• 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: Racer

HSR IMSA Classic to debut at the Rolex 24

The earliest golden eras of IMSA's success will now share the spotlight at each year's Rolex 24 At Daytona, as IMSA celebrates its past while continuing to write the next chapter in the history of

by: The Chronicle

College fencing 101: All you need to know about events, scoring and Duke's season

Fencing, the sport of sword fighting, is played on a 14 meter long metal strip known as a piste. A competition between two fencers is called a bout. Fencers earn points in a bout by scoring touches on their opponents that are registered by an electronic machine.

by: Yahoo! Sports

3-time Olympic equestrian champion Dujardin handed 1-year ban following horse-whipping scandal

Three-time Olympic equestrian gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin was suspended from all competition for one year on Thursday following a horse-whipping scandal that saw her withdraw from the Paris Games in July.

by: The Christian Post

LPGA implements new policy limiting men's participation in women's golf competitions

The Ladies Professional Golf Association LPGA has implemented a policy regulating the participation of trans-identified males in its competitions as concerns about ensuring fairness for female

by: Detroit News

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly

Miami — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly, with Palmeiras and Porto also part of that group for the tournament that will take place in the U.S. next year. The draw was held Thursday in Miami, with the 32 teams finally finding out their first three opponents in the newly expanded event.

by: The Morning Sun

Who is Marc Dean and when did he win the Pro Doubles Men's HYROX World Championships with Jake Dearden?

MARC Dean is a HYROX world champion who has become a big name in the elite sports competition. The athlete took home the first place trophy in the Pro Doubles category at the HYROX World

by: LBC

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

Double Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin has been suspended from competition for one year following a horse whipping controversy.

by: Sports Illustrated

Is Marvel Rivals on Game Pass? Everything We Know

Marvel Rivals is just a few hours away from its global launch. Players can preload the game and be ready to go as soon as it launches. The anticipation for this

by: Frontstretch

PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports Announces 2025 Drivers

Mathias Beche and Rodrigo Sales will drive the No. 52 ORECA 07-Gibson full-time in the LMP2 class in 2025. They will be joined by former INDYCAR racer Benjamin Pedersen for the five Michelin Endurance Cup races. Finally, Ben Keating (pictured above at Road America) will rejoin the team for the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

by: 9NEWS

Alex Singleton is Broncos' nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year

The Broncos' inside linebacker has been sidelined with a knee injury since after Game 3, but it hasn't stopped his work with Special Olympics.

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Read the full transcript of Mizzou beat writer Eli Hoff's sports chat

Bring your Tigers football, basketball and recruiting questions, and talk to Eli Hoff in a live chat at 11 a.m. Thursday.

by: The Herald Bulletin

Hot-shooting AU women score first HCAC win

Hot shooting lifted the Anderson University women's basketball team past Franklin 91-86 in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference competition Wednesday at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium.

by: CBSSports.com

College basketball power rankings: Tennessee jumps to the top, Maryland rockets up to No. 2

Four of the top five teams and eight of the 16 total teams in last week's power rankings took at least one loss over the last week, making way for a complete overhaul at the top of this week's rankings led by Tennessee's pole vault from No.

by: MassLive

Watch AFC Bournemouth vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League free live stream

by: Sports Illustrated

Revolutionizing Action Sports: Scotty James Champions Team Evolution in the X Games

Scotty James, one of the world's most accomplished snowboarders, isn't just pushing boundaries on the halfpipe—he's driving a transformative change in action sp

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: 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

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: MSN

'This is why you play' - Doak on Dupont and Toulouse

by: MSN

Miele Switzerland becomes second national partner for UEFA Women's Euro

European soccer's governing body UEFA has brought in home appliance brand Miele Switzerland as a commercial partner of next year's Women's European Championships in that country. Through a deal unveiled today,

by: MSN

Amber Glenn leads Grand Prix Final, eyes biggest figure skating title for U.S. woman in 14 years

The U.S. champion Glenn landed a clean triple Axel on Thursday in Grenoble, France. She is the only woman to land a clean triple Axel on the senior Grand Prix Series this fall and

by: MSN

2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw results: 32 teams placed into groups for USA-hosted tourney

by: MSN

2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw: 32 clubs from 6 continents learn group stage opponents

The draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has been made, making the new version of the competition feel a little bit more real ahead of the summer. The reformatted Club World Cup hasn't been without controversy - it was originally supposed to debut in China in 2021 until the Covid-19 pandemic pushed it back several years - while many big clubs are missing from a so-called global celebration of football,

by: MSN

Bengals players among those participating in annual Cincinnati Gives Challenge

The competition is heating up during the annual Cincinnati Gives Challenge. One hundred and fifty nonprofits are competing in the fundraising challenge that runs through next week.

by: MSN

Southern takes College Football 25 esports title at Bayou Classic

Southern University won the College Football 25 esports championship during the Bayou Classic, adding to their football win over Grambling.

by: MSN

SI:AM | Recapping the Biggest Night in Men's Hoops This Season

Big night in college hoops 💣 Woj's next chapter ✅ NFL Week 14 picks If you're a college basketball fan, Wednesday night was the biggest treat of the season. There were 10 games involving top-25 men's teams,

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: 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: 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,

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.
The article discusses the evolving landscape of table tennis, where Europe is increasingly challenging China's long-standing dominance in the sport. Traditionally, China has been the powerhouse, producing world champions and Olympic gold medalists consistently. However, recent developments show European players making significant strides. The article highlights the success of European players in recent international tournaments, with names like Dimitrij Ovtcharov from Germany and Timo Boll gaining prominence. It also mentions the strategic approaches European teams are adopting, including better training facilities, coaching, and a focus on youth development. Furthermore, the piece touches on how the sport's popularity in Europe is growing, partly fueled by the success of European players, which in turn is attracting more sponsorship and investment into the sport. This shift is seen as a positive development for table tennis, promising a more competitive global stage.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/sports/tennis/table-tennis-europe-leads-challenge-to-china-s-dominance/ar-AA1vk79c