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Is the NFL’s playoff format broken? Barnwell offers six fixes, from more teams to picking opponents
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.

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Evan Bouchard helps Oilers overcome three-goal deficit with winner in third period


AUSTRALIAN OPEN
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN

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How OKC stuck to its plan to get to the top of the NBA
The best team in the West gets a rematch against the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.


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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-point game propels Thunder in blowout over Cavs

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Could the CFP change in 2026? What we're hearing about seeding, conference title debates and more
Seeding, other bowls and conference title games will be among the topics when power brokers meet this weekend.

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American Danielle Collins responds to the Aussie Open crowd's boos by cupping her ear and slapping her backside following a win over Australian Destanee Aiava.
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