• Fri, December 27, 2024

by: Newsweek

NASCAR Rumor: Stewart-Haas Racing $160 Million Sponsorship Details Revealed

Stewart-Haas Racing is co-owned by former NASCAR champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, a leader in the CNC machine tool industry. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Stewart-Haas Racing boasts a history rich with victories, including two NASCAR Cup Series titles and a myriad of race wins in prestigious events like the Daytona 500.

by: Firstpost

Rewind 2024: Imane Khelif gender row, Vinesh Phogat's heartbreak and other major sporting controversies from the year

In a sporting calendar as packed as 2024 is naturally bound to witness a few unpleasant incidents. And as the year draws to a close, we take a look at some of the biggest controversies from the year gone by,

by: Outlookindia

Magnus Carlsen Disqualified From World Rapid And Blitz Chess Championships For Wearing Jeans

Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships for flouting the dress code of the competition by wearing jeans and not changing it when requested.

by: MSN

Coco Gauff Overcomes Her Fear as She Enjoys Her Off-Court Adventures Ahead of Intense Australian Season

The 2025 tennis season is just around the corner, and you can feel the buzz in the air! The post Coco Gauff Overcomes Her Fear as She Enjoys Her Off-Court Adventures Ahead of Intense Australian Season appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: MSN

More Tamil schools taking up hockey

Efforts to provide training and support have motivated dozens of Tamil school pupils to participate in hockey competitions nationwide. Read full story

by: Newsweek

NASCAR Hints At Use Of AI In Future Racing Formats

NASCAR is evaluating how it can use generative AI for competition matters such as asking a model how playoff format changes could impact the sport, per COO Steve O'Donnell. 🗨: "How that applies to our formats of the future, I think AI can play a really ...

by: MSN

World Juniors Roundup: Finland bounces back with win over Germany

After being blanked 4-0 by host Canada the night before, Finland bounced back with a gritty 3-1 win over Germany during Friday's second day of competition at the World Junior Hockey Championship in Ottawa.

by: MSN

Beamer challenges next year's offensive line: 'It's time for them to step up'

Progress was undoubtedly made. That much was certain from how South Carolina's offensive line looked at the start of the season compared to now. Coming off a year in which the Gamecocks gave up 41 sacks,

by: MSN

Max Verstappen shares his take on Lando Norris' radio dig after 2024 season victory

Max Verstappen recently reacted to a viral Lando Norris radio message that is rumored to be a dig at the Red Bull driver.

by: MSN

NASCAR addresses use of AI to make playoff format changes, competition decisions

Artificial Intelligence, best known as AI, is an en vogue technology for many — and with mixed results. And NASCAR seems to be ready to wade into the mix of incorporating AI into its product. The racing series could possibly use the technology for the thinking and decision making processes for various functions of the sport,
  • Sat, December 28, 2024

by: Reuters

Maresca pushes Chelsea to bounce back from Fulham loss with win at Ipswich

Chelsea must shake off the Boxing day loss to Fulham that snapped a nine-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and go for the win at Ipswich Town on Monday, manager Enzo Maresca said.

by: LancasterOnline

Outdoors calendar for the week starting Dec. 29

The Outdoors Calendar publishes submitted information on hunting, fishing, hiking and other outdoors events. Email details to sports@lnpnews.com; send to LNP, Attn: Sports, P.O. Box 1328, Lancaster, PA 17608-1328;

by: Forbes

'Squid Game' Season 2 Explained: 14 Things You Might Have Missed

Netflix has released the second season of Squid Game, but the show contains some cultural references that might be unfamiliar to many viewers. Here's an explainer.

by: Newsweek

WWE Superstar Zelina Vega Drops Out of Competition Due to Injury

The championship features a unique stipulation where matches have a five-minute time limit and are streamed exclusively on WWE's online platform, Speed. The tournament culminated in Candice LeRae defeating Iyo Sky in the final to become the first Women's Speed Champion.

by: esports

Free Fire Esports 2025 Roadmap: FFWS, EWC, Global Finals

Discover the Free Fire Esports 2025 roadmap featuring regional events, global tournaments for competitive gaming fans!

by: Observer

Student business competition winners announced

Zachary Dean and his company, Shorewood Commerce, won the 10th SUNY Fredonia Student Business Competition. Dean, a senior majoring in Adolescence Education: Social Studies, from Fredonia, delivered the winning pitch for his company in the annual competition sponsored by SUNY Fredonia's Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED).

