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Three‑team All-Star format brings defense and competition back to the marquee game
sports9 days ago

Three‑team All-Star format brings defense and competition back to the marquee game

The 75th NBA All-Star Game used a triple-team, 12-minute round-robin format (USA Stars, USA Stripes, Team World) that emphasized defense and competition, culminating in USA Stripes’ 48-45 win over Team World after a tense finish and the Elam Ending’s return; Victor Wembanyama sparked the action early and Anthony Edwards earned MVP honors as the event moved away from dunk-fest clichés toward tighter, more energized play.

via NBC News|
#all-star#basketball#defense
NBA 2026 All-Star Game to Feature U.S. vs. World Format
sports3 months ago

NBA 2026 All-Star Game to Feature U.S. vs. World Format

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will feature a groundbreaking three-team format with two USA teams and one international team, competing in a round-robin tournament at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on February 15, 2026. The event aims to boost player engagement and national pride, with a unique positionless voting process and a diverse roster, including top international players. The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports and Peacock, along with associated events like Rising Stars, Dunk Contest, and 3-Point Contest.

via NBC Sports|
#2026#all-star-game#format
SEC's Greg Sankey criticizes CFP proposals amid playoff debate
sports9 months ago

SEC's Greg Sankey criticizes CFP proposals amid playoff debate

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expressed concerns that a proposed 16-team playoff format, which guarantees the SEC at least four spots, could actually reduce the conference's playoff positions depending on the number of teams and the specific format chosen. The discussion around playoff expansion includes various models, with the SEC advocating for a system that ensures their teams' postseason presence, while also considering schedule and ranking evaluations. The future of the playoff format and the addition of a ninth league game are under review, with potential impacts on team selection and conference advantages.

via Yahoo Sports|
#automatic-bids#college-football-playoff#format
Debate Rages Over College Football Playoff Format and Automatic Qualifiers
sports9 months ago

Debate Rages Over College Football Playoff Format and Automatic Qualifiers

The future format of the College Football Playoff is under debate, with the ACC and Big 12 proposing a 16-team playoff with automatic qualifiers for conference champions, contrasting with the Big Ten and SEC's preferred format that includes play-in games and multiple automatic qualifiers, leading to a potential showdown that could reshape college football postseason structure.

via CBS Sports|
#automatic-qualifiers#big-ten#college-football-playoff
"New Debate Format Unveiled for Biden-Trump Showdown"
politics1 year ago

"New Debate Format Unveiled for Biden-Trump Showdown"

Donald Trump has agreed to a seated debate format requested by Joe Biden's campaign for their upcoming debates, despite his preference to stand. The two candidates will participate in two debates, with no live audience, and the events will not be organized by the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. Both campaigns are also considering a vice presidential debate, with differing preferences for the hosting network.

via New York Post |
#2024-election#biden#debate
"2024 U.S. Open Cup: MLS Teams Finalized, Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati Left Out"
sports2 years ago

"2024 U.S. Open Cup: MLS Teams Finalized, Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati Left Out"

The 2024 U.S. Open Cup will feature a new format with only eight Major League Soccer teams and 11 MLS Next Pro teams participating. The tournament will see changes in economics, travel coverage, and team participation, with the exclusion of some MLS teams like Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. The schedule for the tournament has been announced, and discussions are ongoing regarding future participation and format changes.

via CBS Sports|
#format#mls#soccer
"NBA In-Season Tournament: Highlights, Standings, and LeBron's Historic Run"
sports2 years ago

"NBA In-Season Tournament: Highlights, Standings, and LeBron's Historic Run"

The NBA's inaugural in-season tournament has been a success, but there are several ways to improve it. Suggestions include better court designs, playing the games consecutively over a set week, involving all 24 teams on the last day of pool play, using divisions as groups, considering neutral sites, avoiding scheduling conflicts with football, expanding the knockout field or group stages, increasing prize money, involving fans through a lottery or charity, and extending the tournament into January and February. Overall, while the tournament is enjoyable, there is room for enhancement.

via Yahoo Sports|
#fan-engagement#format#improvements
"NCIS: A Familiar Formula Reinvented for a Fresh Audience"
television2 years ago

"NCIS: A Familiar Formula Reinvented for a Fresh Audience"

The long-running crime procedural franchises, "NCIS" and "Law & Order," continue to thrive and expand after decades on the air. The formulaic structure of these shows, with their familiar format of a "cold open teaser," three acts of investigation, and a last-act resolution, has remained largely unchanged and is a key factor in their enduring popularity. Despite the ever-changing landscape of television, these shows provide a sense of comfort and reliability for viewers, attracting millions of viewers each week. While spinoffs have been successful, there is a risk of diluting the brand, and careful consideration is needed when expanding the franchises.

via The New York Times|
#crime-procedural#format#law-and-order
"MLS Playoff Expansion: Devaluing the Regular Season and Playoff Hopes on the Line for Sporting vs. Minnesota"
sports2 years ago

"MLS Playoff Expansion: Devaluing the Regular Season and Playoff Hopes on the Line for Sporting vs. Minnesota"

Major League Soccer (MLS) has devalued its regular season by expanding its playoffs, allowing a large percentage of teams to qualify. With 18 out of 29 teams making the postseason, the format rewards teams that handle win-or-go-home contests but only punishes the most egregious regular-season flops. The expansion is driven by the desire for more revenue, as leagues like the NFL, MLB, and NBA have also increased their playoff sizes. MLS's move is seen as a way to attract higher TV audiences and secure lucrative broadcasting deals. While it may upset purists, the economics of expanded playoffs make sense for the league's growth and financial stability.

via The Guardian|
#format#mls#playoff-expansion
LIV Golf's Team Championship: Rules, Schedule, Money, and Ryder Cup Components
sports2 years ago

LIV Golf's Team Championship: Rules, Schedule, Money, and Ryder Cup Components

The LIV Golf team championship is taking place this weekend at Trump National Doral in Miami. The format combines individual match play, team match play, and aggregate stroke play. The top four teams receive a bye in the quarterfinals and get to choose their opponents. Each team consists of four members, and the first team to win two points in each match advances. The final four teams will compete in a round of stroke play to determine the winner. The championship offers a $50 million purse, with the winning team taking home $14 million. The matches can be watched on The CW app.

via The Athletic|
#format#golf#liv-golf