The round of 16 of the new-look UEFA Champions League gets underway on March 4. But how do the knockout rounds all knit together? And why were those final league phase positions so important?

The Champions League 2024-25 knockout round has delivered high-intensity matches, upsets, and thrilling comebacks. The tournament’s new format—replacing the group stage with a 36-team league ...

Eight teams will advance to the second and final stage, the single-elimination Knockout Rounds. One new thing basketball fans can look forward this season is the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament.

The UEFA Champions League began the proper knockout stage in March with the Round of 16, the draw for which took place on February 1. The final eight teams secured their spots in this stage of the ...