• Tue, December 10, 2024

by: Radio France Internationale

Liverpool close on Champions League progress as Salah seals Girona win

Champions League group phase leaders Liverpool virtually sealed a place in the last 16 with a 1-0 victory at Girona on Tuesday after Mohamed Salah struck from the penalty spot.

by: Athlon Sports

Michigan Eyeing FIU Standout to Boost Receiving Corps

Michigan's chances of landing Rivers are bolstered by Michigan's recent signing of five-star QB Bryce Underwood and the program's strong track record of player development.

by: Powder

7 of the Best Female Skiers of All Time

Mikaela Shiffrin. The winningest skier of all-time!

by: The Independent

Brendan Rodgers felt Celtic only deserved draw in Zagreb

Brendan Rodgers knows Celtic needed to do more to beat Dinamo Zagreb for a statement away win in the Champions League. The William Hill Premiership leaders did not reach the heights required to take more than a point in the hard-fought goalless clash in Croatia.

by: Sports Illustrated

Week 15 Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups: Add Tank Bigsby, Braelon Allen and Patrick Taylor Jr.

Well folks, we're finally here … the fantasy football postseason begins in Week 15! There are no more byes, and you'll have less competition when adding player

by: The New York Times

FIFA Bends Own Rules to Give Saudi Arabia Coveted 2034 World Cup

Critics have objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups have raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.

by: New York Post

Tiger Woods returning to play with son Charlie at PNC Championship after sixth back surgery

Tiger Woods is returning to the PNC Championship with 15-year-old son Charlie, his first competition since the British Open in July and after having a sixth surgery on his back three months ago.

by: USA Today

Yankees live updates at Winter Meetings: Our analysis on free agency, trades and rumors

At the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, free agent Juan Soto is the star of the 2024 Winter Meetings, with all major business awaiting his decision on a record-setting contract.

by: K-State Sports

K-State's Burke Named Co-Head Coach for Arnold Palmer Cup

by: Sports Mole

Preview: RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups

With one side aiming to improve their chances of qualification, and the other apparently bound for Champions League elimination, RB Leipzig will host Aston Villa on Tuesday night. While luckless Leipzig have lost all five games so far, Villa have accrued 10 points and are still in the mix for a top-eight finish.

by: WXOW

Help WAFER Food Pantry win Christmas Caroling Competition and win a prize

WAFER is one of five non-profit organizations competing in the Carols for a Cause competition put on by Thrivent.

by: kcra.com

UC Davis to join Mountain West Conference in 2026 in most sports

UC Davis said Tuesday the university has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference for most of the sports in its athletics program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year.

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mizzou's early transfer portal dealings headlined by Nwaneri's exit, special teams shakeup

Only a small handful of Missouri players have entered the transfer portal through the first two days of its December window.

by: Reuters

Luis Enrique urges PSG to improve despite Salzburg win

Paris St Germain boss Luis Enrique praised his side after their 3-0 win at Salzburg in the Champions League on Tuesday, but said they must improve if they want to stay in the competition.

by: AOL

Ohio General Assembly member introduces bill to make flag planting at Ohio Stadium a felony

The bill was introduced on the same day the Franklin County Sheriff released body cam footage from the midfield fight after Michigan's win.

by: Detroit News

Alex Cobb checks every box for Tigers: 'He raises our ceiling and he raises our floor'

The Tigers signed RHP Alex Cobb for one year, $15 million with $2 million in innings-based incentives. Akil Baddoo was DFA'd.

by: Fox Sports

Caitlin Clark says players, coaches in WNBA are 'a lot smarter' than in college

After just one season in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark noticed one big difference between women's basketball at the professional level and basketball at the collegiate level: the IQ needed to thrive.

by: Yahoo! Sports

Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham on target as Real Madrid beats Atalanta 3-2. Liverpool wins again

Real Madrid's big stars turned on the style to revive the Spanish giant's faltering Champions League title defense on Tuesday. Galacticos Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham all scored in a thrilling 3-2 win at Italian league leader Atalanta.

by: Yahoo! Sports

Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham all on target in Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Atalanta

