playoffs

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But at this point, it’s all but impossible to imagine him sniffing the playoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Plus, the $313 million injury bug infesting the NBA playoffs, Ted Turner’s day managing the Braves and Jason Gay.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Elsinore 3, Villa Park 2: An RBI single by Tyler Willeford in the sixth inning broke a 2-2 tie and helped Elsinore eliminate top-seeded Villa Park in the Division 2 playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Winger Cutter Gauthier, just 22, led the team with 12 points in his first trip to the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

When Terrell throws a fourth-quarter interception, the Bellmont football team ends up finishing 2-6 for the season, so they don’t make the playoffs.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick