Sat, March 22, 2025

by: Firstpost

Mexico's Club Leon gets ejected from the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup; here's why

The decision to remove them from the Club World Cup is a costly one for Leon, who along with other clubs from the CONCACAF region were due to receive a $9 million fee from FIFA for participation in the group stage.

by: Sportsnet

World Cup Qualifying Roundup: Argentina one point away from berth

Argentina didn't miss Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez and other key players on Friday and beat Uruguay away 1-0 in convincing fashion in their South American World Cup qualifying match.

by: PennLive

How to watch 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships Day 3: Time, TV channel, live streams

The first medals of the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships will officially be won early Saturday in Philadelphia with the first session from competition Day 3. Wrestling is set to begin with consolation action at 11 a.

by: IOL

Kaizer Chiefs in Top 8 crisis as Orlando Pirates battle title pursuit

The Betway Premiership's season reaches its peak with Mamelodi Sundowns leading the pack, with Orlando Pirates in tow, while Kaizer Chiefs struggle to stay in a top 8 berth, and multiple teams battling to avoid relegation in what's proving to be one of the most unpredictable seasons yet.

by: EssentiallySports

2025 Porsche Singapore Classic: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner's Payout

After three exciting tournaments in Africa, the DP World Tour has made its way to Asia for the 2025 Singapore Classic. The post 2025 Porsche Singapore Classic: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner's Payout appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: Forbes

NCAA March Madness: Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament

The odds of achieving a perfect bracket for the college basketball tournament are about 1 in 9.22 quintillion.

by: ESPN

What rest of MLB can learn from Royals' old-school rotation

Five guys ... making quality starts ... day in and day out? Sounds like a bygone era. But it worked big-time for the Royals last year. Why isn't everyone else doing it?

by: MassLive

Boston Celtics star playing best basketball just in time for playoffs

The green flags are up ever since Kristaps Porzingis returned to the court as he's picked up right where he left off.

by: HotCars

Alfa Romeo's Forgotten "Monster" Is One Of The Rarest Cars Of The '90s

You'll probably never see it on the roads, but this '90s Alfa Romeo sports car is seared into the minds of the few who still remember it.

by: BBC

Scarratt keen to play part in England's 'big year'

Experienced centre Emily Scarratt wants to play her part in a "big year ahead" for England, with a home Rugby World Cup to come this summer.

by: Racer

Hamilton silences critics with maiden sprint win, but isn't getting carried away

Lewis Hamilton says a number of his critics have been "yapping along the way" and not understanding the size of the task he faces as he calls for calm following his victory in the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Fri, March 21, 2025

by: 90min

Chelsea's aims, ambitions and fixtures for final two months of 2024/25 season

The final two months of the campaign will prove decisive for Maresca's men as they chase a positive end to a tempestuous season, with plenty still to play for at Stamford Bridge. Here are Chelsea's aims and ambitions between now and the campaign's conclusion.

by: KYTV

Thousands of archers in Branson for state archery championship

This week, more than 4,000 archers from nearly 300 schools are competing in Branson for the State Archery Championship.

by: EssentiallySports

When Richard Petty & Dale Earnhardt Had to Make Room After Jimmie Johnson's Historic Win at Miami

"That record will never be broken" is the quote many NASCAR fans would've uttered when Richard Petty won his seventh and final Cup Series title at Ontario Motor Speedway, California. The post When Richard Petty & Dale Earnhardt Had to Make Room After Jimmie Johnson's Historic Win at Miami appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: SFGate

One of California's richest high schools signs massive sports media deal

Mater Dei High School is a verifiable California sports juggernaut, with a lengthy history of athletic success. Now the ritzy Southern California private school is preparing for a new world of competition in the high school sports scene,

by: KOMO

Transgender athlete again trounces competition at high school in Oregon, reigniting debate

A high school in Oregon is once again grabbing headlines after a transgender student far surpassed the competition during a recent track meet.

by: MLive

Florida signee, Otsego's star swimmer, caps historic year with state title 3-peat

Smith, the state's No. 1-ranked swimmer for the Class of 2026, also earned All-American honors in both of his state title-winning events and helped the Bulldogs' 400-meter freestyle relay team attain all-state status with a seventh-place finish (3:18.74). The Florida commit now has five state titles across his decorated career.

