playoffs, but they just suffered a loss to their a core member of their bench.
Canadiens clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season
The Montreal Canadiens wrapped up their second straight playoff spot Sunday when Detroit fell 5-4 to Minnesota, making them the first Canadian team to secure a postseason berth. Last season, Montreal took the final spot in the Eastern Conference before falling to Washington in five games in the first round. Montreal went into its game Sunday night against New Jersey second in the Atlantic Division.
Penguins/Panthers Recap: Pens take care of business, beat Florida 5-2, close in on playoff spot
Pregame The Penguins use the same lineup from yesterday — including in net with Arturs Silovs playing. Taylor Gauthier got the quick call up from Wheeling last minute to serve as backup, Stuart Skinner was unavailable with an upper body injury. The visiting Panthers are using this lineup, including starting Daniil Tarasov after he mopped […]
Cavaliers score vs Pacers. Injury news, live game updates, highlights
The playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers have a chance to sweep the Indiana Pacers this season in their final meeting of 2025-26.
Still plenty on the line as Spurs host 76ers
The San Antonio Spurs look to rebound from a rare loss and get back on track in their chase for the top seed in the upcoming NBA playoffs when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.
Knicks, Hawks meet in potential playoff preview
In a potential Eastern Conference first-round playoff preview, the visiting New York Knicks look to slow down the streaking Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy with 4 games remaining before playoffs, hire Peter DeBoer to replace him
The Islanders are making a coaching change while hanging onto the No. 7 seed in the NHL's Eastern Conference.
Jarvis scores twice to help Hurricanes beat Islanders 4-3
It was the fourth win in five games for Carolina, which clinched a playoff berth two nights earlier.
New York Jets Flight Connections 04/05/26
Happy Easter Sunday, Jets fans! Below are your links for the day. Brian Costello – What Jets might do at quarterback in 2026 NFL Draft Rich Cimini – With Sabres playoff berth, Jets own longest active playoff drought Andrew Crane – Jets now by themselves for longest-active playoff drought with Sabres clinching berth after 14 […]
Sports Illustrated is attempting a rebound after layoffs
One of the most respected brand names in journalism is now generating revenue through streaming TV, branded events, ticket services, and international editions.
Takeaways: Capitals Bounce Back For Huge Win Over Sabres
The Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive with a 6-2 win.
Grand Theft Auto 6 publisher Take-Two have seemingly laid off their head of AI and several of the department's staffers
It's currently unclear why these layoffs have taken place.
Who's in 2026 NHL playoffs? Latest standings, bracket and tiebreakers
Less than two weeks remain in the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Here is the latest look at the standings, potential playoff bracket and tiebreakers.
The 76ers’ return to health could be in time to make a playoff run
It’s been a chaotic year for the 76ers, who entered the season as a dark horse competitor in the Eastern Conference.
The brutal truth about NBA health and how it can end playoff dreams
The Wine and Gold Talk podcast breaks down why availability — not talent — determines championship runs, and the Cavs are walking a dangerous tightrope heading into the playoffs.
Three ripple effects of Luka Dončić's injury: Lakers have lingering questions as playoff picture muddies
Luka Dončić is unlikely to play again this season unless the Lakers can make a deep playoff run without him
49ers 2026 offseason workout dates revealed
The 49ers' path to the playoffs and the Super Bowl is beginning to take shape.
NHL Playoff Race: What the Penguins need to do
The Penguins lost to Tampa last night but still remain incredibly well-positioned to secure a playoff spot this season. Here’s the relevant standings for them as of now. While there could be other avenues with a Wild Card spot, for now we’ll keep it simple on the most straight-forward path available to Pittsburgh: finishing in […]
Islanders Gameday: Get busy winning or get busy dying
If the regular season ended this morning, the New York Islanders would qualify for the playoffs by virtue of having more points, thanks to having played one more game, than Detroit, Columbus, or Philadelphia. Tonight that will not change but it can get either better or more fragile as they host the Flyers, who desperately […]
Penguins boat raced in Tampa; playoff cushion slips
The loss ended the Penguins’ two-game winning streak.