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Melbourne Cup: The Mind Blowing Numbers Behind Australia’s Showcase Race
The Melbourne Cup has firmly established itself as the most prestigious race in Australia over the past 159 years. It has continued to grow in prominence and it is now considered one of the world’s biggest races, attracting talent from across the globe. These are the...
The IPL 2020 is On and Here’s What You Can Expect from This Season
The fans and the players themselves are surely excited to know that this year’s Indian Premier League or the IPL is pushing through. IPL 13 is scheduled to take place on September 19 of this year. Its finals are also set to be played on November 10, 2020. The IPL’s...
How Are The Top CS:GO Esports Teams Shaping Up For 2019?
The mighty Astralis reigned supreme in the CS:GO world last year and it will be intriguing to see if anyone can topple them in 2019. The Danes emerged as the most dominant force in any esport, seizing 10 titles and vanquishing all their rivals on a regular basis....
Can Grigor Dimitrov win the 2019 Australian Open?
The 2019 Australian Open is being played out in sunny, warm Melbourne. After five days of tournament play, one player has stood out for his performances. Bulgarian tennis star Grigor Dimitrov has won three matches at the Grand Slam tournament and is now ready to play...
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NHL unveils its 2026-27 schedule, the first with 84 games apiece since ’93-94
NEW YORK -- The most expansive season in NHL history will begin in September, not October, and limit most teams to four preseason games.The league's first 84-game season since 1993-94 opens Sept. 29 as 32 teams will combine to play a total of 1,344 games. The season...
More whistles, more points: How the WNBA’s new officiating focus is reshaping games
NEW YORK -- Cheryl Reeve has seen a lot of improvements in officiating this season and it's helped the WNBA have record offensive numbers so far through the first half of the season.There's still areas that need to be worked on, but it will take more than 20 games for...
Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France, Pogacar retains overall lead
CHALON-SUR-SAONE, France -- Belgian rider Tim Merlier earned another stage win at the Tour de France while several riders fell as they sprinted to the line Thursday.Defending champion Tadej Pogacar avoided the crash and kept his significant overall lead over...
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
LONDON -- The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.Argentina beat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday in Atlanta.During...
British Open: Baldwin hits ‘terrifying’ opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start
SOUTHPORT, England -- Matthew Baldwin had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, where the Englishman has been a member for 23 years after growing up in the area.It meant needing a 3:30 a.m. alarm.It also meant missing one of...
LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans
NEW YORK -- LeBron James may be ready to shed some light on his future plans.The NBA's career scoring king — and free agent — is scheduled to speak publicly Thursday afternoon, meaning it's possible that James will be revealing where he plans to play this coming...
Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf
MADRID -- Triathlon is taking action to try to boost its popularity, with hopes of bringing it closer to the level of tennis and golf.A new global circuit will debut in 2027 following an alliance between the international federation and private organizers in an...
How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon
MILAN -- The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiraling form: the athlete’s struggle, the fan’s jubilation and the moment of victory.On Sunday, either Spain or Argentina will lift the trophy...
The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense.The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament's history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain's defensive juggernaut on Sunday in...
England tried to protect a late lead at World Cup but Messi and Argentina broke through to win
ATLANTA -- England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals. Coach Thomas Tuchel made lineup and strategy changes to build a wall in front of goal.Argentina and Lionel Messi simply kicked it down.England led 1-0 late...
Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday in exchange for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder.Brewers general manager Matt Arnold announced the swap that included...
A’ja Wilson is drafted No. 1 as Cooper and Weatherspoon pick WNBA All-Star teams
Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago.Acting as honorary general managers, WNBA greats Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon each drafted All-Star teams Wednesday from...