• Mon, December 9, 2024

by: Reuters

South Africa headed for test showpiece but crowds still disappoint

South Africa's two-test series success over Sri Lanka on Monday catapulted them to first place in the World Test Championship and put them firmly on course for next year's final in what would have been unthinkable less than a year ago.

by: Sky Sports

Champions League: Man City, Real Madrid and PSG all in danger of dropping out with three league-phase games remaining

With three Champions League league-phase games left, Manchester City and Juventus are in danger ahead of Tuesdays showdown; Real Madrid and PSG floundering in 24th and 25th - teams who finish 25th to 36th will be eliminated from the competition,

by: ClutchPoints

MLB rumors: Yankees battling other Juan Soto losers for Anthony Santander

The New York Yankees appear to be interested in MLB free agent outfielder Anthony Santander amid Juan Soto's New York Mets decision.

by: Rolling Out

The 2025 Esports World Cup reveals first wave of tournament titles

Esports World Cup announced its initial lineup of competitive titles, mixing established franchises with mobile gaming powerhouses.

by: Heavy.com

Yankees Turned Down Chance to Keep Juan Soto by Topping Mets $765 Million Offer

A blockbuster new report Monday says that the New York Yankees had a chance to keep generational slugger Juan Soto in pinstripes, but turned it down. The report by Joel Sherman of The New York Post contains details of the final negotiations in the multi-team competition to sign Soto that are sure to leave Yankee

by: New York Post

Dodgers signing former Mets star Michael Conforto after missing out on Juan Soto

Michael Conforto debuted against the Dodgers in 2015. Now, he'll join the effort to help Los Angeles repeat as World Series champion.

by: LancasterOnline

Ohio State backup QB Devin Brown enters transfer portal but will stay with the team for playoffs

Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown has entered the transfer portal after three seasons on the bench. Brown announced his intention in a social media post on Sunday, saying he intends

by: Wales Online

Welsh rugby's winners and losers as exiled prop shows Gatland what he's missing

It was a frustrating weekend for Welsh sides against French opposition, with Cardiff, Dragons and Scarlets all losing. The Dragons went down 18-14 to Montpellier, with Filo Tiatia ruing missed opportunities afterwards. Then the Scarlets had victory away to Bayonne snatched from them at the death, going down 17-16.

by: NFL

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson continues to lead Pro Bowl Games voting by fans

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, with 82,402 votes, leads all players in balloting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games after two weeks of voting.

by: WPTV-TV

Saint Andrew's School athlete Dylan Faison aims to be Notre Dame's next two-sport star in lacrosse, football

Jordan is now a two-sports star at Notre Dame, excelling in football and lacrosse. Similarly, Dylan is now a top-rated lacrosse recruit and football player. With speed and elite play-making, Faison has gained the attention of every college in the country for lacrosse. Additionally, he takes his athleticism to the football field as a wide receiver.

by: Sports Mole

Preview: AC Milan vs. Red Star Belgrade - prediction, team news, lineups

Enjoying his best form since moving to Italy, a Reijnders brace recently secured maximum points against Empoli in Serie A, and the Dutch midfield dynamo then fired home from outside the box during a resounding 6-1 Coppa Italia success versus Sassuolo.

by: Fox Sports

College football transfer portal tracker: Ohio State QB Devin Brown to enter

Transfer season is in full swing again in college football, and some standout players are already on the move. Here's what we know.

by: Covers

Juventus vs Man City Predictions & Picks for Wednesday's Champions League Match

Get the latest Juventus vs. Man City predictions ahead of Wednesday's Champions League fixture. Free Champions League picks for December 11.

by: Sportsnet

Gretzky says Canada will matchup well at 4 Nations Face-Off

Gretzky's insatiable appetite for the sport will be filled with the first best-on-best competition we've witnessed since the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, and he is as excited as any hockey fan to see it.

by: legit

Kylian Mbappe Discusses Ballon d'Or Dreams and Strategy to Claim the Award

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has boldly opened up about his plan to win the Ballon d'Or in the near future while stating how he plans to realise his dreams.

