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• 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Penguins’ Tristan Jarry
The Pittsburgh Penguins are slipping out of the Stanley Cup Playoff picture and general manager (GM) Ron Hextall needs to make a move in order to get his team back…...2023
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• Celtics vs. Pacers prediction and odds for Thursday, February 23 (Easy to bet Boston)
The Boston Celtics still have the best record in the NBA following the All-Star break, and they get a matchup with a sputtering Indiana Pacers team on Thursday night. The Pacers closed the first half losing eight of their last 10 games, and have fallen completely out of the playoff picture and even out of […] Celtics vs. Pacers prediction and odds for Thursday, February 23 (Easy to bet Bosto...2023
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• NBA playoff picture: Where Celtics, Bucks stand in No. 1 seed race
Buckle up, because the race for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference is about to get interesting. Here's a look at where the Celtics stand in relation to their top competitors with just 23 games remaining....2023
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• Best NBA playoff bets to make following the All-Star break (Toronto could make a run)
There is about a quarter of the NBA regular season left following the All-Star break, and there are a few teams vying for a shot in the play-in tournament and playoff picture in each conference. There isn’t much time to make up ground, but there are teams that could be poised for a run in […] Best NBA playoff bets to make following the All-Star break (Toronto could make a run) - FanSid...2023

• The Rundown - Week 15

There comes a time in almost every team's season where wins become "must-wins" if they hope to keep their season alive. That may come in the playoffs where teams face elimination or it could be in the regular season where playoff spots are up for grabs. There was a must-win situation among the four series this weekend while another team was looking to cancel travel plans for the last half of the m...2023
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• The Rundown - Week 14

I cannot deny that I watched very little Canada West women's hockey this weekend thanks to my involvement at the 2023 Female World Sport School Challenge. While I got to see a number of players who will join U SPORTS, ACAC, and NCAA teams next season, twelve-hour days make me want to sleep more than watch hockey. I did make a couple of exceptions, though, as there were some interesting matchups, s...2023
• Georgiev named second star of the week
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It was about time the netminder got some recognition. With the week officially ending early due to the mandatory three-day break, the NHL doled out some prompt holiday gifts. Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev was named second star of the week with a stellar 3-0 performance including a shutout in the shootout win over the New Yor...2022
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• Bolts crash AFC playoff race with 'masterful' drive

Justin Herbert led a six-play, 52-yard drive with 44 seconds remaining that resulted in a game-winning field goal and enabled the Chargers to jump from outside the AFC playoff picture to the No. 6 seed....2022
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• LeBron James Became More Engaged With Lakers After Sitting In Early November With Injury

LeBron James opened up the regular season critical of the Los Angeles Lakers' lack of shooting, but his attitude has improved since he went out in November with a groin injury. The Lakers have played far better over the past month and are now in the playoff picture. "There is a surge of confidence with this group and it starts with the demeanor and approach that Anthony Davis is bringing to the c...2022
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the National League Championship Series
Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber will both be in the NLCS | Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images I’m not sure I can choose who I want to win this series In the Division Series version of this guide I highlighted that the postseason had a real David vs. Goliath vibe to it with the super teams and their 100+ win seasons entering the playoff picture to face off against a slew of Wild Card t...2022
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• NASCAR: William Byron decision shakes up playoff picture
William Byron’s 25-point penalty has been rescinded ahead of the final race in the round of 12 of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, putting him in a provisional transfer spot. The National Motorsports Appeals Panel amended the penalty which was issued to Hendrick Motorsports’ William Byron after he spun Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin under […] NASCAR: William Byron decision ...2022
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• Early crash at Daytona collects Ryan Blaney, shakes up playoff picture
A multi-car crash at Lap 31 of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race collected Ryan Blaney, altering his odds of making the playoffs. MORE: Live leaderboard | Points as they run The early-race incident began at the exit of Turn 2, where leader Erik Jones was pushed sideways on the inside line by Denny Hamlin. Hamlin […]...2022
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• So You're Saying There's a Chance? How Last-Place Teams Cope
Week 9 of the Premier Lacrosse League schedule opened with Redwoods and Cannons squaring off, two teams battling for their playoff lives. While the Redwoods scored first and held onto that lead for over 30 minutes, the Cannons fought back in the third quarter. A goal by All-Star Lyle Thompson – his fourth of the game – with 8:21 remaining briefly tied the game at 12 before three unanswered goals f...2022
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• Charles Barkley’s bold claim on Nets’ playoff potential with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving
The Brooklyn Nets are seventh in the Eastern Conference’s playoff picture. But there aren’t many basketball fans who would claim that they are the seventh-best team in the conference. Several factors made the Nets’ record worse than what it could have been this season. Some of those were out of their control, like injuries to […] The post Charles Barkley’s bold claim ...2022
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• MLS Decision Day Preview: LAFC visits Rapids, Union faces NYCFC, and more
Playoff spots and playoff seeds are up for grabs on Sunday as MLS Decision Day features some all-or-nothing clashes, where a win can mean playoff life and a loss means an early vacation. Los Angeles FC sits on the outside of the Western Conference playoff picture and will need to defeat the Colorado Rapids, while ... Read more...2021
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"2023 NFL Playoff Picture: Dolphins steal AFC's final spot, neutral-site AFC title game still in play"

