Thu, December 19, 2024

by: Euronews

EU Commission reaches for brakes on FI motor deal

The European Commission announced on Thursday that it will investigate Formula One owner Liberty Media's €3.5 billion euro deal for the motorcycle racing league MotoGP World Championship, as the deal risks raising prices for the licensing of broadcasting rights for motorsport events of both brands.

by: Yahoo! Sports

European Leagues take a stand against Unify League proposal: 'Not requested'

The European Leagues have taken a stance against the Unify League, a proposed new competition organised by A22 Sports management, which has come about three years after the failed and infamous

by: The Vicksburg Post

Vicksburg High's 2025 football schedule has familiar foes, new order

Vicksburg High's 2025 football schedule will include six teams the Gators played in 2024, but a reshuffled order and new region opponents.

by: Sports Mole

Preview: Ipswich Town vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups

After a run of one draw and three defeats following the resumption of club football after November's international break, Ipswich's second top-flight victory of the campaign moved them up to 12 points, meaning that Kieran McKenna 's troops sit in 18th place in the Premier League standings, two points behind Leicester City in 17th.

by: Heavy.com

Yankees Fav Favorite All-Star Named Trade Candidate: Report

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino was named a potential trade candidate as the team looks to improve this winter.

by: CBSSports.com

Where to watch Tottenham vs. Manchester United, lineups: EFL Cup prediction, live stream, odds, pick

Looking to end their trophy drought, Tottenham will host an improving Manchester United side at home with a spot in the last four of the EFL Cup on the line. Tottenham's last trophy came in this very competition,

by: legit

Ademola Lookman Explains How Atalanta Helped Him Win 2024 CAF POTY Award

The reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman has explained Italian Serie A club Atalanta's role in helping him with the coveted award.

by: Olean Times Herald

Matchups shaken up for different competition at DeCerbo Showcase

The field is set, the matchups arranged for the Joe DeCerbo Holiday Showcase to return to Allegany-Limestone Middle-High School after Christmas.

by: Motor Authority

Rivian R1S: Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist

Rivian took top honors with the R1T pickup truck, which we named Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2022. It marked the first time an EV, a pickup truck, and non-sports car took the win all in one shot. It's the most versatile vehicle we've ever tested, even today.

by: Des Moines Register

Prairie Meadows to hunt for a new leader in 2025 as Gary Palmer prepares to retire

Polk County's nonprofit Prairie Meadows racino could get new leadership for the first time in almost two decades as CEO Gary Palmer prepares to retire

by: The Daily Telegraph

Tomorrow's golf stars stake their claim

by: Esports Insider

PlayVS CEO on the launch of the PlayVS Collective Partner Network

As the largest amateur esports and competitive gaming network in North America, PlayVS has been busy building a partner ecosystem to service its more than 5,000 participating schools and almost 10,000 teams competing in PlayVS leagues and tournaments every year.

by: Zone Coverage

Justin Jefferson Paid Tribute To Randy Moss In A Way Only He Can

When the Minnesota Vikings traded Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for the 22nd pick in the 2020 draft, they didn't know that the player they'd take at

by: The Nassau Guardian

Jones helps lead equestrian team to victory

In her debut year at Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana, freshman Sienna Jones joined the school's Interscholastic Equestrian League (IEA) team.

by: MSN

Porsche's EV Program Is Hitting Hard Times

But, Porsche saw premium EV sales slowing, including its own Taycan electric sedan, and Porsche CFO Lutz Meschke said the company would "react in our product cycle." The company is also struggling to sell cars in China,

by: Sporting News

Tottenham vs. Man United prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Carabao Cup quarterfinal

Two of the Premier League's most inconsistent clubs clash in the EFL Cup quarterfinal as Tottenham host Manchester United in London's newest ground on Thursday.

by: legit

FIFA Intercontinental Cup: Vinicius Jr Produces Breathtaking Assist for Mbappe, Video

Newly crowned FIFA The Best Men's Player Award winner Vinicius Junior produced an impressive assist for Kylian Mbappe in the Intercontinental Cup final.

by: The News Journal

How to follow: Beast of the East brings nation's top wrestlers to Bob Carpenter Center

