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• Damar Hamlin to watch Bills' playoff opener vs. Dolphins from his home, 13 days after collapsing during game

Hamlin visited the Bills facility on Saturday...2023
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• Damar Hamlin visits Bills ahead of playoff opener vs. Dolphins

Damar Hamlin made another milestone in his recovery Saturday by visiting the Buffalo Bills in person ahead of the team’s playoff opener....2023
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• Raheem Mostert out, Terron Armstead questionable for Sunday
Left tackle Terron Armstead said this week that he will do whatever it takes to be on the field against the Bills in Sunday’s playoff opener and the Dolphins will give him as much time as they can to make that happen. Armstead returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday and he is [more]...2023
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• Isaiah McKenzie, Jordan Phillips questionable for Bills
The Bills have listed two players as questionable to face the Dolphins in Sunday’s playoff opener. Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips each received the tag. No one else on the team received an injury designation for this weekend. McKenzie was limited in Wednesday’s practice with a hamstring injury and then missed [more]...2023
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• Isaiah McKenzie, Jordan Phillips questionable for Bills
The Bills have listed two players as questionable to face the Dolphins in Sunday’s playoff opener. Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips each received the tag. No one else on the team received an injury designation for this weekend. McKenzie was limited in Wednesday’s practice with a hamstring injury and then missed [more]...2023
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• Ravens' Lamar Jackson provides ominous update on knee injury, status for playoff opener

Following days of optimism and doubt regarding the possible return of Lamar Jackson to the lineup ahead of the Baltimore Ravens' playoff opener this weekend, the quarterback provided an ominous update on his injured knee....2023
• Ravens QB Lamar Jackson provides update on knee injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson provided a detailed update Thursday on the extent of the knee injury that could keep him out of the team’s playoff opener....2023
• Frustrated Chase Elliott refused mandatory visit to the care center after crashing out at Darlington
A multi-car wreck just before the end of the first stage at Darlington Raceway, sent Chase Elliott head home early after he was wrecked out. The incident transpired when Chase Elliott – the got loose and lost control of his car on Lap 113 of the 367-lap in the playoff opener which collected Chase Briscoe. … Frustrated Chase Elliott refused mandatory visit to the care center after crashing ...2022
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• Luka Doncic’s official injury status for Mavs vs. Jazz, revealed
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been officially listed as doubtful for Game 1 of their playoff opener against the Utah Jazz. Of course the news didn’t come as a surprise since reports on Friday indicated that the Slovenian youngster is expected to miss the said showdown on Saturday. Doncic is dealing with a left […] The post Luka Doncic’s official injury status for Mav...2022
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• Nuggets' Campazzo suspended for playoff opener

Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo has been suspended for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Warriors for a shoving incident in the regular-season finale. Lakers guard Wayne Ellington was fined $20,000 for later escalating the incident....2022
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• Report: Christian Barmore avoided major knee injury
Patriots rookie defensive tackle Christian Barmore went down with a knee injury in Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins, but it looks like he’ll have a chance to be back for the team’s playoff opener. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Barmore went for an MRI on his knee on Monday. The test reportedly showed [more]...2022
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• MLS Playoff Preview: Seattle Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake
The Seattle Sounders endured a rough run of results to close out the regular season, but the return from injury of several of the team’s key stars has Brian Schmetzer’s squad looking very much like title contenders heading into their playoff opener against Real Salt Lake on Tuesday (10:30 p.m. ET, FS1). Jordan Morris, Nicolas ... Read more...2021
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• Kyle Busch frustrated after crashing out of playoff opener

