11.   Which is why this weekend and the upcoming playoffs have all the markings of days we will rehash years from now.

12.   Without a doubt, however, the Turek situation adds to the upcoming playoff intrigue for the Stars.

13.   For Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved, the upcoming World Cup playoffs against Belgium will be the games of his life.

14.   In addition to preparing for the final regular-season game and the upcoming playoff game, Haslett is also dealing with additional media coverage and more interviews.

15.   In the meantime, someone has to say a few good words about the upcoming playoffs.

16.   The NFL has hired Spike Lee to direct an advertising blitz aimed at boosting viewership of its upcoming playoffs.

17.   The National Football League has hired movie and commercial maker Spike Lee to direct an advertising blitz aimed at boosting viewership of its upcoming playoff games.

18.   Two British basketball players are suing the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association for the right to play at a state high school in the upcoming playoffs.