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#mlb

Column: The Dodgers are expected to win. But has MLB stacked the odds against them?

Major League Baseball prioritizes promoting hope and interest over crowning the best team as champion.
Expansion of playoffs is a response to the lack of significant competitive balance due to the luxury tax.

Expanded interleague play has added to the Yankees' memorable month

The new scheduling format in MLB, starting in 2023, has expanded interleague play to ensure every team plays a series against the other 29 teams.

Giants Notes: Payroll, Goldschmidt, Wade

The Giants are shifting focus from player development to aggressive roster building for the upcoming season.

Dodgers Part Of Record Number Of Teams Paying MLB Luxury Tax Penalty For 2024 Season

The 2024 MLB competitive balance tax reached an unprecedented $237 million with a record penalty paid by multiple teams.
The Dodgers' and Mets' large luxury tax payments highlight significant economic disparities in Major League Baseball.

Column: The Dodgers are expected to win. But has MLB stacked the odds against them?

Major League Baseball prioritizes promoting hope and interest over crowning the best team as champion.
Expansion of playoffs is a response to the lack of significant competitive balance due to the luxury tax.

Expanded interleague play has added to the Yankees' memorable month

The new scheduling format in MLB, starting in 2023, has expanded interleague play to ensure every team plays a series against the other 29 teams.

Giants Notes: Payroll, Goldschmidt, Wade

The Giants are shifting focus from player development to aggressive roster building for the upcoming season.

Dodgers Part Of Record Number Of Teams Paying MLB Luxury Tax Penalty For 2024 Season

The 2024 MLB competitive balance tax reached an unprecedented $237 million with a record penalty paid by multiple teams.
The Dodgers' and Mets' large luxury tax payments highlight significant economic disparities in Major League Baseball.
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#team-dynamics

NBA 2024-25 preview: What to know for all 30 teams this season

Parity has returned to the NBA, with many teams now aspiring to win a championship compared to past decades dominated by a few teams.

'In cycling, you can just buy success' - Jonathan Vaughters on financial fairness, super teams and the sponsorship dilemma

The trend of longer rider contracts and early signings is intensifying financial inequality in cycling, hindering competitive fairness.

NBA 2024-25 preview: What to know for all 30 teams this season

Parity has returned to the NBA, with many teams now aspiring to win a championship compared to past decades dominated by a few teams.

'In cycling, you can just buy success' - Jonathan Vaughters on financial fairness, super teams and the sponsorship dilemma

The trend of longer rider contracts and early signings is intensifying financial inequality in cycling, hindering competitive fairness.
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Women's WorldTour 2025 - A complete guide to the 15 teams of the peloton

The 2025 Women’s WorldTour will feature increased competition and talent distribution due to key team transfers, making it one of the most exciting seasons yet.
#baseball

There's Almost No Such Thing as an Upset in the 2024 MLB Playoffs

The 2023 MLB playoffs balance excitement with fairness, showcasing evenly matched teams and reducing premature eliminations.

Nationals Win Draft Lottery

The draft lottery introduces unpredictability, allowing teams with lower odds to secure higher picks.
New lottery rules aim to curb teams from tanking for better draft positions.
Non-revenue sharing teams are restricted from consecutive top six picks.

There's Almost No Such Thing as an Upset in the 2024 MLB Playoffs

The 2023 MLB playoffs balance excitement with fairness, showcasing evenly matched teams and reducing premature eliminations.

Nationals Win Draft Lottery

The draft lottery introduces unpredictability, allowing teams with lower odds to secure higher picks.
New lottery rules aim to curb teams from tanking for better draft positions.
Non-revenue sharing teams are restricted from consecutive top six picks.
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LAFC's roster overhaul hasn't derailed its championship aspirations

LAFC has successfully restructured its roster despite having only a few players remaining from their 2021 MLS Cup-winning team.

What we learned about the CFP in Week 12: Georgia's still alive, an SEC-Big Ten debate looms

Georgia is still in playoff contention after its victory over Tennessee despite previous losses.
The SEC's competitive landscape has become more balanced, challenging traditional power dynamics.
#football

Uncompetitive, too many games: Is criticism of new UCL format fair?

The new UEFA Champions League format has generated mixed reactions, highlighting both excitement and concerns about competitiveness in the tournament.

UEFA Nations League 2024/25: Format, fixtures, groups and everything you need to know

The UEFA Nations League returns, featuring a new competitive format primarily benefiting lower-ranked teams.

Uncompetitive, too many games: Is criticism of new UCL format fair?

The new UEFA Champions League format has generated mixed reactions, highlighting both excitement and concerns about competitiveness in the tournament.

UEFA Nations League 2024/25: Format, fixtures, groups and everything you need to know

The UEFA Nations League returns, featuring a new competitive format primarily benefiting lower-ranked teams.
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#college-football

This College Football Season Is Anarchy

Alabama and Notre Dame could miss the playoffs, while BYU and James Madison may become unlikely contenders.

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 7: Why Oregon's on top at midseason

Oregon's historic victory and undefeated record highlight the competitive balance in this college football season.

This College Football Season Is Anarchy

Alabama and Notre Dame could miss the playoffs, while BYU and James Madison may become unlikely contenders.

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 7: Why Oregon's on top at midseason

Oregon's historic victory and undefeated record highlight the competitive balance in this college football season.
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Column: Don't blame big payrolls for the success of Dodgers, Yankees and Mets

Baseball's competitive landscape varies yearly, and recent seasons have shown that spending heavily does not guarantee postseason success.

How much parity is there in the NBA? Will it stick? The how and why of the current era

NBA parity is complex; while the league appears balanced, select teams like the Celtics and Thunder remain strong favorites.
#premier-league

Premier League grapples with legal issues beyond Manchester City case

Manchester City's legal battles over alleged breaches of league rules raise significant concerns about governance and competitive balance in the Premier League.

Premier League clubs vote for new salary cap rules in bid to curb spending

Premier League clubs agree in principle to introduce spending cap to align spending to revenue for competitive balance.

Premier League grapples with legal issues beyond Manchester City case

Manchester City's legal battles over alleged breaches of league rules raise significant concerns about governance and competitive balance in the Premier League.

Premier League clubs vote for new salary cap rules in bid to curb spending

Premier League clubs agree in principle to introduce spending cap to align spending to revenue for competitive balance.
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NHL monitoring teams' income-tax advantages, but there are no easy fixes'

Teams from states without income taxes have won recent Stanley Cups, stirring debate about player recruitment equity.
A significant majority of fans perceive an unfair competitive advantage for NHL teams in no-income-tax states.

Early win total predictions for the Knicks' upcoming season

The NBA is season marked by competitive balance, but the New York Knicks are poised to remain strong title contenders.

Big 12 football preview: Conference schedule analysis shows advantage for Arizona, Kansas and Cincinnati

The Big 12 football schedule is imbalanced, affecting team competitiveness and performance this season.

5 Most Valuable Men's Soccer Players In Paris Olympics 2024

Soccer tournament in 2024 Paris Olympics lacks best players, limited to U-23 with only 3 players over 23 for balance.

The Dodgers' Advantage Goes Deeper Than Their Pockets

The Los Angeles Dodgers have committed over $1 billion in future payments this offseason.
The Dodgers' advantage goes beyond their financial resources to their competitive track record and player development prowess.
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