The New York Times

What would the NHL standings look like if they adopted a 3-point system for regulation wins?

Of all the rules instituted by the PWHL when it launched last week, its innovative approach to the standings is the one most NHL fans should view with envy. The new league awards three points for a ...
The New York Times

What we learned about the NHL in November: The need for a 3-2-1 point system now

The Kings have 12 overtime appearances in 25 games and have banked a lot of extra points as a result. Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Imagn Images With an 18-1-6 record, the Avalanche have separated themselves ...
CBSSports.com

How can NBA address 3-point boom? Ranking 12 potential solutions, from moving line to changing scoring system

Fair or not, the predominant narrative surrounding the 2024-25 NBA season has been that it has been kind of boring. Or, perhaps more broadly, that the NBA has been trending downward for some time, and ...
NBC Sports

NBA 3-Point Contest 2025: Format, points, money balls, participants, past champions

SAN FRANCISCO — What is the NBA desperately looking for in All-Star weekend? Star power and actual competition. The only thing that has consistently delivered that over the last decade or so is the ...
National Basketball Association

NBA's 3-point revolution: How 1 shot is changing the game

As it celebrates its 75th anniversary season, the rise of the 3-pointer has launched the NBA into a new era. John Schuhmann Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn likes to remind coach Erik Spoelstra about ...