Mon, December 16, 2024

by: Reuters

EU rulings reflect increased antitrust scrutiny of sports governance in parallel with the US

Karen M. Lent, Anthony J. Dreyer and Bill Batchelor of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP discuss antitrust rulings involving professional soccer in Europe that affect the governance of sporting competitions and parallels with the U.

by: Richmond

Bowling shoes on wet grass? UR's Mikkel Tyne trying to slow his roll, so he can stop.

The deluxe Mikkel Tyne model is still not on display. The breaking system needs to be adjusted for this 19-year-old sophomore from Toronto.

by: MARCA

Gretchen Walsh achieves the 'impossible': breaking 11 world records in a single championship

by: BBC

Premier League latest as Man Utd win derby, Southampton sack Martin & McNulty Q&A

All the latest football news and reaction to an absorbing weekend of Premier League football as Man Utd dramatically win the derby & Chelsea win again.

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Maya Witherspoon leaves a lasting legacy on and off the court for Lafayette volleyball

Lafayette senior outside hitter Maya Witherspoon is All-Metro girls volleyball player of the year for the second season in a row.

by: cnbctv18

Top 5 Interesting Things You Need To Know About Travis Head

No 3: Head had a torrid spell with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2016-17, where he struggled to find his form in the middle order

by: Penn Live

State College and Central Dauphin wrestling programs will tussle at Penn State's Rec Hall

The event will feature the boys and girls varsity teams competing simultaneously and includes an alumni recognition.

by: as.com

Where and how to watch The Showdown on TV and stream online: McIlroy and Scheffler vs DeChambeau and Koepka

The made-for-television event set to be staged at the Shadow Creek course in Vegas is a one-off competition between players representing both golfing institutions: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler from the PGA with Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka from LIV.

by: The Straits Times

The NBA's latest arms race? Building wildly expensive practice facilities

Since 2014, with basketball operations departments and team payrolls expanding, 20 of the NBA's 30 franchises have opened new practice facilities. Read more at straitstimes.com.

by: ThePrint

Bihar is on a sports gold rush. Rs 680 cr budget, big-ticket events, hunt for Olympians

Bihar wants to go from sports underdog to medal powerhouse. It's building stadiums, hiring coaches, and running a talent hunt in 40,000 schools — but it's still battling decades of dysfunction.

by: MSN

Annual Army vs. Navy flag football game held at Rock Island Arsenal

Members of the Rock Island Arsenal hit the gridiron for the annual Army vs. Navy flag football game. The game is a yearly tradition that pits football adversaries against each other, in a friendly competition.

by: Fox Sports

'Rubbing on me': More disturbing allegations revealed in Aussie aths coach scandal

Commonwealth Games athlete Amanda Bisk has come forward with disturbing allegations as Australian athletics' scandal took another horrific turn. Athletics Australia on Friday responded to the "totally unacceptable and deeply distressing" allegations that have been levelled against one of the country's top coaches.

by: Daily Record

World media reacts as Rangers put at 'breaking point' by Celtic dominators while disappearing trophy record goes global

"Celtic clinched the Scottish League Cup title with a 5-4 victory over Rangers on penalties after a thrilling final finished 3-3 in normal time at Hampden Park on Sunday (15). It takes the green and white to 119 trophies beyond the rivals but six behind Rangers in this competition."

by: Sky Sports

Man City 1-2 Man Utd: Amad Diallo scores winner as Ruben Amorim's side stage late comeback to deepen Pep Guardiola's woes

Report and match highlights as a Bruno Fernandes penalty and Amad Diallo strike clinch a remarkable 2-1 win for Man Utd over Man City in the Premier League; Pep Guardiolas side led until the 88th-minu

by: StamfordAdvocate

Freshman Morgan Cheli shines in UConn women's basketball's Big East opening rout of Georgetown

UConn women's basketball opened Big East play Sunday by defeating Georgetown thanks to freshman Morgan Cheli's breakout game.

by: Altoona Mirror

'Truly blessed': Cambria Heights students bring smiles to children hospitalized during the holidays

For the fourth year, Cambria Heights High School students have gone above and beyond their goal to spread Christmas joy and cheer with young patients at UPMC Altoona. Every year, students in the school host a friendly competition among the homeroom classes to see who can create the most Jared Boxes for the hospital,

by: Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Forgan and Kirkby earn luge World Cup medal again

For the second time in three races, the United States women's doubles team of Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirkby stood on the podium at a World Cup luge event, taking the bronze medal on Saturday. The duo then helped the U.

