• Thu, January 16, 2025

by: ESPN

Should the NFL change its playoff format? Pros and cons of six options

Add two teams? Go back to 12 teams? Let teams choose their opponents in the wild-card round? Here's how the NFL could make tweaks to its postseason.

by: Richmond

Virginia High School League: Current transgender policy fits needs of member schools

Amid new legislation in the Virginia General Assembly prohibiting sport participation based on gender identity, the Virginia High School League (VHSL) is staying with it's adopted policy.

by: Bunkered

LIV Golf confirms major TV deal

One day after Greg Norman's departure, LIV Golf has announced a major deal with one of the largest TV networks.

by: NewsChannel20

JR Motorsports enters Justin Allgaier into Daytona 500 in partnership with Chris Stapleton

The NASCAR team owned by Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. will attempt to make its Cup Series debut in the Daytona 500 with a champion driver and a partnership

by: MLive

Michigan to host 2025 World Ice Fishing Championship

Angler from 10 different countries are expected to compete in the event described as "the pinnacle of competitive ice fishing."

by: Crime

Ulster Rugby v Exeter Chiefs LIVE: Team news and play-by-play updates from the Champions Cup

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Kingspan Stadium

by: Forbes

The Green Action League Shows The Power Of Collective Fan Action

The Green Action League launched by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Planet League and Ball Corp successfully gamified collective climate action among sports fans.

by: Outlookindia

Everton Vs Tottenham Preview, Premier League: Prediction, Players To Watch

Everton versus Tottenham at Goodison is the most drawn specific fixture in Premier League history, with 17 of the 32 meetings finishing level

by: AOL

College sports leaders mulling '5-in-5' rule to eliminate redshirts, waivers and other exemptions

While the rule has long been discussed in NCAA circles, the idea has resurfaced as a matter to solve endless waivers and eligibility issues.

by: WholeHogSports

Arkansas track indoor opener includes Texas, Oklahoma State

The Longhorns are in their first year in the SEC and are coached by former Arkansas national champion triple jumper Edrick Floreal (1988-90). He has coached a pair of team national champions at Texas, winning indoors with the men in 2022 and outdoors with the women in 2023.

by: Reuters

Dortmund's season hangs in the balance, coach Sahin under immense pressure

Borussia Dortmund's season is on the brink of collapse following their two defeats in two league games this year while coach Nuri Sahin is quickly running out of time to turn things around for last year's Champions League finalists.

by: Reuters

LIV Golf signs multi-year media rights deal with Fox Sports

Fox Sports has signed a multi-year media rights agreement with LIV Golf to broadcast its league competition in the U.S. starting next month, the network announced on Thursday.

by: ClutchPoints

Bogdan Guskov vs. Billy Elekana prediction, odds, pick for UFC 311

UFC 311 continues with a fight between Bogdan Guskov and Billy Elekena. Check out our UFC odds series for our Guskov-Elekana prediction pick.

by: MSN

Inside Tiger Woods' competitive genius

This article first appeared in Low Net, a Golf Digest+ exclusive newsletter written for the average golfer, by an average golfer. To get Low Net straight to your inbox, sign up for Golf Digest+ here.

by: MSN

Fox Sports And LIV Golf Ink Multi-Year Rights Deal

Fox Sports and LIV Golf have set a multi-year media rights agreement that will deliver live coverage of LIV Golf League competition to viewers throughout the U.S. beginning this February with the start of LIV Golf's third official League season.

by: MSN

EFL told to 'kick Wrexham out' if Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney complete plan

Former Premier League striker Darren Bent has called for Wrexham to be expelled from the English Football League if they participate in a proposed Welsh League Cup competition. The talkSPORT pundit delivered his stark warning on Wednesday's Drive show,

by: MSN

Making Waves: All-new kayak competition to kick off in Columbus this year

Since 2022, Columbus has hosted two world-class kayak competitions. This year, the city is starting a kayak competition of its own, right on the Chattahoochee. Columbus hosted international competitors for the International Canoe Federation's 2022 Kayak World Cup and 2023 Kayak World Championship.

by: MSN

Where do Colts rank in offseason assets compared to rest of NFL?

