• Sat, December 7, 2024

by: The New Zealand Herald

Jack Jordan wins Taranaki Sports Awards senior Sportsman for second year

New Zealand's three-peat world champion axeman Jack Jordan has another trophy to add to the cabinet. Jordan, originally from Taranaki but who now lives in Taumarunui, won the Taranaki Sports Awards senior sportsman award for his efforts in woodchopping for a second year in a row.

by: Daily Mail

Aussie Olympic champion Jessica Fox puts on a brave face as she flashes a smile in first sighting since the news of her split with Mathieu Biazizzo

Jessica Fox was all smiles on Friday, despite reports emerging that she had quietly split with her partner of nine years Mathieu Biazizzo.

by: The Globe and Mail

Why I sold my BCE, and how I'm investing the proceeds

The fact that BCE said nothing about maintaining the current dividend rate beyond the end of 2025 indicates to me that a cut may be on the table

by: Fox Sports

2025 MLB free-agent rumors: Juan Soto bidding tops $600 million

The top player on the free-agent market is expected to be off the board by the start of the MLB Winter Meetings (Dec. 9), according to ESPN. The report noted that offers for Soto have surpassed $600 million and could potentially exceed Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million contract, which he signed last offseason.

by: Daily Express

BBC Strictly's JB Gill had completely different career that shattered before JLS fame

JLS star JB Gill once had a promising career outside of the music industry until a devastating incident destroyed his dream.

by: Talksport

Premier League LIVE: Man City trail to Palace, Merseyside derby postponed, Man United vs Nottingham Forest to come

SPORT.com is here to keep you updated with all the latest from the Premier League and beyond. The Premier League clash between Everton and Liverpool has been called off due to adverse weather.

by: Forbes

Duael Track Believes It Can Transform The Sport

Duael Track is reimagining the sport of track and field by simplifying it down to its core: 1-on-1 racing between the world's best athletes.

by: NBC Sports

Ilia Malinin, Chock/Bates lead Grand Prix Final going into free programs

He tallied 105.43 points, taking a significant 11.94-point lead over Olympic and world silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama of Japan going into Saturday's free skate, which airs live on Peacock. Kagiyama fell on his opening quad Salchow.

by: Newsweek

Juan Soto Bidding 'Expected To Hit $700 Million Mark' As Sweepstakes Nears End

More Maddie Meyer/Getty Images "Bidding in the Juan Soto Derby is expected to hit baseball's magic $700 million mark, with the heated competition that still pits five big-market teams and includes the Mets and incumbent Yankees nearing a historic end ...

by: Yahoo! Sports

Sweet tea ribs or chipotle ribs? Friendly competition being held among SEC fans at championship

The food and beverage partner of Mercedes-Benz Stadium wants to see who has more team spirit: Georgia fans or Texas fans. For the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Levy is introducing a signature Rack-O-Rib volcano dish. But there are only 100 of them, so ...

by: CBSSports.com

Oregon vs. Penn State odds, prediction, betting line: 2024 Big Ten Championship Game picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its college football picks and predictions for Oregon Ducks vs. Penn State Nittany Lions 2024 Big Ten Championship game on CBS and Paramount+

by: Outlookindia

Manchester United 2-3 Nottingham Forest, Premier League: Wood's Winner Sinks Amorim's Side

by: The New York Times

Amber Glenn wins U.S. women's figure skating's biggest title in 14 years

American Amber Glenn continued her surprising rise in women's figure skating, winning the Grand Prix Final title on Saturday.

by: Knoxville News Sentinel

Lady Vols basketball vs Iowa score today: Live updates, game highlights, how to watch

It's Lady Vols vs Iowa in the Women's Champions Classic this college basketball season. Follow for live score updates, game highlights from New York.

by: Khaleej Times

Look: Meet 8-year-old girl with 11 medals in karate and kickboxing

Meera's journey goes beyond sports; she has also built a successful modelling career, appearing in over 85 advertising campaigns

by: Heavy.com

Insider: Juan Soto Gets Massive $730 Million Offer From Yankees' Rival

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto has reportedly gotten a massive 15-year $730 million deal from a rival in free agency.

