61.   The Sharks are fighting for playoff position and their first division title.

62.   The Trail Blazers and Jazz are fighting for playoff position in the Western Conference.

63.   They improved enough to briefly move into playoff position before losing six out of their last eight.

64.   The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Blues, who are fighting to maintain their playoff position in the Western Conference.

65.   But being hurt makes Robitaille worthless for the critical push for playoff positions over the next month.

66.   Either way, the Yankees are the most secure baseball club in a playoff position, if indeed there are playoffs this year.

67.   The second-year Panthers could become the most successful expansion club in NFL history is they hang onto the playoff position they now hold.

68.   Miami are only two games out of a playoff position despite their horrid start.

69.   On Saturday night, AFC West titlists Oakland look to continue jockeying for playoff position as they host the Tennessee Titans.

70.   That likely would put Jordan in the middle of a pennant race, provided there are battles for playoff positions.