Thu, December 5, 2024

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: The New Zealand Herald

Olympic dressage star Charlotte Dujardin given one-year ban for whipping horse

Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin was today banned for a year following a horse-whipping controversy that led to her withdrawal from the Paris Games. The British rider was provisionally suspended by governing body the International Federation for Equestrian Sports just days before the start of the 2024 Olympics after the FEI received a video showing her repeatedly striking a horse on its legs.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: The Mirror

New 'dodgy' Fire TV Stick crackdown to block streaming Premier League fans

UK authorities and the Premier League are focusing on another major push to stop illicit streaming via so-called 'dodgy' Fire TV Sticks which have grown popular with football fans

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: The Royal Gazette

Talented Bermudian teenagers compete at top football event in Spain

Six of Bermuda's brightest young football stars have returned to the island after competing in Europe. JahZion Taylor, Dakayo Leverock, Xavier Thomas Bassett, Roman Wilkinson, Ibraheem Talbot and

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Fox Sports

USWNT Year In Review: Emma Hayes leads USA to gold, but loses several star players

After the Olympics, Emily Sonnett joked with Hayes that she started her U.S. tenure off too strong. That's a fair statement given everything the team achieved this calendar year, but players are keeping it in perspective and believe it's actually just the start of something as this next cycle begins.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: The News-Gazette

2024 All-Area Girls' Golf: Meet the first team

Zach Piatt covers high school sports at The News-Gazette. His email is zpiatt@news-gazette.com. "It feels good knowing I helped make this team and this program stronger and worked to build it up."

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Outlookindia

Andhra Vs Mumbai Live Streaming, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Group E Round 7: When, Where To Watch Domestic T20 Match

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN

Club World Cup 2025 draw: Groups, teams, schedule, match dates and times for FIFA tournament in USA

The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025 — the first edition of the club football competition under FIFA's controversial new expanded format. Manchester City are the Club World Cup holders following their 2023 triumph in Saudi Arabia.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: The Verge

PlayStation kicks off esports tournament series with live event in London

Sony is building on its PlayStation esports efforts with a new series of live tournament events called PlayStation Tournaments: XP. The first event will take place on January 18th, 2025 in London and feature Tekken 8, EA Sports FC 25, Fortnite, and Astro Bot.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: worldathletics

Oslo Bislett Games earns platinum recognition for sustainable delivery

First one-day event to achieve highest level against sustainability standard implemented by World Athletics this year

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN

4-star Paw Paw OL hungry to 'jump into SEC fire', get early start at Kentucky

Darrin Strey remembers the exact moment he set his heart on playing college football. Attending an iconic USC-Notre Dame annual rivalry game, one of the most renowned football atmospheres in the nation,

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Planet Rugby

Lawrence Dallaglio: 'Once you've won away in South Africa you think anything and everything is possible'

Lawrence Dallaglio has told critics of South African participation in the Investec Champions Cup to stop complaining and instead use it to their advantage.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Outlookindia

Man City 3-0 Forest, EPL: 'Nothing Is Impossible' As Per Nottingham Owner Marinakis

Nottingham Forest have exceeded expectations so far this season, sitting sixth in the Premier League table after 14 matches

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Virginia Cavaliers

Virginia to Host Auburn in SEC/ACC Challenge Thursday

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The Virginia women's basketball team (6-3) is set to host Auburn (5-3) in the SEC/ACC Challenge on Thursday (Dec. 5). Tipoff from John Paul Jones Arena is set for 6 p.m. on ACC Network.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

2024 All-Area Boys' Golfer of the Year: Maddux Quick's consistency bests all

Monticello senior Maddux Quick stood above the rest of the area boys' golfers this fall as he led the Sages to success at nearly every stop. Quick is The News-Gazette's All-Area Boys' Golfer of the Year for the 2024 season.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

LPGA Posts Transgender Standards That Are Sure To Cause A Stir

Players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to compete in LPGA tournaments or the eight USGA championships for females under new gender policies published Wednesday.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Major snooker tournament faces disappearing from free-to-air TV after ITV decision following location change