On Lap 125, Busch slammed the Turn 2 wall after contact with Austin Dillon. He was struggling with the handling after missing out on stage points a few laps prior.The JGR driver then drove the damaged car straight into the garage, hitting orange cones on his way. He will finish 35th. “Wasn’t (Austin Dillon's) fault," said Busch after being released from the infield care ...Keep reading...2021
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• Kyle Busch tangles with Austin Dillon, crashes out in Darlington playoff opener
Kyle Busch’s night in the playoff-opening Cook Out Southern 500 came to an early end Sunday after a Lap 125 crash at Darlington Raceway. RELATED: Wreck ends Michael McDowell’s night early | At-track photos Busch’s No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota made severe contact with the outside retaining wall in Turn 2 after contact from the […]...2021
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• The Last Days of Lob City? Inside the Clippers' Latest Playoff Demise
2016

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"Damar Hamlin visits Bills ahead of playoff opener vs. Dolphins"

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"Erik Jones delivers victory for Petty GMS Racing in NASCAR playoff opener"

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"Bucs put Devin White, Shaq Barrett on COVID-19 reserve"

2020
"Zach Ertz active, Lane Johnson inactive for Eagles"

2019
"Chargers hold off Jackson, Ravens 23-17 in playoff opener"

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"Game Observations: 'Dola does it again"

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"Post Up: Forever Clutch"

2016
"All-Star centre Seguin still out for Stars in playoff opener"

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"Wizards' Drew Gooden Meets Raptors' Jonas Valanciunas at the Rim in Game 1"

2014
"Ndamukong Suh suspended for Lions' playoff opener"

• Cold Spring Harbor, Bishop Ireton Join Top 10 of Nike/USL HSG National Top 25
The Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls’ National Top 25 saw Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) and Bishop Ireton (Va.) move into the Top 10 this week, up eight spots to No. 5 and one spot to No. 10, respectively. Plus, five teams hop into the rankings – No. 13 West Islip (N.Y.), No. 15 John Jay-Cross River (N.Y.), No. 19 North Rockland (N.Y.), No. 22 Oak Knoll (N.J.) and No. 25 Christian Brothers Academy ...2018
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• Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls' National Top 25 Stabilizes
The dust has settled after Notre Dame Prep’s historic win over McDonogh, snapping the Eagles’ 198-game winning streak in the IAAM championship game, and the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls’ National Top 25 remains largely unchanged. Among top-10 teams who solidified their status with titles: No. 7 Georgetown Visitation (D.C.) claimed its first-ever ISL championship, defeating tournament Cinder...2018
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• News Blitz 1/11: Final playoff preparations

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• Week 14 Snap Judgments

Musings, observations and the occasional insight as an eventful Week 14 unfolded, kicking off the final quarter of the NFL’s regular season….. * The last time the Eagles made the playoffs, Nick Foles was their starting quarterback, in 2013. And on the day that Philadelphia assured itself of returning to the NFL’s postseason for the first time in four years, it now appears Foles will again have to ...2017
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• Martin Truex Jr. opens NASCAR's playoffs with win at Chicagoland
Joliet, Ill. • Martin Truex Jr. stretched his arms to his side and waited for a shower of green slime , the colored goop traditionally poured over the heads of game-show contestants and A-list celebrities. Add NASCAR race winner to the list. “It’s a lot funner to watch people get slimed than it is to get slimed,” a smiling and sticky Truex said. “But it’s definitely worth it to get that after the ...2017
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• Week 1 Snap Judgments

2017

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• FC Dallas signs coach Oscar Pareja to long-term deal
The FC panel debate whether FC Dallas can overcome Pachuca to reach the CONCACAF Champions League final. FRISCO, Texas -- FC Dallas has agreed to a long-term contract extension with coach Oscar Pareja after the club won the U.S. Open Cup and had the best record in Major League Soccer last season. Pareja has a 53-30-22 record three games into his fourth season with FC Dallas. Terms of the deal ann...2017
• Report: Chiefs want to extend Andy Reid’s contract
The Chiefs will find out who they face in their playoff opener on Sunday when the Steelers face the Dolphins, but the team reportedly knows one thing about the future of the franchise. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team wants to sign head coach Andy Reid to a contract extension this offseason. Reid…...2017
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• Dallas Mavericks Complete 2016-17 Preview
2016

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• Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Washington Redskins Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
2016

