# playoff (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 31 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover playoff. Page: Feed: --- ## [The DII Report™️: DII football team preview: Augustana (SD)](https://waynecavadi.substack.com/p/the-dii-report-dii-football-team-08c) _2026-08-19 · The DII Report Newsletter_ The Vikings had a strong 2025, but missed out on the playoff party. Do they have a chip on their shoulder in 2026. ## [Five players to chase in fantasy basketball points leagues (and how to spot sleepers)](https://www.nbafantasybasketball.com/p/five-players-to-chase-in-fantasy) _2026-08-18 · Robbin Marx · NBAFantasyBasketball.com by Bleav in Fantasy_ Alex Barutha names the five must-draft scorers for points formats — plus five under-the-radar sleepers to target late. ## [BallmerGate: How To Eat The Wrong Billionaire](https://hardwoodparoxysm.substack.com/p/ballmergate-how-to-eat-the-wrong) _2026-08-18 · Hardwood Paroxysm · Hardwood Paroxysm_ Wrong is wrong but also, is this really the blood we should drink? ## [The DII Report™️: DII football team preview: Findlay](https://waynecavadi.substack.com/p/the-dii-report-dii-football-team-21d) _2026-08-18 · Wayne Cavadi · The DII Report Newsletter_ It was a record-setting year for the Oilers in 2025... what's left for 2026? ## [ESPN Points League Mock Draft: Breaking Down Round 2](https://www.nbafantasybasketball.com/p/espn-points-league-mock-draft-breaking) _2026-08-17 · Robbin Marx · NBAFantasyBasketball.com by Bleav in Fantasy_ Fantasy basketball points league managers know the struggle. ## [The DII Report™️: DII football team preview: Virginia Union](https://waynecavadi.substack.com/p/the-dii-report-dii-football-team-5ca) _2026-08-17 · Wayne Cavadi · The DII Report Newsletter_ Welcome to Running Back U. ## [Time To Make Some Big Changes and Audition Guys for The Rest Of 2026 After Today's Debacle](https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24155-time-to-make-some-big-changes-and-audition-guys-for-the-rest-of-2026-after-todays-debacle/) _2026-08-16 · Community Blogs_ I freely admit that I was one of those guys clinging to the hope that this year's Twins could not only make the playoffs; they could actually win the Central Division! Well, a 4-9 start to August and the unmasking of our deficiencies by getting swept at home by the Phillies has made the opposite po... ## [The DII Report™️: DII football team preview: Indiana (PA)](https://waynecavadi.substack.com/p/the-dii-report-dii-football-team-58c) _2026-08-16 · Wayne Cavadi · The DII Report Newsletter_ The Crimson Hawks returned to the bracket in 2025. Do they have enough for a repeat trip? ## [Russell Westbrook Was Punk As F\*ck](https://hardwoodparoxysm.substack.com/p/russell-westbrook-was-punk-as-fck) _2026-08-14 · Hardwood Paroxysm · Hardwood Paroxysm_ Try and stop what we do Rise above, we're gonna rise above ## [NBA Fantasy Basketball: Points League Draft Cheat Rankings Sheet - August 2026-2027](https://www.nbafantasybasketball.com/p/nba-fantasy-basketball-points-league) _2026-08-14 · Robbin Marx · NBAFantasyBasketball.com by Bleav in Fantasy_ Use this to win your league… ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QzutiwNxvOuj) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [On the Rise: Theo Lindstein](https://virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/on-the-rise-theo-lindstein) _2026-08-13 · Vinh Cao · Virtual Hockey Scout_ A different type of glue ## [The DII Report™️: DII football team preview: Ashland](https://waynecavadi.substack.com/p/the-dii-report-dii-football-team-d3c) _2026-08-13 · Wayne Cavadi · The DII Report Newsletter_ The Eagles are coming off two very successful seasons and have 13 returning starters back. ## [Lake Travis HS student dies after medical emergency during football practice](https://www.fox4news.com/news/lake-travis-hs-student-dies-after-medical-emergency-during-football-practice) _2026-08-13 · Jenna.King@fox.com (Jenna King) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Lake Travis High School senior Odin Hensley has passed away as a result of complications from a medical emergency he experienced during football practice, Lake Travis ISD says. ## [Surprise ownership change for the Lakers leaves many questions](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/surprise-ownership-change-for-the) _2026-08-13 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_ The Lakers, owned by the Buss family for more than 40 years, were sold for the second time in just over a year. Josh Kushner