by: TEAMtalk

Nott'm Forest to scupper Amorim's dream Man Utd signing after 'reaching out' to 83-goal striker

The Tricky Trees are plotting a STATEMENT move for the prolific striker this summer and talks are underway over a deal in a major blow to Man Utd

by: On3

Everything Notre Dame quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli said during spring practice

Notre Dame is holding a quarterback competition between Steve Angeli, Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr in spring practice. That's nothing new for QBs coach Gino Guidugli, who enters his third season in South Bend.

by: cnbctv18

IPL 2025: From injury replacement to RCB captain, Rajat Patidar looks to script history in new role

Rajat Patidar has been a part of the RCB setup from 2022 onwards, having come in as a replacement for Luvnith Sisodia midway through the campaign.

by: PennLive

How to watch 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships Day 2: Time, TV channel, live streams

NCAA Wrestling Championships roar into Day 2 of competition with critical spots in the semifinal rounds up for grabs. Wrestling is set to begin with quarterfinal action at noon ET with TV coverage on ESPNU and live streaming on-demand.

by: iDiva

IPL 2025: 3 Legendary Records MS Dhoni Could Break In The 18th Season Of The Tournament

India will witness the grand opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with some amazing performances by Bollywood stars like Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Arijit Singh, and others. Soon after the opening ceremony,

by: ESPN

Jon Lewis leaves role as England Women's Head Coach

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as England Women's head coach," Lewis said in a statement. "Unfortunately I won't be able to finish this incredibly challenging but enjoyable jo

by: Forbes

NCAA March Madness: Less Than 3% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament

The odds of achieving a perfect bracket for the college basketball tournament are about 1 in 9.22 quintillion.

by: PlanetRugby

England great reveals Eddie Jones' pick for Leicester's new boss and stresses the 'bigger loss' than Handre Pollard

Rugby World Cup winner Ben Kay reckons either Graham Rowntree or Paul Gustard would prove a fine successor to Michael Cheika at Leicester Tigers.

by: NCAA

Mac Stout advances to the DI NCAA wrestling quarterfinals after beating his brother

Competing for Pittsburgh and Princeton, respectively, Mac and Luke both won their first round matches, setting up the match wrestling analysts had been talking about for weeks. Two brothers, face to face, with one bid to the quarterfinals on the final. The Stouts took the mat to great applause, shook hands and went to war.

by: BBC

Groundbreaking but controversial - new IOC president Coventry

Kirsty Coventry will become the 10th International Olympic Committee (IOC) president but why is she both a groundbreaking and controversial choice?

by: Fortune

As Nike lags, CEO Elliott Hill said Ohio Buckeyes coach Ryan Day revealed the key to a strong offense

Sales and profits at Nike slid in the third quarter, but CEO Elliott Hill praised the new strategic path forward.

by: CricTracker

Why RCB might win IPL 2025? - Explained

Under a new captain, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to win an elusive first Indian Premier League (IPL) title this year.

by: Deadline

Major UK Drama Antitrust Probe Dropped; BBC & Others Fined $5.4M For Colluding Over Crew Pay In Sports Production

The CMA has dropped a major antitrust investigation into some of the country's biggest drama producers over how they paid freelance crew members.

by: Reuters

UK's antitrust watchdog fines broadcast firms $5.2 million in freelancer pay probe

UK's competition regulator on Friday fined four sports broadcast and production companies about 4 million pounds ($5.2 million) for sharing sensitive information about fees for freelance workers such as camera operators and sound technicians.

by: Yahoo

Princess Kate Reveals Sporty Princess Charlotte's "Stiff Competition"

Princess Charlotte has a range of interests, with Kate revealing in 2023 (via People) that she was teaching her daughter to play netball. The 9-year-old is also said to have inherited Queen Elizabeth's love of horseback riding and her late grandmother Diana's passion for dance.

by: Newsweek

Top Tight End Falls Dramatically in Latest NFL Mock Draft

In a recent mock draft, a tight-end prospect falls dramatically from where consensus has him in most mock drafts.

by: UEFA

Albanian Football Association president Armand Duka: 'Football's not just a profession, it's a way of life'