by: The New Indian Express

Resolve WFI, Railways standoff

Last week, something extraordinary took place at the Senior Wrestling National Championships. A grappler won his first bout in Greco-Roman wrestling, but was as

by: Newsweek

Richard Childress Racing Announces 2025 NASCAR Expansion And Huge Crew Changes

Richard Childress Racing is set to introduce huge changes as it eyes an expansion in its NASCAR Cup Series operations for 2025. RCR plans to debut a part-time third car, although the identities of the drivers and the specific events this new car will participate in remain undisclosed.

by: Daily Post Nigeria

The rise of MSport: Nigeria's fastest-growing online sports betting & casino platform

In Nigeria's dynamic online sports betting and casino industry, MSport has firmly established itself as the leading choice for bettors who value

by: Dallas Morning News

Texas A&M defensive end Nic Scourton declares for 2025 NFL draft

After leading Texas A&M football in sacks and tackles for loss in his lone season in Aggieland, junior defensive end Nic Scourton declared for the 2025

by: Bemidji Pioneer

Beavers kick of 2024-25 season by winning Battle for the Paddle at St. Cloud State

The Bemidji State women's track and field team began its season with the Battle for the Paddle at St. Cloud State on Saturday.

by: Yahoo Finance

Fox CFO Says Comcast Spinoff 'Doesn't Change Much' From Competitive Standpoint

Steven Tomsic also addresses whether Fox would pursue direct-to-consumer bundles if Venu Sports fails to launch and the growth opportunity for Tubi The post Fox CFO Says Comcast Spinoff 'Doesn't Change Much' From Competitive Standpoint appeared first on TheWrap.

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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by: fightful

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According to Programming Insider, WWE SmackDown on December 6 scored 1.494 million viewers on the USA Network. This number is up big from the 1.341 million viewers the show scored on November 29. Friday's episode posted a 0.44 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, which is also up from the 0.40 rating from last Friday.

by: AOL

Two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter headlines Heisman Trophy finalists

Hunter will be joined by Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami quarterback Cam Ward at Saturday's Heisman Trophy ceremony.

by: The New York Times

The Mets Stole Juan Soto From the Yankees. Who's the Big Spender Now?

The Yankees didn't just lose a superstar; they lost him to the Mets. Is the balance of power shifting in New York?

by: The Mirror

Ronnie O'Sullivan repeats old trick as he withdraws from event hours before first match

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan followed Judd Trump and Mark Williams in withdrawing from the Scottish Open at the last minute, but is expected to play in Saudi Arabia

by: The New Zealand Herald

Shearing: King Country's Digger Balme, 60, wins open final at Rotorua A and P Show

Age ain't doing nothing to slow down veteran competition shearer, commentator and sometimes judge Digger Balme. Balme, who quietly turned 60 on October 30, claimed his first win of a new decade, in a 20-sheep open final at the Rotorua A and P Show Geyserland Agrodome Shears on Saturday.

by: Sportsnet

NBA in 'serious conversation' with FIBA about league in Europe

The NBA has been in "serious conversation" with FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis about potentially starting a new league in Europe, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reported Monday.

by: Outlookindia

Sunny Bhandarkar Exclusive: EPBL Founder Eyes Brighter Future For Indian Basketball

In addition to Elite Pro Basketball League, Sunny Bhandarkar is planning to launch EWPBL and UBL for women and rising young players, respectively apart from academies and collegiate tournaments

by: The New Zealand Herald

Rebel Sport Christmas Trolley Dash Tauranga: Jolene Howden-Turnbull celebrates son's inspiring cancer journey

When Jolene Howden-Turnbull arrived for the Rebel Sport Christmas Trolley Dash Tauranga she had a game plan for how things would go. "The plan completely went out the window," Howden-Turnbull said. She had 90 seconds to fill the trolley with $5000 worth of Rebel Sports merchandise,

by: Outlookindia

Premier League Matchday 15: Who Were The Lucky Winners And Unlucky Losers?