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"NFL 2021 Playoff Picture: Here are the 14 projected playoff teams with Bills and Rams winning their divisions"

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"NFL 2021 Playoff Picture: Here are the 14 projected playoff teams with Patriots stuck in wild-card round"

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"2019 NFL playoff schedule, bracket, Super Bowl LIV coverage"

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"NFL Playoff Picture, Standings Week 16: Raiders' lottery chance at playoffs, Seahawks blow shot at bye"

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"2017 NFL playoffs schedule, Super Bowl LII coverage"

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"NFL Playoff Picture: The Dallas Cowboys 2017 hopes ended on Thanksgiving"

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"NFL playoff picture: Seahawks sinking after another ugly road loss"

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"Michael Vick Comments on 2016 NFL Future, Re-Signing with Pittsburgh Steelers"

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"Fed-Up Bears Fans Are Now Burning Jay Cutler Jerseys"

• NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks out against trade demands, wants players 'honoring' their contracts

The 2023 NBA trade deadline delivered blockbuster trades that made headlines and shook up the playoff picture. While many loved the drama and big moves, NBA commissioner Adam Silver sees a far bigger problem for the league....2023
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• Early 2023 NFL power rankings
Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35, to win Super Bowl LVII and wrap up the 2022 NFL season. The next league year officially begins at the start of free agency on March 15. To get a feel for how the Jacksonville Jaguars are viewed around the league before eventual offseason roster changes, here’s a look at “way-too-early” nationa...2023
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• How Kings view Western Conference playoff picture after trade deadline
The Kings have one more game before heading into the All-Star break. After that, it's crunch time....2023
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• Flames Must Consider Acquiring Meier as Rental at Deadline
The Calgary Flames are looking to make some noise at the trade deadline despite sitting outside of the playoff picture. They have not lived up to expectations after major changes…...2023
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• Red Wings Mock Trade Deadline: 4 Players On the Move
Sporting a 23-20-8 record, the Detroit Red Wings are firmly in position to sell at this year’s trade deadline. They started off strong and remained in the playoff picture far…...2023
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• Former Dolphins players and coaches in Super Bowl 2023
Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Dolphins have several former players and coaches looking to claim the Lombardi Trophy this weekend. Two weeks ago, we took a look at NFL playoff picture, highlighting the former Miami Dolphins players who were still in contention of a Super Bowl berth. After the completion of the AFC Championship and NFC Championship games, the league is down to jus...2023
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• RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The Season And Deadline (Feb 2023)