and former Disney boss Bob Iger paid Mark Walter a record $12.5 billion. ## [The DII Report™️: DII football team preview: Pittsburg State](https://waynecavadi.substack.com/p/the-dii-report-dii-football-team-2a3) _2026-08-12 · Wayne Cavadi · The DII Report Newsletter_ The Gorillas haven't had a losing record since 2009. Don't expect that streak to end any time soon. ## [Stephen Curry remains committed to finishing career with Warriors](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/stephen-curry-remains-committed-to-finishing-career-with-warriors) _2026-08-12 · DAILYSABAH_ The Golden State Warriors and superstar guard Stephen Curry remain committed to keeping their partnership intact through the end of his career, general manager Mike Dunleavy said T... ## [Why Victor Wembanyama sits atop every dynasty fantasy basketball board](https://www.nbafantasybasketball.com/p/why-victor-wembanyama-sits-atop-every) _2026-08-11 · Robbin Marx · NBAFantasyBasketball.com by Bleav in Fantasy_ Robbin Marx walks the top 50 dynasty players, the June value swings, and who you should be circling for startups. ## [The DII Report™️: DII football team preview: Valdosta State](https://waynecavadi.substack.com/p/the-dii-report-dii-football-team-111) _2026-08-11 · Wayne Cavadi · The DII Report Newsletter_ The Blazers are in an odd predicament with the Gulf South disappearing. What can we expect? ## [Panathinaikos owner reveals serious bid to lure Jokic to Greece](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/panathinaikos-owner-reveals-serious-bid-to-lure-jokic-to-greece) _2026-08-11 · DAILYSABAH_ Panathinaikos Basketball Club owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos wants to bring three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic to Athens, with the Denver Nuggets superstar potentiall... ## [The DII Report™️: DII football team preview: Northwest Missouri State](https://waynecavadi.substack.com/p/the-dii-report-dii-football-team-3ee) _2026-08-10 · Wayne Cavadi · The DII Report Newsletter_ The Bearcats are back... ahead of schedule. Buckle up, 2026 should be even better. ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/85A81Pz1wE6C) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies at 68 after long illness](https://www.fox9.com/news/lionel-jorge-messi-dead) _2026-08-08 · Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams) · Latest News | FOX 9_ Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, died on Friday at age 68 following a long illness, his family confirmed. ## [Why Everyone Is Dumb About Jalen Duren](https://hardwoodparoxysm.substack.com/p/why-everyone-is-dumb-about-jalen) _2026-08-07 · Hardwood Paroxysm · Hardwood Paroxysm_ Detroit didn't grow its garden, and Duren paid the price ## [The DII Report™️: DII football team preview: Minnesota State](https://waynecavadi.substack.com/p/the-dii-report-dii-football-team-936) _2026-08-07 · The DII Report Newsletter_ Is it playoffs or bust yet again in Mavericks Country? I think so. ## [The Skinny: Brady Tkachuk](https://virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/the-skinny-brady-tkachuk) _2026-08-06 · Vinh Cao · Virtual Hockey Scout_ The Empire strikes back ## [The DII Report™️: Super quick thoughts on yesterday's eligibility legislation](https://waynecavadi.substack.com/p/the-dii-report-super-quick-thoughts) _2026-08-06 · Wayne Cavadi · The DII Report Newsletter_ It was needed, but it sure came fast. What do you think? ## [Rakes Report #291: I'm headed for a land that's far away beside the crystal fountains, so come with me and we'll go and see](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-291-im-headed-for-a) _2026-08-05 · Chris Wilson · Rakes (of Mallow) Report: A Notre Dame newsletter_ Marcus Freeman’s fifth August camp is set to start. Plus how to build an elite passing offense and some jersey patch discourse. ## [UIL state basketball tournament stays at Alamodome through 2028, open to future sites](https://www.fox4news.com/news/uil-state-basketball-tournament-stays-alamodome-through-2028-open-future-sites) _2026-08-03 · Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ UIL officials say the agreement to hold the Texas high school basketball state championships at the Alamodome runs through the 2028 state championships. ## [North Texas high schools begin football conditioning under extra heat safety precautions](https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-83ylubdzlf80payt) _2026-08-03 · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Conditioning for high school