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India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s in-form wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made his first appearance at Wimbledon, during a short break from preparations for the third Test against England at Lord’s. Pant, who has lit up the ongoing Test series with his attacking strokeplay, seemed completely at ease at the All England Club,“This is my

FRISCO, Texas — Iowa State had a truly historic season in 2024, setting a program record with 11 wins. The Cyclones played in the Big 12 Championship Game for the first time and went on to defeat Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Around the program, though, it still feels a little unfulfilling.  “There’s a lot

McGuire called his shot in defense of the Big 12 as teams begin to jockey for playoff spots Source link

Getty Images Former Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel was arrested and released from Camden County Jail on Monday night for allegedly driving while intoxicated. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report states that officers arrested Pinkel but that as of Tuesday afternoon no charges have been filed against the longtime Big 12 and SEC coach. While

The PGA Tour heads across the pond this week for the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open. The tournament is scheduled to get underway on Thursday, July 10, at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. The 2025 Scottish Open field is star-studded and headlined by Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Collin Morikawa. Scheffler is

Brandt Sutton has locked in his best bets for Tuesday’s Chicago Fire vs. Minnesota United FC U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal match on Paramount+ Source link

Getty Images Spainish authorities said Tuesday that they believe Liverpool striker Diogo Jota was driving over the speed limit at the time of a highway crash that killed both him and his brother, Andre Silva, last week. While Spain’s Civil Guard is continuing their investigation into the accident, officials said Tuesday that they believe Jota was

Getty Images Half of the Club World Cup final is set as Chelsea defeated Fluminense with Joao Pedro scoring his first goals for the Blues against his boyhood club en route to a 2-0 victory Tuesday at MetLife Stadium. The new Chelsea forward already showed why he was an immediate addition to this squad after joining

The two teams will meet on Wednesday in the semifinal of the FIFA Club World Cup Source link

Getty Images The Pop-Tarts Bowl has announced that the two “surviving” mascots from last year’s game will be sent to Dublin, Ireland, for this year’s Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium. Frosted Wild Berry and Frosted Hot Fudge Sundae will join Iowa State and Kansas State, the previous two winners of the Pop-Tarts

New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The Brazilian striker opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium

SportsLine’s proven model has simulated Tampa Bay vs. Detroit 10,000 times and released its MLB best bets for Jack Flaherty vs. Ryan Pepiot on Tuesday Source link

Juan Soto will miss out on the All-Star Game for the first time since 2019, though you wouldn’t be able to tell that based on his stats. He has top-seven rankings in runs, home runs, on-base percentage and is once again topping the league in walks entering Tuesday’s MLB schedule. Getting a free pass is

FRISCO, Texas — Although the future format of the College Football Playoff remains in flux, a key tweak to the selection process is set to be finalized in August.  The CFP is expected to present its final version of new, refined metrics involving strength of schedule in mid-August, when its 13-person selection committee convenes in

Scott Frost returns to college football after a disastrous Nebraska tenure that ended with his firing just three games into the 2022 season, finishing 16–31 over four-plus years. Once heralded as a rising star after transforming UCF with a 13–0 season in 2017, Frost’s Nebraska stint proved a harsh reality check. Now back at UCF,

The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces have accounted for the past three WNBA championships, but both clubs have struggled of late. One of them is guaranteed to pick up a much-needed victory when they meet Tuesday for a nationally televised showdown in New York at 8 p.m. ET. The Liberty started their season

Gavin McKenna is almost certainly NHL-bound, but first, he’s making a stop in the NCAA.  The 17-year-old Yukoner has announced he’s committing to the Penn State Nittany Lions, to play collegiate hockey. McKenna made the official announcement on ESPN’s SportsCenter Tuesday afternoon, saying it was a difficult decision but that Penn State seems like the “best spot for me in the

Imagn Images Dadeville, Ala. police arrested Auburn linebacker D.J. Barber Monday on three drug-related charges, including trafficking, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force said. Barber faces two felony charges and a misdemeanor for trafficking marijuana, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Police stopped Barber and Marcell Brewster, 19, of

Imagn Images Georgia Tech is set to hire Ryan Alpert as its next athletic director, pending board approval Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The 37-year-old has served as Tennessee’s deputy athletics director and chief revenue officer since 2023 and has agreed to a five-year deal, per ESPN. Alpert will take over following the departure of