The Beast is bigger than ever with two days of girls wrestling starting Thursday before many top-ranked boys teams and individuals grapple all weekend.

by: Business Standard

4th Asian Roll Ball Championship Kicks Off in Goa: A Grand Celebration of Sport and Unity

Goa's vibrant Manohar Parrikar Stadium in Margao has become the center of international attention as it plays host to the 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship. This prestigious event, which began with a spectacular inauguration yesterday,

by: SPORTbible

Liverpool fans make their feelings clear on Federico Chiesa after 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton

Italian forward Federico Chiesa made his first appearance for Liverpool in three months during Wednesday's EFL cup clash against Southampton.

by: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Bendigo City FC denied team in Victorian Women's Community Premier League

The club in Central Victoria says it has been denied the opportunity to field female teams in the state's community premier league competition — and it's "not acceptable".

by: Daily Sabah

Real Madrid reign supreme beating Pachuca in Intercontinental Cup

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior starred as Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday

by: Fox Sports

'Not difficult at all': Ferrari boss reveals 'easy' 23-year idea to recruit Hamilton

Ferrari principal Frederic Vasseur has spoken out on his team's recruitment of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, stating that it was "not difficult at all" to convince him to jump ship from Mercedes. Watch every game of the BBL live and ad-break free during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer.

by: The New York Times

Gabriel Jesus has to help Arsenal and carry momentum forward into Premier League

A year and one day after his last competitive Emirates goal, Gabriel Jesus put Mikel Arteta's pre-match words about the Carabao Cup into action. His second-half hat-trick completed a 3-2 quarter-final win over Crystal Palace — just over 12 months after his strike in a 2-0 win over Brighton.

by: MSN

Report: Orlando Pirates close to signing 2 Kaizer Chiefs target from PSL rivals

Orlando Pirates are reportedly close to signing two Kaizer Chiefs transfer target from a Premier Soccer League rivals in the January transfer window.

by: Sports Illustrated

Oklahoma Lands Former Washington State Quarterback John Mateer

Oklahoma got their guy. After a week of waiting for former Washington State quarterback John Mateer to enter the transfer portal, the dynamic quarterback committed to the Sooners on Wednesday night. He'll reunite with offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle in Norman, as the duo put up huge numbers this season for the Cougars.
Wed, December 18, 2024

by: Newsweek

NASCAR Lawsuit Judge Issues Statement After Huge Change For 23XI And FRM

A U.S. District Court granted 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports a preliminary injunction in their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.

by: rnz

NZ Sporting History: Anna Simcic

If you were paying attention to Olympic sports in the 90s, you'll have fond memories of swimmer Anna Simcic-Forrest.

by: The Daily Progress

Virginia basketball edged by No. 21 Memphis: Three takeaways

Virginia basketball had a double-digit lead, but couldn't hold it against No. 21 Memphis on Wednesday night and fell narrowly to the Tigers.

by: Trinidad Express Newspapers

T&T Red Angels face Jamaica's Reggae Girls

Fresh from yesterday's 4-0 win over previously unbeaten St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), the Trinidad and Tobago Red Angels Under-20 female footballers will today battle Jamaica's Reggae Girls for

by: BBC

Carabao Cup: Jesus fires Arsenal through, Newcastle & Liverpool also progress - reaction

Follow reaction from the League Cup quarter-finals including Southampton 1-2 Liverpool, Newcastle 3-1 Brentford and Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace.

by: ARLnow.com

Yorktown wrestlers win Capital Duals competition with 5-0 record

With multiple wrestlers finishing undefeated, the Yorktown Patriots won the team title at the Wakefield High School Capital Duals competition Dec. 15. Yorktown finished with a 5-0 record with victories over West Springfield,

by: ProPakistani

Punjab Continues Domination at the Inter-Provincial Games

Punjab continued its dominance at the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games, leading the medal tally with an impressive 131 medals

by: Sky Sports

Carabao Cup quarter-finals: Why the remaining clubs will be eyeing League Cup glory

Tottenham and Man Utd play in the final 2024/25 Carabao Cup quarter-final on Thursday evening; Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle will be in the semi-final draw, which will take place after the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium;

by: GiveMeSport

MLS Cup 2024 Viewership Hits New Low: What Does It Mean For League's Streaming Future

