All articles tagged with #knockout rounds
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 Sports Illustrated
The Champions League 2025–26 has introduced a rule change for knockout stage venues, influenced by complaints from Barcelona and Arsenal about last season's format, which now guarantees home advantage in the second leg for top four league finishers, but excludes third and fourth place teams from this benefit in the semifinals.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by We Ain't Got No History
Chelsea's optimal lineup for their crucial FIFA Club World Cup match against Benfica, who are undefeated and have a strong record, has been identified by fans, emphasizing the importance of a strong team performance to advance to the quarterfinals.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
The article provides an updated power ranking of the 16 teams in the Club World Cup knockout stage, highlighting team performances, potential matchups, and key players as they vie for the trophy at MetLife Stadium, with Manchester City currently favored to win.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The 2024 NBA Cup, an in-season tournament, is underway with the Golden State Warriors becoming the first team to secure a spot in the knockout rounds after defeating the Pelicans and benefiting from the Nuggets' loss to the Mavericks. The tournament features 30 teams divided into six groups, with games played in a round-robin format. The top teams from each group, along with two wild cards, will advance to a single-elimination knockout stage. The final will be held on December 17 in Las Vegas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBA.com
The Emirates NBA Cup 2024 has begun, featuring Group Play and Knockout Rounds. All 30 NBA teams are divided into groups based on their 2023-24 records, playing four games each in Group Play. The top six teams and two wild cards advance to the Knockout Rounds, which are single-elimination. Group Play games occur on Tuesdays and Fridays from Nov. 12 to Dec. 3, with the Knockout Rounds starting Dec. 10. The tournament aims to crown an NBA Cup champion by Dec. 17.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The Champions League has reached its midway point, revealing unexpected standings with teams like Sporting CP, Monaco, and Brest in the top four, while giants like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid lag behind. Despite surprising losses, top teams are not in danger of missing the knockout rounds but may miss out on top-eight seeds. The competition has been unpredictable, with underdog stories and standout performances making it an exciting season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Tonight
Reba McEntire got emotional during the Knockout Rounds on The Voice as she made tough decisions and used her steals to add talented singers to her team. After a heartfelt performance, she stole Kamalei Kawa'a from Chance the Rapper's team, and later, she also stole Jackie Romeo. The competition on season 25 remains strong, with John Legend praising Reba's wealth of experience and expertise, and Dan + Shay bringing new coach fire to the show.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Niall Horan, coach on "The Voice," was absent from his team's Knockout rehearsals due to his tour schedule, leading to country duo Dan + Shay stepping in to mentor Team Niall's contestants. This marks the first time a twosome will join the coaching panel full-time in the show's history. Meanwhile, Team Legend's Mara Justine chose Niall over Gwen Stefani as her coach, surprising both John Legend and Gwen. The Knockout Rounds saw standout performances from Nini Iris, Tanner Massey, and Rudi, with Tanner ultimately winning and Rudi being saved by Gwen.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBA.com
The NBA In-Season Tournament has begun, with teams split into six groups for Group Play games taking place on various dates in November. The knockout rounds will start on December 4, with eight teams advancing to the single-elimination stage. The final four teams will compete in Las Vegas, and the champion will be crowned on December 9. Standings will be updated on Tuesday and Friday nights, and tiebreakers will be used to determine rankings within each group.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The US Women's National Team barely advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup after a lackluster 0-0 draw against Portugal. The US finished second in Group E, behind the Netherlands, and will likely face Sweden in the Round of 16. Portugal came close to scoring in the 91st minute but hit the post, allowing the US to escape with a draw. The US team struggled throughout the game and relied on defensive substitutions to secure the result. The performance raises concerns about the team's chances in the tournament.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
The USWNT enters their final group stage game against Portugal in a precarious position, needing a win or tie to secure their spot in the knockout rounds. A loss would likely result in their elimination, a scenario that has never happened before in the team's history. The growing parity in women's soccer means that the USWNT's streaks of reaching the semifinals and avoiding elimination in the group stage are bound to end at some point. The team must be cautious against Portugal, a team that has shown significant improvement in recent years. The USWNT aims to avoid making history in a negative way and is focused on securing their place in the next stage.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Liberty Ballers
The NBA will introduce an in-season tournament starting in 2023-24, with group play beginning on November 3 and the championship game on December 9. Teams will be split into five groups, playing their initial matchups on Tuesdays and Fridays in November. The team with the best record in each group and one wildcard from each conference will advance to the knockout rounds. All tournament games will count towards regular season standings and progress towards the cup. While the tournament adds a new element to the regular season, it remains to be seen how much weight players will give to the games and if it will truly enhance the overall season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
The NBA has officially unveiled the format and groups for its new in-season tournament, called the NBA Cup. The tournament will feature six five-team groups, with teams selected through a World Cup-style draw process. The group stage will consist of four games, followed by knockout rounds. The winner of each group and the highest-finishing team that didn't win a group will advance to the quarterfinals. The tournament will culminate in a championship game, with players on the winning team taking home $500,000. The NBA hopes that the tournament will become an integral part of the league's calendar.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
The Voice Season 23 Knockout Rounds premiered with new coach Chance the Rapper playing the "long game" to recruit singer Kala Banham, whom he had been eyeing for weeks. Chance snubbed Kala during the Knockouts, praising Cait Martin instead, and then stole Kala when she became available. Other surprises included Blake Shelton choosing indie-pop singer Kylee Dayne over country-rocker Walker Wilson, and NariYella, a four-chair turn, being eliminated without being stolen.