by: MSN

Winners of 13th Multicultural Youth Awards

Kim has also displayed her athletic aptitude for sports since she won several awards in the city's track and field tournaments. Born to a Cambodian mother and a Korean father, Jeju Murung Middle School's third-grader Kim Su-yeon is an unconventional student council president with artistic talent.

by: Channel NewsAsia Singapore

String of issues at Singapore running events draw ire of both recreational and elite competitors

Issues at events over the past year have led to organisers apologising to participants both publicly and privately.
Sun, December 15, 2024

by: Sports Illustrated

Watch: Fight Breaks Out Between Steelers, Eagles

The battle of Pennsylvania was slated to be a battle, but it took just 10 minutes into the first quarter for tempers to boil over between the Pitt

by: The Sports Rush

Why Chase Elliott Would Choose to be Stranded With Martin Truex Jr. on an Island as Revealed in 2019

Although not extremely close friends with Martin Truex Jr., Chase Elliott reveals he would choose him in a hypothetical scenario.

by: WCJB

Nine local teams competed in the Bobcat Round Robin Wrestling Tournament

This past weekend, the Bobcat Round Robin Wrestling Tournament took place in Gainesville, drawing 31 schools from around the state for two days of intense competition.

by: CBSSports.com

MLB rumors: Luis Castillo suitors emerge, Yankees-Cubs hit snag over possible Cody Bellinger trade

With the Winter Meetings behind us and many big free agents and trade targets still available, we're still being treated to an almost daily supply of rumors regarding all of that. Speaking of which, Sunday's round of rumors can be found just below.

by: Firstpost

D Gukesh opens up on future after becoming chess world champion: 'Main goal I have had is being the best in the world'

D Gukesh became the youngest world champion in the history of chess after defeating Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the FIDE World Championship in Singapore recently.

by: Trinidad Express Newspapers

Anthony stars in 'Invitational'

ZACHARY ANTHONY of Marlins Aquatics Club (MAC) secured two Carifta "B" standards as the 2024 Aquatic Sports Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ASATT) December Invitational Swimming Championships ente

by: TheHockey Writers

Team Canada Players to Watch at the 2025 WJC

Team Canada is once again a favourite to win gold at the World Junior Championship with a number of key players to keep an eye on.

by: Chicago Sun-Times

Bears QB Caleb Williams has 4 games left to make statement on hit-and-miss rookie season

Williams is setting Bears rookie records, but still has work to do in the final four games, beginning Monday against the Vikings.

by: USA Today

Did Travis Hunter win Heisman Trophy? Colorado football star's stats, voting results, more

Did Travis Hunter win the 2024 Heisman Trophy? Here's what to know, including voting results among finalists, Hunter's season stats and more:

by: The Boston Globe

Cardinals 16, Patriots 3: New England trails in its most winnable game left. Follow live updates.

The Cardinals are the final sub-.500 team the Patriots will face this season, and their best shot at matching last season's win total.

by: Sports Illustrated

The Showdown Betting Preview: PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf Odds and Prediction

Ever since LIV Golf sniped some of the best golfers in the world from the PGA Tour, golf fans have been begging for a PGA Tour vs. LIV event. While it's not the

by: Empire Sports Media

Will the Yankees splash the cash for former AL East foe?

He has been steady for the surging O's, especially in the last three years. As it happens with virtually every major free agency, the Yankees will have competition for Santander's services. With the negotiations for Cody Bellinger somewhat stalled and ...

by: Daily Mail

INSIDE SPORT: Chelsea finally close in on shirt sponsor with 'four or five names' in contention to appear on the front of the kit

The West London side, who are defying critics so far this season on the field, took the unusual step of starting the campaign without a sponsor.

by: NBC Sports

Italy's Goggia wins Beaver Creek Super-G in return

After fracturing her tibia in February, Italian Sofia Goggia won the Stifel Birds of Prey World Cup Super-G at Beaver Creek in her return to action this weekend.

by: The Hockey News

Women's Euro Hockey Tour Showed The Need For PWHL Development Plan

The Women's Euro Hockey Tour showed the gap between the PWHL and other leagues is already expanding, and it's an issue the PWHL must address with a formal development plan, before it's too late.

by: ESPN

Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft

Collingwood are set to avoid gambling on an interstate prospect and claim top Victorian Ash Centra with the prized No.1 pick in the AFLW draft.

by: Reuters

Goggia wins women's World Cup super-G at Beaver Creek on return

Italy's Sofia Goggia made a stirring return to competition as she won the women's super-G in Beaver Creek, Colorado on Sunday for her 25th World Cup victory in only her second race since breaking her right leg in February.

