Mon, December 16, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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.

by: 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.

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: MSN

Quins boss reveals he almost didn't pick star man in thrashing of Stormers

Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson admits he almost scuppered Alex Dombrandt's man-of-the-match display in their 53-16 win over the Stormers in the Investec Champions Cup. England No8 Dombrandt ran in three of Quins' eight tries at the Stoop but Wilson revealed afterwards that he considered leaving him out of the team over fitness concerns.

by: MSN

Georgia set to host Alabama transfer QB Dylan Lonergan

Georgia hosted a transfer quarterback late last week when Charlotte's Deshawn Purdie came to town and it will host another this week. On3's Pete Nakos says that Alabama transfer Dylan Lonergan plans to be in town.

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

Larry Tanenbaum has sold his 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) to Rogers Communications, making Rogers the majority owner of MLSE, which includes teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, and Toronto FC. The deal, valued at $400 million, was approved by the NHL, NBA, and MLS, with the condition that Tanenbaum retains his position as MLSE's chairman. This transaction increases Rogers' ownership from 37.5% to 50%, while BCE Inc. (Bell) holds the remaining 37.5%. The agreement also includes a clause preventing Tanenbaum from selling his shares to any other party for 10 years, ensuring stability in MLSE's ownership structure.

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