Real Madrid's big stars turned on the style to revive the Spanish giant's faltering Champions League title defense on Tuesday. Galacticos Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham all scored in a thrilling 3-2 win at Italian league leader Atalanta.

by: Sports Mole

Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups

Real Madrid have struggled in Europe this season, picking up just six points from five matches to sit down in 24th spot in the Champions League table, while Atalanta are up in fifth, boasting 11 points from their first five games.

by: Reuters

Last-gasp Mukiele goal gives Leverkusen 1-0 win over Inter Milan

Bayer Leverkusen's Nordi Mukiele scored a 90th-minute goal to give his team a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday and move the Germans closer to qualification.

by: The New York Times

FIFA Bends Own Rules to Gift Saudi Arabia Coveted 2034 World Cup

Critics have objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups have raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.

by: Sports Illustrated

What is the FIFA Intercontinental Cup: Details, Teams, How Often Does it Happen?

The FIFA Intercontinental Cup is the predecessor to the new look Club World Cup. Whereas the new 32 team Club World Cup will be celebrated every four years, the Intercontinental Cup will continue to be an annual event that takes place to close out the calendar year.

by: Yahoo! Sports

Salah scores 50th Champions League goal and Liverpool still perfect after 1-0 win over Girona

Mohamed Salah scored a second-half penalty to maintain Liverpool's perfect Champions League record in a 1-0 win over Girona on Tuesday. A sixth straight win kept the Merseyside club at the top of the revamped 36-team league stage — five points clear of second place Inter Milan.

by: Reuters

Real Madrid back to winning ways with 3-2 victory at Atalanta

Real Madrid got a much-needed 3-2 Champions League win at Atalanta on Tuesday thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham as the holders snapped a two-game loosing run in the competition.

by: Reuters

Barkley's late goal lifts Villa to 3-2 win over Leipzig in Champions league

Aston Villa substitutes Jhon Duran and Ross Barkley bagged second-half goals to salvage a 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig on Tuesday in a Champions League match marked by a stunning error from keeper Emi Martinez that gifted Leipzig a goal.

by: Reuters

Reports: Patriots to waive WR K.J. Osborn

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world's largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

by: Reuters

North Carolina, Bill Belichick intensify contract talks

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world's largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

by: MSN

Whitecaps to face Costa Rica's Deportivo Saprissa in CONCACAF Champions Cup

The Vancouver Whitecaps were drawn on Tuesday to face Costa Rica's Deportivo Saprissa, while the Canadian Premier League's Cavalry FC and Forge FC were paired with tough Mexican opposition in the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

by: MSN

PSG's Champions League campaign given new life thanks to Nuno Mendes, Goncalo Ramos and Desire Doue goals

Paris Saint-Germain are back in the UEFA Champions League top 24 -- but only just -- after a 3-0 win away at Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday. The Ligue 1 titleholders have found the league phase hard going so far with three defeats after six games but picked up their second three-point haul thanks to Goncalo Ramos,

by: Reuters

Simeone credits Atletico's winning streak to squad's fierce competition

Atletico Madrid's nine-game winning streak in all competitions has been fuelled by the players competing for their places, manager Diego Simeone said on Tuesday.

by: MSN

Meet the Cast of 'Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die': Here's What to Know About the Contestants on the Korean Reality Show

If you're looking for a new reality series to binge, look no further than this Korean competition show on Netflix.

by: MSN

Kenya confident it will remain as CHAN 2024 co-host

Kenya's sports minister is confident the country will co-host the 2024 African Nations Championships despite delays in renovating stadiums.

by: MSN

Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau appear to leak new PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf competition

While preparing for 'The Showdown 2024' with Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka has hinted that a Ryder Cup inspired event could see LIV Golf face the PGA Tour in the near future

by: MSN

Soccer-Real Madrid back to winning ways with 3-2 victory at Atalanta

BERGAMO, Italy (Reuters) -Real Madrid got a much-needed 3-2 Champions League win at Atalanta on Tuesday thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham as the holders snapped a two-game losing run in the competition.

