• Mon, December 9, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
  • Tue, December 10, 2024

by: Kent Online

Medway Sports Awards nominees Medway United FC under-9s West and Medway & Maidstone AC's 4x100m relay squad have the blueprint for team harmony

Medway Sports Awards nominees Medway United under-9s West and Medway & Maidstone AC's 4x100m relay squad are fine examples of teamwork personified.

by: philstar.com

Paddlers, Gilas lead monthly Philippine sports achievers

The twin kill in Window 2 sent the Nationals straight into the 2025 Asia Cup main tournament in Saudi Arabia with a window to spare in the qualifying stage.

by: The Michigan Daily

Michigan's freshmen get a taste of Big Ten play

With eight Big Ten teams ranked in the Week 6 AP poll, more than any other league, the Big Ten is evidently a strong conference. Though Northwestern isn't one of those ranked teams, it still represented a different caliber of competition and a new challenge for Michigan's fresh faces, and a type of competition they'll need to get used to.

by: deseret

The overarching reason why Bronco Mendenhall is Utah State's new football coach

Utah State introduced its new football coach at a press conference Monday morning in Logan. Proximity to family was a big reason Mendenhall said chose to leave New Mexico and take the Utah State job.

by: TimesObserver.com

Warren wrestling hopes to 'build on the momentum'

There's good news and bad news for Warren's wrestling team. "We are without two of our top placers from last season," said head coach Glenn Baldensperger, whose Dragons are scheduled to open on Tuesday at Franklin.

by: Bangor Daily News

Belfast swim coach has been winning for half a century

Under Bob Winslow, Belfast has amassed a .714 winning percentage based on 416 dual meet wins against 161 defeats and six ties.

by: Top

Shanghai Virtual Sports Open Grand Final launches

The MetaSVS 2024 Shanghai Virtual Sports Open began in April, featuring the core events of virtual rowing, cycling, racing, skiing, and golf from the previous year, alongside new additions like virtual jump rope, interactive cycling, EA FC, and virtual F1.

by: AZFamily

Speak of the Devils Podcast: The Devils are Playoff bound

The Devils are ranked and ASU vs. BYU preview: We break down the big road win and look ahead to BYU. Plus, hoops talk with Kyle Dodd. Finding a way & ASU vs. Kansas State preview: We discuss the gritty Devils and their winning ways & look ahead to a major road test.

by: ClutchPoints

The real reason Tom Brady, Mr. Beast collaboration went so viral

Mr. Beast's recent sports-themed competition video went particularly viral for Tom Brady's segment against a high school QB.

by: Sky Sports

Live football today on Sky Sports: Fixtures, kick-off times, TV channel and stream for matches this week and weekend

Sky Sports+ will give more choice to sports fans via live streams and a new dedicated channel, at no extra cost. Launching this August, Sky Sports+ will be transformational in the amount of choice sports fans will have access to via live streams on Sky TV, streaming service NOW and the improved Sky Sports App on mobile.

by: Yahoo

Why Amazon's $100 million MrBeast bet could end in disaster

MrBeast, according to the podcast Panic World, is "a human algorithm with the most brand safe, personality free content you can imagine". He is the most popular YouTuber of all time with over 335 million subscribers - that's slightly larger than the population of America and almost five times the population of the UK.

by: The Morning Sun

Meet Pep Guardiola's little-known brother who signed Iniesta and Fernando Torres and could offer Man City boss a new job

PEP GUARDIOLA is known throughout the world of football as one of the most successful managers of all time. However, while his younger brother, Pere, does not make the same international headlines

by: Sports Illustrated

Liverpool Goalkeeper Picks Up Concerning Injury; Set To Undergo Medical Tests

Liverpool's goalkeeping department looks extremely healthy following the signing of Georgia international Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia last summer in a de

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.

by: MSN

Telegraph readers reveal who they want to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year

As the countdown to the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year begins, Telegraph readers have weighed in on who they believe should take home the crown. With a field of talent spanning football, athletics,

by: MSN

Most successful teams in ICC Champions Trophy history

The ICC Champions Trophy was dubbed the "Mini World Cup" during its heyday, and next year it will make its long-awaited return. Around a decade ago, love for

by: MSN

Social media users share fabricated Chinese state media Weibo post about Taiwan baseball win

After Taiwan's win against Japan in an international baseball tournament sparked jubilation across the island of 23 million people, a fabricated screenshot of a Weibo post by the Chinese state-run Beijing Evening News appearing to show the paper claiming "China won" in the competition surfaced on social media.

by: MSN

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 in Qatar: Teams, schedule, tickets, stadiums

FIFA's new-look club competition will see Real Madrid play in the final at Qatar's Lusail Stadium on December 18.

by: MSN

UEFA Champions League permutations, scenarios: What teams need to qualify for Round of 16, knockouts in 2024/25

What each prominent club in the 2024/25 Champions League table must do to see themselves through to the knockout stage of the competition.

by: MSN

David Taylor's Cowboys Lose to Penn State Wrestling After Successful Vegas Competition

While wearing his new hat, does David Taylor have everything? The post David Taylor's Cowboys Lose to Penn State Wrestling After Successful Vegas Competition appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: MSN

Missouri football fell short of the CFP this season. Here's how MU can get there in 2025

Missouri football finished the 2024 regular season 9-3 and will head to the Music City Bowl. Here's how the Tigers can compete for a CFP berth in 2025.

by: MSN

'Even guys sitting on the bench are world-class': Pakistan's Azam Khan gears up for 'tough' ILT20

Pakistani powerhouse Azam Khan is buzzing with excitement for ILT20 Season 3, returning to the Desert Vipers after a stellar previous season. He's ready to unleash his aggressive batting style, aiming to replicate his record-breaking fastest fifty.

by: MSN

Kylian Mbappe Reveals Plan to Win Ballon d'Or: 'I Know What to Do'

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: MSN

Nasreddine Nabi protects Kaizer Chiefs players

Kaizer Chiefs lost their third match of the season in the Betway Premiership against Polokwane City. Nasreddine Nabi has responded.

by: MSN

Two National Golf Associations Have Banned Trans Women From Competitions

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) have both ruled that trans women who went through "male puberty" cannot compete in women's categories.

by: MSN

Richard Childress makes additional NASCAR competition changes

Richard Childress Racing has announced several competition department changes for its NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series teams less than a month after announcing its new leadership structure. Andy Street has been promoted from the No.

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.
The article from Fightful discusses the viewership numbers for the March 2, 2023, episode of WWE SmackDown. It reports that the show averaged 2.29 million viewers, marking a decrease from the previous week's 2.468 million viewers. The episode featured significant events like the return of Roman Reigns and the build-up to WrestleMania 39. Despite the drop in viewership, the show maintained a strong performance in the key demographic of adults aged 18-49, with a rating of 0.56, down slightly from the prior week's 0.61. The article also provides context by comparing these figures to the viewership trends of previous episodes and other WWE programming.

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