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• Texas Xfinity results: Noah Gragson wins playoff opener
Noah Gragson is rolling through the NASCAR Xfinity Series like a bowling ball headed toward a strike. Gragson won for the fourth consecutive race Saturday, taking the lead with 11 laps left and winning the 300-mile race at Texas Motor Speedway. The victory put Gragson in the second round of the playoffs. Finishing behind him...2022
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• Bucks star Giannis Antetkounmpo is on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar path with epic playoffs record
Giannis Antetokounmpo had another monster game to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a huge 93-86 win over the Chicago Bulls in their playoff opener on Sunday. In the process, the Greek Freak made history on par with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Antetokounmpo finished Game 1 of the first round playoffs clash with 27 points, 16 rebounds, three […] The post Bucks star Giannis Antetkounmpo is on Kareem Abdul-...2022
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• Memphis Grizzlies: 3 bold predictions for Game 2 vs. Timberwolves in first round of 2022 NBA Playoffs
The second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies struggled out of the gate in Saturday’s playoff opener, losing Game 1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies gave up a whopping 130 points in the loss and now need to regroup after losing home-court advantage. This young Memphis team has been resilient all season, so expect them to come out with […] The post Memphis Grizzlies: 3 bold prediction...2022
• MLS Playoff Preview: Seattle Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake
The Seattle Sounders endured a rough run of results to close out the regular season, but the return from injury of several of the team’s key stars has Brian Schmetzer’s squad looking very much like title contenders heading into their playoff opener against Real Salt Lake on Tuesday (10:30 p.m. ET, FS1). Jordan Morris, Nicolas ... Read more...2021
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• Cooper, Parker Help Sky Hold Off Wings In Playoff Opener
CHICAGO (AP) — Kahleah Cooper scored 23 points, Candace Parker had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 81-64 in a first-round WNBA playoff game on Thursday night. Parker finished with 11 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists and three steals for the sixth-seeded Sky, who advance to a second-round game on Sunday […] The post Cooper, Parker Help Sky Hold Off Wings In Playoff Opene...2021
• Reigning Xfinity champ Austin Cindric has "a lot to fight for"

Cindric, 23, enters Saturday’s playoff opener at Las Vegas Motor Speedway tied atop the standings with A.J. Allmendinger.The two have stood apart from the rest of the field most of the season, with Cindric amassing five wins and Allmendinger four, including last weekend at Bristol, Tenn., which gave him the regular season championship.While Cindric already has his NASCAR future secured ...Keep rea...2021
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• Kyle Busch frustrated after crashing out of playoff opener
On Lap 125, Busch slammed the Turn 2 wall after contact with Austin Dillon. He was struggling with the handling after missing out on stage points a few laps prior.The JGR driver then drove the damaged car straight into the garage, hitting orange cones on his way. He will finish 35th. “Wasn’t (Austin Dillon's) fault," said Busch after being released from the infield care ...Keep reading...2021
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• NASCAR: Austin Dillon penalized ahead of Darlington race
Austin Dillon is set to drop to the rear of the field ahead of Sunday evening’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff opener at Darlington Raceway. Multiple pre-race inspection failures for the #3 Chevrolet ahead of Sunday evening’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff-opening Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway have resulted in Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon […] NASCAR: Austin ...2021
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• Who won the NASCAR race yesterday? Complete results from Darlington playoff opener
A wild ending sent Chase Elliott and Martin Truex Jr. to a disappointing finish while giving a boost to a Cup Series veteran....2020
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• NASCAR: Darlington results, standings – Kevin Harvick wins playoff opener
Kevin Harvick opened up the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with a victory at Darlington Raceway after Martin Truex Jr. and Chase Elliott made late contact. Just one race into the four-round, 10-race 2020 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, Stewart-Haas Racing’s Kevin Harvick has tied his career-best single-season win total with his eighth victory of the […] NASCAR: Darlington results, standin...2020
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• Logano Claims Pole Position for Playoff Opener at Darlington
Joey Logano kept his momentum rolling on Saturday by qualifying on pole for tomorrow night's race at Darlington....2022
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• Hendrick Motorsports Battered & Beaten at Darlington
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series regular season was dominated by Hendrick Motorsports, providing plenty of momentum heading into Sunday night’s (Sept. 5) playoff opener at Darlington Raceway. But whatever momentum they carried into the postseason was largely wiped away over the course of 500 miles at The Lady in Black — at least for three of the organization’s four drivers....2021
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• Blaney maintains 'momentum,' wins at Daytona