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks with Jared Dubin (@JADubin5) about the NBA and the trade deadline. They discuss Jared's piece on Aaron Gordon's role and the Nuggets more broadly, the jumbled Western Conference playoff picture, which East teams they trust and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed....2023
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• Revisiting 5 recent terrible trades ahead of the deadline
With the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, now is the time when front offices take a look at their teams and assess what’s working and what’s not. With so many teams currently in the playoff picture and only a few teams expected to be sellers, competition for landing an impact player could be […] Revisiting 5 recent terrible trades ahead of the deadline - Hoops Habit - ...2023
• The Rundown - Week 14
I cannot deny that I watched very little Canada West women's hockey this weekend thanks to my involvement at the 2023 Female World Sport School Challenge. While I got to see a number of players who will join U SPORTS, ACAC, and NCAA teams next season, twelve-hour days make me want to sleep more than watch hockey. I did make a couple of exceptions, though, as there were some interesting matchups, s...2023
• RealGM Radio: Rob Mahoney On The Season So Far (Jan 2023)

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Rob Mahoney of The Ringer (@RobMahoney) break down the NBA Conference Finals. They discuss the wide-open Western Conference playoff picture, trade deadline, exciting young teams and much more. Sponsored by Rocket Money Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed....2023
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• The Rundown - Week 15
There comes a time in almost every team's season where wins become "must-wins" if they hope to keep their season alive. That may come in the playoffs where teams face elimination or it could be in the regular season where playoff spots are up for grabs. There was a must-win situation among the four series this weekend while another team was looking to cancel travel plans for the last half of the m...2023
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• The Rundown - Week 14
I cannot deny that I watched very little Canada West women's hockey this weekend thanks to my involvement at the 2023 Female World Sport School Challenge. While I got to see a number of players who will join U SPORTS, ACAC, and NCAA teams next season, twelve-hour days make me want to sleep more than watch hockey. I did make a couple of exceptions, though, as there were some interesting matchups, s...2023
• Preview: Avs look to bounce back versus the Blues
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports After an utterly “embarrassing” loss, Colorado needs to right the ship. The 2022-2023 Colorado Avalanche are nothing but inconsistent. They were riding high, commanding a six-game win streak going into Thursday night’s game against the hapless Anaheim Ducks, who have less regulation wins (7) than any team in the NHL, and they shockingly handed them anothe...2023
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• Preview: Avalanche hope to build on winning streak in Vancouver
Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images Will Cale Makar return or is he not really day-to-day? It hasn’t been pretty this season for the Colorado Avalanche against their old divisional foe the Vancouver Canucks. After blowing a 3-1-lead at home and falling 4-3 to the Canucks in November then the Avalanche lost another one just two weeks ago in a similar fashion with a 2-0 lead which t...2023
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• How the Colorado Avalanche can win the West
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports It may seem like a long-shot right now, but there is a plausible path back to the top for the defending champs. Despite being home to Lord Stanley, Colorado is a bit of a panicked hockey state right now. The Avalanche are mired in the worst stretch of hockey since they graduated to being one of the league’s best, and the fanbase is getting anxious as the season ...2023
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• NFL 2023 NFL playoff picture, Week 18 standings: Dolphins nab final AFC playoff berth, Seahawks get NFC spot

A look at the standings and playoffs as the regular season concludes...2023
• NFL 2023 NFL playoff picture, Week 18 standings: Dolphins nab final AFC playoff spot, Eagles get NFC top seed

A look at the standings and playoffs as the regular season concludes...2023
• NFL 2023 NFL playoff picture, Week 18 standings: Jaguars clinch AFC South, Chiefs wrap up AFC No. 1 seed

A look at the standings and playoff prospects heading into the final day of the regular season...2023
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• NFL 2023 playoff picture, standings entering Week 18: Chiefs, Eagles can clinch No. 1 seeds, first-round byes

