• Yahoo Sports

    NBA Playoffs: Who will meet in the Finals? Who has the most at stake this postseason? We break it all down.

    Who is the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East? The Nuggets in the West? And which team will be crowned champion? Our writers weigh in.

  • The Canadian Press

    Streaking Jets prepare for playoff clash with star-studded Avalanche

    WINNIPEG — Sean Monahan was walking his dog when a car drove past him, braked, backed up and stopped. A mother and her son hopped out and approached the Winnipeg Jets forward, who was acquired in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens on Feb. 2. “She said, ‘We just wanted to say hi and wish you luck and we’re looking forward to watching the playoffs,’” Monahan recalled with a smile. He and his goldendoodle, Winston, often meet friendly, passionate fans. It’s one of the reasons Monahan is looking fo

  • The Canadian Press

    Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after '23 flop, face Magic in first-round series

    CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen doesn't regret the harsh, eye-popping review he gave of his postseason performance a year ago. Looking back, he told the truth about himself — and the Cavs. In the aftermath of Cleveland being pummeled and knocked out in the first round of last year's playoffs by the much tougher New York Knicks, Allen admitted that he wasn't ready for the stage or the spotlight. "The lights were brighter than expected,” he said after the Knicks won the series 4-1.

  • The Canadian Press

    Erling Haaland is a doubt for Man City's FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea

    MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland has suffered a muscle injury and will be assessed ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea on Saturday. City manager Pep Guardiola said the Norway striker felt discomfort during Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid and asked to be substituted. City went on to lose the match on penalties. Guardiola said Haaland would be monitored ahead of the game against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. “We will see. It was a tough