• 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: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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."

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: Trinidad Express Newspapers

Dehring named new CEO of CWI

Chris Dehring is back in West Indies cricket, this time as Chief Executive Officer of Cricket West Indies (CWI).

by: The Mercury

Bengals youth football team welcomed home as runner-up in Pop Warner Super Bowl

Many of us never forget this -even when we don't have great seasons— but the fact that they went all the way to Florida, and was the runner up on the national stage, they'll never forget

by: iPhone in Canada

Rogers and Bell Get Green Light as Bureau Clears MLSE Takeover

Rogers has taken a big step toward becoming the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which owns major sports franchises such as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors. On December 12,

by: PGA

A Statement from the PGA of America on the 2025 Ryder Cup

Golf is a long-established vehicle for good and it's exciting to imagine the impact the members of the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team will deliver for worthy causes and communities across the country, including the many initiatives that support the growth of the game.

by: The Indianapolis Star

A freshman starter at SDSU, former Cathedral QB Danny O'Neil transfers closer to home

Danny O'Neil, former Cathedral star, will transfer to Wisconsin after starting as a freshman at San Diego State

by: Outlookindia

UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Draw Announced: Check Who Will Play Whom And When

Reigning European champion and 2023 World Cup runner-up England was drawn alongside France, the Netherlands and Wales, which will be making its major finals debut in Switzerland

by: BBC

Premier League AFC Bournemouth 0 West Ham United 0 42 minutes played. In progress

by: fightful

AEW Collision To Air On Rebranded USA Network In Canada

AEW Collision will air on the network on Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET.

by: Sports Business Journal

NWSL partners with Fastbreak.ai on calendar

The NWSL has a new strategic partnership with Fastbreak.ai, through which the league will utilize Fastbreak's AI-powered scheduling platform to optimize its competition calendar.

by: legit

CAF Awards 2024: Ademola Lookman Edges Hakimi, Guirassy to Win Player of the Year Prize

Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 Confederation of African Football Men's Player of the Year, ahead of Achraf Hakimi and Guinea's Serhou Guirassy.

by: Il Messaggero

Serie A Showdown: Lazio vs Inter at the Stadio Olimpico

The 16th day of Serie A will conclude tomorrow with the big match at the Olimpico between Lazio and Inter, both with 31 points, although the Nerazzurri have a game in hand (against Fiorentina).

by: MSN

'It sounds like science fiction' - Al-Hilal on signing Cristiano Ronaldo

by: MSN

NHL Predictions | Avalanche, Oilers, Stars Best Bets

Discover Monday night's top NHL betting picks, including the Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, and Dallas Stars moneyline insights. Get our top three picks.

by: MSN

The Showdown picks, odds, teams: Surprising predictions, best bets from proven golf expert

Mike McClure's proven golf model has returned more than $9,500 since June 2020 and now he's locked in his best bets for The Showdown

by: MSN

When Demidov decides to humiliate his opponent before scoring a magnificent goal.

In recent days, Ivan Demidov participated in a three-on-three competition held between representatives from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the rest of the world. This was on the sidelines of the "Channel One Cup" tournament,

by: MSN

Carolina Reel Men Dominate the 61st Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament

The first leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship saw great fishing with 87 sailfish releases The post Carolina Reel Men Dominate the 61st Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament appeared first on Marlin.

by: MSN

Mixed-Team Golf May Be Coming to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

The International Golf Federation has put in a submission with the International Olympic Committee for mixed-team golf.

by: MSN

Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace lineups, confirmed starting 11, team news, injuries: Nwaneri leads Gunners EFL Cup changes

Arsenal host Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarterfinals on December 18 with four all-Premier League clashes on the schedule in the final eight of the competition. Mikel Arteta's side were held to a 0-0 home draw by Everton at the weekend,

by: MSN

EXCLUSIVE: In-Depth With MSU Prodigy Target Tabron's Debut Season

Michigan State offered 2028 quarterback Donald Tabron II before he played a snap of high school ball. His debut season was one for the ages, and that investment looks like the right move.

by: MSN

OKC Thunder Benefitting From Lu Dort's Hot Stretch

It's the perfect time for the Thunder to catch fire, as the team is advancing to the NBA Cup finals and getting national television exposure with each passing game. It's clear that last season was no fluke — Oklahoma City is a contender.

by: MSN

Lions' winning ways - and Super Bowl hopes - might be undone by defensive injuries

The Lions have weathered unparalleled bad luck with their defensive injuries, but Sunday's loss to the Bills showed Detroit could be in trouble.

by: MSN

Fever Pitch: How the Olympics Brought Fashion and Sports Closer Than Ever This Year

While top athletes continued to take pride of place in front rows and set trends with their style, brands and groups were also battling to become sponsors of sporting events around the world.

by: MSN

Effort to bring 2030 UCI Mountain Bike World Championship back to Durango

It's been over three decades since Durango Colorado hosted the very first Mountain Bike World Championship in 1990. And for its 40th anniversary, they're hoping to bring it back. "We have a lot of great and world champion bicycle riders in the United States that come from Durango.

by: MSN

Trans women are still eligible to compete in all NCAA college sports. For now.

