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Penguins clinch playoff berth with 2-0 win over Sabres (Yahoo Sports)

Phew, that was close for Sidney Crosby and Pittsburgh Penguins, who finally clinched a playoff berth in their final game of the season. Relief had yet to give way to excitement in the Penguins’ locker room shortly after a 2-0 win over the last-place Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. ”Geez,” said goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, who stopped 28 shots to earn his league-leading 10th shutout. It was a little bit crazy.” Brandon

AP Source: QB Johnny Manziel released from rehab (Yahoo Sports)

Johnny Manziel has taken the first steps in his comeback. The popular Browns quarterback was released from a rehab facility Saturday after more than 10 weeks, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. Manziel is expected to participate in Cleveland’s offseason workouts beginning April 20, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of privacy issues. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and coach Mike Pettine have publicly

Archie Bradley has dazzling debut for D-backs (Yahoo Sports)

Archie Bradley dazzled in his major league debut. Pitching in front of his parents, the 22-year-old outperformed NL MVP Clayton Kershaw and led the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-0 Saturday night. ”If you can’t get excited and get ready to pitch against Clayton Kershaw, you need to go get yourself checked out,” Bradley said. I just wanted to stay calm and remember what we talked about in