• 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: Des Moines Register

Perry's powerful basketball machine led by Koa Peat could make Arizona history

Some regard that team, led by center Marvin Bagley III and point guard Alex Barcello, as the best Arizona high school basketball team in history. That was Duane's last season, as the Aztecs became the first big-school Arizona team to win four consecutive state titles. He's not quite ready to designate this Perry team at that level.

by: The Boston Globe

Revolution release 2025 MLS schedule, with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami returning to Gillette Stadium

The New England Revolution announced their 2025 MLS schedule on Thursday, with the Revolution set to open their season on the road against Nashville SC on Feb. 22. New England's home opener at Gillette Stadium is slated for March 1 against the Columbus Crew with the Philadelphia Union visiting Foxborough the following weekend on March 8.

by: theroar.com.au

Force Pressure Points: Cron's cattle arrive, but expect a big shift if the West is to rise

by: Sports Illustrated

Beast Games: How to Watch MrBeast's Amazon Prime Show, All Episodes Schedule

Mr Beast's controversial 'Beast Games' reality show is finally here. The title will pit Mr Beast's fans against each other, with the winner receiving a sizable

by: Sportsnet

Jets prospect Brayden Yager to captain Canada at world juniors

Winnipeg Jets centre Brayden Yager will don the "C" for Canada while Nashville Predators defenceman Tanner Molendyk and Colorado Avalanche centre Calum Ritchie will serve as alternates for the IIHF world juniors,

by: Seattle Times

European soccer leagues reject latest proposal for new breakaway competition

The organization that represents European soccer leagues has rejected latest proposals for a breakaway super league.

by: FOX59 News

NCAA president addresses parents' concerns about trans athlete inclusion: 'It's a small community'

NCAA president Charlie Baker doubled-down on controversial statements regarding the NCAA's policies allowing trans athletes to compete against women.

by: The Daily Mirror

Man Utd exit Carabao Cup in comical fashion as Spurs win crazy tie - 5 talking points

Ange Postecoglou's side are into the final four of the Carabao Cup after a dramatic win over the Red Devils, with both teams making a number of errors

by: Massey University

Birdnapped cockatoo wins Quote of the Year

The winner of this year's Quote of the Year competition is the chatty cockatoo with the distinctive catchcry of "Hello Darling".

by: CTV News

Triplets lead Calgary Christian Cougars to esports victory at Play VS Fall Rocket League Championships

A Calgary secondary school is celebrating a little more this December after winning an esports competition thanks to the talents of a trio of remarkable triplets.

by: Yahoo Canada Sports

Carabao Cup Semi-Final Draw Details: Who Will Liverpool Face Next?

Who's Next in the Semi-Final Draw?Liverpool Football Club continues its spirited defence of the Carabao Cup, and as the semi-final draw looms, anticipation

by: WESH

MLS releases 2025 schedule, Orlando City to open season against Philadelphia Union

Major League Soccer released the schedule for the 2025 season on Thursday, and it has Orlando City opening its season at home against the Philadelphia Union. The Lions will host the Union on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Inter&Co Stadium.

by: The New York Times

Philadelphia City Council Says Yes to New 76ers Arena Next to Chinatown

The mayor and labor unions touted the economic promise of the $1.3 billion project. Opponents said the arena would decimate the city's storied Chinatown.

by: MSN

How a cooking competition this summer helped the Vikings grow as a team

You've seen the postgame speeches in the locker room after each win. You've heard all about the culture everybody has worked so hard to build. You've felt the way that camaraderie has translated to success with the Vikings boasting a 12-2 record.

by: Daily Express

Carabao Cup semi-final draw in full: Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs and Newcastle learn fates

Newcastle United, who beat Brentford last night, will be particularly keen to discover their route to a Wembley final in March, having failed to pick up a major trophy since 1955. Liverpool and Arsenal also booked their spots in the last four with narrow wins over Southampton and Crystal Palace respectively.

