New York Liberty face Atlanta Dream in WNBA playoffs: preview, predictions, schedule, matchups and more
The New York Liberty (32-8) will host the Atlanta Dream (15-25) at home. WNBA The playoffs will be a best-of-three series featuring two-time MVP Breanna Stewart, one-time MVP Jonquel Jones, the league's all-time leading rebounder Tina Charles and all-star guards Sabrina Ionescu, Rhyne Howard and Alisha Gray. While the Liberty undoubtedly has the advantage in […]
Mets making playoffs would be first step in much-needed ‘standard’ change
For the Mets, just making the playoffs this year is enough for now. But overall, this is surely another step in the Steve Cohen-David Stearns partnership in Year One, with the bigger picture they're pursuing being the one across from them this weekend at Citi Field and looming in Atlanta over the next few days. […]
Las Vegas Aces host Seattle Storm in WNBA playoffs: preview, predictions, matchups, and schedule
The Las Vegas Aces are the first WNBA This would be the first time a team has won three straight championships since the Houston Comets won four in a row in the league's early years. It's a tall task, and one that seemed unlikely when they started the season at 6-6, but with four Olympians […]
Minnesota Lynx host Phoenix Mercury in WNBA playoffs: preview, predictions, key matchups, and more
The Minnesota Lynx (30-10) have flown under the radar all year despite a stellar season and host the struggling Phoenix Mercury (19-21) on Sunday in what could be the last time we see Diana Taurasi play and the start of a legendary postseason for Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride and the rest of the team. This […]
Indiana Fever battle Connecticut Sun in WNBA playoffs: preview, predictions, key matchups, and more
probably of The featured matchup today is the Connecticut Sun hosting Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in the opening game of the WNBA playoffs. There's a lot to see in this game, including Clark's postseason debut, a fast-paced offense versus an elite defense, and an all-star lineup that includes Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aaliyah Boston, […]
Dream’s Tina Charles set for Liberty homecoming in playoffs
Tina Charles looked happy and at home on the court at Barclays Center on Thursday night. The WNBA veteran, a native of Jamaica, New York, played six seasons with the Liberty and greeted the old fans in the stands. She also greeted more than 40 friends, family, former AAU teammates and former high school coaches. […]
WNBA Playoffs: Schedule, matchups, how to watch, where to watch
of WNBA The playoffs have begun, with first-round matchups set and games beginning on Sunday, September 22nd. The first round will be a best-of-three format, with the higher-seeded team hosting the first two games and the lower-seeded team hosting the deciding third game if necessary. The next two rounds (semi-finals and finals) will each be […]
See Yankees’ champagne-filled celebration after clinching playoffs
The Yankees missed the postseason last year, but they popped open a bottle to celebrate their return. The Yankees (89-63) defeated the Mariners 2-1 in a 10-game series on Wednesday night in Seattle to become the first American League team to qualify for the MLB playoffs in 2024. The Yankees appeared to have a lot […]
Kodai Senga set for rehab start with eyes on joining Mets in playoffs
Kodai Senga is hoping to pitch this weekend. This will just be a minor league rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse, but the hope is that it will lead to him returning to the Mets staff in some role by the postseason. “That's my goal,” Senga said through an interpreter Wednesday at Citi Field. “I need […]
How often NFL teams make the playoffs after an 0-2 start
NFL teams want to win every week, but even the best teams struggle sometimes. A losing streak won't rule you out of the playoffs, but a losing streak to start the season can be tough to overcome. Barring unexpected ties, 16 teams finished Week 1 with an 0-1 record. A statistic that has been mentioned […]