All articles tagged with #format change
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
The NBA announced a revamped All-Star Game format featuring three teams (U.S. vs. World), no positional restrictions, and a new selection process to boost engagement, with the event scheduled for February 13 in Los Angeles.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Motorsport.com
Carlos Sainz suggests short-term fixes like using only soft tires in sprint races to increase excitement and proposes experimenting with different formats, including reverse grids, to improve the F1 sprint race experience.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
The UEFA Champions League has introduced a new format with 36 teams competing in a single league table instead of traditional group stages, followed by knockout playoffs and a revised bracket system, including changes to home advantage rules and scheduling, to enhance competition and excitement.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
CBS News staff are concerned about potential layoffs and a format change for 'CBS Evening News' amid corporate cost-cutting by Skydance, which plans to reduce expenses by $2 billion, and ongoing struggles with declining viewership and format adjustments aimed at boosting ratings.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC Sports
The PGA Tour is returning the Tour Championship to a traditional stroke-play format starting this August, moving away from the previous staggered start system, to enhance competitiveness and fan engagement, with a focus on a more straightforward and challenging tournament setup.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
The PGA Tour has eliminated the controversial starting strokes system for the season-ending Tour Championship, making it a more straightforward and challenging tournament for all 30 qualifiers, with potential changes to the FedEx Cup bonus structure and course setup to enhance competitiveness and fan engagement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
The NBA is considering a new tournament-style format for its All-Star Game, featuring four teams coached by the top staffs from the Eastern and Western Conferences. This format would include three teams of NBA All-Stars and a fourth team of rookies and sophomores, with games played to target scores instead of traditional quarters. The league is still finalizing details, including prize money and team selection, with the potential for multiple losing teams under the new structure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by On3
The College Football Playoff management committee briefly discussed the possibility of a 14-team model following the recent announcement of the "5+7" format for the 12-team field, with the potential change not expected until 2026 at the earliest. In addition to future formats, the committee is also addressing issues such as revenue distribution, voting rights, and media rights negotiations, with ESPN reportedly preparing a six-year deal worth $1.3 billion, pending a vote from CFP leaders.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
The College Football Playoff will expand from four teams to 12 next season, with the bracket consisting of the six highest-rated conference champions and the next six highest-ranked programs. The top four conference champions will receive byes into the quarterfinals. The format may be adjusted to accommodate the demise of the Pac-12, potentially guaranteeing playoff spots for only the top five conference champions. This season's bracket includes Florida State, who was left out of the playoff despite an undefeated record. The projected playoff matchups after the final CFP Rankings release include Missouri vs. Oregon, Liberty vs. Florida State, Ole Miss vs. Georgia, and Penn State vs. Ohio State.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed that the league is considering returning to the traditional East vs. West format for the All-Star Game, after several seasons of having captains draft teams. Silver acknowledged the need to revive interest in the game and address players' energy levels during All-Star Weekend. He also discussed load management, stating that changing the discussion around player participation requires collective effort. Silver emphasized that trade requests are not new in the league but expressed concern about them becoming public.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee, consisting of conference commissioners and Notre Dame's AD, is expected to discuss potential adjustments to the approved 12-team playoff format, known as the 6+6 model, following the recent wave of realignment. The format change, which requires unanimous approval, could involve a 5+7 model that eliminates an automatic qualifying spot and adds an at-large berth. The Pac-12's uncertain future and the possibility of a two-school conference further complicate the decision-making process. The committee aims to reach a decision on the format this fall, with potential changes taking effect in the 2024 season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bama Hammer
The CFB Playoff is expected to change its format again before the next season, with a shift in the selection process. The collapse of the Pac-12 is a major reason for the change, and the SEC and Big Ten are likely to favor more than a minor adjustment. The current plan for the 2024 season includes automatic bids for the top six conference champions, but there is debate over whether this is the right approach. Some argue for a 12-team format with no automatic qualifiers, while others believe including underdog teams would be good for business and television ratings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WISN Milwaukee
The 55th year of Summerfest concluded with fans reflecting on the festival's format change from an 11-day event to three consecutive weekends. While some attendees enjoyed the flexibility of the new format, allowing them to attend multiple weekends, others preferred the old 11-day format for its ability to pick and choose specific days. Despite the format change, Summerfest remained popular, with over 600 artists performing throughout the season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TVLine
In a first for the franchise, viewers at home were shown the exact location of the Daily Doubles on the game board during the Jeopardy!: Masters tournament. Host Ken Jennings explained that the format change was being tried out for the tournament and may not be carried over to the syndicated version. The change allows viewers to see how contestants approach the Daily Doubles and adds to the excitement of the game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
The upcoming MTV Movie & TV Awards will no longer be a "live event" after Drew Barrymore dropped out as host in solidarity with striking Hollywood writers. The Writers Guild of America had planned to picket outside the show, which was slated to be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The show will still air on MTV, but it's unclear if it will still take place at the Barker Hangar. No further details on the format were immediately provided. Barrymore plans to return as host of the show in 2024.