FANS have been left fuming over reports the Snooker World Grand Prix will not be shown on free-to-air TV next year. The tournament sees only the top 32 players on the one-year ranking list

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Dujardin suspended after horse-whipping scandal

Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin was Thursday banned for a year following a horse-whipping controversy that led to her withdrawal from the Paris Games.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

MLB teams now face new competition for talent: college programs awash with money

The NIL era of college sports has begun to impact the MLB draft in a major way, with teams now competing with college programs for players.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

"They are 2 weeks away from home, for 2 hours of competition..."; cyclo-cross teams face logistical puzzle

From Dublin to Sardinia is the complicated route for part of the cyclo-cross caravan this week. How do teams and riders handle two World Cups more than a thousand kilometers apart and two seas apart?

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Double Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin handed year suspension competition following horse whipping controversy

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Burton abandons Vendee Globe after damage to boat

Last edition's bronze winner Louis Burton has pulled out of the Vendee Globe more than three weeks into the race due to serious damage to his boat, organisers of the solo, non-stop and unassisted round-the-world sailing competition said on Thursday.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

'Stakes are high' when Bristol host Leinster - Lam

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam calls Leinster's Investec Champions Cup record "unbelievable" before they visit Ashton Gate.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Shamed Olympic legend Charlotte Dujardin is SUSPENDED for a year after shocking video showed her whipping horse

DOUBLE Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin has been suspended from competition for one year following a horse whipping controversy. It saw her withdraw from the Paris Games and the

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Double Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin handed one-year suspension

Double Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin has been suspended from all competition for one year following a horse whipping controversy that saw her withdraw from the Paris Games.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Masked Singer: You'll Never Believe Which NFL Star Was Just Unmasked

Los Angeles Rams football player Kobie Turner showcased his shockingly powerful vocals on The Masked Singer, but was unfortunately eliminated during the Fox competition series' Dec. 4 episode.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Transgender Golfer Responds to Change in LPGA, USGA Gender Policies

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Analysis: Arkansas men's basketball shows strong, improved perimeter defense in Miami win

Instead, the Razorbacks, who host Texas-San Antonio at 1 p.m. Saturday, locked the perimeter down and came back to win at Watsco Center. The Hurricanes, who looked primed to snap a four-game skid, hit 1 of their final 7 three-point shots in the loss.

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Predicted groups for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

All 32 teams competing in the recently revamped and expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup are now known, with each awaiting to discover their group stage foes on Thursday. The tournament begins with a group stage consisting of eight groups of four clubs,

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Golf Bodies to Require Female at Birth or Early Transition for Competition

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley 'disappointed' in leaks detailing potential payment for Bethpage Black

"To be honest with you, there's not much to talk about [pay]; these leaks that came out were ... leaks," Bradley told Sports Illustrated. "I was shocked to see the leaks, as was t

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

LPGA: Players must be assigned female at birth or transition before male puberty

The policies, which begin in 2025, follow more than a year of study involving medicine, science, sport physiology and gender policy law.
Wed, December 4, 2024

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

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

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Impromptu scenarios carve unique paths to GHSA Game Day Cheer Championships

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Terrence Williams

Natasha Hunt backs Northampton Saints to win Investec Champions Cup

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: 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

LPGA's next commissioner will face sponsor issues, TV contracts and transgender rights debate

Key events don't have title sponsors. Some tournaments are on TV tape delay. And there's a potential legal fight brewing.

The article from The Athletic discusses the challenges faced by Mollie Marcoux Samaan, the LPGA commissioner, as she navigates the evolving landscape of women's golf. Key points include the LPGA's efforts to secure more television coverage and sponsorship deals, which are crucial for the growth and financial stability of the tour. The article highlights the tension between maintaining the sport's traditional appeal and adapting to modern societal changes, including discussions around transgender rights and inclusion in women's sports. Marcoux Samaan is depicted as balancing these issues while trying to expand the LPGA's reach and influence, ensuring the sport remains relevant and inclusive while also addressing the concerns of sponsors and viewers. The piece also touches on the broader implications of these changes for the future of women's professional golf.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5964477/2024/12/02/lpga-commissioner-tv-sponsor-transgender-rights/