Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Terrence Williams

LPGA and USGA update transgender policy to require any transition be before male puberty

The updated policies, which take effect in 2025, would rule out eligibility for Hailey Davidson. Davidson missed qualifying for the US Women's Open this year by one shot and came up short in LPGA Q-school.

by: Terrence Williams

Rushalee leads Record-breaking Day One

Sri Lanka's rising swimming star, Rushalee Dissanayake of Musaeus College, made a remarkable start to the National and Junior National Short

by: Terrence Williams

LPGA, USGA restrict gender policies, citing 'competitive advantages'

Only athletes assigned female at birth or assigned male at birth who did not undergo male puberty can compete in events next year.

by: Terrence Williams

Scottie Scheffler: Team USA willing to play in Ryder Cup for free | 'Money's just a bonus'

Scottie Scheffler has commented on Team USAs players potentially receiving money to feature in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black; I dont play golf for money. The moneys just a bonus. If somebody wants to pay us to come out here and play golf,

by: Terrence Williams

Hong Kong International Races Week Celebrates Horses and Jockeys From Around the World

Depending on who you ask, the stars of horse racing are either the horses or the jockeys. During Longines Hong Kong International Races (H.K.I.R.) week, both are celebrated in different ways by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (H.K.J.C.) as it continues to build upon its reputation globally within the sport.

by: Terrence Williams

Kumawood Actor Yaw Dabo Hits The Gym, Trains Hard For 'Ghana's Strongest' Title

Ghanaian comic actor Yaw Dabo shared a video of himself working out at the gym. He claimed he was preparing to go for the 'Ghana's strongest' competition.

by: Terrence Williams

Over 40,000 people urge International Olympic Committee to 'keep women's sports for women'

A new petition states the IOC has "prioritize[d] feelings over fairness" and "ideology over truth" through policies involving transgender participation in women's sports.

by: Terrence Williams

Caitlin Clark Gives Nearly 4900% Boost to Cincinnati as NWSL Bid Grows Stronger

Caitlin Clark's presence has consistently been a game-changer, and there's a reason Stephen A. Smith dubs her the "Golden Goose of the WNBA." Her fame extends beyond the court, drawing audiences wherever she goes.

by: Terrence Williams

Transfer rumors, news: Milambo on Man United radar

Feyenoord's teenage midfielder Antoni Milambo is being tracked by Man United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

by: Terrence Williams

Club World Cup 2025 prize money: How much can teams win at new FIFA tournament?

Reports suggest clubs could earn a massive windfall at the new FIFA Club World Cup, the expanded competition being staged in the United States in June and July of 2025.

by: Terrence Williams

Lady Vols basketball vs Florida State in SEC/ACC Challenge: Prediction, picks, injury updates

Score prediction for Lady Vols basketball vs Florida State in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Plus injury updates and latest news.

by: Terrence Williams

Norristown council members donate to help get youth football team to nationals

by: Terrence Williams

Impromptu scenarios carve unique paths to GHSA Game Day Cheer Championships

by: Terrence Williams

Natasha Hunt backs Northampton Saints to win Investec Champions Cup

by: Terrence Williams

LPGA, USGA announce gender policies that bar some transgender athletes from competition

Athletes who experienced male puberty will no longer be able to compete on the LPGA or in USGA events designated for women starting in 2025, according to updated transgender policies announced by those organizations on Wednesday. The LPGA and USGA issued their statements on the new rules at the same time

by: Terrence Williams

Red Sox have competition to acquire All-Star starter in trade

The Boston Red Sox may have added a couple of arms to their bullpen in the last few weeks, but they still need to address their starting rotation before Spring Training. There's still plenty of time for chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to sign a free agent or pull off a trade,

by: Terrence Williams

LPGA, USGA update gender policy for competition eligibility

The LPGA and USGA announced a change to their gender policies on Wednesday that prohibits players who have been through male puberty from competing as a female.

