Jordi Alba: MLS postseason format 'unfair'

Jordi Alba criticized the Major League Soccer postseason format, labeling the system "unfair," after Inter Miami was eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Confusing MLS playoff format a source of frustration for LAFC and Galaxy

Major League Soccer has frequently tinkered with its playoff format. The Galaxy and LAFC aren't fans, calling for a return to aggregate scoring.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Clock ticking for Messi as Miami suffer biggest shock in MLS postseason history

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the MLS playoffs after getting stunned by Atlanta.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

🎥 Alba stunner sees Inter Miami win opening game of MLS Cup Playoffs

While it was nervy for a period, Inter Miami captured victory in the first clash of a best-of-three series with Atlanta United in the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Herons got off to a flying start when ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Does anyone like the MLS playoff format? Players, coaches weigh in on controversial best-of-3 structure

The MLS' best-of-three format in the first round has been unpopular with some fans, players and coaches.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

The unfair hole in next week’s UK Budget

Why will council tax remain decades out of date?

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Kremlin criticizes election in Moldova as undemocratic and unfair

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace

The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.

Salmond got respectful send-off he deserved - Alba chairwoman

Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh was in North Macedonia with the former first minister before his death earlier this month.

BDO ordered to pay $5mn to Jay-Z accountant in unfair dismissal case

Details of the dispute have become public after the former partner petitioned to enforce an arbitration award

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Shohei Ohtani Was ‘Playing With One Arm in the Postseason’

The Dodgers star underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Thomas scores 32, Nets beat Bucks 115-102 in home opener for first win under Jordi Fernandez

Cam Thomas scored 32 points, Dennis Schroder added 29 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-102 on Sunday in their home opener to give coach Jordi Fernandez his first victory

Sports - ABC News - October 27

Cam Thomas scores 32, Nets beat Bucks 115-102 for first win under Jordi Fernandez

Cam Thomas scored 32 points, Dennis Schroder added 29 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-102 on Sunday in their home opener to give coach Jordi Fernandez his first victory.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Uncompetitive, too many games: Is criticism of new UCL format fair?

The Champions League has a new format, with one 36-team group. But is it uncompetitive? Too much?

Sports - ESPN - October 22

CBA talks: Schedule, playoff format, 'the Jack Eichel issue'

The current CBA expires following the 2025-26 season, and all parties aim to avoid another lockout.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

NBA Cup 2024: Schedule, format and new tweaks for this year's in-season tournament

Here's what you need to know for Year 2 of the NBA Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Forget the playoff format, Logano is a three-time NASCAR champ

NASCAR might not crown its champions the same way it once did, but that doesn't matter: Joey Logano is -- legitimately -- a three-time champion.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Ten Hag fuming after ‘unfair and unjust’ VAR decision costs Manchester United

Manager questions process after West Ham’s late penalty ‘Three times this season we feel injustice’ Erik ten Hag cried injustice after a controversial video assistant referee decision led to a ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Messi Mania helps drive record growth for MLS

Major League Soccer is hitting record attendance marks and mounting sponsorship revenue

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Miami beats Atlanta in Messi's MLS playoff debut

Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba scored and Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 in Game 1 of a best-of-three Major League Soccer playoff series on Friday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Miami boss: MLS rules prevent Neymar signing

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino has addressed the rumors linking Neymar to the club and insisted a deal would be impossible to negotiate at the moment given MLS roster and salary restrictions.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Galaxy dominate Rapids in MLS Cup Round 1

Los Angeles Galaxy polished off a MLS Cup first-round sweep of the Colorado Rapids with a 4-1 victory on Friday.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

MLS playoffs preview: Messi and Inter Miami push for MLS Cup, Columbus hopes for back-to-back championships

With the MLS wild-card matchups kicking off on Tuesday, here's everything to know about the first round of the 2024 MLS playoffs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Judge hits first home run of this postseason and Yankees beat Guardians 6-3 for 2-0 ALCS lead

Aaron Judge hit a two-run drive into Monument Park for his first home run of this postseason, and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 to take a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Dodgers' Max Muncy ties MLB postseason record with on-base streak -- and it looks like a good omen for L.A.

Muncy has reached base in 12 consecutive plate appearances

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Max Muncy becomes first player to reach in 12 straight plate appearances in single postseason

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy has become the first player to reach base in 12 consecutive plate appearances during a single postseason

Sports - ABC News - October 18

2024 WNBA Finals: Playoff bracket, scores, schedule, results, format, watch online, TV channel, start times

The Liberty won Game 5 in overtime to claim their first title

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

NIT changes selection criteria again for 2025 as 'College Basketball Crown' enters postseason picture

Amid a changing postseason landscape, there is yet another new selection process for the NIT

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Bowl Eligibility Heat Check: Oklahoma, USC among notable teams in danger of missing postseason bid

These teams entered 2024 with high hopes but now face steep climbs to the postseason

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

2024 MLB playoff bracket: Dodgers take down Yankees to win second World Series championship in five years

The Dodgers clinched the title in Wednesday's Game 5

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format

The NBA is considering changing the format for the All-Star Game that will be played in San Francisco later this season, Commissioner Adam Silver said

Sports - ABC News - November 2

Will Nebraska miss a bowl game ... again? What's next for Huskers as they look to end postseason drought

Nebraska has three games to get one more win, but will it happen?

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly blast Yankees as 'lazy,' calling them '8th- or 9th-best team' in MLB postseason

Outspoken Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly unloaded on the Yankees on his podcast, saying they were one of the worst teams in the MLB postseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

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