by: BBC

Premier League Crystal Palace 1 Manchester City 1 42 minutes played. In progress

by: Empire Sports Media

Yankees being cornered into absurd contract for Juan Soto

The Yankees are being cornered into spending an egregious amount on Juan Soto, and their Plan B is falling apart. With Willy

by: Vanguard

Requiem for Edo Sport, by Patrick Omorodion

The Latin expression, 'Requiem aeternum dona eis, translated in Eng- lish means, "Eternal rest grant to them." That is the song I have this second Sunday of December, exactly 17 days to Christmas for my dear Edo State which once had a collosus,

by: NJ.com

Girls hockey as sanctioned sport should add opportunities. Why is one girl left out?

In the 2023-24 season, roughly 45 girls across New Jersey owned a roster spot on a boys varsity hockey team. Of the girls coming back this season, Reiter is alone in being forced off a boys team, because her school has a girls hockey team. It remains the only girls co-op in the state.

by: The New York Times

Lindsey Vonn, at 40, returns to competitive skiing with two downhill races

Lindsey Vonn's unlikely bid to get back to the top of skiing started Saturday, with two downhill races in Colorado she used as "training."

by: Outlookindia

Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton, Premier League: Unai Emery Sets Champions League Mission

Aston Villa head to RB Leipzig on 10 December, looking to push their case for a spot in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, followed by four more Premier League clashes this month

by: fbcnews

Tabadromu in pursuit of national duties

Tabadromu also plays club competition hockey in Lautoka, and believes hard work and patience is the key to success. The Australian Wanderers will play their last round of matches today in Suva, before concluding their tour.

by: BBC

Draw held for first Kabaddi World Cup outside Asia

The draw has taken place as England gears up to become the first country outside Asia to host the world championship in kabaddi, a sport loved by millions of fans. The Kabaddi World Cup 2025 will be staged in the West Midlands, and now the English and Scottish men's and women's teams know who their first round opponents are.

by: The New York Times

F1 and NASCAR drivers want their voices heard: Only one series is listening

But where the paths diverge, at least for the moment, is here: Modern-day NASCAR is listening to the voices of its drivers, while the increasingly frustrated racers in F1 are talking to a brick wall in the form of the FIA.

by: MSN

Kentucky vs. Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

The No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (7-1) take on the No. 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs (7-1) Saturday evening. Tip-off from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook

by: MSN

Walsh Jesuit Ironman 2024: Which Northeast Ohio wrestlers reached the podium?

Nobody ever wants to lose, but when wrestlers show up to the Walsh Jesuit Ironman the expectations of winning are tempered a little bit. The 30th annual Ironman tournament was no exception as 499 boys from more than 130 schools across 27 different states made their way to Walsh Jesuit to get in on the competition.

by: MSN

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Match Schedule Released: Real Madrid's Dates, Venues, & More

FIFA have released the schedule and stadiums for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Here's the dates and stadiums Real Madrid will play in.

by: MSN

Global athletes compete in Madison's first Strongman Games

Some of the world's strongest athletes have been competing throughout the week in the Official Strongman Games at the Aliant Energy Center.

by: MSN

Andrew Friedman addresses claims Dodgers are ruining baseball

Andrew Friedman does not care about the concerns of fans who feel the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball by racking up good players. Friedman joined "The Jim Rome Show" for an interview on Friday.

by: MSN

Meet 19-Year-Old Luke Wasson: Once A Golfer & Soccer Player, Now Making Waves In Pickleball

Wasson achieved a major milestone when he became a member of the Professional Pickleball Association, which demonstrates how much he is dedicated to playing at the highest level of competition in the sport.

by: MSN

Porsche announces reduced factory drivers list with Le Mans winner Bruni dropped

Bruni is no longer a Porsche factory driver, but could still race a 963 in the 2025 IMSA championship

by: MSN

Where to watch the SEC Championship: Live stream Texas vs. Georgia

Texas and Georgia face off for the title this weekend, and we'll show you where to watch the SEC Championship at home.

