• Mon, December 16, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MARCA

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

by: MSN

NFL top-10 rankings: Eagles take top spot; Bills jump; Lions tumble

Buffalo ended Detroit's 11-game winning streak while Philadelphia won its 10th straight, shaking up the top of Bucky Brooks' rankings.

by: MSN

Senior Badminton Nationals 2024 set to begin on December 18

by: MSN

Hungani Ndlovu and Dimakatso Calisa crowned champions of Tropika Island of Treasure Season 11

In a season marked by heart-stopping challenges and drama-filled moments, Team Orange, consisting of Hungani Ndlovu and Dimakatso Calisa, have emerged victorious in Tropika Island of Treasure Season 11,

by: MSN

Marko says Verstappen's Brazil victory was "psychological humiliation"

Max Verstappen 'psychologically humiliated' the competition at the Brazilian Grand Prix, according to Helmut Marko in his column for Speedweek.com. Red Bull Racing's team advisor saw the reigning world champion take another step forward this year in his Formula 1 career,

by: MSN

The Suncoast Tennis League has been attracting area senior tennis players since 1980

Many of the players have been at their respective clubs for years and played on various age group teams: 50s, 60s, 70s, 75s, and 80s.

by: MSN

PGA Tour, LPGA mixed event on table for 2028 Olympics, so which team would win?

With many top PGA Tour and LPGA stars playing alongside one another this week, Lerner asked Scanlon a simple question: Will golf fans see a mixed event at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles? "Yeah, very seriously,

by: MSN

Leagues Cup scraps mid-summer pause to MLS, Liga MX seasons

Liga MX president Mikel Arriola said on Sunday that the Leagues Cup will adopt a new format in 2025, eliminating the month-long pause for the competition and opting instead for mid-week matches.

by: MSN

When is Luke Littler playing at the World Darts Championship and how can I watch?

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by: MSN

'As South Africans we have to be better' - Champions Cup review

Controversy envelops the Champions Cup in round two amid weakened South African sides, the English teams fare better and Toulouse score even more tries.

by: MSN

Three drivers under attack in Verstappen v Hamilton wheel-to-wheel claim

Which Formula 1 drivers could stand up to Max Verstappen in an on-track battle? Not many, says Juan Pablo Montoya.

by: MSN

Robert Lewandowski is slammed as 'unrecognisable' after Barcelona's shock defeat against Leganes - as Spanish press take aim at faltering LaLiga leaders

Robert Lewandowski (right) was slammed as 'unrecognisable' following Barcelona's shock LaLiga defeat against minnows Leganes on Sunday that has threatened their title chances.

by: MSN

Who is Noa-Lynn van Leuven? Transgender darts player set for World Championship debut

Who is Noa-Lynn van Leuven? Transgender darts player set for World Championship debut - The 28-year-old is set to make history as the first transgender player to appear at the World Darts Championship,

by: MSN

Jamie O'Brien Claims Best Wave of Pipe Masters (So far)

He had a turbulent journey to get there, but Jamie O'Brien is in the Pipe Masters. Now he's claiming to have landed the best wave so far. The post Jamie O'Brien Claims Best Wave of Pipe Masters (So far) first appeared on The Inertia.

by: MSN

Micah Parsons and Bryce Youngs Postgame Handshake Sparks NFL Buzz

The Dallas Cowboys' 30-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 15 showcased not only the on-field dominance of Micah Parsons but also a memorable moment of sportsmanship with rookie quarterback Bryce Young.

by: MSN

Stellenbosch FC claim first ever CAF Confederations Cup Win

Stellenbosch FC made history in Angola on Sunday when they beat CD Lunda Sul to claim their first-ever CAF Confederations Cup group stage win.

by: MSN

Rogers cleared to become MLSE's majority owner

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.A/B) has been given the green light from the Competition Bureau to acquire Bell's 37.5 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment ・The transaction will make Rogers the majority owner of the entity controlling The Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors ・Rogers is Canada's leading communications and

by: MSN

Man City vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League score and updates after latest Josko Gvardiol goal

Premier League score and updates after latest Josko Gvardiol goal - Pep Guardiola's side have won just once in their last ten games as their cross-city rivals come to the Etihad Stadium

by: MSN

Shreyas Iyer: The captain who turns every challenge into gold

Shreyas Iyer has had a triumphant 2024, leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title and Mumbai to their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Despite initial setbacks like being dropped from India's playing XI and BCCI's annual contracts,

by: MSN

Raja Casablanca coach Ricardo Sa Pinto cries foul over disallowed goal

Raja Casablanca coach Ricardo Sa Pinto has called for the video assistant referee [VAR] technology in the CAF Champions League group stage.

by: MSN

Simran Shaikh's tale: From unsold to costliest pick in Women's Premier League auction

The Women's Premier League mini-auction saw uncapped Indian talent shine. Simran Shaikh became the most expensive buy at ₹1.9 crore, going to Gujarat Giants. G Kamalini fetched ₹1.6 crore from Mumbai Indians,

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.

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.
The article from the Stamford Advocate discusses UConn women's basketball team's victory over Georgetown with a final score of 83-55, marking their 10th straight win. The game, which took place at the XL Center in Hartford, saw UConn's Aaliyah Edwards leading with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Dorka Juhász contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds. Despite a slow start, UConn managed to pull ahead significantly in the second half, showcasing their depth and resilience. The win keeps UConn undefeated in the Big East conference, with their record now at 19-2 overall and 11-0 in conference play. The article also highlights the team's ability to adapt and overcome challenges, including injuries, as they continue their pursuit of another championship.

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