The volleyball forfeit crisis with San Jose State created lots of conversation across sports. Yet trans women are still eligible in the NCAA. The post Trans women are still eligible to compete in all NCAA college sports.

by: MSN

Examining Nicco Marchiol's Future at West Virginia Following the Rich Rodriguez Hire

Nicco Marchiol was set to take over the reins of the West Virginia offense in 2025, but with Neal Brown no longer the man in charge, there's no certainty that he will indeed be the guy next fall. Heck,

by: MSN

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 12/16/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

This has been a lousy week for DFS NBA, hasn't it? The NBA Cup playoff games have been exciting, but I'm over the two- or three-game slates and am eager to get back to some real play. Tonight we get a six-game dance card before the NBA Cup final tomorrow,

by: MSN

PGA Of America Approves $500,000 Package For Team USA Ryder Cup Roster

The PGA of America board met last week and approved a scheme which will see the American Ryder Cup players and captain paid for the first time

by: MSN

The race is on: 5 players in the race for top scorer in this year's Champions League

With just two games remaining for every team in the newly-formatted Champions League, which five players are in the race to be the competition's top scorer?

by: MSN

Woof: Western Michigan DL Transfer Commits to Washington

Washington has landed a commitment from portal DL Anterio Thompson from Western Michigan. Thompson has already had quite the journey before committing to Washington. After graduating from Hempstead HS in Dubuque,

by: MSN

Clippers may cut ties with worthy $90 million All-Star in favor of LaMelo Ball

The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to get their superstar forward back soon, but the organization may add another high-caliber contributor during the trade season. To elevate their roster, the Clippers could acquire a Charlotte Hornets phenom with years of extraordinary basketball ahead of him.

by: MSN

Vote: Who should be Louisiana high school Athlete of the Week? (12/16/2024)

Who was the top high school athlete in all of Louisiana high school sports last week? Each week, High School On SI scours the Pelican state and corrals the top

by: MSN

Leicester to rival West Ham for Prem striker after Van Nistelrooy demand, in major boost for Stoke

The Foxes have entered a new era under manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has demanded the signing of a new striker in January - with one major target in mind

by: MSN

Colts Risers and Fallers in Debilitating Loss to Broncos

The Indianapolis Colts folded on the road against the Denver Broncos, falling to 6-8 on the year after a huge 31-13 loss. With so many questions surfacing for Indianapolis after a bad shortcoming, here are the risers and fallers from the Colts' eighth drop of the year.

by: MSN

F1 News: Ferrari Chief Makes Bold Charles Leclerc And Carlos Sainz Admission After 2024 Season

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has revealed that in his motorsport career, he has never seen competition between two teammates as intense as Charles Lecler

by: MSN

Get In The Game At SFMOMA

Sports, Art, Culture, SFMOMA's largest and most dynamic exhibition, featuring seven related exhibitions and over 200 artworks and design objects inspired by sports, athleticism, competition and play.

by: MSN

Ga. lawmakers want limits on trans girls playing women's sports

The state Senate's Special Committee on the Protection of Women's Sports unanimously approved several recommendations.

by: MSN

(Yonhap Interview) Int'l skating chief Kim Jae-youl trying to grow skating sports for fans, athletes

International Skating Union-president SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- For the 2024-2025 season, the International Skating Union (ISU) rebranded its Short Track Speed Skating World Cup as the Short Track World Tour.

by: MSN

Michigan trending down for transfer portal QB Billy Edwards

The Michigan Wolverines have been transparent about the desire to add depth and competition at quarterback, but it looks like one of their major targets could be trending elsewhere. Billy Edwards Jr.,

by: MSN

'Most Club Golfers Would Be Blacklisted For Taking This Long To Complete 18 Holes' - Is Slow Play Worse On Tour Than In The Amateur Game?

Amateur golfers are often heavily scrutinised for their pace of play, so why do some tour professionals get away with playing painfully slow rounds of golf?

by: MSN

UFC Tampa post-event facts: Cub Swanson overtakes Max Holloway's bonus record

The UFC's 2024 schedule closed on a high note Saturday with UFC on ESPN 63 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., which featured a number of brutal knockout res

by: MSN

Why the 2024 F1 Season Was One of the Most Competitive in the Sport's History

F1 season brought unexpected twists, as Red Bull faced fierce competition from McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes in a year packed with surprises and intense battles.

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.
The article from Reuters discusses how recent EU court rulings are intensifying antitrust scrutiny on sports governance, particularly focusing on the governance structures of sports organizations. The European Court of Justice has been examining cases that challenge the monopoly-like control sports bodies have over their respective sports, especially in light of the European Super League case, which has implications for how sports leagues are structured and managed. These rulings reflect a broader trend where the EU is pushing for more competition and less restrictive practices within sports, aligning with the EU's competition law principles. This scrutiny comes at a time when sports governance is also facing other pressures, such as financial sustainability, athlete rights, and the integration of new technologies and formats in sports. The article suggests that these legal developments could lead to significant changes in how sports are organized and governed, potentially affecting everything from league formations to broadcasting rights and athlete transfers.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/eu-rulings-reflect-increased-antitrust-scrutiny-sports-governance-parallel-with-2024-12-16/