Relegation Return? Competition format a talking point at Brier
Numerous blowout games. A 6-2 team missing the playoff cut. No tiebreakers.
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Former England All-Rounder Moeen Ali Terms ODIs "Worst Format". Gives Reason
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has come down heavily on the "terrible rules" favouring batters and leading to the "death" of the 50-over format with an increasing number of players opting to freelance in T20 leagues. Moeen has played 138 ODIs for England, scoring 2,355 runs besides taking 111 wickets. He has also featured in 68 Tests in which he has scored more than 3000 runs and took 200 plus wickets. He retired from international cricket in September last year and will play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming IPL.
Axar Patel: From Journeyman To India's Man Friday In White-Ball Formats
Kane Williamson stood between India and an all-win record in the Champions Trophy group stage, keeping New Zealand's chase of 250 flickering with a polished 81. Till then batting judiciously, Williamson gave a full-hearted charge against Axar Patel and the slightly slanted delivery evaded his downcoming bat for KL Rahul to complete the stumping. It was the last ball of Axar's spell that read 10-0-32-1, and stood out for its accuracy and the cunningness to maximise his ability in favourable conditions. But the effort understandably went unnoticed in the din surrounding fellow spinner Varun Chakravarthy's five-wicket haul.
Ruben Amorim keeps making a major mistake at Manchester United and it is not his formation
It is a raw deal to inherit two ostensible goalscorers (one is not actually a goalscorer) who struggle to score goals. Never mind that they cost an obscene £108.5million.
Group phase abolished as new football championship format approved for 2026
The All-Ireland senior football championship will have a new format in 2026, with the group phase abolished and replaced by a qualifier-style series.
Champions League knockout rounds: bracket, format, fixtures - ESPN
The draw for the round of 16 of the new-look UEFA Champions League was made on Friday, Feb. 21.
NBA All-Star 2025 - New format draws mixed reviews - what's next? - ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — After last year's NBA All-Star Game did a collective face-plant in Indianapolis, the NBA got together with its players — including one of its standard-bearers in Stephen Curry — to figure out what it could do to improve the league's signature midseason showcase.
New NBA All-Star Game format draws mixed reviews from players - ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — The new tournament format for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night drew mixed reviews, with several players taking issue with the breaks during and in between games.