Ryan Blaney won for the second consecutive week when the race Saturday at Daytona International Speedway ended under caution in overtime, meaning Blaney heads into next week's playoff opener with three victories this season in his Team Penske Ford....2021
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• Follow live: Kyrie, Celtics host Pacers in Game 1
Boston looks to carry late-season momentum into its playoff opener against Indiana....2019
• Austin Dillon without crew chief for playoff opener
Due to a family matter, Justin Alexander will be replaced by Danny Stockman....2018
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• Game Observations: 'Dola does it again

Another year and another workmanlike performance in the divisional round for the Patriots. New England’s methodical 35-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans was almost routine in its efficiency, and more importantly it advanced the Patriots to their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game. Here are some random thoughts from the Patriots divisional round win at Gillette Stadium. -When the Julian E...2018
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• Week 14 Snap Judgments
2017

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• Approach doesn’t change for Truex Jr. after automatically advancing in playoffs
After automatically advancing to the Round of 12 as a result of winning the playoff opener at Chicagoland Speedway, Martin Truex Jr.’s mindset for Sunday’s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway remains the same. “Our approach doesn’t change from what it was in the regular season,” said Truex, who has a career high of five season wins. “We go into every single week to try and win both stages and the...2017
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• Chase for championship: Elliot a NASCAR title contender
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Kevin Harvick considered the list of young drivers often suggested as NASCAR’s next big stars and replacements for departed veterans Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. He suggested that only one prospect could truly hook a new generation of fans. “NASCAR needs Chase Elliott to win,” Harvick said earlier this summer. “Chase Elliott is the tie to the traditional NAS...2017
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• Martin Truex Jr. gets slimed in victory lane celebration
Things got a little crazy after Martin Truex Jr.’s victory Sunday in NASCAR’s playoff opener at Chicagoland Speedway. Truex, who drives the No. 78 car for Denver’s Furniture Row Racing, was doused green slime after his fifth win of the season, and first of this year’s playoffs. Truex’s longtime girlfriend, Sherry Pollex, was by his side in victory lane and stepped away from the slime. He might ...2017
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• Ndamukong Suh suspended for Lions' playoff opener
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• All-Star centre Seguin still out for Stars in playoff opener
DALLAS - All-Star centre Tyler Seguin is missing the playoff opener for the Dallas Stars. Seguin practiced this week with the Stars for the first time since missing the last 10 games of the regular season with a slight cut of his left Achille......2016
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• Damar Hamlin visits Bills ahead of playoff opener vs. Dolphins
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• Wizards' Drew Gooden Meets Raptors' Jonas Valanciunas at the Rim in Game 1
2015

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• 'Whatever He Says, You Gotta Do': Teammates Remember the Peyton Manning Way
2016

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• Peyton Manning will start for Broncos next week
Peyton Manning came off the bench in the second half of Week 17 and the Broncos got past the Chargers to earn the top seed in the AFC playoffs. That means they’ll be at home next weekend for their playoff opener and the team announced on Thursday that Manning will be their starting quarterback for…...2016
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• Andy Dalton unlikely to play in Bengals' playoff opener
Andy Dalton is unlikely to return from his thumb injury until after the opening round of the playoffs, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday. Will A.J. McCarron make a playoff start?...2015
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• Post Up: Forever Clutch
Joe Johnson beats the Clippers at the buzzer, Giannis and young Bucks upset Raptors and more from Playoff opener. The post Post Up: Forever Clutch appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
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• Erik Jones delivers victory for Petty GMS Racing in NASCAR playoff opener

