Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Sports Mole

Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups

Sporting Lisbon experienced a significant dip in form since the departure of Ruben Amorim, losing four matches on the bounce over the last month before picking up a 3-2 win over Boavista at the weekend.

by: The New York Times

Keeping up with the Macugas, America's next first family of the Winter Olympics

Sisters Lauren, Alli and Sam Macuga are all on the U.S. ski team — in three different disciplines — with sights set on the 2026 Olympics.

by: New York Sun

NBA Cup Final Faces Uphill Battle To End Slumping TV Ratings

The league's ratings have dropped 48 percent over the past 12 years. The Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder meet for the championship of the NBA Cup at Las Vegas on Tuesday with the league hoping viewership will be strong enough to quiet all the talk about declining television ratings.

by: The Free Press Journal

Punit Balan Group's Baramati Power Marathon 2024: Winners Announced in 42 km, 21 km, and 10 km Categories

The second season of the Baramati Power Marathon, presented by the Punit Balan Group, was a huge success. The event, held on a pleasant morning in Baramati, featured scenic roads, enthusiastic runners, and a warm welcome at the finish line by the SRPF band. The marathon is approved by the World Athletic Association.

by: legit

Moroccan Football Expert Criticises CAF for Awarding Lookman POTY Ahead of Hakimi

A Moroccan football expert has criticised the Confederation of African Football's decision to name Ademola Lookman Player of the Year ahead of Hakimi Achraf.

by: astanatimes.com

Astana Celebrates Avant-garde of the Germans of Kazakhstan Award Ceremony

ASTANA—The Kazakh-German Center in Astana hosted the fourth annual Avant-garde of the Germans of Kazakhstan award ceremony on Dec. 13. The ceremony honored individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their fields and exemplify the achievements of the German community in Kazakhstan.

by: The Daily Mirror

The Showdown: Live stream, TV channel and how to watch Rory McIlroy vs Brooks Koepka

PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler take on LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in The Showdown on Tuesday, with bragging rights and a heap of cryptocurrency on the line

by: Radio Times

Sarah Storey addresses possibility of return to Dancing on Ice after injury

Dame Sarah Storey has addressed whether she could have another go at ITV competition Dancing on Ice, after having to pull out of the upcoming 2025 season due to injury.

by: RTE Online

Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2025

Your electric vehicle options have been multiplying for 2025, with over 100 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) models on the market from over 30 manufacturers. Many models comes with vehicle, battery, horsepower, drive and range options. We have researched the BEV options if you are looking to buy in 2025.

by: MSN

2025 NBA Draft: What To Make Of Ace Bailey So Far

As the college season has progressed, questions have popped up about the NBA potential of Ace Bailey, the Rutgers forward who dominated his high school basketball competition in recent years. Does he pass enough?

by: Game Rant

Best Cars For Sumo Remix In GTA Online

From the Coupe Enus Windsor to the Sports Ubermacht Revolter, there are plentiful top-notch cars to utilize in Sumo Remix.

by: MSN

Bafana target African, European and South American giants!

by: MSN

2024 LSU Gym 101 Preview

The 2025 defending SEC and national champion LSU Tigers gymnastics team is back on the Pete Maravich Assembly Center floor for the first time in over eight months for the annual Gymnastics 101 showcase meet.

by: USA Today

Who is in the NFL playoffs so far? Who's clinched, division winners, bracket update

There are just a few weeks left in the 2024 NFL season and the playoff picture is becoming clearer. Here are the projected postseason matchups.

by: MSN

Top 25 high school girls basketball rankings: Oklahoma power Norman makes debut (12/16/2024)

Norman, led by 5-star guard Keeley Parks (Kansas), leaps into the top 25 after beating Putnam City North to stay unbeaten.

by: The Daily Mirror

Fallon Sherrock's net worth, relationship with fellow darts star, health battles

The Queen of the Palace Fallon Sherrock returns to Ally Pally on Tuesday evening, aiming to set up a blockbuster clash against tournament favourite Luke Littler

by: ClutchPoints

Notre Dame football lands Alabama DB in big transfer portal pickup

Before its CFP game against Indiana, Notre Dame landed one of the top players in the transfer portal from Alabama.

by: USA Today

Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 16 game?

NFL Week 16 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Saturday football game between Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs.
Mon, December 16, 2024

by: CBS News

Trump administration tracker shows his latest top staff picks for his 2025 term

President-elect Donald Trump has announced these picks for top White House staff positions, ambassadors and department heads to fill his incoming administration.

by: The New York Times

Dick Van Arsdale, 81, One of First Identical Twins in the N.B.A., Dies

Star, he played for the Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. For one season, he and Tom Van Arsdale were hard-to-tell-apart teammates.

by: USA Today

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

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

by: Athlon Sports

Fans Concerned Over NFL, College Football Playoff Scheduling Conflict

However, there is a major scheduling conflict with the NFL that has concerned many football fans. The two aforementioned Saturday contests are during the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff.

by: hometownstations

It's Polar Plunge season for Special Olympics Ohio

From the middle of January through the middle of March, eight plunges will be held across the state to fundraise as friends and supporters submerge themselves in an icy body of water. The virtual, Plunge My Way option to participate in the Polar Plunge is available again this year for those unable to join us at one of our in-person events.

by: Fox Sports

'That's the mission': Seibold has eyes on the prize as Sea Eagles extend former NRL castaway

When he took over, the Brookvale-based club were in crisis in the wake of the pride jersey saga, with Des Hasler being sacked and scrutiny being heaped on the club. But now, Seibold told Code Sports he believes premierships could be on the horizon. "That is the mission," Seibold said.

by: Il Messaggero

Serie A Matchday 16: Lazio vs Inter Showdown at the Stadio Olimpico

The 16th matchday 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

by: Ghanaweb.com

CAF releases 2025 competition calendar with AFCON draw confirmed

The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the dates for various competitions in the 2025 calendar year. The final draw for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be hosted in Morocco, will take place on ...

by: The Irish Times

Our writers share their sporting highlights of the year

From Olympic medalists to heroics on the home sporting front, and a poignant evening in Dalymount Park it's been another memorable year for Irish sport

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: 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: 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: BBC

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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

Al-Hilal's CEO, Esteve Caldaza, has reacted to claims that the Saudi club could sign Cristiano Ronaldo for a showdown with Lionel Messi in the summer. Al-Hilal, the reigning Saudi Pro League champions,

The article from MSN discusses the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo by Al-Hilal, a prominent football club in Saudi Arabia. The transfer is described as sounding like "science fiction" due to its unexpected nature and the high profile of Ronaldo, who is one of the world's most famous footballers. Al-Hilal's interest in Ronaldo reflects their ambition to elevate the club's status on the global stage, leveraging his fame to boost the league's visibility and prestige. The move also aligns with Saudi Arabia's broader strategy to invest in sports as part of its Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to diversify its economy and enhance its international image through sports. The article highlights the financial aspects of the deal, the potential impact on the Saudi Pro League, and the cultural significance of bringing such a high-caliber player to the region.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/it-sounds-like-science-fiction-al-hilal-on-signing-cristiano-ronaldo/ar-AA1vYiOP