A look at the standings and playoff prospects heading into the final week of the regular season...2023
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• Game #37 Preview: Blue Jackets welcome Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals to Nationwide
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Injured Blue Jackets take on the equally hurt Capitals Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington CapitalsThursday, January 5, 2023 - 7:00 PM ETNationwide Arena, Columbus, OhioTV: ESPN - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Japers’ RinkColumbus Blue Jackets, 11-23-2, 24 points, 8th Metro, 16th East@Washington Capitals, 21-13-6, 48 points, 4th Metro, 7th East ...2023
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• Early 2023 NFL power rankings
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• The Rundown - Week 14
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• Game #37 Preview: Blue Jackets welcome Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals to Nationwide
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• 49ers win NFC West in TNF, Lions playoff hopes rise | THE CARTON SHOW

Thursday Night Football features the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Seattle Seahawks, and Brock Purdy took care of business to clinch the NFC West. Craig Carton and Greg Jennings talk the biggest moments of the game, and how this effects the playoff picture for teams like the Detroit Lions....2022
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• Game #24 Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets head east to take on Pittsburgh Penguins in Metro Division clash
Photo by Bella Sagarese/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here’s what you need to know. Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh PenguinsTuesday, December 6, 2022 - 7:00 PM ESTPPG Paint Arena, Pittsburgh, PATV: Bally’s Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Pensburgh Columbus Blue Jackets, 8-13-2, 18 points, 8th Metro, 16th East@Pittsburgh Penguins, 13-8-4, 30 points, 4th Metro, 7th East T...2022
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the National League Championship Series
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the MLB Wild Card Series
Kyle Schwarber celebrates after the Phillies clinched their first playoff berth since 2011 | Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images There are lots of things to cheer for in this playoff picture Obviously it’s less than ideal that it’s been two years since the Cubs were last in the playoffs, but many of us who love baseball will still be watching the games and our fandom will inform who we cheer...2022
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• So You're Saying There's a Chance? How Last-Place Teams Cope
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• Is Knicks star Julius Randle playing vs Hawks
The New York Knicks will face a familiar foe on Tuesday night as they clash with the Atlanta Hawks, who knocked them out in the first round of the playoffs in 2020-21. Both teams are out of the playoff picture at the moment, with the Knicks losing three of their last five games. For a […] The post Is Knicks star Julius Randle playing vs Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints....2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Gameday: Swimming with the Sharks
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Avs look to make it three straight in San Jose The Colorado Avalanche finish up their two-game road trip to California in the Northern part of the state, visiting the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks sit an at even .500 record, outside of the playoff race by some margin. They’ll look to slow up the Avs tonight. Colorado Avalanche The Avs are still ...2022
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• NFL 2021 Playoff Picture: Here are the 14 projected playoff teams with Bills and Rams winning their divisions
Here are the 14 teams we are projecting to make the playoffs, plus every team's chances of getting in...2022
• Time to fire up the NFL Playoff Machine

See what the latest playoff picture looks like and simulate your own playoff scenarios!...2022
• Time to fire up the NFL Playoff Machine

See what the latest playoff picture looks like and simulate your own playoff scenarios!...2022
• NFL 2021 Playoff Picture: Here are the 14 projected playoff teams with Patriots stuck in wild-card round
Here are the 14 teams we are projecting to make the playoffs, plus every team's chances of getting in...2021
• 2021 NFL Playoff Picture: Ranking AFC teams vying for wild card spots as Chargers blow huge opportunity
Let's take a look at who's in prime position to make the AFC playoffs...2021
• 2022 NFL Playoff Picture: Here are the projected postseason chances for all 32 teams heading into Week 10

Here are the 14 teams we are projecting to make the playoffs, plus every team's chances of getting in...2022
• 2021 NFL Playoff Picture: Ranking AFC teams fighting for wild card spots heading into Week 16
Let's take a look at who's in prime position to make the AFC playoffs...2021
• 2021 NFL Playoff Picture: Ranking AFC teams vying for final playoff spots as Colts appear set to lock up berth
Let's take a look at who's in prime position to make the AFC playoffs heading into Week 18...2022
• 2022 NFL playoff picture: Here are the 14 teams projected to make the postseason heading into Week 13

Here are the 14 teams we are projecting to make the playoffs, plus every team's chances of getting in...2022
• Kurt Busch out of NASCAR playoffs: What it means for 23XI, Blaney, Truex, more

