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Detroit Pistons NBA magic number to get 1-seed in Eastern Conference playoffs over Boston Celtics is dwindling. A deep dive ...

MLB's playoff races are heating up as the regular season nears its final week. Every game matters and, as baseball fans know, magic numbers start to matter. But what the heck is a magic number and ...

SEATTLE — With 10 games remaining in the regular season, the Mariners look poised to potentially earn a trip back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Entering Thursday's games, the Mariners ...

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers starting on Tuesday and the stakes are enormous for both teams. Detroit (85-71) is a game ahead of Cleveland (84-72) in the American League Central. The ...