• Mon, December 9, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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

SEC fines Mizzou for fans' post-Border War court-storming

Missouri has now violated the SEC's access to competition area policy twice in the last two years following big victories.

by: fightful

WWE SmackDown (12/6) Nearly Averages 1.5M Viewers Against Heavy Sports Competition

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: Speedcafe

Radical rounds for SRO's 2025 program

Next year's five-round calendar will be alongside the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia, Monochrome GT4 Australia, Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge,

by: Outlookindia

Sunny Bhandarkar Exclusive: EPBL CEO 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: nhlrumors

Ovechkin-Crosby: Two Decades of a Rivalry That Remains Fierce

Ovechkin has extended his scoring streak to five games and joined the ranks of such legends as Brett Hull and Johnny Bucyk. Despite a four-game point streak of his own coming to an end in a loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, Crosby remains a mainstay for the Penguins, finishing second on the team in points only to Evgeni Malkin.

by: MSN

Giants' Buster Posey passed on Juan Soto, pivots to more realistic goals

Buster Posey didn't come to the Winter Meetings to finish second. The San Francisco Giants' new president of baseball operations, we've all learned, knows not to enter a race he can't win and knows not to lose valuable time and resources on pursuing a player determined to play somewhere beyond Oracle Park.

by: Yahoo! Sports

Two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter headlines 4 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 Mirror

BBC have made big mistake telling Mark Cavendish and Tadej Pogacar to get on their bikes

It's hard to understand how Sports Personality of the Year shortlists do not include two superstars who made 2024 a great one for cycling

by: The New Zealand Herald

Te Puke Sports star Aidan Ross leaves Chiefs for Queensland Reds in 2025

Chiefs prop Aidan Ross will leave for the Queensland Reds after next season's Super Rugby Pacific competition. Photo / Brett Phibbs / Te Puke Sports former All Black Aidan Ross will be on the move after next season's Super Rugby Pacific competition.

by: MSN

Shedeur Sanders Pays the Price as Colorado's Relentless Heisman Push for Travis Hunter Leaves Him in the Dust

When it comes to competition within programs, well, you know who leads the race, right? The post Shedeur Sanders Pays the Price as Colorado's Relentless Heisman Push for Travis Hunter Leaves Him in the Dust appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

Ben Curran in Zimbabwe squad for Afghanistan series

Ben Curran, the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom, is named in Zimbabwe's squad for their one-day international series against Afghanistan.

by: MSN

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: The top matchups in the group stage - ranked

FIFA Club World Cup draw has been finalised and all 32 participants now know their fates for next summer's group stage in the United States. The expanded and revamped tournament has understandably divided opinion among supporters,

by: MSN

The Heisman Debate: Is Ashton Jeantys Season Enough to Top NCAA History?

Ashton Jeanty delivered a stellar season for Boise State, but does it stack up against Travis Hunter's unprecedented dominance in the NCAA?

by: MSN

Missouri fined $250,000 for storming court after men's basketball win vs. Kansas

The SEC has fined Missouri $250,000 for its fans storming the court after the Tigers' 76-67 upset victory over No. 1 Kansas on Sunday. This is Missouri's second offense under the league's revised access to competition area policy that was adopted at the SEC Spring Meetings in 2023.

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

Maddie Mastro has clinched the first World Cup victory of her career at China's Secret Garden. Mastro took first place in the women's Superpipe competition on December 8, 2024. The 24-year-old rider from Wrightwood,

by: MSN

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

F reshman phenom Cooper Flagg added another chapter to his historic start on Sunday, leading No. 9 Duke to a 76-65 victory over Louisville in its ACC opener. Flagg delivered 20 po

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
  • Tue, December 10, 2024

by: The New York Times

Why youth won't win you the Champions League (or is Luis Enrique right that age doesn't matter?)

Its application to elite sport has always been tenuous, but it is a widely held belief that experience is a prerequisite for European success, and that has become the focus of debate when discussing Paris Saint-Germain's struggles in the Champions League.

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
The article from Outlook India features an exclusive interview with Sunny Bhandarkar, the founder of the Elite Pro Basketball League (EPBL) and the Elite Women's Pro Basketball League (EWPBL). Bhandarkar discusses his vision for elevating basketball in India, highlighting the leagues' role in providing a platform for both men and women to showcase their talent. He talks about the challenges of promoting basketball in a cricket-dominated nation, the importance of grassroots development, and the need for better infrastructure and international exposure for Indian players. Bhandarkar also shares insights on the growth of the leagues, the inclusion of foreign players to raise the competitive level, and his aspirations to make basketball a mainstream sport in India, potentially leading to more Indian players competing on the global stage.

Read the Full Outlookindia Article at:
https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/others/sunny-bhandarkar-exclusive-interview-epbl-ewpbl-leagues-founder-eyes-brighter-future-for-indian-basketball