by: Terrence Williams

How Suns Can Advance to NBA Cup Knockout Stage

The Suns are set to face the San Antonio Spurs in what will be the final group stage contest of the second annual NBA Cup - with the unique opportunity to be one of a small handfu

by: Terrence Williams

Alpine's Lightweight EVs Will Shame Heavyweight M And AMG Models

French sports car company Alpine is getting a little bit silly with the next generation of its A110 lightweight sports car. The automaker is planning to go electric for the newest version of the car,

by: Terrence Williams

Tom Thibodeau reveals immediate concern after Knicks' NBA Cup win vs. Magic

The New York Knicks may be starting to figure things out. They have now won three straight games, and their defense has shown a marked improvement during this stretch. On Tuesday night, the Knicks won their fourth game in four NBA Cup group stage games,

by: Terrence Williams

Karl-Anthony Towns talks trash, thrives again Magic's dynamic Wagner brothers

Karl-Anthony Towns had a fun little game of KAT and mouse going back and forth with the Wagner brothers during Tuesday's win against the Magic.

by: Terrence Williams

North back in NCC after eight years

Labasa's Northpole Football Club is making a long-awaited return to Cecil's National Regional Club Championship after an eight-year absence, entering the competition as a strong contender for the title.

by: Terrence Williams

Tiger Woods admits he has no timetable for return to competition after back surgery

Throughout his career Tiger Woods has been reticent about his numerous injuries and physical challenges, so it comes as no great surprise that the 15-time major winner never let on that his chronically troubled back grew increasingly dysfunctional as he attempted to compete in a handful of events in 2024.

by: Terrence Williams

Kevin Durant Sprains Ankle in Suns Win vs Spurs

Star forward Kevin Durant exited action with under five minutes left in the second with what was later ruled to be a sprained ankle and did not return. He finished with 13 points and four rebounds. To no surprise, the Suns were propelled by Devin Booker's 29 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Terrence Williams

College Football Playoff expansion may have backfired on one issue

For a decade, the four-team College Football Playoff was the center of a very contentious debate among fans of the sport. While many were upset that the same teams were being included, others were frustrated over the teams ranked No.

by: Terrence Williams

Deal Focus: GM's F1 entry with Cadillac rubber-stamped for 2026

The fee involved is reported to be $450 million, which is more than double the legislated $200 million entry fee.

by: Terrence Williams

Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women's events

Attorneys for a transgender athlete have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to allow her to compete in the women's division at powerlifting events, saying she's protected against discrimination by the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

by: Terrence Williams

National and Junior National Short Course Swimming from today

by: Terrence Williams

FIFA Club World Cup: Format, draw, teams, schedule ... Messi

We're going to take you on a guided tour of the new FIFA Club World Cup, detailing who has qualified and when the competition is being played.

by: Terrence Williams

From George Halas to Thomas Brown: What was said about every Chicago Bears coach when they were hired

The day a new Chicago Bears coach is introduced can be one of the most thrilling for fans. Here's a look back at when each of the team's previous 17 coaches — and Thomas Brown, its 18th — were introduced by team management.

by: Terrence Williams

Bianca Chatfield: Major changes to world netball's calendar 'well overdue' says Australian Diamonds' great

Former Diamonds defender Bianca Chatfield says a proposal to overhaul the world netball schedule is "well overdue" and an exciting concept to make the game a global powerhouse in women's sport.

by: Terrence Williams

Supercomputer predicts Man Utd's chances of Champions League qualification after Everton win

After an underwhelming debut, Amorim's side eventually romped to a 4-0 thumping of Everton in the head coach's first Premier League fixture at Old Trafford, sending United limping

by: Terrence Williams

Mosconi Cup 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Jayson Shaw DOMINATING Skyler Woodward on final day of action - latest updates

EUROPE lead USA 9-5 going into the fourth and final day of the 2024 Mosconi Cup - and they'll be expected to finish off the job in Orlando! Jayson Shaw's European stars are

by: Terrence Williams

Amber Glenn's path to Grand Prix Final, figure skating stardom a decade-long journey

Damon Allen remembers well how he felt about Amber Glenn after seeing her performances in the junior event at the 2014 U.S. Championships. "I thought, 'This girl is going to be the next star,'" Allen recalled last week.