football is officially underway.. And with this hot weather.. schools are taking extra precautions to keep their athletes safe. Fox 4's Payton May is out in Burleson where the freshman teams are hitting the practice fields this morning. ## [Why Did The Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball?](https://hardwoodparoxysm.substack.com/p/why-did-the-hornets-trade-lamelo) _2026-07-31 · Hardwood Paroxysm · Hardwood Paroxysm_ No guts, no glory ## [Jeffers for Hunter Greene Anyone?](https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24154-jeffers-for-hunter-greene-anyone/) _2026-07-31 · Community Blogs_ Would you trade Ryan Jeffers for Hunter Greene? There is potential here!! While the Twins shoudl prioritize bullpen over rotation, this could be a decent trade. WHile bullpen is a bigger need, our rotation isnt exactly world beaters. Joe Ryan is solid, but are his recent struggles and "ar... ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7Tv9fguy9u4r) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Are Twins pinching future pennies?](https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24153-are-twins-pinching-future-pennies/) _2026-07-31 · Community Blogs_ I was just talking with a "friend in the know". And now my distrust of the Pohlads went to a whole new level. Of course yes I am a conspiracy theorist!! and no none of these thoughts have been proven factual, or even accurate, BUT when do we need provable facts to form opinions? I have always... ## [On the Rise: Ilya Protas](https://virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/on-the-rise-ilya-protas) _2026-07-30 · Vinh Cao · Virtual Hockey Scout_ Another one? ## [NBA Europe projected to generate $2.2B for Istanbul economy](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/nba-europe-projected-to-generate-22b-for-istanbul-economy) _2026-07-30 · DAILYSABAH_ The proposed NBA Europe league is expected to deliver a major economic boost to Istanbul, with projections showing the city could generate $2.2 billion in economic activity over a... ## [Money talked, and nobody walked](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/money-talked-and-nobody-walked) _2026-07-30 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_ The salary cap's rise is allowing the NHL's top young players to reach unprecedented salary averages. San Jose's Macklin Celebrini has followed Ducks center Leo Carlsson to the bank. ## ['Living Arena': How Intuit Dome became LA’s new cultural landmark](https://www.dailysabah.com/life/living-arena-how-intuit-dome-became-las-new-cultural-landmark/news) _2026-07-29 · DAILYSABAH_ For a century, the architectural brief for a sports stadium was simple: provide a view of the grass or hardwood, keep the beer cold, and get the crowd out of the parking lot as fas... ## [Fort Hood soldiers help train DeSoto football team](https://www.fox4news.com/video/fmc-fqnmurqgdyt2flwh) _2026-07-28 · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Soldiers from Fort Hood are helping the DeSoto football team get ready for the season. It's part of the U.S. Army Experience Roadshow. High school athletes get a glimpse into the life of Army soldiers ## [LeBron set to don his trademark No. 23 with 76ers](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/lebron-set-to-don-his-trademark-no-23-with-76ers) _2026-07-28 · DAILYSABAH_ The Philadelphia 76ers officially unveiled LeBron James on Monday, announcing that the NBA's all-time leading scorer will wear his familiar No. 23 jersey. The 76ers marked th... ## [If the Minnesota Twins went all in! Traded for Hunter Greene!](https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24152-if-the-minnesota-twins-went-all-in-traded-for-hunter-greene/) _2026-07-28 · Community Blogs_ If the Minnesota Twins acquired Hunter Greene If the Minnesota Twins Went All-In: The Trade That Changes Everything The MLB trade deadline is always a game of calculated risks, but rarely do we see a move that bridges the gap between a desperate playoff push and a long-term championshi... ## [What could the Twins do at the Trade Deadline?](https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24151-what-could-the-twins-do-at-the-trade-deadline/) _2026-07-28 · Community Blogs_ We are now a week away from the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline and the Twins plans remain as unclear as possible. On the one hand, after beating the Athletics 11-8 on Sunday, the Twins sit 53-54 and only a game out of a playoff spot. Those factors give the Twins a 32.7% playoff