Refs Blow Call on Buzzer-Beating, Game-Winning Basket in NJ High School Playoff Game
A high school basketball game in New Jersey is facing backlash after a referee invalidated the game-winning basket at the beat of the buzzer. The dubious call occurred Tuesday as Manasquan High School trailed Camden by one point and was counting down to the end of the state semifinal game. However, the boys seemed to […]
Refs stunningly reverse call on buzzer-beater in NJ HS playoff game
There appears to have been a surprising upset in the New Jersey high school boys basketball playoffs with a game-winning buzzer-beater. Until it doesn’t. With less than six seconds remaining in the state semifinals, Manasquan High School, trailing Camden High School by one point, appears to have scored the winning shot by hitting the glass, […]
Russell Westbrook undergoes surgery on left hand with hopeful playoff outlook
Russell Westbrook is undergoing surgery to repair a broken left hand, but there is optimism that he will be back in action by April, before the playoffs begin. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Sources indicated that is the expectation for the Clippers, who are fourth in the Western Conference heading into Monday night’s game against the […]
Islanders close in on playoff deficit thanks to victory over Red Wings
DETROIT — Don’t call the Islanders dead just yet. It may prove to be too little, too late in the end, but after defeating the Red Wings 5-3, with a significant road swing and their first real momentum in three weeks, they have a significant road swing and first real momentum in three weeks. He […]
A 14-team College Football Playoff is a terrible idea
Most of all, the College Football Playoff Committee has shown they can do one thing very well, but it hits them at every opportunity. Earlier this week, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported that the CFP committee is considering the possibility of expanding the playoffs to 14 teams. Sources say a 14-team playoff model is being […]
Knicks need to clear three obstacles to make big playoff run
Typically, there’s not much you can predict into the playoffs from individual matchups in the regular season. Last season, for example, the Knicks beat the Heat three of four times, but lost four of six when it really mattered. That’s especially true when one of the teams, the Knicks, is missing three difference-makers due to […]
Africa Amateur Championship goes to playoff with The Open berth on the line
The first African Amateur Championship came to a thrilling conclusion as three young South Africans competed in a heated battle at Leopard Creek Country Club, designed by Gary Player. But the playoffs were hardly needed. Altin van der Merwe faced a 10-foot eagle on the par-5 18th at the end of regulation. If he can […]
Islanders fall further from playoff spot in in loss to Lightning
The Islanders’ season is officially in a spiral. Not only did they lose a crucial four-point game at home to the Lightning on Saturday. That said, if the 4-2 loss is any indication of what they’re capable of, pretending they’re even in the playoff race is an illusion. A seven point difference with less than […]
Islanders’ matchup with Lightning has massive playoff implications
Considering the Islanders have only won back-to-back games once since December, it’s kind of surprising that Saturday’s win could put them one step closer to making the playoffs. But even though the Capitals and Devils are tied for fourth place in the Metropolitan with the Isles, they are five points behind the Lightning with two […]
Roma v Feyenoord: Europa League playoff, second leg â live | Europa League
important events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Roma made two changes to their starting lineup from the first leg. Stephan El Shaarawy and Brian Cristante return. Nikola Zalewski was placed on the bench and Edoardo Beauvais was suspended. Feyenoord also made two changes from the first leg. Top […]