by: Newsweek

RFK Racing Announces Insane NASCAR Partnership Return For 2025

Founded in 1988 by Jack Roush, the team now enters its 38th season of competition. The ownership, which includes Jack Roush, Brad Keselowski—a NASCAR Champion himself—and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry, underpin the team's success with a wealth ...

by: USA Today

Transfer reset: Here's where the Missouri football offense stands after 10 days of portal work

As of Thursday, here's how Missouri football's offense looks after landing a second signing from the portal, and where MU may still need additions.

by: Forbes

What Pavia's Win Means (And Doesn't) For The NCAA And JUCO Transfers

The Vanderbilt QB handed the NCAA another loss and gets to play another year. The implications for former junior college athletes could be massive.

by: MSN

Alabama AD Greg Byrne sends defiant message on college football programs abusing NIL

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne ripped fellow athletic directors who he believes are using NIL in unconventional ways. The Crimson Tide finished their regular season 9-3.

by: The New York Times

Timeline of NASCAR antitrust lawsuit: 23XI, Front Row can race as charter teams

The teams, led by noted attorney Jeffrey Kessler, accused NASCAR of being a monopoly that prevented fair competition. Advertisement "We ... to SI's Twitter 100 (the top 100 Twitter accounts in sports) for five straight years.

by: USA Today

How Wisconsin Badgers volleyball's Sarah Franklin stacks up vs. competition for national player of the year

MADISON - No matter what happens Friday, it's safe to say Sarah Franklin has secured her spot in the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball Mount Rushmore of players. The 6-foot-4 outside hitter is a two-time Big Ten player of the year and one of just two ...

by: MSN

Texas Tech lands astonishing 15th portal addition in former USC RB

Texas Tech football is showing some recruiting prowess in the 2024-25 transfer portal. The Red Raiders now have 15 total new additions through the portal, including Thursday's addition via USC. Running back Quinten Joyner emerged as the newest future arrival to the Lubbock,

by: MSN

Men's One-Day Cup named the Dean Jones Trophy

Key criteria for the award included their record in the Men's One-Day competition, being a top performer at international level and being a player who is synonymous with the 50-ov

by: MSN

Penn State wrestling injury update; what's the Lions plan for the Collegiate Wrestling Duals?

Penn State wrestling is on the cusp of its final competition date during the 2024 portion of its regular season schedule. The No. 1 Nittany Lions head to the Collegiate Wrestling Duals on Sunday in Nashville,

by: MSN

Who are Shamrock Rovers? History, championships and background of Chelsea's Conference League opponents

Chelsea host Shamrock Rovers at Stamford Bridge on December 19.

by: MSN

Why QB Draft Buzz Does Not Bother Raiders' O'Connell

The Las Vegas Raiders have been rumored to be interested numerous QBs over the last two years and have been. Meanwhile, Aidan O'Connell just keeps doing his job.

by: MSN

NFL picks for Broncos-Chargers on Thursday night, plus MVP race appears to be down to these two quarterbacks

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! On the first day of Christmas, the NFL gave to me, Jusin Herbert trying to throw for 340. Nope, it's not Christmas tonight, but it's going to feel like it if you're an NFL fan and that's because tonight's game between the Broncos and Chargers will be kicking off a stretch where there will be at least one NFL game airing in nine of the next 12 days.

by: MSN

Transgender athletes could face complete ban from women's Olympic events after Paris contr

If Lord Sebastian Coe secures his bid for IOC presidency, the future of the Olympics could see a ban on transgender athletes in women's sports

by: MSN

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United LIVE: League Cup team news, line-ups and more

Follow live coverage as Tottenham Hotspur face Manchester United in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term,

by: MSN

Five Takeaways From UEFA Women's Champions League Matchday 6

In the final matches of the opening round, Arsenal and Barcelona snatched first place in their respective groups.

by: MSN

Knicks Star Backs Embattled College Coach

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson believes his embattled college coach is the Wildcat's meow. Brunson, of course, hails from Villanova University, whose Wildcats men's basketball program has been stuck in reverse since legendary head coach Jay Wright retired after a Final Four appearance in 2021-22.

