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Complete Guide to the NFL Regular Season Schedule
How the NFL builds its 18-week, 17-game schedule, from division rivals to cross-conference matchups and the flex scheduling window.
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Comprehensive guides to US sports schedules, formats and season structures.
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MLB Interleague Play: How Cross-League Games Work
A guide to how and when American League and National League teams face each other during the regular season, including the designated hitter rule.
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WNBA Season Format: From Tipoff to Championship
A complete overview of the WNBA season structure, including the regular season, Commissioner's Cup, playoff format and how the draft fits into the calendar.