• Thu, December 5, 2024

by: Terrence Williams

2024-25 National High School Wrestling Rankings: Adjustments, Ironman Seeds, and Missing Stars (12/5/2024)

The 2024-2025 high school wrestling season is in full swing and so is High School On SI with our first set of National High School Wrestling Rankings of the regular season.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: Outlookindia

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

by: 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."

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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

by: 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.

by: The New York Times

The NBA's latest arms race? Building wildly expensive practice facilities

Teams are spending big on state-of-the-art training facilities, hoping to attract or retain free agents. Is it working?

by: 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

by: Terrence Williams

ACC's catastrophic performance in the ACC/SEC Challenge might mean another frustrating Selection Sunday

ACC principals have complained -- loudly -- about receiving only five NCAA Tournament bids in each of the past three seasons. With the way they've performed in non-league games in 2024-25, getting five teams in the field might be an achievement.

by: Terrence Williams

IOC eliminates Hockey, Shooting, Weightlifting from the 2026 Youth Olympics

by: Terrence Williams

Win a festive book bundle and get five must-reads of the season

With something to suit everyone, the bundle includes: 'My Life As a Vet' by Mark Jackson-Smith, 'The Lady in the Lake' by Jeremy Craddock, 'Unique' by Kelly Holmes, 'The Radfords' by Sue and Joel Radford, and 'Not That I'm Bitter' by Helen Lederer.

by: Terrence Williams

Why Powerade is letting athletes pause partnerships to prioritize mental health

by: Terrence Williams

Powerade unveils new sponsorship rules prioritizing athlete mental health

The Coca-Cola owned sports drink brand has launched 'The Athletes Code,' a new initiative that allows athletes to prioritize their mental well-being without the risk of losing sponsorships.

by: Terrence Williams

Which NHL players are the best at each age right now? Who are the best all-time?

By Max Bultman, Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe If you're a sports fan, you're familiar with the adage "Father Time is undefeated." It's ubiquitous because it's true. It's why we talk about the dreaded "wrong side" of 30,

by: Terrence Williams

Table tennis: Europe leads challenge to China's dominance

China has long dominated table tennis, but thanks to growing efforts in Europe and Germany especially, the status quo is being challenged.

by: Terrence Williams

Simone Biles 'Will Never' Return To Popular Workout Class After Rough Experience

Simone Biles, the legendary U.S. Olympics gymnast, knows a thing or two about working out. But there's one popular class that Biles is vowing to "never" return to. The 27-year-old Houston, Texas native has been letting her body rest since the Summer Olympics in Paris.

by: Terrence Williams

Bologna face Champions League exit with one point in five games

Bologna's return to the UEFA Champions League was a story that captured imaginations—not just among their loyal fanbase but also across sports communities in

by: Terrence Williams

Orlando Pirates might part ways with a key defender - Here's why

Pirates defender's future at the club is uncertain, with sources revealing the club is unlikely to renew his contract. Find out why!

by: Terrence Williams

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO THE TRAILBLAZING GAMES OF THE FUTURE 2025

by: Terrence Williams

SailGP: How Technology is Revolutionizing Professional Sailing

On a crisp morning in San Francisco Bay, the future of sailing screams past at nearly 100 kilometers per hour.

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

by: 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.

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: MSN

Who Is Samantha Johnson? DAZN Host for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw

Two years after hosting the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup draw, Samantha Johnson is back to spearhead the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw. FOLLOW SI SOCCER'S LIVE BLOG OF THE 2025 FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP DRAW INCLUDING NEWS,

by: MSN

Kaulig Racing Announces Competition Roster Moves for 2025

Mike Cook joins Kaulig Racing from Stewart-Haas Racing, while Andrew Dickeson and Trent Owens will work as crew chiefs for the team's NASCAR Cup Series program in 2025.

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: MSN

Twin Cities weekend events: Best beard competition, Santa bikes ride, tree lighting ceremonies

Do you have a great beard? Show it off at Friday night's Build a Beard Competition, a fundraiser for the Movember Foundation and "celebration of all things facial hair." What to expect: Dual Citizen in St.

by: 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.

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: 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,

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

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

Each organization says the policy was informed by science, whereas transgender golfers argue this could spell the end of their careers.
The article discusses a new policy by golf's governing bodies, the R&A and USGA, which mandates that transgender women must have transitioned before puberty or before the age of 12 to be eligible to compete in women's golf events. This decision aims to maintain fairness in competition by ensuring that participants do not have the physical advantages typically associated with male puberty. The policy has stirred controversy, with critics arguing it could be discriminatory and might not align with broader inclusivity efforts in sports. The R&A and USGA's stance reflects a growing trend in sports to address the complexities of transgender participation, balancing competitive equity with inclusivity.

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