by: MSN

'You're Going to See Guys More Engaged': New TGL Promises High Tech With Camaraderie

After a year's delay, the simulator league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy is ready to launch next month with an unmatched tech experience and teams of PGA Tour stars.

by: MSN

Safe hands: Top 5 goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in Champions League history

With a newly-formatted version of the Champions League well underway, which goalkeepers in history have kept the most clean sheets in the competition?
  • Tue, December 24, 2024

by: justthenews

Texas AG Paxton sues NCAA, says group advertises 'women's sports' but games have transgender players

The attorney general requested that the court grant a permanent injunction that bans the NCAA from allowing biological males to compete in women's sporting events in Texas, or involving Texas teams.

by: Reuters

Texas AG sues NCAA over transgender participation

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the NCAA in an attempt to prevent transgender athletes from competing in women's college sports, according to a release issued on Paxton's website Sunday.

by: Richmond

Richmond Public Schools hosts first swim meet in over 40 years

Richmond Public Schools hosted its first varsity swim meet in over 40 years on Saturday at SwimRVA-CSAC in Chesterfield County according to a release from the SwimRVA. The event marked a major milestone for the district, which recently revived its swimming program through a partnership with SwimRVA, the release said.

by: Forbes

David Feldman Built BKFC From Almost Bankrupt To $400 Million

When David Feldman of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held his first bare-knuckle boxing event in 2011, a staggering 700,000 people tried to stream it, crashing

by: MSN

Izzo Credits Michigan State's Scout Team for Strong Start

Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Izzo has been pleased with the scout team and how they push the rotation players to improve.

by: MSN

Tiger Woods has 'thrill of a lifetime' with son's hole-in-one in team event

At the PNC Championship, where Tiger Woods was able to complete the 36 holes with no physical setbacks, the ace by 15-year-old Charlie helped Team Woods finish second.

by: MSN

Aston Villa poised to rival Newcastle for Serie A star expected to be 'sacrificed' in January

Aston Villa are prepared to battle Newcastle for the signing of a frustrated AC Milan star, according to a report

by: MSN

Volleyball Star Speaks Out as NCAA Faces Backlash Over Transgender Inclusion Lawsuit

San Jose State volleyball standout Brooke Slusser issues a bold warning to the NCAA amidst mounting legal challenges over transgender athletes in women's sports.

by: MSN

The Somali team making football waves in Birmingham

How many football teams can lay claim to a league and cup double in their first season of competition? Not even Real Madrid or Manchester City can hope for the sort of immediate success that Kawala FC have had.

by: MSN

Bills Make Historic Josh Allen Announcement After Patriots Win

Over the weekend the Buffalo Bills got a surprising challenge from the New England Patriots. One of the AFC's best teams, the Bills offense has been nearly unstoppable for the better part of the season.

by: MSN

Texas Sues NCAA Over Transgender Athletes' Participation in Women's Sports

Texas has announced a lawsuit this week against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) seeking to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argues that allowing such participation misleads and deceives fans.

by: MSN

EPL: Gary Neville names Liverpool's biggest rivals in title race

by: MSN

'The experience and quality is there - I see it every day'

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says the team have ambitions but they are not looking too far ahead because they still face competition from a number of teams. The Reds go into 2025 competing on four fronts and,

by: MSN

Joey Logano Raises NASCAR Next-Gen Era Issue - 'Don't Know How To Put Into Words How Hard It Is'

Joey Logano reveals issue with the current NASCAR next-gen era after winning the 2024 Cup Series championship.

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.
The European Commission has intervened to halt a proposed merger between French carmaker PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), citing concerns over competition and market dominance in the European automotive sector. The decision comes after an extensive review which highlighted potential negative impacts on consumers, including higher prices and reduced innovation due to decreased competition. The Commission's preliminary findings suggest that the merger could lead to a significant reduction in choice for consumers and might stifle technological advancements in the automotive industry. This move reflects the EU's stringent regulatory approach to ensure fair competition and protect consumer interests in major industry consolidations.

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