The Wales team bus was involved in a road traffic crash on Tuesday and its training session was canceled at the stadium where it plays France at the Women’s European Championship. The Welsh Football Association said in a statement all the people involved — players and staff on the bus and in the other vehicle

A point had to be replayed in the men’s singles quarterfinal match between Taylor Fritz and Karen Khachanov at Wimbledon due to a malfunction of the new electronic line-calling system. It is the latest in a series of problems that have occurred with the tournament’s newly implemented system. The incident occurred during the opening game

Hockey Junior hockey phenom Gavin McKenna will announce his anticipated move to the NCAA on Tuesday. McKenna will make the announcement on ESPN’s SportsCenter at 6 p.m. ET. NHL.com reported Penn State and Michigan State are both in the running to land the 17-year-old forward. Whitehorse native was 3rd youngest CHL player of the year,

A star-studded doubleheader of big-time boxing cards invade New York this weekend as the sweet science will be on full display on consecutive nights.  On Friday, a historic all-female card will emanate from Madison Square Garden (Netflix, 8 p.m. ET) as Most Valuable Promotions presents the trilogy bout between undisputed junior welterweight champion Katie Taylor

SportsLine’s model has revealed its four-leg MLB parlay picks and best bets for the Tuesday MLB schedule Source link

Imagn Images Sixth-seeded Novak Djokovic continues his quest for an eighth Wimbledon title when he takes on No. 22 Flavio Cobolli in the 2025 Wimbledon quarterfinals on Wednesday at approximately 10 a.m. ET. After dropping the first set 6-1, Djokovic rallied to beat Alex De Minaur in the fourth round, while Cobolli defeated Marin Cilic

Carlos Alcaraz had warned that facing Cameron Norrie could be a nightmare. For a fleeting moment on Tuesday, it looked like the defending Wimbledon champion might be in for a fright. The Spaniard stumbled early, trailing 0-40 in his opening service game on Centre Court. Any chance of an upset, however, was swiftly dashed as

The Big 12 has a preferred model should the CFP expand to 16 teams in 2026 Source link

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota was driving and possibly speeding the Lamborghini car when it crashed, killing him and his brother Andre Silva, Spanish police has said in a preliminary report. According to Reuters, the forensics team is analysing the marks left by the wheels of one of the cars on the asphalt indicates

Keeping a transfer for a second year has led to All-America-type seasons in the last two years, so who are the top candidates to make that leap for the 2025-26 season? Source link

These college football coaches could find themselves in hot water in 2025 Source link

SportsLine’s model simulated the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open 10,000 times and revealed its PGA Tour golf longshots Source link

Arizona State returns as the favorite in a wide-open Big 12 race for 2025 Source link

It’s been nearly a year since Mirabai Chanu stood on a weightlifting platform to compete after finishing fourth at last year’s Paris Olympics in the 49kg category. The 2021 Tokyo Olympic medallist’s previous Olympics cycle was affected by a recurring injury. She had also finished fourth at the 2022 Asian Games. However, after completing her

The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Jakob Poeltl to a multiyear contract extension, the NBA club announced Tuesday. Financial details were not disclosed, but multiple outlets reported the deal is worth $104 million US over four years. The 29-year-old from Austria averaged a career-high 14.5 points and 9.6 rebounds, along with 1.2 blocks and 1.2

Before their game against Thailand, India’s final match of the AFC Women’s Asia Cup Qualifiers last week at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium, they scribbled a message on a board in the dressing room. “Yes! You can do it”. Ninety minutes later, midfield spearhead Sangita Basfore says, they felt it needed some tweaking,

The NHL’s Board of Governors and the NHL Players’ Association membership have ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement through the 2029-30 season, the two sides announced Tuesday. In a joint statement, the league and the union said details of the agreement will be available at a later date. The ratification was expected after the NHL

Three players have separated themselves from the pack in the 2025 MLB home run race. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, and Dodgers Designated Hitter Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners, and the only three players in Major League Baseball with 30 or more home runs this season. All three players will be in

Aryna Sabalenka was having a hard time dealing with her Wimbledon quarterfinal opponent’s unusual game style. The mistakes were mounting Tuesday. The stress was rising. The deficit was troubling. As things went awry, Sabalenka would look at her box with a quizzical expression and raise her hands. After missing one forehand off a short ball,

Boxing legend Julio César Chávez defended his son, Julio César Chávez Jr., amid his arrest by U.S. immigration officials and an active warrant for his arrest in Mexico, claiming his son is innocent of the criminal acts he is accused of. Chávez Jr. was arrested by U.S. law enforcement on charges of overstaying his visa

