The Borgen family, investors in the NWSL’s Denver Summit expansion team, are part of the group that recently invested in Austin FC at an enterprise value of $912 million. FirstTracks Sports Ventures, which is managed by Jon-Erik Borgen, closed its investment earlier this month. The group is part of the series of transactions mostly announced …
Ex-Eastern Michigan basketball players refused to cooperate with NCAA gambling investigation
Three former Eastern Michigan basketball players refused to cooperate with an investigation into potential sports betting violations earlier this year, the NCAA said Friday. The lack of cooperation constitutes an NCAA violation that could trigger permanent ineligibility, according to a decision released by the Division I Committee on Infractions.
Parker and Wardley ready for ‘all or nothing’ rumble with shot at Usyk on the line
Heavyweight clash promises great intrigue as the experienced Parker aims to keep up a hot streak of six wins against the British former white-collar boxer
Boxing is in a real slump this year, with few major fights and far less compelling bouts than usual, and so the prospect of a serious and intriguing heavyweight contest between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena brings a measure of relief to the beleaguered business. The winner will almost certainly face Oleksandr Usyk, the world champion, next year. In contrast, the loser is likely to lament the inevitable erosion of the hard-won plaudits he had gained.
Danger and risk surround this clash. Parker is on a hot streak since his last defeat, to Joe Joyce, three years ago. The New Zealand veteran, who won the WBO world title in 2016, has been rejuvenated by his switch of trainers to the inspirational Andy Lee. He has won six fights in a row, earning particular acclaim for the poised way in which he crushed Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole.
Continue reading...Hamilton issues warning to McLaren as Verstappen roars into F1 title fight
Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven races
Enjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.
Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws.
Continue reading...Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action
Champions Liverpool pay a visit to Brentford on Saturday night while leaders Arsenal host Crystal Palace on Sunday
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Continue reading...No. 2 Indiana vs. UCLA prediction: Updated odds, expert picks, team and player news, trends, and stats
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The rise of transient transfers: How college basketball’s new era is reshaping the game
PJ Haggerty sat behind a simple table with a backdrop featuring the Kansas State logo behind him. When the NCAA pried open the transfer window in August 2022, allowing players to flow from one school to the next without a redshirt year that had long held such movement in check, it changed the dynamics of college basketball. Now, there are dozens of players just like Haggerty across the college landscape this season.
England’s Shaun Wane banks on experience as rugby league’s Ashes ends 22-year hiatus
Australia are dominant but Shaun Wane hopes some wise heads and exciting Mikey Lewis could cause an upset
It has been a long time between drinks – 22 years to be exact. The Ashes were last staged in 2003, meaning more than two decades have elapsed without international rugby league’s greatest rivalry, a wait which finally ends on Saturday at Wembley. For Shaun Wane, the wait must have felt like an eternity.
If you were fortunate enough to be there when Wane was appointed as England coach in February 2020, it is easy to remember that he could not hide his delight that his first assignment was an Ashes series that autumn. Of course, within weeks the world had ground to a halt thanks to Covid-19 and the chance of taking on Australia on home soil disappeared.
Continue reading...Sheffield Wednesday deducted 12 points after filing for administration
Notice filed at specialist companies court on Friday
Club left on -6 points at bottom of Championship
Sheffield Wednesday have been given a 12-point deduction by the EFL, taking them to -6 at the bottom of the Championship, after filing for administration.
The club filed a notice to appoint an administrator at 10.01am on Friday at a specialist companies court and the league confirmed three hours later that the “table will be updated with immediate effect”.
Continue reading...Can UCLA pull off the stunner of the season? Five things to watch versus Indiana
Who is the hottest team entering the UCLA vs. Indiana showdown? Check out what to watch during the Bruins' road game against the Hoosiers Saturday.
Trio of SEC showdowns lead college football games to watch in Week 9
Week 9 of the college football season features several significant showdowns in the SEC. We break down the biggest games to watch on the weekend.
Lane Kiffin, LSU lead college football Week 9 teams and coaches under pressure
The last weekend in October means the pressure is on in the race for the College Football Playoff. Who is under the most pressure? We break it down.
Is UCLA’s college football coaching job attractive? Not if things don’t change
UCLA football has all the tools to be nationally relevant, but it's the administration that has prevented the Bruins from maintaining success.
Pestering QB Bryce Underwood key for Michigan State football defense
Michigan State football's defense has had issues sacking opposing QBs. The Spartans know they must pester Michigan freshman Bryce Underwood to win.
Jimbo Fisher, James Franklin want to coach again, but Ed Orgeron has right idea
They all want to coach again, these fired coaches, because coaching is what they do. How low are they willing to go?