This weekend is the first round of the N.F.L. playoffs, and because there is a home game in Buffalo, the superlatives are coming out. It will be cold, as low as 9 degrees. The players and fans will be freezing. The game will be a war of attrition played out on the frozen tundra of…
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The Edmonton Oilers continue their impressive resurgence, finally securing a playoff spot after a win against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. With a current winning streak of 14-3-0 over the past 17 games, the Oilers have turned the tide from a challenging start in October and November. The team’s slow beginning, marked by a…
Four of 14 N.F.L. postseason slots remained unclaimed heading into the final day of regular-season games. Because outcomes in other games can often affect the chances for your team and others, it can be confusing to follow who’s in and who’s out, even for the professionals on television. So we created these charts that map…
As the Maple Leafs embark on a critical three-game West Coast road trip, the urgency to reverse their recent slide intensifies. The team faces the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks in back-to-back games, with the potential inclusion of goaltender Dennis Hildeby, recently called up due to Ilya Samsonov’s struggles. Can Hildeby help the…
The Manchester Giants will be looking to move into the British Basketball League’s Playoff spots with a win over the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks on New Year’s Eve. The two teams finished with an equal record of 17-19 last season, but their results this season have been quite different. Sheffield are a place above where…
Two games remain for most N.F.L. teams, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Browns clinched a playoff berth Thursday night with their win over the Jets. Ahead of Week 17’s weekend games, seven of 14 playoff spots are accounted for. Some teams need to win just one game to make…
Check out our expert picks for each of the College Football Playoff semifinal games on New Year’s Day as well as the odds and lines. The final four of the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines, No. 2 Washington Huskies, No. 3 Texas Longhorns and No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will battle it out to become national…
Check out our college football computer picks for the playoff semifinals on New Year’s Day to give you a better insight on how the match-ups could potentially go down. The college football regular season has come to a close and the playoffs are here where the national champions are set to be crowned on January…
The Detroit Red Wings are facing a pivotal juncture in their season, prompting discussions about the potential trade of star forward Patrick Kane. While the early season saw the Red Wings in contention, the team’s performance has taken a downturn since the acquisition of Kane, leaving them with a 2-8-1 record with him in the…