Chávez, 39, fought Jake Paul just a few days ago Source link

The pair of all-time greats meet for a third and final time on Friday night in New York Source link

After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the three best pitcher strikeout props for Tuesday’s 15-game schedule Source link

The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open will be the final tune-up before next week’s Open Championship, and it’s become a marquee event of its own as an event co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour since 2022. Now top players from all around the world look to sharpen up their game there before taking

Ahead of the Lord’s Test between India and England this week, former India coach Ravi Shastri raved about the impact that Virat Kohli had on the team as captain when the two sides previously met in 2021. India beat England by 151 runs on that occasion, with the fast-bowling lineup of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj,

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff wasn’t one of the top quarterbacks in the Big 12. He ranked eighth in passing yards, 12th in completion percentage, seventh in passer rating and tied for last in the conference with 12 interceptions. However, his impact went beyond the box score for a Cougars team that finished 11-2 and was

Fifth seed Taylor Fritz reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time on Tuesday after coming through a topsy-turvy four-setter against Karen Khachanov where the American seemed to be cruising, but then had to show all his fighting spirit. Fritz, in fine grass form after wins in Stuttgart and Eastbourne, triumphed 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-6(4)

Job security for college football coaches is a tenuous proposition. Administrative decisions are constantly influenced by feedback from boosters and fans, whose support is essential to moving in a positive direction. And since those opinions often come from emotionally charged individuals, a coach can find himself thrown on, or off, the hot seat with the

Pitches at Lord’s (Sahil Malhotra from TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in London: Well before India’s first training session at the Lord’s Cricket Ground got underway on Tuesday morning, the support staff, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, was in a huddle near the playing surface. There was a fresh tinge of green on the 22 yards, and

Getty Images Grand Canyon has finalized a deal allowing it to join the Mountain West Conference in time to participate in the 2025-26 athletic calendar, sources confirmed to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander. Grand Canyon was originally set to join the Mountain West no later than July 1, 2026 but it will now start competing as

A hamstring and lower back injury at the Asian Champions Trophy last year. An ankle injury during the Hockey India League, in addition to the strain caused by the earlier two niggles. A wrist injury in the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League. And last month, during the European swing of the league, a

The 2026 NBA Draft is just over 11 months away, but it’s never too early to project potential risers in the class. While the 2025 draft featured some blue-chip talent — including No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg — the overall depth was lacking after many prospects returned to school for the 2025-26 college season.

Before the Edgbaston Test, Shubman Gill did not score a double ton in Test match cricket; however, in the first innings of that Test, he looked in sublime form and piled on a 269-run marathon innings. The pitch was conducive to batting, and Gill looked in the zone to pile on a mammoth total. Former

Less than a month ago, just days before her 25th birthday, Canada’s most decorated female Olympian stood on the pool deck of Commonwealth Place in Victoria with a smile stretching across her face. Penny Oleksiak had just completed a successful national swimming trials, winning  both the 50- and 100-metre freestyle events and being named to Canada’s team

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak is expecting the pitch for the Lord’s Test to be much more challenging for the batters than the flat tracks of first two games but as long his batters don’t play “undue shots”, it should not be a problem. The wicket, two days before the game, had plenty of grass,

The stage is set for what should be a thrilling 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal match between Fluminense and Chelsea. The Brazilian Serie A side has impressed as underdogs in this competition, pulling off upsets against Al Hilal and Inter Milan in the knockout round. They will now face an English Premier League squad

After India’s 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston last week, which levelled the series at 1-1, former fast bowler James Anderson said that for England to get a foothold in the series and win the trophy named after him, Jofra Archer must play the Lord’s Test this week. It has been more than four years

In a symbolic moment, South Africa’s stand-in captain and triple centurion Wiaan Mulder took the catch that ended Zimbabwe’s second innings and granted his side a humongous victory by an innings and 236 runs to wrap up the series 2-0. Even though Zimbabwe’s batsmen showed more resilience than they did in the first innings, they

It’s a mystery that Kusal Mendis has not yet become a superstar. Blessed with technique, temperament and strokes, he averages a middling 34.84 in ODIs and 36.87 in Tests. In 50-overs he has only five hundreds in 142 innings (34 fifties) and 10 in 135 Test outings. A couple of days ago, Sri Lanka’s batting