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Ducks close to snapping playoff drought as Canucks visit
The playoff-hungry Anaheim Ducks host the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday in a Pacific Division clash between two franchises heading in the opposite direction. ,The resurgence of the Ducks -- through shrewd trades and clever draft picks -- could provide a template for the last-place Canucks to be compet...
Five NHL teams could clinch playoff spots Saturday
Some further clarity about the NHL playoff picture could come Saturday.,Nine of the 16 postseason spots have been clinched. As many as five more could be clinched depending on results from the crowded slate of 15 games that kicks off the final weekend of the regular season.,In the Eastern Conference...
Lakers add big-ticket courtside seats for playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers are making room for more movers and shakers -- and celebrities -- this playoff season.,The team announced Thursday the availability of additional floor seats, where Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington, Will Ferrell, Ice Cube, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian and fellow celebrit...
Why None of These NBA Play-In Teams Are True Contenders
The NBA Play-In Tournament features star power and fun matchups, but none of these teams are real contenders for a deep playoff run....
Yankees Might Be Underrated Contenders Despite Dodgers Dominance
The Yankees may be underrated contenders in 2026, with elite pitching and strong bats positioning them as a serious World Series threat....
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl might not be ready for playoff opener
Out with a lower-body injury since March 15, Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl might miss the beginning of the Stanley Cup playoffs, coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Monday.,"Leon is going to be on the ice this week and I don't anticipate him playing any games in the regular season, ...
Five Early 2026 MLB Takes That Might Already Be True
Five early MLB takeaways including Dodgers dominance, Yankees success and ABS debate....
How Los Angeles Lakers Might Need Bronny James in NBA Playoffs
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out, Bronny James may see key minutes for the Lakers....
Lauren Coughlin builds 5-shot lead at Aramco Championship
Lauren Coughlin was one of just two players to break 70 on a windy Friday at the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas, and she opened a five-shot lead at the tournament's midpoint.,The University of Virginia product carded a 3-under-par 69 at Shadow Creek Golf Course, leaving her at 8-under 136.,Ireland...
Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford joining CFP selection committee
Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and Cal head coach Jeff Tedford are joining the College Football Playoff's selection committee starting next season.,They will serve three-year terms, alongside fellow new member and Louisiana athletic director Bryan Maggard.,"The additions of Bryan Maggard, Gus ...
New York Jets Draft Options at No. 2: Best Fits and Sleeper Picks
The Jets hold the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s a breakdown of their top options, including David Bailey and Ty Simpson....
Hyo Joo Kim wins Ford title, beats Nelly Korda for 2nd straight week
Hyo Joo Kim won for the second straight week on the LPGA Tour -- and for the second straight week, she fended off Nelly Korda to do so.,The native of South Korea posted a final-round, 3-under-par 69 to finish 28-under 260 and successfully defend her title at the Ford Championship on Sunday in Chandl...
Hyo Joo Kim sets 54-hole record in taking control of Ford Championship
South Korea's Hyo Joo Kim took an emphatic step toward defending her title at the Ford Championship on Saturday, setting an LPGA 54-hole record to build a four-stroke lead in Chandler, Ariz.,Despite that hot start, Kim is focused on keeping her approach consistent on Sunday.,"This course, anyone is ...
Eagle helps Nelly Korda grab lead at Ford Championship
Nelly Korda highlighted her 7-under-par 65 with an eagle on Friday as she charged to the lead midway through the Ford Championship in Chandler, Ariz.,Korda is at 16-under 128 through two rounds at the Cattail Course at Whirlwind Golf Club, her career-best 36-hole score.,She is two shots ahead of def...
NHL Playoff Race: Half of Last Year’s Teams Could Miss the Cut
The NHL playoff race is heating up with major turnover expected. Here’s a breakdown of contenders, pretenders, and final predictions....
Lydia Ko fires 60 for early lead at Ford Championship
LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko came extremely close to a mammoth achievement: the second round of 59 in LPGA history.,Ko birdied four of her last five holes to shoot a 12-under-par 60 and set the pace in the first round of the Ford Championship on Thursday in Chandler, Ariz.,The Cattail Course at Whirl...
Five Teams That Could Challenge Los Angeles Dodgers This Year
The Dodgers are MLB favorites again, but teams like the Blue Jays, Yankees, and Phillies could challenge their dominance in 2026....
Why the Denver Nuggets Are the Most Feared Team in the NBA Right Now
The Denver Nuggets are getting healthy and dangerous. Here’s why they could be the most feared team heading into the NBA playoffs....
Hyo Joo Kim never loses grip on lead, captures Fortinet Founders Cup
South Korea's Hyo Joo Kim went wire to wire, holding off Nelly Korda to win the Fortinet Founders Cup by one stroke Sunday in Menlo Park, Calif.,Kim became an eight-time winner on the LPGA Tour, including this event in 2015 in Phoenix, with a 1-over-par 73 for a total of 16-under 272 at Sharon Heigh...
Hot start helps Hyo Joo Kim take 5-shot lead at Fortinet Founders Cup
South Korea's Hyo Joo Kim improved her grip on the lead to five strokes with a 6-under-par 66 on Saturday at the Fortinet Founders Cup in Menlo Park, Calif.,Kim, a seven-time winner on the LPGA Tour and the 2015 Founders Cup champion, led by two shots after the opening round and four through Friday'...