The Indianapolis Colts need to add competition throughout the roster this offseason. However, when it comes to having the necessary assets to do so, how do they compare to the rest of the NFL in that ability to do so?

by: MSN

Players 'have to win' at Madrid - Khedira

In a new BBC documentary, key figures associated with Real Madrid discuss why the club is so successful in the Champions League.

by: MSN

Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships to return to Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo will once again be the site of an elegant competition on ice. U.S. Figure Skating will come to Kalamazoo for the 2025 Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships from Jan. 27 to Feb.

by: MSN

Detroit Tigers Facing New Competition From Chicago Cubs for All-Star Free Agent

Since the offseason began, people have been waiting for the Detroit Tigers to make a splash, whether it was in free agency or via trade. To this point, they have been very calculated with their additions.

by: MSN

Calhoun adding soccer, women's flag football to athletics program

Calhoun Community College will expand its athletics program with the addition of men's and women's soccer and women's flag football, beginning in the Fall of 2025. This exciting announcement follows the ACCC's (Alabama Community College Conference) decision to add women's flag football to its lineup,

by: MSN

LeBron James' Manager Enlisted as Adviser for New Hoops League Aiming to Rival NBA

In a bold move that could shake up the basketball landscape, Maverick Carter, LeBron James' trusted business manager, has been enlisted as an adviser by a group of investors aiming to raise $5 billion to launch an international basketball league that would directly rival the NBA.

by: MSN

Stellato-Dudek rejuvenated ahead of first skating nationals as Canadian citizen

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by: MSN

Kentucky prepares for 'elite' pace, 'really special' offensive rebounding effort in Alabama

Can Kentucky turn five into six? We won't have to wait long to find out, the Wildcats taking a 5-0 start against top-15 competition into yet another ranked battle, this time with No. 4 Alabama coming to town — the highest-ranked opponent on the schedule thus far.

by: MSN

Johnson slated for only two Cup Series races this season

Jimmie Johnson will have a smaller NASCAR Cup Series schedule this season as he plans to compete in two of the sport's biggest races. Johnson will return to competition by attempting the season-opening Daytona 500 (Feb.

by: MSN

Jimmie Johnson tabs Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600 as his 2025 Cup races

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson will attempt to qualify for the 2025 Daytona 500 (Feb. 16, 2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion announced Thursday.

by: MSN

MLB Rumors: Yankees, Mets reportedly targeting coveted reliever after Juan Soto sweepstakes

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are reportedly vying for a coveted left-handed reliever following their intense MLB offseason battle over Juan Soto. In an MLB free-agent market that remains highly active,

by: MSN

3 Takeaways From Illinois' Basketball's Win Over Indiana

Then again, sandwiching a 10-point home loss to an average Big Ten opponent between 25-point-plus massacres of conference foes - Penn State and Indiana - is taking up-and-down to an extreme. By now, we know what the No.

by: MSN

LIV Golf makes huge move

Any hopes of a speedy resolution to the ongoing split in professional golf has been slowly fading away over the last year. And with LIV Golf signing a new television deal with Fox Sports, it shows no time of being solved any time soon.

by: MSN

Best sports betting sites: Our top U.S. online sportsbooks

Find comprehensive online sports betting site reviews from our experts, including the top sportsbook brands in the U.S.

by: MSN

Jayden Danns set to complete amazing loan deal

Liverpool may have secured an amazing deal for one of their academy prospects to help him develop into a first-team player.

by: MSN

Audrey Shin, Balazs Nagy forge unique pairs' figure skating partnership

Audrey Shin and Balazs Nagy make their U.S. Figure Skating Championships debut as a pairs' team later this month.

by: MSN

Should the Indianapolis Colts Pursue Pro Bowl Quarterback?