While Arsenal and Manchester City were held to draws at Fulham and Crystal Palace respectively, Chelsea's fine form continued as they claimed a 4-3 comeback win over Tottenham

by: MSN

Fantasy Basketball Week 8 Start/Sit: Bub Carrington a must start, plus position by position lineup decisions

Week 8 is upon us, and with it comes one of the stranger schedules of the season. This is largely due to the fact the In-Season Tournament is heading into the playoff portion of the competition. Eight teams (*below) will take part in the first round of the playoffs,

by: MSN

Formula 1 in 2025: Close racing, Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari and plenty of new faces

Even before he'd parked his car after winning the last Formula 1 race of 2024, Lando Norris made a vow to be champion in 2025. "Next year is going to be my year, too," Norris, who was runner-up to Max Verstappen this year,

by: MSN

Every word Arne Slot said on Alisson return, Everton postponement and Liverpool facing Girona

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has had his say ahead of the Champions League clash with Girona, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker looking likely to make his return from injury.

by: MSN

FIFA vice-president says Canada's drone-spying at Olympics was 'completely stupid'

Canada's decision to deploy a drone to spy on a New Zealand training session at the Paris Olympics was "completely stupid," says FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani.

by: MSN

NBA Draft: Maryland's Derik Queen Once Again Shines Against Top Competition

In a narrow 78-83 defeat to the No. 8 Purdue Boilermakers, Maryland's freshman big man Derik Queen had one of his strongest showings as a prospect.

by: MSN

Liverpool Predicted Lineup v Girona | UEFA Champions League

Liverpool face Girona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, hoping to cement their position at the top of the table in this year's competition in it's revised format. Arne Slot's team have been in fantastic form,

by: MSN

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are considering other options in the race for Oswin Appollis

Ahead of the January transfer window, Kaizer Chiefs are assessing their options for a new winger with Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moremi listed as targets.

by: MSN

American Rider Maddie Mastro Claims First World Cup Win in China

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by: MSN

Cooper Flagg becomes youngest to achieve historic NCAA feat in Duke win over Louisville

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by: MSN

Steve Barker sees silver lining in RS Berkane defeat

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker believes the experience his young squad will gain from this year's CAF Confederation Cup will be immense.

by: MSN

Top 25 Minnesota high school boys basketball rankings (12/9/2024)

Minnesota high school boys basketball is finally in full swing, and High School on SI will has the top 25 teams in the state ranked regardless of class

by: MSN

Op-Ed: Ashton Jeanty had a great season, but it wasn't Heisman

Heisman Trophy presentation approaches, the debate over who should take home college football's most prestigious award has reached a fever pitch. Among the leading candidates, Ashton Jeanty of Boise State has garnered significant attention for his phenomenal season,

by: MSN

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 odds: Favourite for SPOTY award revealed

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by: MSN

Richard Childress Racing to field third Cup Series car for multiple races in 2025, announces crew chief

Next season Richard Childress Racing will have a third Cup Series team in NASCAR. They will run multiple races and drivers in 2025. The number for the car has not been announced and that could mean a special return for RCR fans.

by: MSN

South Africa vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in South Africa 2024/2025

Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in South Africa 2024/2025 - Follow all the action from Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium

by: MSN

Lindsey Vonn, at 40, returns to competitive skiing, eyeing World Cup races

Nearly six years after her retirement, American alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn returned to competition this weekend in Copper Mountain, Colo., with two races each in the downhill and Super-G. The 40-year-old Vonn finished 24th and 27th,

by: MSN

Haryana's Pooja Scales New Heights In High Jump At National Junior Championships

Haryana's international high jumper Pooja improved upon her own U-18 national record on the third day of the 39th National Junior Championships at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The 17-year-old Pooja scaled 1.

South Africa headed for test showpiece but crowds still disappoint

South Africa's two-test series success over Sri Lanka on Monday catapulted them to first place in the World Test Championship and put them firmly on course for next year's final in what would have been unthinkable less than a year ago.
The article from Reuters discusses the upcoming Test series between South Africa and India, highlighting the excitement around the cricketing event despite the ongoing challenge of low attendance at Test matches in South Africa. The series, which includes two Test matches, is part of the World Test Championship, and there's particular interest due to the presence of star players like Virat Kohli and the return of Dean Elgar for South Africa. However, the article notes a persistent issue of poor crowd turnout, attributing it to factors like the dominance of T20 cricket, the timing of the matches, and the lack of promotion. Efforts are being made to boost attendance, including discounted tickets and promotional campaigns, but the allure of Test cricket seems to be waning in favor of shorter formats. Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the teams are hopeful that the quality of cricket will eventually draw fans back to the stadiums.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/south-africa-headed-test-showpiece-crowds-still-disappoint-2024-12-09/


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