What to know about Ohio State, Notre Dame and college football's championship gameThe new 12-team playoff format allows teams like Ohio State and Notre Dame to compete for championships despite regular season losses.
Arizona State, Indiana headline teams who turned things around in 2024 seasonThe 2024 College Football season has seen significant turnarounds, particularly for teams like Arizona State and Indiana, highlighting the importance of coaching and player transfers.
Arizona State, Boise State clinch CFP bids as clarity emerges in Pac-12 bowl selection processThe expansion to a 12-team College Football Playoff allows greater representation from the western region, which has been historically underrepresented.
2024 college football Week 0: Betting odds and linesFlorida State looks to maintain momentum from a strong previous season amidst new playoff format changes.
What to know about Ohio State, Notre Dame and college football's championship gameThe new 12-team playoff format allows teams like Ohio State and Notre Dame to compete for championships despite regular season losses.
Arizona State, Indiana headline teams who turned things around in 2024 seasonThe 2024 College Football season has seen significant turnarounds, particularly for teams like Arizona State and Indiana, highlighting the importance of coaching and player transfers.
Arizona State, Boise State clinch CFP bids as clarity emerges in Pac-12 bowl selection processThe expansion to a 12-team College Football Playoff allows greater representation from the western region, which has been historically underrepresented.
2024 college football Week 0: Betting odds and linesFlorida State looks to maintain momentum from a strong previous season amidst new playoff format changes.
MLB Postseason Narrative Reached 12-Team College Football PlayoffThe MLB postseason format has seen higher-seeded teams struggle after byes, raising questions about the advantages of avoiding the Wild Card Series.
College Football Playoff bracket revealed: Oregon No. 1 overall, SMU gets in over AlabamaThe 12-team College Football Playoff includes significantly different teams compared to previous formats, marking a historic shift in college football's postseason.
College Football Playoff winners and losers: From Arizona State and Ryan Day to ESPN, Oregon and expansionistsAll three College Football Playoff teams from the western U.S. lost within 24 hours, highlighting issues with playoff format and competitive balance.
College Football Playoff bracket revealed: Oregon No. 1 overall, SMU gets in over AlabamaThe 12-team College Football Playoff includes significantly different teams compared to previous formats, marking a historic shift in college football's postseason.
College Football Playoff winners and losers: From Arizona State and Ryan Day to ESPN, Oregon and expansionistsAll three College Football Playoff teams from the western U.S. lost within 24 hours, highlighting issues with playoff format and competitive balance.
MLB managers survey: What they think about new rules, playoff format -- and each otherMLB managers are generally supportive of recent rule changes, emphasizing the need for continued improvement in the game.
Expansion Valkyries tip off 2025 WNBA scheduleThe WNBA's 2025 season begins on May 16, featuring an expansion team and a new playoff format.
The 2025 WNBA Playoffs will have a seven-game Finals series & moreThe WNBA's new playoff format provides lower-seeded teams like the Washington Mystics with a guaranteed home game starting in 2025.
Expansion Valkyries tip off 2025 WNBA scheduleThe WNBA's 2025 season begins on May 16, featuring an expansion team and a new playoff format.
The 2025 WNBA Playoffs will have a seven-game Finals series & moreThe WNBA's new playoff format provides lower-seeded teams like the Washington Mystics with a guaranteed home game starting in 2025.
Jordi Alba: MLS postseason format 'unfair'Jordi Alba criticized the MLS postseason format as unfair and suggested changes for better fairness in championship determination.
Who can still win the MLS after Lionel Messi and star-studded Inter Miami side crash out?Inter Miami's playoff elimination raises questions about the fairness of the MLS playoff format after a strong regular season.
Jordi Alba: MLS postseason format 'unfair'Jordi Alba criticized the MLS postseason format as unfair and suggested changes for better fairness in championship determination.
Who can still win the MLS after Lionel Messi and star-studded Inter Miami side crash out?Inter Miami's playoff elimination raises questions about the fairness of the MLS playoff format after a strong regular season.
Trout vs. Harper in October? No Astros title in 2017? What if every World Series was between No. 1 seeds?The current playoff format complicates narratives by not consistently featuring the best teams in the World Series.A historical look shows that the World Series highlighted only the top two teams before playoffs expanded.
NBA 2024-25 season preview: Start date, favourites, players, how to watchThe 2024-25 NBA season is expected to be highly competitive, with key teams like the Boston Celtics, Knicks, and Thunder in the spotlight.
Wednesday catch-all thread (10/9/24)The current MLB playoff format faces criticism for frequently eliminating the best teams early in the postseason.
Braves News: NL East, playoffs continue, moreThe NL East's competitive teams are thriving due to an expanded postseason format, leading to unexpected playoff outcomes and increased parity among teams.
Wednesday catch-all thread (10/9/24)The current MLB playoff format faces criticism for frequently eliminating the best teams early in the postseason.
Braves News: NL East, playoffs continue, moreThe NL East's competitive teams are thriving due to an expanded postseason format, leading to unexpected playoff outcomes and increased parity among teams.
NHL News: The Cup enters the building; Okposo on 'playoff' playersNHL agents suggest shortening draft to 4 rounds to benefit players and reduce unnecessary picks.