by: MSN

Football fans vote for players to boycott $2.5bn FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA staged its ostentatious and largely farcical draw for the expanded 2025 Club World Cup, which will not simply feature the champions of the governing body's six c

by: MSN

AS FAR Rabat vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Preview, h2h, lineups, time, where to watch

Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns will face Moroccan side AS FAR Rabat in their second CAF Champions League group stage match this weekend.

by: MSN

UTS Grand Final confirms a new generation of tennis fans are asking for more

This is tennis reimagined, with players only getting one serve, 15-second shot clocks between points, wild cards that can be played to instantly boost your score and matches playe

by: MSN

Uncertain Futures: Drivers Leaving F1 in 2024 and What's Next

Formula One season comes to a close, the motorsport world is set to say goodbye to several familiar faces who will be leaving the F1 grid. This year, a mix of established stars and emerging talents will be moving on to new chapters in their careers.

by: MSN

Inter Miami Club World Cup 2025 fixtures: Games, schedule for Lionel Messi's side at FIFA tournament

Inter Miami will take part in the FIFA Club World Cup as tournament debutants. Here is how their schedule at the competition in 2025 will look.

by: MSN

WIAA reduces football ban for Milwaukee schools after administrative error

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control voted to reduce postseason bans for two Milwaukee high school football programs following an administrative paperwork error. Bay View and Pulaski High Schools,

by: MSN

Controversy Erupts: Texans Coach DeMeco Ryans Faces Backlash Over Trevor Lawrence Comments

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is under fire for his remarks blaming Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence following a controversial late hit that has stirred debates across the NFL.

by: MSN

GSL final goes ahead despite Bangladesh asking Rangpur to release three players

Rishad Hossain, Afif Hossain and Soumya Sarkar are part of the ODI squad that will begin its series against West Indies two days after the GSL final

by: MSN

Juan Soto sweepstakes expected to hit $700 million with five teams still in free agent frenzy

Bidding in the Juan Soto Derby is expected to hit baseball's magic $700 million mark, with the heated competition that still pits five big-market teams and includes the Mets and incumbent Yankees nearing a historic end.

by: MSN

North Shore vs Atascocita football on NFHS Network: Watch 2024 UIL playoffs

North Shore swept Atascocita in two games last season — once in the regular season and again in the playoffs. WATCH NORTH SHORE VS. ATASCOCITA LIVE FRIDAY. Both teams are ripe w

by: MSN

How to watch Bristol Bears v Leinster live on TV and full team news

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by: MSN

West Indies vs Bangladesh LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Bangladesh in West Indies 2024

Follow live coverage of West Indies vs Bangladesh from the Bangladesh in West Indies 2024 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

by: MSN

Table tennis: Europe challenges 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

170+ sports captions for Instagram pictures: Perfect for athletes

Discover the best sports captions for Instagram pictures. The article shares cute captions for football, basketball, boxing, baseball, athletics, motor sports, etc.

by: MSN

Knicks Starting to Show Improvement in Critical Area

The New York Knicks got off to a sluggish start on the defensive end, but have recently shown vast improvement as the team surges to a 13-8 start. After starting the season 5-6, the Knicks are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Jack Jordan wins Taranaki Sports Awards senior Sportsman for second year

New Zealand's three-peat world champion axeman Jack Jordan has another trophy to add to the cabinet. Jordan, originally from Taranaki but who now lives in Taumarunui, won the Taranaki Sports Awards senior sportsman award for his efforts in woodchopping for a second year in a row.
Jack Jordan has been named the Taranaki Sports Awards Senior Sportsman for the second consecutive year, recognizing his outstanding performance in cycling. The Stratford cyclist, who has been a dominant force in the sport, was celebrated for his achievements which include winning the New Zealand Cycle Classic and the Tour of Southland. His success continued internationally, where he competed in Europe, showcasing his talent on a global stage. Jordan's dedication to cycling, his consistent performance, and his ability to excel both locally and abroad were highlighted as key factors in his back-to-back wins at the awards. His accomplishments not only bring pride to Stratford but also inspire other local athletes to pursue excellence in their respective sports.

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