Kurt Busch has withdrawn from the NASCAR postseason, shaking up the playoff picture heading into Daytona. Bob Pockrass looks at what it means....2022
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• Five Reasons Warriors Will Regain Championship Glory In 2022
The Golden State Warriors have been out of the playoff picture ever since 2019. Despite winning three championships in a span of five years, the Warriors dynasty collapsed after the Raptors eliminated them in the Finals. The team eventually loss Kevin Durant to the Brooklyn Nets. Although Stephen Curry has shown that he can still […] The post Five Reasons Warriors Will Regain Championship Gl...2021
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• 2021 NFL playoff picture: Ranking NFC teams fighting for wild card spots as Trey Lance could energize 49ers
Let's assess the crowded NFC competition for playoff spots...2021
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• 2021 NFL playoff picture: How Steelers can make postseason, plus predicting final three games
The playoffs have started early in Pittsburgh...2021
• 2021 NFL Playoff Picture: Here are the projected postseason chances for all 32 teams heading into Week 11
Here are the 14 teams we are projecting to make the playoffs, plus every team's chances of getting in...2021

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• NFL Playoff Picture – How Will it Impact Your Fantasy Team

Bobby jumps on the podcast to discuss the latest NFL playoff picture, and how it might impact your fantasy teams. Could we see the Jaguars sit their players in Week 17? Tune in to find out on the Razzball Fantasy YouTube Channel. Please, blog, may I have some more?...2022
• Stick a fork in the Patriots. Plus, Week 14 picks and fantasy football advice.

The playoff picture could become clearer in Week 14. One team that figures to not be involved for the first time since 2008 is the Patriots. ...2020

• Celtics vs. Pacers prediction and odds for Thursday, February 23 (Easy to bet Boston)
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• NBA playoff picture: Where Celtics, Bucks stand in No. 1 seed race
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• Best NBA playoff bets to make following the All-Star break (Toronto could make a run)
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• NBA Power Rankings: The playoff picture for every team at the All-Star break
Rookie Wire took a look at the NBA through the All-Star break and ranked each team from worst to first....2023
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• NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks out against trade demands, wants players 'honoring' their contracts
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• Early 2023 NFL power rankings
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• How Kings view Western Conference playoff picture after trade deadline
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• Magic vs. Raptors prediction and odds for Tuesday, February 14 (Orlando underrated)
The Orlando Magic have been one of the friskier teams in the NBA this season despite sitting outside of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. Orlando has gone 19-14 since starting the season 5-20, and it pulled off a road upset of the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Magic are back on the […] Magic vs. Raptors prediction and odds for Tuesday, February 14 (Orlando underrated) - Fan...2023
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• Flames Must Consider Acquiring Meier as Rental at Deadline
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• Red Wings Mock Trade Deadline: 4 Players On the Move
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• Preview: Avs look to bounce back versus the Blues
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• Zach LaVine Not Currently On Trade Market By Bulls

Zach LaVine re-signed with the Chicago Bulls on a five-year, $215.2 million deal this past offseason. LaVine is averaging 22.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 20 games this season as the Bulls have struggled to establish themselves in the playoff picture. There has been speculation that the Bulls could pivot with their roster at some point, but LaVine is not believed to be currently availa...2022
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• 2021 NFL playoff picture, standings: Colts' shocking loss knocks them out; Steelers close to berth
Here's a look at the NFL standings as the regular season comes to an end...2022
• NFL playoff picture: Who's the new AFC favorite after Bills, Raiders' shocking Week 9 losses?

There are an incredible 11 AFC teams set to be better than.500 going into Week 10 battling for only seven playoff spots. We attempt to make sense of what's shaping up to be a wild conference playoff picture,...2021
• What Cowboys' shocking loss to Broncos means for 2021 NFC playoff picture

Dallas' chances for the No. 1 seed, the lone bye and home field advantage in the NFC looked pretty good before Week 9, but one bad loss might haunt them for a while....2021