by: MSN

Aston Villa have 'a little bit of breathing space'

Aston Villa's remaining Champions League games "look a little bit easier" after 3-2 win at RB Leipzig, says former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson. The win in Germany on Tuesday night leaves the side sitting third in the table on 13 points with two games remaining.

by: MSN

Mohamed Salah's landmark goal pulls Liverpool clear in Champions League

Mohamed Salah extended Liverpool's perfect Champions League record as they won 1-0 at Girona to claim a sixth victory out of six. Salah nervelessly converted a 63rd-minute penalty, his 16th goal of the season,

by: MSN

Norris City native places in Indianapolis competition

A woman from Norris City placed in an Indianapolis forensics tournament. Officials say the Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) Forensic Falcons hit the road for Indianapolis last weekend to the Forensics 500 Audrey Cunningham Tournament,

by: MSN

Celtic held to goalless stalemate at Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League

Celtic and Dinamo Zagreb played out an uninspiring 0-0 draw in the Champions League on Tuesday. In the Champions League, if you get a clean sheet and take a point away from home and you're not very happy,

by: MSN

UEFA Women's Champions League Matchday 5 Predictions: Chelsea Looks to Remain Perfect

UEFA Women's Champions League returns for Matchday 5 with Chelsea looking to stay perfect in its first season under Sonia Bompastor. Bayern Munich will meet Juventus in a battle for first place in their group,

by: MSN

Utah's 2034 Winter Olympics may have to share the spotlight with the world's favorite tournament

Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City may face some fierce competition for eyeballs from the FIFA World Cup. The soccer tournament is set to be played in Saudi Arabia early that year.

by: MSN

Braves reportedly want A.J. Minter back but will have stiff competition at Winter Meetings

A lot of attention is being devoted to the Braves outfield and rotation, but the bullpen is potentially losing two high-leverage relievers with Joe Jimenez's surgery and A.J.

by: MSN

One big reason why each NBA Cup quarter-finalist needs to win the tournament

This is only the second year the NBA Cup has been around, but the results so far have been fairly interesting.

by: MSN

Tiger Woods, son Charlie will return at the PNC Championship

Tiger Woods, along with his 15-year-old son Charlie, is returning to the PNC Championship, his first competition since the British Open and after having a sixth back surgery.

by: MSN

Here's a look at the matchups for the 2024 MercyOne Genesis Shootout

Matchups for the 2024 MercyOne Genesis Shootout have been released. The bi-state competition will take place at Augustana College's Carver Center in Rock Island on Dec. 21. The event will feature seven consecutive games between high school basketball teams from Illinois and Iowa.

by: MSN

Girona v Liverpool Confirmed Lineups - UEFA Champions League

Details of the confirmed lineups will appear here as Liverpool take on Girona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday

by: MSN

Girona v Liverpool LIVE: Champions League latest score and goal updates as Salah penalty breaks deadlock

Champions League latest score and goal updates as Salah penalty breaks deadlock - Arne Slot's men will move one step closer to securing a spot in the knockout rounds with victory

by: MSN

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: How to buy tickets, full schedule, streaming

All of the information you need for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including where to buy tickets, full schedule, streaming and more.

FIFA Bends Own Rules to Gift Saudi Arabia Coveted 2034 World Cup

Critics have objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups have raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.
The article from The New York Times, published on December 10, 2024, discusses Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup and the associated human rights concerns. It highlights the international scrutiny on Saudi Arabia's human rights record, including issues like freedom of expression, women's rights, and the treatment of migrant workers. Critics argue that hosting such a high-profile event could be used as a form of "sportswashing" to improve the country's image. Despite these concerns, Saudi officials have promised significant investments in infrastructure and have committed to reforms aimed at addressing some of these human rights issues. The article also mentions FIFA's guidelines on human rights for host countries, and how Saudi Arabia's bid is being evaluated in light of these standards. Additionally, there is mention of the potential economic benefits for Saudi Arabia, including tourism and global visibility, juxtaposed with the ongoing debate about the ethics of awarding the World Cup to nations with controversial human rights records.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/world/middleeast/saudi-world-cup-human-rights.html