The president of the Albanian Football Association (FSHF) and UEFA vice-president reflects on the extraordinary rise of Albanian football under his leadership - from the complete overhaul of the nation's sporting infrastructure to the "utopia" of qualifying for two EUROs.
Thu, March 20, 2025

by: Golfweek

From the NBA to the senior amateur golf circuit: Jack Marin remains immersed in sport

Marin was a two-time NBA all-star whose NBA career included stints with the Baltimore Bullets, Houston Rockets, Buffalo Braves and Chicago Bulls.

by: Forbes

NCAA March Madness: Less Than 6% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament

The odds of achieving a perfect bracket for the college basketball tournament are about 1 in 9.22 quintillion.

by: Reuters

New Zealand probes banks' climate commitments for anti-cartel behaviour

New Zealand has opened an investigation to determine if commitments by lenders under the Net-Zero Banking Alliance could breach anti-cartel regulations, the country's competition watchdog said.

by: SPORTbible

FA Cup officially heading to Miami to 'connect' to US fans as statement released

The prestigious FA Cup trophy will make it's way to America ahead of the quarter-final matches involving clubs like Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.

by: PennLive

How to watch 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships 2nd round: Time, TV channel, live streams

NCAA Wrestling Championships tonight move into Session 2 of competition with second-round and consolation matches set to come at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Wrestling is set to begin at 7 p.m.

by: Fortune

Netflix is making a Willy Wonka reality/competition show

Netflix is launching a competition show based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A search for contestants is underway. Netflix bought the Roald Dahl Story Company four years ago. Four years after acquiring the Roald Dahl Story Company,

by: Newsweek

Scottie Scheffler Drops 'Go Ask Those Guys' Remark on PGA Tour-LIV Golf Deal

Scottie Scheffler voiced his firm opinions about LIV Golf and the players who left the PGA Tour for the Saudi-funded league.

by: People

"One on One" Author Jamie Harrow on March Madness, "The Bachelor" and How Fandom Can Keep Friendships Alive (Exclusive)

In an exclusive essay for PEOPLE, the 'One on One' author reflects on how March Madness inspires her to stay connected with friends and family

by: Sportskeeda

Trinidad T20 Festival Premiership II 2025: Full schedule, squads, match timings, and live-streaming details

Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Association is all set to host the Trinidad T20 Festival Premiership II 2025, starting on Friday, March 21.

by: briefly

Kaizer Chiefs & Bafana Bafana icon insists he 's still SA's best goalkeeper

A Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend explains why he still believes he's the best goalkeeper in South African football.Is he right? Read more here.

by: CNN

US track star says she feels 'defeated' after Trump's move against trans athletes

She's a two-time All American in 200- and 400-meter races. A college athlete used to winning, with a goal of making the 2032 US Olympic team. But 21-year-old Sadie Schreiner says she feels "defeated."

by: BBC

The 2024-25 Nations League explained

As the Nations League returns this week with the play-off and knockout stages of the competition, BBC Sport outlines how the format works.

by: SuperSport

Titans and Dragons choose to bat as CSA 4-Day series returns

by: Heavy

Major Lineup Move as Red Sox Try Someone New at Second Base

The Boston Red Sox have taken a look at top prospect Marcelo Mayer playing second base in recent spring training games.

Albanian Football Association president Armand Duka: 'Football's not just a profession, it's a way of life'

The president of the Albanian Football Association (FSHF) and UEFA vice-president reflects on the extraordinary rise of Albanian football under his leadership - from the complete overhaul of the nation's sporting infrastructure to the "utopia" of qualifying for two EUROs.

The article from UEFA's official website discusses an interview with Armand Duka, the President of the Albanian Football Association (FSHF). Duka reflects on the growth of football in Albania, highlighting the significant progress made in infrastructure, youth development, and the national team's performance. He mentions the establishment of the National Football Academy, improvements in domestic leagues, and the increased participation of Albanian clubs in European competitions. Duka also talks about the challenges faced, including financial constraints and the need for further development in grassroots football. He expresses optimism about the future, emphasizing the importance of continued investment in facilities and coaching education to elevate Albanian football on the European stage. Additionally, he touches upon the role of football in fostering social cohesion and national pride.

Read the Full UEFA Article at:
https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/0297-1d525043c9d9-879462712b71-1000--albanian-football-association-president-armand-duka-footba/