Could you see Sam Darnold in an Indianapolis Colts uniform? The former USC star will be the top quarterback free agent this offseason. There's a chance Darnold will re-sign with the Minnesota Vikings.

by: MSN

Trump vows LA 28 will be "greatest games" say organizers

US President-elect Donald Trump has given his backing to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, vowing they will be the "greatest Games" despite concerns over the impact of the wildfire on preparations. "As a lifelong Angeleno,

by: MSN

Packers want veteran kicker Brandon McManus back in 2025

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed he wants veteran kicker Brandon McManus back in Green Bay in 2025. McManus, who turns 34 years old in July, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent when his contract expires in March.

by: MSN

Tiger Woods' TGL Debut Watched By Over 1.1 Million - Proves More Popular Than Heavyweight NBA Clashes

Woods' Jupiter Links suffered a blowout loss in TGL on Tuesday night, but it still captured the attention of more than a million fans

by: MSN

FOX Sports, LIV Golf announce multiyear media rights agreement

FOX Sports will air nearly all of the LIV Golf season's 210 hours of competition live across FOX Sports platforms.

by: MSN

Jimmie Johnson to Compete in 2025 Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600

"I'm thrilled to be returning to competition in 2025," said Johnson. "These two races hold a special place in my heart, and I've always loved the energy and excitement that surrounds them. The DAYTONA 500 is a crown jewel of NASCAR - there's ...

by: MSN

NBA commissioner Adam Silver vows to fix 3-point shooting issue: 'We are on it'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver explained the league's view on the 3-point line and competitive balance on "The Herd."

by: MSN

LIV Golf announces multi-year rights agreement with Fox Sports beginning in 2025

Fox Sports is back in the golf realm, agreeing to a multi-year media right deal with LIV Golf to broadcast all its tournaments beginning in 2025.

by: MSN

Sonia Bompastor: Chelsea coach weighs in on potential WSL expansion

The Women's Professional Leagues Limited are reportedly exploring the prospect of welcoming Scottish clubs Celtic and Rangers to the WSL.

by: MSN

Man Utd plot ambitious raid for outstanding Sunderland star as Ratcliffe puts focus on best of British

Man Utd are trying to build a squad capable of challenging for trophies and the club's board are keen to back new manager Ruben Amorim with signings, with a Championship star being eyed

by: MSN

Oliviero Toscani, iconic Benetton fashion ad creator passes away at 82

Oliviero Toscani, known for his impactful Benetton campaigns, has died at 82. Toscani, suffering from amyloidosis, was hospitalized last Friday before his passing. Celebrated for his bold and socially-conscious photography,

by: MSN

The LPGA's International Crown just added a fascinating new wrinkle

The Hanwha LIfePlus International Crown will have a new twist this year. The event will incorporate a World Team that will include golfers who otherwise would not have qualified via their country's selection.

by: MSN

American Skier Hannah Baldwin Wins Junior Freeride World Championship

Freeride World Tour has yet to kick off, the Freeride Junior World Championships just wrapped up, and one thing, among others, is clear—the next generation is poised to push the level of competition even higher.

by: MSN

In move to include stars such as Lydia Ko, LPGA's International Crown adds World Team

The Hanwha LIfePlus International Crown will have a new twist this year. The event will incorporate a World Team that will include golfers who otherwise would not have qualified via their country's selection.

by: MSN

My 11 Golfing Resolutions For 2025

2025 isn't all about making technical improvements and playing more - it's about getting the most enjoyment out of the game

Should the NFL change its playoff format? Pros and cons of six options

Add two teams? Go back to 12 teams? Let teams choose their opponents in the wild-card round? Here's how the NFL could make tweaks to its postseason.
The article from ESPN discusses the potential changes to the NFL playoff format, focusing on the pros and cons of expanding to a 14-team bracket and altering seeding rules. Key points include the debate over whether to seed teams 1-14 regardless of conference, which could lead to more competitive and interesting matchups but might also disrupt traditional rivalries and fan expectations. Proponents argue that this change would increase the excitement of the playoffs by potentially allowing more teams into the postseason, thus keeping fan interest high late into the season. Critics, however, worry about the dilution of the playoff's prestige, the fairness of cross-conference seeding, and the logistical challenges of scheduling. The article also touches on the current format's history, the impact of previous expansions, and how other sports leagues handle their playoffs, providing a comprehensive look at the ongoing discussion within the NFL about playoff structure.

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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43429415/should-nfl-change-playoff-format-pros-cons-options-14-teams-bracket-seeding-afc-nfc%22