by: MSN

Spain, without Carlos Alcaraz, eliminated from United Cup

Spain fell to 0-2 in group play at the United Cup in Perth, Australia, and was eliminated from the mixed-team competition on Saturday. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro defeated Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-1 to give Spain a 1-0 lead,

by: Outlookindia

Koneru Humpy Wins Historic Second Rapid World Title To End Brilliant 2024 For Indian Chess

Grand Master Koneru Humpy won the 2024 FIDE World Rapid Championship title on Sunday to cap off an exceptional year for Indian Chess where the country established itself as a dominating force in the g

by: MSN

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans

Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess Federation said.

by: MSN

Jalen Johnson scores 28 to lead the Hawks over the Bulls 120-110

Jalen Johnson scored 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks closed out a four-game homestand, winning a third straight contest, 120-110 over the Miami Heat on Saturday. Trae Young added his 22nd double-double of the season,

by: MSN

AEW Worlds End Live Coverage 12/28 - Continental Classic Semifinals & Finals Matches, Four-Way World Title Match

This is Wrestling Inc.'s live coverage for AEW Worlds End 2024, with a Four-Way World title match between Jon Moxley, Adam Page, Orange Cassidy & Jay White!

by: MSN

Amid LaNorris Sellers' Groundbreaking NIL Deal, Shane Beamer Confirms Stance on Another Elite QB's Starting Role

Shane Beamer breathes some fresh "air", as South Carolina's latest chapter feels like something out of a Hollywood script. The post Amid LaNorris Sellers' Groundbreaking NIL Deal, Shane Beamer Confirms Stance on Another Elite QB's Starting Role appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: MSN

Herro, Adebayo not enough as Heat fall to Hawks, 120-110, amid ongoing Butler absence

The cycle of mediocrity had a chance to add something of meaning Saturday at State Farm Arena. Instead, no three-game winning streak for the Miami Heat, just a 120-110 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena and a 15-14 record going into Sunday night's game against the Houston Rockets to conclude this three-game trip.

by: MSN

More battles over transgender rights await Supreme Court

Cases implicating transgender rights are piling up at the Supreme Court as it begins drafting its opinion on whether states can ban gender-affirming care for minors. The justices at their recent closed-door conferences have considered petitions to take up disputes involving what school sports teams transgender athletes can play on,

by: MSN

World Chess champion drops from competition after refusing to change out of jeans

Magnus Carlsen will no longer compete in the World Rapid or Blitz Chess Championships after violating the FIDE's dress code policy by wearing jeans.

by: MSN

World Juniors scores today: Updated results, schedule for IIHF hockey games on Dec. 27, 2024

The Sporting News has the full schedule for today's World Juniors contests and the updated results.

by: MSN

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens continue decisive road trip, blank Florida 4-0

The Canadiens need to make a move up the standings against some of the best competition in the league in the next 10 ... Brian Wilde, a Montreal-based sports writer, brings you Call of the Wilde on globalnews.ca after each Canadiens game.

by: MSN

What NFL games are on today? Channels, TV schedule for Week 17 games on Saturday

Here's everything to know about how to watch Saturday's games on the NFL schedule, including times, TV channels and where to live stream.

by: MSN

CHAN 2024Q: Ghana can't stop Home Eagles again - Ogunmodede

by: MSN

Sarah Sjostrom taking break from swimming competition in 2025

Sweden's Sarah Sjöström does not plan to swim competitively in 2025 but could bid for a sixth Olympics in 2028. A rep for Sjöström confirmed the swimmer's plans, which were reported by Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter (DN) on Saturday.

by: MSN

Washington Commanders Roster Moves: Phidarian Mathis release opens up spot for Jonathan Allen's return from IR

T he Washington Commanders have reportedly waived former Ron Rivera 2nd round pick DT Phidarian Mathis. This was an expected move from the team for several reasons. He has been a

by: MSN

Can You Decide To Put In A Handicap Card After A Round?

