Why the 49ers Could Miss the Playoffs Despite Going 12-5 Last Season
One of the most underestimated aspects of the NFL is its unbalanced schedule.Take the San Francisco 49ers, for example.The 49ers...
Playoffs
They were among baseball’s best teams last year. Now they could miss the playoffs.
The Toronto Blue Jays were two outs away from winning the World Series last season. Nine months later, they might...
The Sweeties And Enemies Of The NHL Playoffs
Defector is proud of its sweeties and enemies binary. In athletic competition, there are sweeties, who cause a feeling of...
Oilers can wrap up home ice in playoffs with win over Canucks
Apr 13, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Connor McDavid (97) during the...
Playoffs? Check. Next up for Thunder: Handle lowly Nets
Mar 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket past Orlando Magic...
Kelsey Mitchell Is Making Up For Lost Time In The Playoffs
Kelsey Mitchell was drafted to the Indiana Fever in 2018. She left Ohio State as the Big Ten conference’s all-time...
Wednesday September 17th WNBA Playoffs Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Oct 18, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) celebrates her teams win after game four of...
Eight Teams, Eight Questions: A Guide To The 2025 WNBA Playoffs
The 2025 WNBA playoffs begin on Sunday. Here are some questions I’m asking about each team, paired by first-round matchup....
Inconsistent Storm look to move closer to playoffs against Sun
Jul 24, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) looks to pass the ball against the Chicago...
It Took Two Years And Four Overtimes For The Victoire To Live Up To Their Name In The Playoffs
The whole season, win or lose, Montreal Victoire head coach Kori Cheverie and her players spouted their belief in the...
Silence! You Are Summoned To Read A Preview Of The 2025 NBA Playoffs
Have you seen this? Are you aware of this? The NBA playoffs are about to begin! This is real. I...
Why the Detroit Lions Have the Most Pressure on Them in NFL Playoffs
Because these words aren’t being spoken on an ESPN “talk” show, we are not contractually obliged to name-drop Josh Allen...
Scandal-Ridden High School Football Powerhouse Removed From Virginia Playoffs
Hayfield High's season from hell is done. The Alexandria, Va., school's leaders tried adopting the winningest football program in the...
Local flair at center stage as Red Bulls-NYCFC rivalry hits MLS playoffs
The rivalry between New York City FC and the Red Bulls has been driven by a number of factors. Yes,...
Francisco Lindor, Mets win wild game vs. Braves to make playoffs
Sep 29, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) is congratulated by New York Mets second base...
