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What worked? What didn't? Reflecting on the UCL league phase

We now know what the new format looks and feels like. But has it been a success?

ESPN - 11h

UEFA Champions League: How France's four UCL clubs continue to help country exceed expectations

PSG join Brest, Lille and Monaco as Ligue 1 quartet reaches the knockouts

CBS Sports - 1d

City scrape through in UCL; Liverpool top league

Manchester City scraped through to the playoff knockout round of the Champions League with a 3-1 win Club Brugge at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday as Liverpool wrapped up top spot in the group phase.

ESPN - 1d

UCL draw: Why Man City can face Bayern, Real Madrid

There will be a blockbuster knockout tie between Man City and Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. Here's why.

ESPN - 1d

Juventus crisis, AC Milan dressing room issues, more: What to expect from Italian teams on UCL Matchday 8

Four of the five Italian teams will qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League

CBS Sports - 2d

Pep confident of City sealing UCL knockout spot

Pep Guardiola said he is convinced Manchester City will beat Club Brugge and book their place in the Champions League knock-out rounds.

ESPN - 3d

PSG's UCL mission remains their focus as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gets debut assist ahead of Stuttgart clash

Georgian superstar started, went 83 minutes and provided for Ousmane Dembele to score

CBS Sports - 5d

Ancelotti: 'Good news' for Madrid if City exit UCL

Carlo Ancelotti has said Manchester City's elimination from the Champions League would be good news for Real Madrid.

ESPN - Jan. 24

Pep: City down to 'last chance' to avoid UCL exit

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have one "last chance" to salvage their Champions League campaign after a 4-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Rice signs off on UCL with Arsenal passage secure

The mathematics were still causing a few heads to be scratched after Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, but Declan Rice gave the new Champions League format a thumbs up.

ESPN - Jan. 23

City on brink in UCL after PSG 4-goal comeback

Paris Saint-Germain clawed back from two goals down to stun Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday and leave the English club outside the playoff places and in danger of elimination.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Madrid get big UCL win with Rodrygo, Vini doubles

Holders Real Madrid hammered RB Salzburg 5-1 in a Champions League clash in the Spanish capital on Wednesday thanks to doubles from Brazilian forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr either side of a goal ...

ESPN - Jan. 22

Eden who? Salah's UCL exploits leave little doubt about his quality

In a week that he was being compared to Eden Hazard, Mohamed Salah once again underlined his status as Champions League star.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Man City's Stones 'back' for UCL clash with PSG

Manchester City's defence will be strengthened by the return of John Stones, manager Pep Guardiola said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign at Paris St Germain on Wednesday.

ESPN - Jan. 21

Liverpool edge Lille, confirm UCL top 8 spot

Liverpool booked their spot in the Champions League round-of-16 with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott.

ESPN - Jan. 21

UCL as it happened: Barcelona battle back in epic nine-goal affair, Liverpool march on

Despite twice trailing by two goals, Barcelona claimed a remarkable win. Elsewhere, Liverpool edged past Lille and Atletico earned a comeback victory vs. Leverkusen.

ESPN - Jan. 21

What the World Thinks of the New College Football Playoff

To get to this point in the 12-team postseason format took years of debate and planning. But the real question is if it paid off.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Lions OT: Unfair to blame Goff for playoff exit

Lions tackle Penei Sewell stuck up for quarterback Jared Goff after Detroit's stunning playoff loss.

ESPN - Jan. 19

UEFA Champions League Matchday 7 schedule, live stream, storylines: Where to watch UCL on Paramount+

Manchester City's trip to Paris Saint-Germain headlines Matchday 7's action

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Kelce flips 'switch' for playoffs, explodes in KC win

Refreshed for the playoffs, tight end Travis Kelce had seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 23-14 divisional round win over the Texans.

ESPN - Jan. 19

No debate: The 12-team College Football Playoff was a success

Though not without its flaws, the first 12-team College Football Playoff was an undeniable success.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Lions' Penei Sewell on 49ers heartbreak, playoff motivation

Sewell says he watched last season's playoff loss at least 10 times, and this time the Lions won't be denied.

ESPN - Jan. 18

A look at the divisional round of the NFL playoffs

The NFL divisional round kicks off on Saturday, as eight teams looking to advance to conference championship weekend. It starts in Kansas City, where the Chiefs take on the Houston Texans. That ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

What to know about the divisional round of the NFL playoffs

"The NFL Today" analyst and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what to expect ahead of the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, including a highly ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Inside the 4 NFL playoff games this weekends

Eight NFL teams are facing off in four playoff games this weekend with one goal in sight: Super Bowl 59. NBC’s Kaylee Hartung reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Jan. 17

The College Football Playoff has one glaring problem

College football always had a natural endpoint: New Year’s Day. Now, though, the playoff stretches uncomfortably deep into January.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Eagles LB Dean (knee) to miss rest of playoffs

Eagles starting linebacker Nakobe Dean tore the patellar tendon in his left knee during Sunday's wild-card playoff win and will miss the remainder of the playoffs, a league source confirmed.

ESPN - Jan. 13

The Key Takeaways From the First Round of the N.F.L. Playoffs

After early playoff exits, several teams face pressing questions.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

In Dominating Steelers, Ravens Show Their Playoff Potential: ‘This Is the Appetizer’

Baltimore showed why it is a legitimate Super Bowl threat.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Will Lamar Jackson overcome ghosts of playoffs past?

Baltimore will find out if its two-time MVP can use postseason experience to push toward his ultimate goal.

ESPN - Jan. 11

NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff tilt to Arizona

The NFL has moved Monday's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams to Arizona, saying the decision was made in the interest of public safety as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Bold 2025 predictions: Arsenal-Atalanta UCL final, Pulisic stays in Milan, Wrexham promoted

What do we think will happen over the next 12 months? Luis Miguel Echegaray has some ideas.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being "too antsy," but says he has found a way to balance that out.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Ranking the 14 NFL quarterbacks in this year's playoffs

Who is the best quarterback in this year's NFL playoffs? From Patrick Mahomes to Jared Goff and Jalen Hurts, let's rank the 14 signal callers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Seahawks fire OC Grubb after missing playoffs

The Seahawks have fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season, coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Is It Time for the N.F.L. to Rethink Its Playoff Format?

On Sunday, the Lions and Vikings face off to determine the N.F.C. No. 1 seed. The loser plays the first round on the road.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Notre Dame Reaches the College Football Playoff Semifinals

Stellar defense from the Fighting Irish helped secure a 23-10 victory over Georgia and a date with Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Union hires Carnell seeking MLS playoffs return

The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's history on Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

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