Outside of competition play must you register your intent to submit a handicap card before going out or can you wait till after the round? We should all know the answer to this

by: MSN

MLB rumors: The 3 teams Corbin Burnes spurned to sign with the Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks were recently able to sign pitcher Corbin Burnes, and it turns out they had a lot of competition for him this offseason. There were three other teams making strong overtures for the pitcher,

by: MSN

'I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli takes Sam Konstas under his wing' - Stuart Clark reacts to shoulder-bumping incident at MCG

Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Disney+ Hotstar) and Sam Konstas hogged the limelight on Day 1 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after the veteran cricketer shoulder-bumped the Aussie teenager between overs.

by: MSN

What happened after Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek's failed drug tests? Full explainer

Exclusive - Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek failed drug tests in 2024 - here is an explainer of the process they went through.

by: MSN

Browns Make Decision On Deshaun Watson For 2025 Season

The Deshaun Watson trade hasn't worked out for the Cleveland Browns, that's for sure. And yet, the franchise isn't ready to completely abandon ship. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Browns have agreed to a contract restructure with Watson.

by: MSN

Chelsea gambled by not agreeing a cheaper shirt sponsor deal - will they reap the reward?

There are two ways to look at Chelsea not signing a front-of-shirt sponsorship deal before the start of the season. You could view it as a failure, with companies not wanting to fork out £45million-plus for the privilege of being in prime position on their kits following a disappointing Premier League campaign in 2023-24,

by: MSN

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his pick to win 2025 Champions League crown

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has selected a team he believes will win the 2025 Champions League. Defending champions Real Madrid are favourites.

by: MSN

Packers vs. Vikings: 5 things to watch and prediction for Week 17

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings have a historic matchup waiting in the 129th edition of the rivalry on Sunday afternoon from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Never before have the two teams had more combined wins entering a matchup.

by: MSN

Manchester City's hearing looms over football in 2025 - and the ramifications will be seismic

Manchester City's hearing looms over football in 2025 - and the ramifications will be seismic - FOOTBALL IN 2025: As well as the Premier League's case against Manchester City, Miguel Delaney details t

by: MSN

'Red Bull's best talent' follows the footsteps of Norris and Lawson

Red Bull are sending their biggest junior talent to Oceania this winter. Arvid Lindblad will be driving in FR Oceania Championship for the M2 Competition team in early 2025. According to Helmut Marko,

by: MSN

Cleveland Cavaliers Maintain Position In Latest Power Rankings

It's hard to argue that the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the top teams in the NBA right now. Bleacher Report agrees with this statement, continuing to have Wine and Gold at the top of its power rankings.

by: MSN

What's at stake in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl between Miami (Ohio) and Colorado State?

First pee-wee football. Then WWE. Then the Olympics. Snoop Dogg's latest foray into the world of sports may not be especially logical, but it makes sense. When the Arizona Bowl needed a sponsor, the legendary rapper and pop culture icon put some of his NBC Olympics per

by: MSN

Bruno Fernandes Named the 3 Toughest Premier League Opponents He's Faced

The Man United skipper named Rodri, Declan Rice and N'golo Kante as the toughest opponents he has faced since his move to the Premier League in 2020.

by: MSN

Coco Gauff snubs WTA tournament despite being defending champion

Coco Gauff will not be defending her title at the ASB Classic, the same event where Emma Raducanu is poised to make her comeback.
  • Sun, December 29, 2024

by: MSN

United Cup Day 3 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Leylah Fernandez

Team USA usually brings one of the strongest line-ups to this competition and this year is no exception. The first nation trying to stop them will be Canada with its own young stars.

by: MSN

Top 10 Women's Hockey Stories Of 2024

PWHL. Puck dropped on New Years Day 2024, which was followed by one of the most exciting and compelling seasons of hockey, in any league, ever. Speckling the season were achievements at all levels from the NCAA,

by: MSN

Struggling Burns Expecting Undefeated Morales Next

It appears Gilbert Burns could use one of his remaining UFC fights to welcome undefeated welterweight contender Michael Morales to the next level of competition at 170 pounds. Burns, who turned 38 this past July,

NASCAR addresses use of AI to make playoff format changes, competition decisions

Artificial Intelligence, best known as AI, is an en vogue technology for many — and with mixed results. And NASCAR seems to be ready to wade into the mix of incorporating AI into its product. The racing series could possibly use the technology for the thinking and decision making processes for various functions of the sport,
The article from MSN discusses NASCAR's stance on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for making changes to its playoff format and competition decisions. NASCAR's Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy, Ben Kennedy, emphasized that while AI and data analytics are utilized to enhance the sport, critical decisions like altering the playoff format or making competition calls are still made by human beings. Kennedy highlighted the importance of maintaining the human element in NASCAR, ensuring that the essence of the sport remains intact. AI is employed to analyze data for improving safety, performance, and fan engagement, but the final say on significant changes or decisions remains with NASCAR's leadership to preserve the sport's integrity and tradition.

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