Mon, December 16, 2024

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Newsweek

'Worst Case' 23XI Racing And FRM Lawsuit Scenario Revealed For NASCAR

NASCAR insider Jordan Bianchi predicts the worst-case result of the ongoing legal dispute between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Sporting News

Who is Kate Scott? Versatile CBS presenter to host CAF Awards 2024 alongside Champions League duties

With US-based Champions League coverage, Kate Scott has blossomed into one of television's most beloved sports presenters as she prepares to host the 2024 CAF Awards.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Houston Chronicle

Report: Red Sox likely Astros' biggest competition for Alex Bregman

"There is still a strong capacity for the Red Sox to sign a major free agent, and that free-agent could be Alex Bregman."

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: pocketgamer

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to return for Esports World Cup in 2025

With the Esports World Cup 2024 seemingly a roaring, or at least formidable, success there's been plenty of publishers confirming the return of their top games for 2025. Garena's Free Fire has already confirmed their return, and now Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is also confirmed to join the lineup.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: The Boston Globe

Gary Bettman talks 4 Nations, partnership with NHLPA's Marty Walsh, and more

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman checked in from the ninth floor of TD Garden during the Bruins' Centennial Game, giving updates on several topics, including the upcoming collective bargaining agreement negotiations, the 4 Nations Face-Off, and the Olympics, among others.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Seattle Times

Americans now paid to play in Ryder Cup with $200K stipend and $300K to donate to charity

Americans will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time under a new PGA of America program announced Monday that gives them a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 for them to distribute to charity.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: MARCA

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

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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."

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: 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

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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:

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: Winston-Salem Journal

Wake Forest fires 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. John Currie, the athletics director at Wake Forest, announced the move in his From the Quad newsletter to alumni and fans.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: ESPN

ESPN's 2025 crystal ball predictions for all major Australian codes

With the curtain closing on another year, we've asked our ESPN experts to pull out their crystal balls to predict the future.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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 ...

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: MSN

Yankees may face less competition for free-agent slugger, per MLB insider

With Ken Rosenthal reporting the Mariners are unlikely to go after Christian Walker, the Yankees are waiting to see the first-base free-agent market "settle" reports another MLB Insider.

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: 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

[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: MSN

CBS Sports Texas team split 3-1 on Dallas Cowboys' chances against Carolina Panthers

As the Cowboys gear up to face the Panthers in North Carolina on Sunday, here are the Game Day Crew's predictions for Week 15.

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.

The article from ThePrint discusses Bihar's ambitious push towards becoming a sports powerhouse, highlighted by a significant increase in its sports budget to Rs 680 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. This investment aims to foster a sports culture in the state, which has traditionally been known more for its political and social issues than for sports. Key initiatives include hosting big-ticket events like the Khelo India University Games and the Bihar Championship, alongside a concerted effort to scout and train potential Olympians. The state government is focusing on infrastructure development, grassroots level sports promotion, and providing financial incentives to athletes. This strategic move is part of a broader vision to not only improve the state's image but also to tap into the untapped potential of its youth, with the hope of producing international athletes and elevating Bihar's status in the national sports arena.

Read the Full ThePrint Article at:
https://theprint.in/ground-reports/bihar-is-on-a-sports-gold-rush-rs-680-cr-budget-big-ticket-events-hunt-for-olympians/2403402/