playoff format

Isiah Thomas calls out NBA for ‘manipulating’ playoff format to help Lakers back in day

May 25, 2026 @ 12:01pm

BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the early stages of what could be a very impactful offseason for the future direction of the franchise. Lakers fans would be forgiven for reminiscing on the old days of the 1980s, when they won five NBA championships under the leadership of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. One […] The post Isiah Thomas calls out NBA for ‘manipulating’ playoff format to help Lakers back in day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What is the PGA Championship playoff format? How it differs from the Masters

May 17, 2026 @ 5:46pm

GolfPGA Tour

Irish Star Sport

The PGA Championship could go to a playoff, and there are a number of players who remain in contention for the Wanamaker Trophy at Aronimink Golf Club.

PGA Championship playoff format: Holes played and tiebreaker rules at Aronimink

May 17, 2026 @ 5:30pm

GolfPGA Tour

FanSided

The PGA Championship playoff is a three-hole aggregate format, with sudden-death coming into play if a winner isn't determined after those first three holes.

Kyle Larson Drops Anti-Climactic Prediction for NASCAR’s Hyped Points Format Change

Apr 7, 2026 @ 7:16pm

Motor SportsNASCAR

Pro Football Network

Kyle Larson downplays NASCAR's new playoff format, predicting the championship contenders and sport's hierarchy will remain exactly the same.

An NHL Team With Less Than 20 Regulation Wins Is About To Make The Playoffs, And That's Just Wrong

Apr 7, 2026 @ 3:10pm

HockeyNHLLos Angeles KingsNashville PredatorsPhiladelphia FlyersPittsburgh PenguinsVegas Golden Knights

OutKick

NHL playoff race highlights flaws in the point system, as the Kings hold a wild card with just 19 regulation wins, fueling debate over overtime losses and standings fairness.

Exclusive: Chris Chelios Drops Blunt Take on NHL’s Playoff Format

Mar 27, 2026 @ 5:18pm

HockeyNHLDallas StarsDetroit Red Wings

Heavy

Chris Chelios did not hold back when he addressed the NHL's playoff format. He raised concerns that top teams may exit far too early. The post Exclusive: Chris Chelios Drops Blunt Take on NHL’s Playoff Format appeared first on Heavy Sports.