Sun, December 8, 2024

by: Football Italia

UCL: referees for Inter and Atalanta matches confirmed

UEFA have disclosed the names of the referees of Tuesday's Champions League fixtures of Inter and Atalanta, as Slavko Vincic is set to officiate a game

by: The New York Times

How McLaren, F1 champions again after 26 years, went from last to first in 18 months

Led by talented drivers and a serene team principal, McLaren rapidly grew into the champion it has so longed to become again.

by: Sports Illustrated

Jake Paul called out by another senior citizen former boxing champ

YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul is getting called out by another aging former boxing champion who wants to test his chin.

by: Business Line

SkaSports and Angkor Tiger join hands to build a football stadium in Cambodia

by: The Daily Illini

No. 21 Illinois opens Big Ten play at No. 12 Ohio State

Illinois women's basketball faces a challenge as it travels to Columbus this Sunday to play the undefeated Ohio State.

by: The Advocate

New report shows equity gaps for girls in sports and more in the Baton Rouge metro

When we look at the study, not enough children really can access sports to enjoy all of these benefits. One of the takeaways, particularly is that there were notably lower participation rates among girls throughout the East Baton Rouge Parish,

by: Penn Live

Penn State shifting focus to College Football Playoff after Big Ten championship loss to Oregon

Losing to Oregon in the Big Ten championship hurt. But Penn State is now turning the page to the College Football Playoff.

by: The Courier-Journal

Louisville is hosting 2024 USA Cyclocross National Championships again. What to know

This week, Louisville is hosting the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships for the second year in a row at Joe Creason Park. According to the 2024 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, there are 1,344 registered cyclists. The event will ...

by: Khel Now

Prime Table Tennis League to go ahead with 56 player-lineup in Madhya Pradesh

The Prime Table Tennis League is set to make its debut in Madhya Pradesh from December 13-15, at the Abhay Prashal Club in Indore.

by: CBSSports.com

College Football Playoff format: 12-team bracket, 2025 schedule, dates, byes, first-round games

The expanded College Football Playoff debuts on Sunday as the CFP Committee prepares to unveil the 12-team brackt. This will be the first time viewers see the completed process and it's sure to come with some controversy.

by: USA Today

2024 NFL Week 14 schedule: TV channel and live stream links

NFL schedule has plenty of quality competition in store. Among those games is the Green Bay Packers squaring off against the Detroit Lions.Here you can find information on how to watch

by: The Daily Journal

Brewery to ballpark: Vasilakis to operate sports complex kitchen

Around the inner workings of restaurants since being a small boy, it would be fair to say Tommy Vasilakis has seen it all.

by: The Royal Gazette

Bermudian screenwriter brings debut film to the screen

A love story penned by a Bermudian screenwriter is warming hearts this Christmas with a touch of island flair. Helen Zoellner said she was excited about her first film, A Toast to Love , which is

by: Saturday Down South

Boise State fans take goal posts to Boise River after winning Mountain West for CFP bid

Boise State fans carried the goal posts to the freezing Boise River following their conference championship victory.

by: Daily Express

Luke Littler told to snub BBC SPOTY and manager urged to step in

Despite being second favourite to Olympic gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson for the BBC 's esteemed award, Taylor, a 16-time world champion and former SPOTY runner-up, believes the competition at the Paddy Power PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace will be too intense for distractions.

by: MSN

Horrific scenes as Olympic champion suffers high-speed crash

British cyclist Katy Marchant has been rushed to hospital following a high-speed crash which saw two riders flip into the crowd.

by: MSN

Boise State's Historic Win Sparks College Football Playoff Controversy

Boise State made history on Friday, beating UNLV in the Mountain West Championship to earn the program's first-ever trip to the College Football Playoff -- and likely a first-round bye to go with it.

by: BBC

Saracens power to bonus-point Champions Cup win

Saracens start their quest for a fourth European Cup with an impressive bonus-point victory over Bulls in blustery conditions at StoneX Stadium.

by: The New York Times

Explained: FIFA and DAZN's $1billion broadcast deal for the 2025 Club World Cup

The Athletic breaks down FIFA's agreement with DAZN and what the $1billion deal means for the clubs participating next
Sat, December 7, 2024

by: Reuters

Pavel Zacha scores another OT goal as Bruins top Flyers

Pavel Zacha scored his second overtime game-winning goal in three games to propel the Boston Bruins past the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday afternoon.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: fbcnews

AFL Oceania Cup concludes in Suva

The final day of competition for the Australia Football League under 15 Oceania Cup tournament got underway at Albert Park in Suva this afternoon. This is a pathway starting from under 13 to under 17 with the ultimate aim of national duties at the end of the ladder.

by: Juneau Empire

Crimson Bears on skis a sight to see

The Crimson Bears' first meet of the season will be the Colony CHAOS at the Government Peak Recreation Area in Palmer, Dec. 13-14.

by: manilatimes

Woods has 'long way to go' after surgery

Tiger Woods said he has a 'long way to go' in his bid to compete against the world's best golfers as he continues to recover from his latest pain-relieving back surgery in September.

by: The Jamaica Observer

Clarendon, STETHS battle for Ben Francis Cup honours

THE coaches of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and Clarendon College — two of the biggest names in schoolboy football in Jamaica — are urging caution as they meet in this afternoon's final of the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association/Wata Ben Francis Cup. Kick-off time is scheduled for 3:00 at the National Stadium.

by: oneesports

Path of Exile 2 review: Contender for best ARPG ever made

This Path of Exile 2 review is going to cover the main aspects of this game that put it a step ahead of the competition.

by: KPCW

Soldier Hollow to host junior biathlon, Nordic ski competitions

Midway's Soldier Hollow Nordic Center is gearing up to host a junior biathlon this month and Nordic ski races in the New Year.

by: MSN

De Vlaeminck attributes Pogacar's dominance to lack of competition and criticizes Evenepoel and Van der Poel

Eddy Merckx recently said that Tadej Pogacar may be the best rider ever (although he later changed his mind about that ). Stephen Roche and Bernard Hinault have also been enormously impressed. The old guard is often asked for their opinions on the Slovenian phenomenon.

by: inforum

West Fargo's Hulbert Aquatic Center nominated for national Readers' Choice award

The state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 2017, has become a regional hub for high-level swimming and diving events.

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

The article from Empire Sports Media discusses the New York Yankees' potential strategy regarding a contract extension for Juan Soto, one of the premier young talents in Major League Baseball. Soto, who was acquired by the Yankees in a trade with the San Diego Padres, is set to become a free agent after the 2024 season. The piece highlights the pressure on the Yankees to offer Soto a contract that could be considered "absurd" due to his exceptional skills and market value. It points out that while Soto's agent, Scott Boras, is known for securing high-value deals, the Yankees might feel cornered into offering a deal that could exceed $500 million, given Soto's age, performance, and the competitive nature of the free agent market. The article also touches on the implications of such a contract on the team's future financial flexibility and roster construction, suggesting that the Yankees might need to make significant adjustments elsewhere to accommodate Soto's salary.

Read the Full Empire Sports Media Article at:
https://empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-yankees/yankees-being-cornered-into-absurd-contract-for-juan-soto/


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