chance (per Fangraphs) as th... ## [Texas high schools face mandatory heat safety rules for outdoor activities starting Aug. 1](https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-high-schools-face-mandatory-heat-safety-rules-outdoor-activities-starting-aug-1) _2026-07-27 · Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Stricter heat-safety standards for Texas high school athletics and marching bands will become mandatory statewide on Aug. 1, following a formal rule change by the University Interscholastic League. ## [Who was Gordie Howe? - A look back at his career](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-qrh43opy8v5tzw16) _2026-07-25 · Latest News | FOX 2_ Gordie Howe was a legend in Detroit, winning four Stanley Cup Championships in his 25 years as a player for the Red Wings. He took the ice for the first in 1946 and would be named an NHL All-Star 23 times in his illustrious career. After his career ended in Detroit, he landed in the World Hockey Association with the Houston Aeros. Howe was a child of the Great Depression and grew up poor in… ## [LeBron James ends retirement speculation with 76ers move](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/lebron-james-ends-retirement-speculation-with-76ers-move) _2026-07-25 · DAILYSABAH_ LeBron James came within reach of ending one of the greatest careers in basketball history before deciding instead to chase one last NBA championship, announcing Friday that he wil... ## [One Last Kingdom](https://hardwoodparoxysm.substack.com/p/one-last-kingdom) _2026-07-25 · Hardwood Paroxysm · Hardwood Paroxysm_ LeBron's Last Decision ## [Three Trades I Want To See In The Next Week](https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24150-three-trades-i-want-to-see-in-the-next-week/) _2026-07-24 · Community Blogs_ We can all argue about how good this year's team is and whether we should buy or sell. I think the ceiling is about 85-86 wins, getting a wildcard or winning the division if Chicago and Cleveland tank, winning one playoff series, and then being quickly shown the door. I think the floor is 72 – 75 wi... ## [The Skinny: Leo Carlsson](https://virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/the-skinny-leo-carlsson) _2026-07-23 · Vinh Cao · Virtual Hockey Scout_ Time to deliver ## [Patrick Kane leaves Red Wings returning to Blackhawks in free agency](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/patrick-kane-leaves-red-wings-returning-blackhawks-free-agency) _2026-07-23 · Latest News | FOX 2_ The 37-year-old forward played the last three seasons in Detroit, ranking fourth on the team in scoring last year with 16 goals and 41 assists. ## [Heat accidentally posts LeBron intro video, fuels speculation](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/heat-accidentally-posts-lebron-intro-video-fuels-speculation) _2026-07-23 · DAILYSABAH_ The Miami Heat accidentally fueled one of the biggest NBA offseason storylines after mistakenly publishing a YouTube livestream teasing a possible introductory press conference for... ## [Ryan Jeffers, Sean Murphy and a Qualifying Offer](https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24149-ryan-jeffers-sean-murphy-and-a-qualifying-offer/) _2026-07-22 · Community Blogs_ Wow! 23 Million! The Twins would be crazy to offer that contract. The Twins did not choose to extend Ryan Jeffers as he was entering arbitration. They could have at that point paying him a somewhat more than he would have received in his arb years and then probably getting a break on the early... ## [Buy or Sell at the Deadline? Well, Where Are We Now Talent – Wise, Anyway?](https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24148-buy-or-sell-at-the-deadline-well-where-are-we-now-talent-%E2%80%93-wise-anyway/) _2026-07-22 · Community Blogs_ There is an old very true saying that before you can decide what to do now to impact the future, you have to know where you are now in space and time. I think that before the Twins can decide whether to buy or sell at the deadline, or to do both in some measure, you have to have a sober, clearheaded... ## [Milwaukee Admirals sign 2 to AHL deals; regular season starts Oct. 3](https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-admirals-sign-2-ahl-deals-regular-season-starts-oct-3) _2026-07-20 · FOX6.News.Digital.Team@fox.com (FOX6 News Digital Team) · Latest News | FOX 6_ The Milwaukee Admirals announced Monday, July 20, that they have signed defensemen John Prokop and Will Gilson to American Hockey League contracts for the 2026-27 season.