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# Playoffs

This year
2023
Miami Heat within one win of NBA Finals after pummeling Boston Celtics
The Celtics are now battling the weight of history – no team has rallied from 0-3 down to win a best-of-seven series.
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May 22nd 2023, 10:05 AM
Lakers dump defending champions Warriors out of playoffs to advance
LeBron James delivered a masterful performance to book a place in the Western Conference finals.
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May 13th 2023, 9:30 AM
Knicks dominate Cavs, while Hawks claw back against Celtics
Nikola Jokic hit the seventh playoff triple-double of his career as the Nuggets took a 3-0 series lead.
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Apr 22nd 2023, 9:35 AM
Last year
2022
Waterford take control of Treaty tie but Galway and Longford on a knife edge
First Division playoff series underway as season reaches a thrilling conclusion.
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Oct 26th 2022, 10:01 PM
Lowry and Power drop out of top 30 in FedEx Cup rankings after action in Memphis
The St Jude Championship concluded yesterday in Memphis.
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Aug 15th 2022, 10:00 AM
Ireland lament 'silly mistakes' but celebrate 'amazing achievement'
Jim Crawford’s men are the first Irish U21 side to qualify for the playoffs.
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Jun 15th 2022, 12:59 PM
NBA: Embiid inspires 76ers to rout of Heat, Mavs see off Suns
Joel Embiid returned from injury to help the 76ers claw back a playoff game.
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May 7th 2022, 8:32 AM
Luka Doncic heroics not enough as Mavericks beaten in playoffs
Deandre Ayton scored 25 points for top seeds Phoenix.
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May 3rd 2022, 9:08 AM
Giannis powers Bucks over Celtics in NBA playoffs
The Greek star delivered a triple-double with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists.
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May 1st 2022, 9:16 PM
Jake Flannery scores 20 points as Shannon secure promotion to AIL Division 1A
It was a drama-filled day of action in the AIL promotion and relegation playoffs.
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Apr 30th 2022, 9:17 PM
Grizzlies prevail after Wolves collapse again in NBA playoffs
Desmond Bane scored 23 points to inspire a stunning win.
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Apr 30th 2022, 10:00 AM
All time
Ireland underage starlet's brilliant free kick helps UCD triumph in play-offs
Goals from Colm Whelan and Paul Doyle saw the Students overcome Bray Wanderers.
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Nov 19th 2021, 9:47 PM
Clippers win game seven to eliminate 46-point Doncic and Mavs
Kawhi Leonard finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
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Jun 7th 2021, 12:31 PM
Disappointment for Irish contingent, as Blackpool prevail in play-offs
Olamide Shodipo was among the scorers this evening.
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May 21st 2021, 10:42 PM
Here is every Irish player set to be involved in the EFL play-offs
Conor Hourihane and Aiden McGeady are among the individuals expected to feature.
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May 15th 2021, 9:00 AM
David Beckham's Inter Miami reach MLS playoffs in first season
There were plenty of familiar faces involved on the MLS’s ‘Decision Day’ finale.
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Nov 9th 2020, 8:21 AM
Cabinteely express disappointment after being controversially denied a play-off spot
Originally, the club’s 0-0 draw with Wexford had been awarded as a 3-0 win to the Dublin side.
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Oct 31st 2020, 12:07 PM
Jokic drives Nuggets to tie series with Clippers, Raptors strike back again
Both series are delicately poised.
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Sep 6th 2020, 11:20 AM
Lakers advance to Western Conference semi-finals as playoffs resume following player boycott
Many players arrived at the arenas wearing Black Lives Matter slogans on their t-shirts.
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Aug 30th 2020, 9:52 AM
Defending NBA champion Raptors claw out victory over the Nets
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets to tie their series at one game apiece.
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Aug 20th 2020, 9:03 AM
NFL playoffs expanding to 14 teams
Club owners have voted to add two more teams from next season.
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Apr 1st 2020, 5:45 PM
Joy for Irish pair as Newport win on penalties to reach play-off final
Mark O’Brien and Padraig Amond were both part of the triumph.
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May 12th 2019, 8:59 PM
Roofe gives Leeds play-off advantage as Bielsa's men leave Derby with crucial semi-final win
Kemar Roofe’s second-half strike gave Leeds a one-goal advantage at Pride Park on Saturday afternoon.
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May 11th 2019, 7:31 PM
'We’ve got quality like Conor coming off the bench. He speaks for himself with his goal'
Conor Hourihane and Jack Grealish were instrumental as Aston Villa came from behind to beat West Brom.
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May 11th 2019, 4:16 PM
Joel Embiid puts up another double-double as 76ers stun Raptors
Game four will be played in Philadelphia on Sunday.
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May 3rd 2019, 10:00 AM
Durant nets 50 as Warriors advance to NBA second round
The 30-year-old made history by equalling the most points scored in the first half of a playoff game.
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Apr 27th 2019, 9:23 AM
Hayward stars with 20 points as Celtics sweep Pacers out of playoffs, while Warriors and Raptors both roll on
Sunday night saw the Boston Celtics, Golden State and Toronto each take commanding leads.
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Apr 22nd 2019, 9:27 AM
Joel Embiid sparks 76ers to NBA playoff win after two ejected
The 76ers star returned from injury to score a game-high 31 points and grab 16 rebounds.
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Apr 21st 2019, 9:51 AM
Siakam shines as Raptors take 2-1 series lead over Orlando
The Cameroonian scored a postseason-career high 30 points and had 11 rebounds during Friday’s game.
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Apr 20th 2019, 9:32 AM
Nuggets star leads incredible fourth quarter fightback, while Kawhi drops 37 in Raptors rout
Russell Westbrook’s Oklahoma City Thunder fell 2-0 behind in their series.
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Apr 17th 2019, 9:56 AM
Long shots, road warriors, and your NFL wild card weekend preview
Playing this weekend and going on to win the Super Bowl is not easy, writes Steve O’Rourke.
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Jan 4th 2019, 10:59 AM
Ravens and Seahawks seek success by going back to the future
Two teams with little playoff ambition at the start of the year will have a big say in the postseason, writes Steve O’Rourke.
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Dec 24th 2018, 4:23 PM
Fulham are one game away from the Premier League after 17-year-old inspires second-half comeback
It was another near miss for Derby County.
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May 14th 2018, 9:50 PM
Derby County a step closer to Premier League football with semi-final first-leg win
Cameron Jerome scored the only goal of the game for the Rams against Fulham.
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May 11th 2018, 9:40 PM
It's an absolutely huge couple of days for these 16 Irish footballers
Cork-born midfielder Conor Hourihane is among the players hoping to help Aston Villa gain promotion to the Premier League.
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May 8th 2018, 7:57 PM
After overtime drama, the NBA playoff bracket is now set
The NBA playoff field is now set after last night’s results.
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Apr 12th 2018, 9:49 AM
Can anyone stop the Patriots? Ranking all 12 teams heading into the NFL playoffs
New England are looking to lift back-to-back Vince Lombardi trophies.
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Jan 4th 2018, 12:07 PM
Ireland v Denmark, World Cup qualification play-off
Ireland faced Denmark, with the winner set to earn a spot in Russia next summer.
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Nov 14th 2017, 7:40 PM
Steph Curry and Kevin Durant were on fire in last night's NBA playoff
The pair combine for 74 points in their Game One win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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May 15th 2017, 8:46 AM
Toothless Celtics star plans quick dental work after shipping blow to face in playoffs
Isaiah Thomas still starred as his side claimed game one against the Washington Wizards.
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May 1st 2017, 9:32 AM
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