Thu, December 5, 2024

by: Terrence Williams

Meet the 2024 All-Area Golf Coach of the Year: Andrew Turner

Andrew Turner strikes a pose at The News-Gazette office in Champaign last week. The Monticello boys' golf and girls' golf coach led the Sages to successful seasons this fall, winning News-Gazette Coach of the Year honors.

by: Terrence Williams

2025 QB mock draft: Predictions for Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, others

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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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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?

by: Terrence Williams

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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: Terrence Williams

Transgender Golfer Responds to Change in LPGA, USGA Gender Policies

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: Terrence Williams

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

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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

by: 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

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

Miami Hurricanes lead for 36 minutes but lose 76-73 to Arkansas in SEC/ACC Challenge

by: Terrence Williams

Ban on 'male physiology' in women's sports could hurt Catholics, Minnesota Supreme Court suggests

State's high court already upheld sex-based bathrooms in employment, but worries about slippery slope if it upholds USA Powerlifting's ban on athletes who completed male puberty in women's competition.

by: Terrence Williams

Boston College men's basketball struggles offensively in loss to South Carolina

CHESTNUT HILL — The Boston College basketball program took a step back when the level of competition took a discernable step up in class. The Eagles fell behind by 17 points at the half and were blown out, 73-51, by South Carolina in the second installment of the ACC-SEC challenge Tuesday night at Conte Forum.

by: Terrence Williams

Why Real Madrid and Barcelona Aren't Playing the Copa del Rey 2024-25 Second Round

The second round of the Copa del Rey 2024-25 kicks off on Dec. 3, but four La Liga clubs will not participate in the action, including Real Madrid and Barcelona. One week after the conclusion of the tournament's first round,

by: Terrence Williams

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Man City in race for Frimpong

Jeremie Frimpong is reportedly being tracked by Liverpool and Man City. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

by: Terrence Williams

Graney: UNLV will have competition for Barry Odom

UNLV should do whatever necessary to keep Barry Odom as its football coach. It's the "whatever necessary" part that sometimes becomes tough to navigate. People will call. Schools from Power Four conferences will be interested in Odom.

by: Terrence Williams

NASCAR files motion to dismiss lawsuit by Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing

by: Terrence Williams

LSU Football in the Mix for Coveted 2025 Quarterback Bryce Baker

Kernersville (NC) four-star quarterback Bryce Baker has become a hot commodity on the recruiting trail over the last two weeks with the recent news of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown being fired.

by: Terrence Williams

T&T dominate Carifta Gymnastics

Trinidad and Tobago dominated the inaugural Carifta Artistic Gymnastics Championships, in Kingston, Jamaica, on the weekend.The 54-member squad won nine of ten levels in the segment of the Championshi

Why have Chelsea qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?

In case there wasn't quite enough football already, FIFA's reformatted and expanded Club World Cup in 2025 will bring more action to our screens. The competition, which will take place in the United States,

Chelsea Football Club has qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 due to their performance in the UEFA Champions League over the past few seasons. The new format of the tournament, which will now be held every four years instead of annually, allows for qualification based on a club's success in continental competitions over a specified period. Chelsea secured their spot by reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League in the 2022-2023 season, which, combined with their previous achievements, met the criteria set by FIFA for qualification. This new format aims to include the best teams from each confederation, and Chelsea's consistent performance in European competitions has earned them a place in this prestigious event.

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