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Is M.L.B.’s Revamped Playoff Format Fair?
Frequent upsets have prompted questions about the 12-team tournament.Sports - The New York Times - October 14 -
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 -
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 -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 titleSports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
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 saidSports - ABC News - 6 days ago -
NASCAR Crash Course: Could Martinsville mayhem permanently alter Cup Series playoff format?
The end of Sunday's playoff race at Martinsville was marred with controversySports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
NWSL Playoffs: Format, schedule, bracket, live stream, where and how to watch USWNT stars and more
Here's everything you need to know for the upcoming NWSL PlayoffsSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
Wales 1-0 Montenegro: Nations League – as it happened
Harry Wilson’s first-half penalty was enough as, for the most part, Craig Bellamy’s improving side kept control in Cardiff. Here we go, then; Montenegro kick off. The home fans in full voice.. ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Italy on brink of Nations League quarters with win
Italy defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored twice in a 4-1 home win over Israel in the Nations League on Monday as Luciano Spalletti's side sealed their spot in the quarter-finals.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Every Premier League Manager’s Favorite Phrase
From “taking the temperature” to “mate,” we explain why 20 head coaches use the words they do.Sports - The New York Times - October 15 -
Scotland v Portugal: Nations League – live
Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail Scott 3 min: Nuno Mendes’ poor backpass allows McTominay to break into the Portugal ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Arsenal 4-1 Vålerenga: Women’s Champions League – live reaction
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Fowler earns Manchester City win after St Pölten scare Live scoreboard | Moving the Goalposts | And mail Sarah Strictly Come Dancing ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Twente 1-3 Chelsea: Women’s Champions League – live rezction
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | And email Sarah with your thoughts Here we go then. It looks like Chelsea have made a late change as Kaneryd is on the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Pressure builds on Ange Postecoglou and Oliver Glasner, while a showdown at Anfield awaits as Chelsea visit. If Ange Postecoglou refuses to change his style, and Tottenham simply cannot change ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Great Premier League goals against former clubs
BBC Sport takes a look back at some great goals scored in the Premier League by players facing their former clubs, including strikes by Wayne Rooney, Mohamed Salah, Frank Lampard and Kevin de Bruyne.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Bournemouth v Arsenal: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from the 5.30pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Email your thoughts to Rob Andoni Iraola’s pre-match thoughts . We had our chances against Liverpool and Chelsea but we ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
In Both League Championship Series, the Bullpen Is Running Out
Neither series has featured a game in which both starters lasted five innings. And almost every reliever seems spent.Sports - The New York Times - October 20 -
Wolves 1-2 Manchester City: Premier League – live reaction
Premier League updates from the 2pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | And mail Daniel with your thoughts I’m really looking forward to seeing how the midfield battle goes. Lemina, Andre and ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea: Premier League – as it happened
Curtis Jones scored the winner and won the penalty for Mo Salah’s opener as Chelsea threatened but came up short. First, a minute’s applause for Peter Cormack, a star midfielder for Bill Shankly’s ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Fireworks force Swedish league derby suspension
The Stockholm derby between Djurgarden and Hammarby was suspended in the second half Sunday after supporters threw three smoke bombs onto the field.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk: Champions League – live
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Latest clockwatch | And email Scott The teams are out. Arsenal in their red and white finery, Shakhtar sporting ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Five epic Barca-Bayern Champions League matches
Barcelona and Bayern Munich will meet each other for the 11th time in Champions League history when they face off on Wednesday night.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Wakefield replace London in Super League for 2025
Wakefield Trinity to replace London Broncos in 2025 Super League after receiving Grade A status in the restructure of the sport.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Madrid or Baku to host '27 Champions League final
UEFA has confirmed that Madrid or Baku will stage the 2027 Champions League final after the capital cities of Spain and Azerbaijan stepped in to replace Milan as host of the showpiece fixture.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
Leipzig 0-1 Liverpool: Champions League – as it happened
Darwin Nunez’s goal gave Liverpool a deserved victory, their 11th in 12 games under Arne Slot. A reminder of the teams . Leipzig (possible 3-4-2-1) Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba; Henrichs, ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
David Squires on … Auckland making a point on their A-League debut
Our cartoonist looks at the Black Knights and their seamless entry into the fun-filled ALM as the season starts with a bang Continue reading...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Fenerbahce v Manchester United: Europa League – live
Europa League updates, 8pm BST kick-off in Istanbul Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail Scott 1 min: There is some proper bedlam going on at the Şükrü Saracoğlu. What a ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Tottenham 1-0 AZ: Europa League – live reaction
Richarlison scored the only goal of the game as Tottenham earned a deserved third win of the competition. 6 mins: Werner whips the ball towards the back post from the left. Moore makes a clever ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
A reunion for Steve Cooper, an opportunity for Matheus Nunes and a dilemma for Mikel Arteta. Two years ago it was this fixture that looked to have brought an end to the Steve Cooper era at ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
'I need to go to team at bottom of table in England'
Jose Mourinho says he wants to manage a team at the bottom of the table in England when he leaves Fenerbahce so he "does not play in Uefa competition".Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Bronny set to split time between Lakers, G League
Rookie Bronny James is expected to be on the Lakers' trip from Monday to Nov. 6 and then begin shuttling between the active roster and their G League affiliate, even though coach JJ Redick said ...Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
Leicester v Nottingham Forest: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from 8pm BST kick-off Get in touch: send your thoughts to Scott via email 5 min: Moreno and Hudson-Odoi one-two their way down the left, the former winning the first ...World - The Guardian - October 25
