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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

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 - 3 days ago

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

Can the Mets really let Kodai Senga pitch again this postseason?

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga’s two innings of one-run ball in Game 1 of the NLDS seemed like a triumphant return, right? Not really, according to people whose eyes are sharper than mine or yours.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

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

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 - 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 controversy

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 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 Playoffs

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

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

WATCH: Ohio State band dumps on Michigan with crude formation during halftime of Purdue game

This will add some fresh fuel to the already intense rivalry

Sports - CBS Sports - 1 hour ago

Dodgers tie postseason mark of 33 straight scoreless innings, top Mets 9-0 in NLCS opener

Jack Flaherty combined on a three-hitter and Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers tied the postseason record of 33 consecutive scoreless innings by routing the New York Mets 9-0 Sunday night in the NL ...

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Case for sub-.500 teams to make NFL playoffs: Why Jets, Bengals can still emerge as postseason contenders

A look at teams that still have a shot, and their projected playoff chances

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

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

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

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

2024 NFL playoff projections: Here are the postseason chances for all 32 teams heading into Week 10

Here are the 14 teams we are projecting to make the playoffs, plus every team's chances of getting in

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Rams, 49ers among teams currently out of NFL playoff field that could make a second-half postseason push

These teams still have a legitimate shot at reaching the postseason

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Dodgers cruise to dominant 9-0 win over Mets in NLCS Game 1 while matching MLB postseason shutout record

The Dodgers grabbed a 1-0 series lead with their 9-0 victory over the Mets on Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

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