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Knicks aim to close out physical series vs. Pistons in Game 5
A week ago, the New York Knicks hit the road in the middle of their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons after Karl-Anthony Towns hardly touched the ball in the fourth quarter of a six-point loss in Game 2.,After two successful outings for Towns and more clutch performances from Jalen Brunson,...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Isn’t Satisfied — And That’s Bad News for the NBA
After a first-round sweep, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he still hasn’t played his best, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are only getting stronger in these NBA Playoffs....
Four NFL Teams That Blew the 2025 Draft
Several teams flopped in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the Saints, Giants, Rams and Steelers, who failed to fix glaring problems....
Jimmy Butler questionable as Warriors, Rockets gear up for Game 4
The Golden State Warriors survived one playoff game without Jimmy Butler. They are hoping he's not a spectator again on Monday night.,Golden State will learn sometime before tipoff whether they will have their star forward in Game 4 when it hosts the Houston Rockets in Game 4 at San Francisco.,Butle...
Mao Saigo emerges from 5-woman playoff to win Chevron Championship
Mao Saigo of Japan rolled in a 5-foot birdie putt to win a historic and chaotic five-woman playoff at the Chevron Championship, capturing her first major title on Sunday in The Woodlands, Texas.,Saigo, who began the day tied for the lead with South Korea's Haeran Ryu, carded a 2-over-par 74 at The C...
Jalen Brunson fuels late rally as Knicks edge Pistons in Game 4
Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter after injuring his ankle, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 27 to lead the visiting York Knicks to a 94-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.,Josh Hart added 14 poi...
Blues blow past Connor Hellebuyck, Jets again to tie series 2-2
Jake Neighbours scored his first playoff goal and added two assists as the St. Louis Blues defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Sunday to tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series at two games apiece.,Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday night in Winnipeg.,Brayden Schenn had a goal ...
Gabriel Landeskog, Avalanche hit road for Game 5 vs. Stars
When the Colorado Avalanche return to the road for Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Monday, they'll have their captain in the lineup this time around.,Gabriel Landeskog returned after a nearly three-year absence to play in Game 3 in Denver. Then he to...
Lightning bring restored belief to Game 4 vs. Panthers
Suddenly, the Tampa Bay Lightning are feeling more alive.,Make no mistake -- the Florida Panthers still lead this Eastern Conference first-round series 2-1. And the Panthers -- the reigning Stanley Cup champions -- will be at home for Game 4 on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla. But no team has yet to wi...
NBA Coaches Are Failing the Challenge Test — And It's Costing Big Games
NBA coaches are mismanaging challenges — and letting players make the calls. It’s costing games and exposing a huge flaw in playoff strategy....
Goaltender health questions hover as Caps, Canadiens enter Game 4
The Montreal Canadiens look to even their Stanley Cup first-round series when they host the Washington Capitals in Game 4 on Sunday night.,The Canadiens scored three straight third-period goals Friday night in front of a raucous home crowd to pull away for a 6-3 win in Game 3.,Both teams face goalte...
Celtics prepared to put up fight vs. physical Magic in Game 4
The Orlando Magic can even their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they meet the visiting Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Sunday night.,After losing two games in Boston, seventh-seeded Orlando rebounded by earning a 95-93 home victory Friday. The second-seeded Celtics, who played withou...
Cam Fowler, Blues ride momentum into Game 4 vs. Jets
Cam Fowler is happy to be back in the playoffs and he's a big reason the St. Louis Blues are on the board in their Western Conference first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets.,Fowler, who spent his entire 15-season career with the Anaheim Ducks until he was traded to the Blues on Dec. 14, had a ...
Luka Doncic’s Stomach Illness a Major Concern for Lakers Before Game 4
Luka Doncic’s stomach illness could impact the Los Angeles Lakers' chances as they face a crucial Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves....
Canadiens look to solve Logan Thompson, Capitals
The Montreal Canadiens will need production from their top players to climb back into their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Washington Capitals.,The Capitals hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series heading into Game 3 on Friday in Montreal.,Canadiens forward Patrik Laine did no...
A Geography Lesson Could Save the NBA Playoffs
The NBA playoffs need a serious refresh — and it starts with ditching the tired regional matchups and taking a page from the NCAA’s bracket playbook....
Report: Early NHL playoff ratings plummet 27%
NHL playoff broadcasts in the United States were down in viewership through the first three days of the postseason, per a report from Front Office Sports published Wednesday.,Stanley Cup playoff games through Monday averaged 718,000 viewers, the outlet reported. That's a 27 percent drop from the pre...
Knicks need more than Jalen Brunson (i.e. KAT) to battle Pistons
The New York Knicks will need more offensive support for Jalen Brunson if they hope to regain home-court advantage when they visit the Detroit Pistons on Thursday for Game 3 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.,The Pistons evened the series in Monday's 100-94 Game 2 win by targeting Bruns...
Dynamo acquire F Toyosi Olusanya from Scottish club
The Houston Dynamo signed English striker Toyosi Olusanya through June 2026 with club options through 2028.,The 27-year-old was acquired on Wednesday on a full transfer from Scottish side St. Mirren FC.,"Toyosi is a dynamic goal scorer who adds more physicality and verticality to our attack," Dynamo...
Opening weekend of NBA playoffs scores best ratings in 25 years
The 2025 NBA playoffs drew the best ratings for an opening weekend in 25 years, the league announced Tuesday.,The eight-game slate on Saturday and Sunday averaged 4.4 million viewers, a 17-percent increase from a year ago.,The six games on the ABC/ESPN platforms averaged 4.9 million viewers, making ...