by: Terrence Williams

Fans Saddened by Tiger Woods' Troubling Admission on Tuesday

By the sound of it, Tiger Woods won't be ready for competition in the near future. Speaking with reporters at the Hero World Challenge on Tuesday, Woods gave an

by: Terrence Williams

Kimbo Slice's Son Kevin Ferguson Jr. to Fight Bryce Hall in January BKFC Event

Former Bellator MMA fighter Kevin Ferguson Jr., the son of the late fighting legend Kimbo Slice, will be returning to competition in January at a Bare

by: Terrence Williams

'I love Jesus' rainbow armband message may land Marc Guehi in hot water

Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace and England defender, has been reminded of his responsibilities to adhere to the regulations after falling foul of Football Association rules by writing "I love Jesus" on his rainbow armband at the weekend.

by: Terrence Williams

Texans' Al-Shaair suspended for hit on Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence Sunday

HOUSTON — Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended for three games over his late hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during Sunday's game, according to multiple reports. The game in Jacksonville was stopped for several minutes to sort out penalties and ejections after the hit led to a skirmish between the teams.

by: Terrence Williams

'I truly don't know': Tiger Woods still has no timetable for return to competition

by: Terrence Williams

D Gukesh Vs Ding Liren Game 8 Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch FIDE Chess World Championship Match

by: Terrence Williams

Rochdale vs Manchester United U21 live National League Cup updates and how to watch information

Manchester United's Under-21s take on Rochdale in the English National League Cup on Tuesday. The English National League Cup is a new competition for this season and the U21s won their opening game against Forest Green Rovers, winning 3-2 thanks to an impressive display.

by: Terrence Williams

Mosconi Cup 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Shaw and Co have fifth successive title in sight after Kaci's GOLDEN BREAK - updates

EUROPE lead USA 9-5 going into the fourth and final day of the 2024 Mosconi Cup - and they'll be expected to finish off the job in Orlando! Jayson Shaw's European stars are

by: Terrence Williams

AFC Playoff Picture: Chiefs Soaring Above Competition Entering Week 14

With Week 14's play on deck, let's take an updated look at the Kansas City Chiefs and their competition in the AFC playoff picture standings.

by: Terrence Williams

Sifan Hassan facing tough competition in BBC World Sports Personality of the Year award

by: Terrence Williams

Tiger Woods wants more money for Ryder Cup players to donate to their charities

Woods, who is still recovering from back surgery, said American players should get as much as "$5 million each" but then "donate it all."

by: Terrence Williams

OHSAA gymnastics preview: Cleveland.com Preseason All-stars, top gymnasts for 2024-25 season

CLEVELAND, Ohio - As the 2024-25 OHSAA gymnastics season begins, all eyes will once again be on Brecksville-Broadview Heights, as the Bees look to extend their record of 21 consecutive state titles.

by: Terrence Williams

Tom Brady loses MrBeast $100,000 throwing challenge to a high school quarterback

Tom Brady may be the GOAT, but he got beat by a high school quarterback in a recent challenge organized by Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. YouTube megastar MrBeast.

by: Terrence Williams

Claims of religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight in Premier League

The captains of two English Premier League teams are in the spotlight for their choices last weekend when the competition celebrated LGBTQ+ inclusion in its campaign to promote equality and diversity.

Ontario Lottery Stepping Up Online Casino Efforts Amid Private-Sector Competition

Ontario's government-owned lottery and gaming agency has answered the bell in the face of private-sector competition.

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is set to undergo a significant upgrade to its land-based casino operations, with plans to introduce sports betting and iGaming by December 2024. This initiative follows a recommendation from the province's Auditor General, who suggested that OLG should expand its offerings to include these modern gambling options to remain competitive. The upgrade aims to enhance customer experience, increase revenue, and adapt to the evolving gambling market. The OLG has been working on this project for some time, with the goal of integrating these new betting options into its existing casino framework, thereby providing a more comprehensive entertainment experience for patrons.

Read the Full Covers Article at:
https://www.covers.com/industry/ontario-olg-auditor-general-sports-betting-igaming-casino-upgrade-december-2024


Similar Sports and Competition Publications