• Thu, December 12, 2024

by: Forbes

Parenting, College Admission, And Missed Goals

Some early application decisions are releasing this month, and many parents and supporters wonder how best to approach the disappointment of missed goals.

by: ESPN

Champions League projections: Which big clubs will advance?

With two matches left in the Champions League league phase, some of Europe's biggest clubs need results to avoid an early exit. Will they get them?

by: bolavip

MLB Rumors: Dodgers delay Teoscar Hernandez deal amid growing competition

Dominican star Teoscar Hernandez seeks a new MLB contract, while the Dodgers aim to bolster their lineup for the upcoming season.

by: Law

How Uncertainty in College Athletics Compensation Could Drive Lawsuits in 2025

"There remains continued uncertainty around NIL agreements in particular—with states, the NCAA and various universities each passing different laws, rules and regulations to govern such deals," said Tim Heafner,

by: NBC Sports

Petra Vlhova still has knee discomfort while sidelined from Alpine skiing

by: The Financial Times

Private equity group EQT backs six-a-side football competition

Baller League is among new events and formats backed by sports-focused investors using influencers to reach global audience

by: Click2Houston

Chelsea teenager Marc Guiu scores twice in 3-1 win over Astana in Conference League

A youthful Chelsea lineup made the most of a long trip to Kazakhstan by beating Astana 3-1 to stay perfect in the UEFA Conference League.

by: kcra.com

X Games to bring its 30th year of summer competitions to Cal Expo in Sacramento

Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the X Games, a series of extreme sports competitions, officials announced Thursday that the summer games will be held in Sacramento.

by: NewscastStudio

Streaming's next act: Hub predicts major shifts coming in 2025

Hub Senior Consultant David Tice suggested that "by the end of 2025, the rise of FASTs will drive increased competition for viewers. Legacy media firms with FASTs will realize (once again) that content exclusivity is a key audience driver and will pull back key library titles for exclusive use on their owned-and-operated FASTs."

by: The Maui News

UH Maui College to host first-ever International Academic Esports competition

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host the first-ever international Academic Esports tournament, welcoming student teams from six countries for the week-long competition. Running from this Friday to Wednesday,

by: BBC

'He's been watching Suarez' - Fringe stars show Chelsea strength in depth

Chelsea are in the middle of a busy December and with games every three or four days, which of their fringe players have been staking their claim for Premier League chances?

by: Richmond

Spiders will be among first teams to taste Bill Belichick's Tar Heels

The University of Richmond will be one of the first college football teams to encounter Bill Belichick's North Carolina Tar Heels. UR visits UNC on Sept. 13, and that will be the Tar Heels' third game of the Belichick Era, following a North Carolina season-opening home game vs. TCU, and a date at Charlotte on Sept. 6, 2025.

by: The New York Times

Dommaraju Gukesh, 18, Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion

It had been an unexpectedly close contest in Singapore with Ding Liren. When he won, the normally stoic Gukesh clasped his hands at the board and burst into tears.

by: Penn Live

How to watch 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' season 12 with a FREE live stream

"The Great Christmas Light Fight" airs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, on ABC. LIVE STREAM: Fans can watch ABC without cable on fuboTV (free trial) and DirecTV Stream (free trial). FuboTV is offering a deal for $30 off of the first month.

by: Sports Illustrated

Every Country to Host the FIFA World Cup

Uruguay was the first host nation and since, 17 countries have hosted soccer's most prestigious competition. What began as a tournament of 16 nations will now become a 46 team competition come the 2026 World Cup.

by: CBSSports.com

College basketball power rankings: Duke leaps up to No. 2, UConn makes triumphant return

The college basketball season is nearing the middle of its second month. At this point in the calendar, the cream usually starts to rise to the top as players and teams begin showing more consistency.

by: National Rugby League

'Girls are stepping up': PNG map route to NRLW

With the official confirmation of the entry of a Papua New Guinea-based team into the Telstra NRL Premiership from 2028, sights are now set on seeing a women's team join the NRLW.

by: Fox Sports

2025 NFL mock draft: Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders to go 1-2?

Like the Falcons' pass rush, Pearce started the season slowly, but he caught fire late, registering 7.5 in his final nine games — all against SEC competition ... Rob Rang is an NFL Draft analyst for FOX Sports. He has been covering the NFL Draft ...