Erik Jones outlasted some of the playoff favorites to claim his first victory of the season on Sunday at Darlington Raceway, Bob Pockrass writes....2022
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• Game Observations: 'Dola does it again
2018

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• Raiders tackle tweets distraught message to fans after being ruled out of playoff opener
Donald Penn can't stand the idea of missing Oakland's wild-card game against Houston....2017
• Damar Hamlin to watch Bills' playoff opener vs. Dolphins from his home, 13 days after collapsing during game
2023

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• The Last Days of Lob City? Inside the Clippers' Latest Playoff Demise
2016

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• 10 Chase drivers who stand out as hot or not entering playoff opener
At long last, the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup is ready to begin. To help you prepare for NASCAR's playoff round, here's who's hot and who's not, based on their results last five races....2015
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• Daily Fantasy NASCAR FanDuel Forecast: 2020 Southern 500
An odd year for the NASCAR Cup Series continues in 2020 with its playoff opener. This weekend will mark their third trip this season to Darlington Raceway, the first time they’ve done that since first coming to the 1.366-mile, egg-shaped oval in 1950. It’s another twist in a year of them for daily fantasy NASCAR … The post Daily Fantasy NASCAR FanDuel Forecast: 2020 Southern 500 ...2020
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• Damar Hamlin to watch Bills' playoff opener vs. Dolphins from his home, 13 days after collapsing during game
2023

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2023

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• Raheem Mostert out, Terron Armstead questionable for Sunday
2023

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• Isaiah McKenzie, Jordan Phillips questionable for Bills
2023

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• Ravens' Lamar Jackson provides ominous update on knee injury, status for playoff opener
2023
• Ravens QB Lamar Jackson provides update on knee injury
2023
• MNR Review: Chase Cabre Claims 1st Round of 8 Spot, No More Fast Repairs & David Schildhouse Struggles

Cabre dominated while an early gamble backfired for Schildhouse in the playoff opener and first ever MNR race without fast repairs....2023
• NYCFC uses dominant second half to eliminate Inter Miami
New York City FC turned it on at the tail end of the MLS regular season and Nick Cushing’s side carried that run of form over to its playoff opener on Monday night. Gabriel Pereira and Maxi Moralez scored six minutes apart in the second half leading the defending MLS Cup Champions to a 3-0 ... Read more...2022
• Alvarez's walk-off homer caps Astros comeback against Mariners in Game 1 of ALDS
Yordan Alvarez hit a game-ending, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off Robbie Ray, wrecking Seattle's strategy of using a Cy Young Award winner in a rare relief role and vaulting the Houston Astros over the Mariners 8-7 Tuesday in their playoff opener....2022
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• Padres hammer Scherzer, rout Mets 7-1 in playoff opener

Josh Bell and Manny Machado smashed two of San Diego's four home runs off Max Scherzer, and the Padres romped past the New York Mets 7-1 on Friday night in their playoff opener....2022
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• NBA Playoffs Odds: Great Time To Bet Lakers In Series Against Suns

The NBA playoffs are all about avoiding the overreactions. The Los Angeles Lakers ran into an absolute buzzsaw in their playoff opener against the Phoenix Suns. LeBron James went through the motions, Anthony Davis looked uninterested and the Lakers were clearly affected by the loudest crowd at a Suns basketball game in over a decade. […] The post NBA Playoffs Odds: Great Time To Bet Lakers I...2021
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• Week 1 Snap Judgments
2017

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• Post Up: Forever Clutch
2017

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• Dallas Mavericks Complete 2016-17 Preview
2016

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• The Last Days of Lob City? Inside the Clippers' Latest Playoff Demise
2016

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• NFL Playoffs 2016: Schedule and Bracket Projections for Every Postseason Team
2016

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• Mavericks vs. Rockets: Game 1 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 NBA Playoffs
2015

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