Among the things the NCAA does better than the NBA in postseason play is avoiding regional matchups for as long as possible. This year’s NCAA Tournament produced the ultimate conclusion — four No. 1 seeds making the Final Four. The remarkable aspect of the occurrence was that the semifinalists — Florida, Houston, Duke and Auburn…
Apr 20, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images The NBA Playoffs are a great time to start enjoying the wonderful world of online sports betting. Unlike the regular…
Mar 9, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen (96) skates against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images The NHL playoffs are in full swing, and there have been no surprises after the first couple of days. Only time will tell whether there…
Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) defends Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Ja Morant recorded 22 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and three steals while playing on his sprained right ankle and the Memphis Grizzlies…
A backlit keyboard is part of the gear online video game streamer Jordan Woodruff uses in his Gilbert home. Jordan Woodruff BetBoom Team and Natus Vincere Junior wrapped up perfect records in group play Friday to earn the top seeds (and accompanying byes) in the YaLLa Compass Qatar 2025 playoffs. Each squad entered the day…
Mar 27, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images Welcome to the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs — two of the best weeks on the annual sporting calendar. Welcome to intense clashes, thrilling goals,…
Apr 7, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) takes a shot and scores his second goal of the game against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers…
The Denver Nuggets won the NBA title just two short seasons ago. They won 50 games this season for the third straight time and have three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic on the roster. Sidekick Jamal Murray remains potent, too. That sounds like a team that figures to be really dangerous in the postseason. But chew…
Apr 13, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74), Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) and Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry (90) celebrate their victory over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images The Edmonton Oilers wrap up the regular season Wednesday night in San…
Apr 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images With their postseason spots nearly set, the Indiana Pacers and visiting Orlando Magic might choose to rest a few…