by: Racer

Full field of 61 entries for 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona

IMSA has released the provisional entry list for the 63rd Rolex 24 at Daytona, with a full field of 61 entries across the four classes for the twice-around-the-clock season opener of the IMSA

by: Athlon Sports

Lucas Glover Sees LIV Golfers As Important to Signature Events

Glover rightly pointed out that if you put on a signature event, it will be a top-of-the-line event. Since the LIV Golf Tour has some top-notch talent, it makes sense for them to play in those events.

by: Raleigh News & Observer

Ilona Maher Says the Olympics Were Harder Than 'DWTS'

Ilona Maher welcomes competition, whether it's on an Olympic field or in the Dancing With the Stars ballroom. During an interview with Us Weekly, the pro rugby player, 28, compared her experience winning a bronze medal for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics to her runner-up finish on DWTS season 33.

by: San Antonio Express-News

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama credits break in schedule with easing back pain

Wembanyama returned to the court Sunday against New Orleans at the Frost Bank Center after missing two consecutive games with a sore lower back. A fall forced him to leave the game in the first quarter for treatment, but he returned in the second period to finish with 25 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in 26 minutes of the 125-116 win.

by: USA Today

How pingpong helped Arizona State football win Big 12, get College Football Playoff berth

Dillingham credited "competition" with starting his team's turnaround, including pingpong, in the interview with ESPN. "The guys that we brought in here, they love to compete," Dillingham said. "I can't coach people that don't want to talk a little crap ...

by: theroar.com.au

The tournament Socceroos should be keeping an eye on to study growing Asian powers

by: CBSSports.com

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, MLS given rough Concacaf Champions Cup Draw: Who has best chance at winning it?

The draw for the Concacaf Champions Cup is set, showing the road to the final which will be on June 1. After the Columbus Crew came up short in last year's final falling to Pachuca, they've earned an automatic berth to the round of 16 but their reward for that is facing the winner between Los Angeles FC and the Colorado Rapids.

by: National Rugby League

'Girls are stepping up': PNG target NRLW team

With the official confirmation of the entry of a Papua New Guinea-based team into the Telstra NRL Premiership from 2028, sights are now set on seeing a women's team join the NRLW.

by: Sports Illustrated

Power Elite: How Overtime Went From Highlight Culture to Basketball Academy

With a league turning out five-star prospects, there's no denying that OTE has fundamentally altered the hoops landscape.

by: The New York Times

USMNT milestone: Weston McKennie and Tim Weah combine for special Juventus strike

A big night for the USMNT's Champions League representatives was capped off by McKennie's fine goal for Juventus

by: BBC

Premier League: Martin 'embarrassed' by Southampton form & Wolves back O'Neil

by: New York Post

Shedeur Sanders' warm MSG welcome sparks Giants draft chatter

Welcome to New York, Shedeur Sanders. The star Colorado Buffaloes quarterback and son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders received a warm welcome Wednesday from the Madison Square Garden crowd as he took in the Knicks' 108-100 loss to the Hawks courtside.

by: The New York Times

How QB Carson Beck's injury impacts College Football Playoff and his NFL draft status

What is Beck's injury, and what is his timeline? And what will that mean for the NFL draft and Georgia's Playoff hopes?

by: The New York Times

F.B.I. Looks Into Plot Targeting Athletes as Joe Burrow's Home Is Burglarized

The homes of a handful of N.B.A. and N.F.L. players in the Midwest have been burglarized since September. The F.B.I. believes "South American Theft Groups" could be responsible, according to one memo.

by: MSN

Over 30 teams have contacted Charles Brantley in transfer portal

Michigan State football took one of their first major losses of the transfer portal window when cornerback Charles Brantley entered the transfer portal for the third time in his career. This time, it doesn't appear that the Spartans want to play the game,

by: MSN

Revealed: How the NRL's $600million Papua New Guinea deal could be completely ruined by one thing

