If history is any indication, there will be a handful of new playoff teams this year. David Helman ranks the likelihood of ...

There are just five weeks left in the NFL regular season and the race for the top seeds in the AFC and NFC playoffs are tightening. The Philadelphia Eagles would still be the No. 1 seed in the NFC ...

The NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, bringing a major change to the overtime format. No more three-on-three play, no more shootouts after five minutes of scoreless play, as happens during ...

May 21 (UPI) --The Detroit Lions withdrew their proposal to change seeding in the NFL playoffs Wednesday at a spring league meeting. NFL team owners were to vote on the proposal later in the day ...

MAY 21: The Lions withdrew their proposal to change the NFL’s playoff seeding ... of it – would constitute a notable departure from the status quo in how the playoff bracket is arranged. A strong ...

Of course, that was a historic home game, becoming known for the Beast Quake. For the time being, it’s going to be status quo in the NFL playoffs. The four division winners in each conference are ...

The NFL playoffs could have a different look this year if the Detroit Lions have their way. NFL owners will vote this week on a proposal the Lions submitted that would change playoff seeding.

The No. 1 seed would still receive a bye for the first round of the playoffs. NBC Sports' Mike Florio reported that the Lions are submitting this proposal, but it comes at the request of NFL ...

Jace Evans: Hurricanes in 7. The Hurricanes have generated very little discourse these playoffs, outside of discussions about whether the team is or isn't "boring." What they are is great ...