MLS faces record-low 2024 Cup viewership, battling streaming challenges, fierce competition, and Messi's absence from the big game.

by: WDRB

BOZICH | For Louisville volleyball, NCAA Final Four road had to include Pitt

Pitt and Louisville are here to help the ACC nudge the Big Ten out of the way for the title. Since 2021, they have dogged each other over every inch

by: Los Angeles Times

Summer X Games are leaving Southern California, headed to Sacramento

The X Games are saying " later dude" to Southern California after years of gnarly action and heading north to Sacramento for the next three years.

by: Forbes

Women's Sports 2024 Review: From The Caitlin Clark Effect To A New Industry Benchmark

The 2024 season transformed women's sports from seeking out attention and visibility to managing sustained demand.

by: Reuters

Shaun White's Snow League adds Olympic champion Hirano for opening season

Japan's Olympic champion Ayumu Hirano will compete in the inaugural season of Shaun White's Snow League, the start-up circuit said on Wednesday, leading a decorated group of athletes.

by: MLive

First Flint-area girls basketball Power Rankings for 2024-25 season

FLINT - High school girls basketball teams around the Flint area have gotten the 2024-25 season rolling in different capacities. With many teams wrapping up their competition for the remainder of the month, here are the first set of Power rankings heading into 2025.

by: The New York Times

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace live updates: Carabao Cup predictions, team news and latest score

Follow live updates from today's League Cup clash between Mikel Arteta's Arsenal and Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace with a semifinal spot on the line

by: KMA Land

KMAland Senior Spotlight No. 48: Laynie Gawley, IKM-Manning

(KMAland) -- IKM-Manning's Laynie Gawley is into the KMAland Senior Spotlight today. Gawley is one of just three seniors on this year's Wolves girls basketball roster and one of two starters that are in their graduating year.

by: The Daily Mirror

Premier League clubs considering Super League U-turn after new proposal launched

The promoters of the failed European Super League returned with a fresh proposal on Tuesday, which has caught the eye of a substantial number of Premier League clubs

by: PopSugar

These Dancers Want to Prove Breaking Isn't a Joke After the Olympics Memes

Breaking was supposed to have its global moment this year. But its historic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics was somewhat overshadowed by memes and controversy. If you were even slightly online during the Olympics,

by: CBSSports.com

Lisa Bluder Q&A: Longtime Iowa coach reflects on Caitlin Clark, retirement, dreamlike return to Carver-Hawkeye

Lisa Bluder announced her retirement from coaching after 40 years on the sidelines. Following success at St. Ambrose and Drake, Bluder spent the last 24 seasons of her career with Iowa, where she compiled a 528-254 record,

by: The Scottish Sun

Keir Starmer vows to BLOCK English clubs joining new European Super League as he slams hated plot to revive it

PLANS for a fresh European Super League bid were today attacked by Sir Keir Starmer - who vowed to block English clubs from joining. The footie-mad PM went studs up on the latest threat of a

by: worldathletics

World Athletics publishes ground-breaking four-year analysis into online abuse

World Athletics today (18 December) unveiled the findings of a ground-breaking four-year report analysing online abuse in athletics.

by: MSN

Starmer wants football Bill passed 'quickly' amid new breakaway league attempt

The original Super League was launched in 2021 but quickly collapsed amid fan protests and opposition from continental and global governing bodies.

NZ Sporting History: Anna Simcic

If you were paying attention to Olympic sports in the 90s, you'll have fond memories of swimmer Anna Simcic-Forrest.

The audio segment from RNZ's "Afternoons" program features a discussion with Anna Simcic, a former New Zealand swimming champion, who shares insights into her career and the history of swimming in New Zealand. Simcic, who won a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, talks about her journey from a young swimmer to becoming one of New Zealand's most celebrated athletes. She discusses the evolution of swimming techniques, training methods, and the cultural impact of swimming in New Zealand. Additionally, she reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her competitive years, the support from her family and coaches, and how the sport has changed since her era, providing a rich narrative on the development of swimming as a competitive sport in the country.

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https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018969144/nz-sporting-history-anna-simcic