The remaining $60million will be split among the 17 current NRL clubs. For players who sign for the new franchise in PNG - who are expected to be in the NRL competition come 2028 - a $200million compound will be built. Players will also enjoy tax-free NRL ...

by: MSN

'We're getting ready to do it again:' Fans arrive in Atlanta for HBCU Celebration Bowl

Fans arriving for the Celebration Bowl are excited and ready to see all the city has to offer. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Celebration Bowl is an annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) classic like the Super Bowl for the two teams.

by: MSN

Why Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona aren't in the Club World Cup 2025

However, there are some notable omissions from the recent 2025 Club World Cup draw, especially in Europe. The likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all absent, whi

by: MSN

Viktoria Plzen vs Man Utd LIVE: Europa League result and reaction as Hojlund brace ensures win

Europa League result and reaction as Hojlund brace ensures win - Ruben Amorim's side look to bounce back from consecutive defeats with an away clash in Europe

by: MSN

NFL meets NASCAR; Reflecting on Randy Moss Motorsports

These days, 23XI Racing is known for its heavy fusion of sports and stock cars. But in 2008, Randy Moss brought the NFL world to the track. Competition between sports has always existed.

by: MSN

Vinicius Junior has secret meeting with Barcelona legend Gerard Pique as Real Madrid star joins business venture in Brazil

According to Relevo, the Barcelona icon met with the 24-year-old in Madrid to discuss the Kings League launching in his native Brazil in 2025. The report adds the winger will play a minor role in Brazilian league,

by: MSN

Grading the Dallas Mavericks' Start to the 2024-25 Season

The Dallas Mavericks have started 16-9 this season through 25 games and don't play again until Sunday after being eliminated from the NBA Cup on Tuesday. While things were rocky early, having a stretch with four straight losses all by one possession,

by: MSN

College volleyball on TV today: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams to watch NCAA regional matches

NCAA volleyball tournament continues, competition is getting hotter and hotter. We've officially reached the Sweet 16, and the country's top squads are fighting tooth and nail to earn a spot in the quarterfinals.

by: MSN

Springboks legends pick the best-placed South African team to go furthest in the Champions Cup 'holy grail'

Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger discuss who is best equipped to challenge in the Champions Cup this season.

by: MSN

How NASCAR drivers spend their offseasons: 'I'm lazier, for sure'

The NASCAR offseason is short, and while some get straight back to work by climbing into the simulator, others savor every moment away from the track.

by: MSN

Bruins vs. Kraken prediction, odds, pick - 12/12/2024

The Boston Bruins aren't feeling good after their loss on Tuesday night, and the Seattle Kraken attempt to keep their successful run going as they host them on Thursday night. After firing their head coach,

by: MSN

Finding weaknesses in the Bearcats

The difference is that the Bearcats have been destroying lesser competition. None of their buy games have run them close at all. It has been a stream of Morgan St. style beatdowns. So, what do we know?

by: MSN

2025 Bassmaster Kayak Series: Premier Kayak Bass Fishing Destinations and Fierce Competition

Bassmaster Kayak Series with six exciting stops for kayak bass fishing. Discover top destinations at the best fishing times of the year.

by: MSN

Discover what states are not home to an NFL team and why

Uncover what states are not home to an NFL team. Various factors determine the absence of professional football franchises in specific regions across the US.

by: MSN

Who are the announcers for the TGL? Meet the broadcast crew

ESPN announced Thursday its broadcast team for the inaugural season of the TGL, the indoor simulator league driven by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Parenting, College Admission, And Missed Goals

Some early application decisions are releasing this month, and many parents and supporters wonder how best to approach the disappointment of missed goals.
The article by Brennan Barnard on Forbes discusses the emotional and strategic aspects of parenting during the college admissions process, particularly when students do not meet their goals. It highlights the pressure and expectations placed on students and parents, the importance of resilience and adaptability, and the need for parents to support their children through disappointment. Barnard emphasizes that college admissions are not a reflection of a student's worth or potential, and encourages parents to help their children see setbacks as opportunities for growth. The piece also touches on the broader implications of college admissions on family dynamics, urging parents to foster a supportive environment that values personal development over mere acceptance into prestigious institutions.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2024/12/12/parenting-college-admission-and-missed-goals/