by: BBC

Investec Champions Cup Exeter Chiefs

Follow live text and BBC radio commentary from the Champions Cup as Exeter welcome Antoine Dupont's Toulouse to Sandy Park, after Saracens win at Stade Francais, Glasgow lose at Toulon and Bath lose in Italy.

by: Outlookindia

Lamine Yamal: Lionel Messi Comparisons Put 'Maximum' Pressure On Barca Star, Says Carles Puyol

The Barca starlet was named Young Player of the Tournament, won Goal of the Tournament and was included in the Team of the Tournament, while he has since scooped the 2024 Golden Boy award

by: TheHuddle.com

The 5 best NFL prop bets: Week 15

We have all teams to choose from - a rarity over the last two months. For this week's picks, we take a pair of running backs to top their projections, a Pro Bowl quarterback with an overinflated number he has no reason to hit, arguably the best wide receiver in the league shining in primetime, and a famous boyfriend continuing a career trend.

by: Winston-Salem Journal

Wake Forest lets go of women's volleyball coach after six seasons

Wake Forest has fired women's volleyball coach Randi Smart after six seasons. The school made the announcement on Sunday morning. John Currie, the athletics director at Wake Forest, announced the move in his From the Quad newsletter to alumni and fans.

by: CBSSports.com

MLB rumors: Luis Castillo suitors emerge as Mariners take calls, Astros have competition for Alex Bregman

The Seattle Mariners are getting calls on veteran right-handed starter Luis Castillo, and they're at least listening to those calls. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic puts the Castillo trade talk into some context.

by: The Scottish Sun

Celtic vs Rangers LIVE SCORE: Team news as Old Firm battle it out for Premier Sports Cup at Hampden - updates

THE team news is IN from Hampden where Celtic and Rangers are getting ready to lock horns to decide who wins the first silverware of the season. Rangers are the holders having beaten Aberdeen a

by: Yahoo! Sports

2024 NBA Cup prize money: How much money do players make for winning the NBA in-season tournament?

"It's funny, a lot of people say it's the money, and it's not; it's the competition," Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. "Now, the guys who aren't playing, it's the money. You know, I've never been hugged more by our rookies in my life than after that game.

by: MSN

Deshaun Watson's future with Browns: National, local reporters share similar details

While the Browns plan is to bring in competition at the quarterback position, reportedly, we now have both national and local reports that Watson's return is all but certain nex

by: SHINE

Major Asia debut! Shanghai hosts epic Counter-Strike showdown

Organized by Shenzhen-listed Perfect World, the Shanghai Major brought together 24 elite teams from around the world to compete for the US$1.25-million prize pool. The event, which began on November 30, aligns perfectly with Shanghai's vision to become a global eSports hub and stimulate cultural and tourism growth.

by: Outlookindia

Max Verstappen And Penalty Drama: Swearing Controversy Hours Before F1 Prize Ceremony

Max Verstappen used an expletive during a press conference in Singapore when describing the performance of his Red Bull car at the previous race in Azerbaijan

by: SlashGear

6 Of The Most Powerful BMW Models Ever Made, Ranked By Horsepower

Out of the six most powerful BMWs ever made, none of them fall below 600 horsepower. Learn all about them in our ranked list, here.

by: MSN

Three Transfer Portal Options for Mizzou at the Quarterback Position

After missing on its plan-a target, the Tigers must pivot to find a potential starter at arguably the most important missing piece on the roster.

D Gukesh opens up on future after becoming chess world champion: 'Main goal I have had is being the best in the world'

D Gukesh became the youngest world champion in the history of chess after defeating Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in the FIDE World Championship in Singapore recently.

The article from Firstpost discusses the aspirations and recent achievements of Indian chess prodigy D. Gukesh. At just 17 years old, Gukesh has set his sights on becoming the world chess champion, a goal he reiterated after winning the Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship. His victory in Chennai not only boosted his confidence but also his rating, bringing him closer to the top echelons of the chess world. Gukesh's immediate goal is to qualify for the Candidates Tournament, which is a stepping stone to challenging for the world title. He emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and learning from every game, showcasing a mature approach to his career. His journey is supported by his family, coaches, and the WestBridge Anand Chess Academy, where he trains under the guidance of former world champion Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh's story is one of ambition, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence in the highly competitive world of chess.

Read the Full Firstpost Article at:
https://www.firstpost.com/sports/d-gukesh-future-goals-chess-world-champion-13844723.html