The 2024 Liga MX Clausura campaign continues to heat up as Atletico San Luis prepares to host league leaders Pachuca at the Alfonso Lastras Ramirez stadium on Monday evening. The visitors currently sit atop the table with an impressive 22 points from 11 matches, boasting the league’s most potent attack with 25 goals scored thus far.
San Luis, on the other hand, finds themselves mired in the bottom half of the standings with a mere 10 points from their opening 11 fixtures.
The UAB Women’s Tennis team continued their impressive form on Saturday, cruising to a dominant 6-1 victory over Middle Tennessee State University on the road. The Blazers wasted no time in asserting their authority, capturing the doubles point to take an early lead in the match.
The formidable duo of Vanessa Mellynchuk and Mackenzie White made light work of their opponents on Court 1, securing a 6-2 win. Meanwhile, Adela Wasserbauerova and Sydney Clarke clinched the crucial doubles point for UAB with a hard-fought 7-5 triumph on Court 2.
The defending champions Chennai Super Kings have been dealt a severe blow ahead of their IPL 2024 title defense, with two of their star performers from last season ruled out due to injuries. As the Chennai-based franchise gears up to begin their campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore next week, they will be missing the services of Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana and New Zealand opener Devon Conway for at least the first half of the tournament.
In a bizarre turn of events, Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé was forced to withdraw from the squad to face Montpellier HSC on Saturday after suffering a punctured eardrum just hours before kickoff.
According to reports from Actu.fr, the 26-year-old French international traveled with the PSG squad to Montpellier in the morning but soon complained of acute pain in his ear upon arrival. The club’s medical staff wasted no time and quickly contacted emergency services rather than attempting to treat Dembélé themselves.
The Los Angeles Clippers are in a precarious position as they limp into their game against the Atlanta Hawks tonight. Injuries have taken their toll, leaving the team’s depth severely tested and their margin for error razor-thin.
Norman Powell, whose presence has been a constant source of energy for the Clippers, was forced to leave Friday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans on crutches due to a left leg contusion. His absence will undoubtedly be felt as the Clippers look to regain their footing in the highly competitive Western Conference.
NASCAR fans have witnessed Kyle Larson’s meteoric rise to stardom over the past decade. At just 31 years old, the Elk Grove native has already etched his name in the sport’s history books with numerous victories across various racetracks while driving for multiple teams.
Larson’s big break came in 2021 when he joined the legendary Hendrick Motorsports team. Despite being a consistent playoff contender with Chip Ganassi Racing, Larson had yet to capture the ultimate glory of a NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Janith Liyanage’s battling 101 went in vain as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 235, a total Bangladesh’s bowlers backed up by keeping things tight to register a 33-run win and claim the three-match ODI series 2-1 in Dhaka.
The promising Liyanage arrived at the crease with Sri Lanka struggling at 95 for 4 in the 23rd over. He anchored the innings superbly, reaching his maiden ODI century off 102 balls with some clean hitting through the off-side.
In a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter, Kylian Mbappé showcased his goalscoring prowess as Paris Saint-Germain secured a convincing 6-2 victory over Montpellier. The French superstar’s hat-trick propelled the league leaders to their first win in four matches, extending their lead at the top to 12 points.
The match at the Stade de la Mosson witnessed a goal-fest from the very start, with PSG taking the lead in the 14th minute through Vitinha’s curling effort.
The stakes are high as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams from UNC Pembroke get set to take on familiar foe Catawba in the opening rounds of the NCAA Division II Tournament.
The UNCP men’s squad, seeded 5th in the Southeast Region, rides momentum from winning the Conference Carolinas tournament title into their third straight NCAA appearance. Coach Drew Richards hopes that championship run has his team primed to hit the ground running against the 4th-seeded Catawba Indians.
In the pivotal third One Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh’s pace bowling unit has the chance to rediscover their mojo and stamp their authority on the series decider. With the series delicately poised at 1-1, the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram hosts the deciding encounter, providing the fast bowlers with an opportunity to shine in the day-night affair.
The previous two matches in the series have been heavily influenced by the presence of dew, which has significantly favored the chasing side.
In the ever-competitive world of collegiate women’s basketball, the Purdue Boilermakers have once again etched their name in the postseason annals. After a grueling regular season that saw them face the 22nd toughest schedule in the nation, the team has accepted a bid to the prestigious Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT).
This year’s WNIT invitation marks the third consecutive postseason appearance for the Boilermakers under the guidance of head coach Katie Gearlds.
Winston-Salem, NC - The Wake Forest men’s basketball team secured a No. 1 seed in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) and will host App State in the first round on Wednesday, March 20, at 8 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN+, marking the Demon Deacons’ second postseason appearance under head coach Steve Forbes.
Despite a 20-13 record and an 11-9 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Wake Forest narrowly missed out on an NCAA Tournament bid.
The stage is set for an electrifying encounter as Pachuca, riding high on confidence, prepares to lock horns with a faltering Atletico San Luis side in the upcoming Liga MX Clausura fixture. With the visitors sitting pretty in the top four, they’ll be aiming to solidify their position in the title race, while the hosts desperately seek to halt their alarming slide down the table.
Atletico San Luis, once a promising force early in the campaign, have hit a stumbling block in recent weeks, stumbling to a disappointing 14th place with a meager 10 points from 11 games.
The Los Angeles Clippers are facing a mounting injury crisis as they limp into their game against the Atlanta Hawks tonight. Norman Powell, one of their key players, had to leave Friday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans on crutches due to a left leg contusion, and he will not be suiting up for the Hawks clash.
Terance Mann, another important cog in the Clippers’ rotation, also suffered an injury scare during the same game, limping into the locker room in the first half.
As the NCAA Tournament approaches, Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes has one major concern - his players are passing up too many open shot opportunities.
In their SEC Tournament quarterfinal loss to Mississippi State, Barnes saw multiple instances where his players declined to take open looks from three-point range. Instead of letting it fly with an open shot, they pump-faked, drove into traffic, and eventually turned the ball over.
“You got to take the shots,” Barnes lamented after the 73-56 upset loss.
As the NBA playoffs draw near, the Dallas Mavericks have received a much-needed boost with the return of their superstar, Luka Doncic. The Slovenian sensation, who leads the league in scoring with an impressive 34.3 points per game, had been sidelined for a game due to left hamstring soreness.
The injury occurred late in the Mavericks’ win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, cutting short Doncic’s streak of seven consecutive triple-doubles.
The Bradley Center is set to host a clash of titans on Sunday as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks welcome Devin Booker’s Phoenix Suns. This marquee matchup is a rematch of last season’s epic NBA Finals series that saw the Bucks prevail in six hard-fought games to capture their first championship in 50 years.
While the stakes may not be quite as high this time around, there is still plenty of intrigue surrounding this interconference showdown.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reaffirmed his faith in summer signing Mason Mount, insisting the England international will become a pivotal player for the club once he regains full fitness.
Mount, who joined from Chelsea in a high-profile move last summer, has endured a frustrating start to life at Old Trafford due to a series of injuries that have disrupted his rhythm. However, with the 24-year-old now back in training, Ten Hag believes it is only a matter of time before Mount showcases his true qualities.
The soccer world has been rocked by yet another scandal involving alleged inappropriate relationships between coaches and players. This time, the controversy surrounds Willie Kirk, the 45-year-old manager of Leicester City Women’s team.
According to reports from The Guardian, Kirk is currently under investigation over claims that he engaged in an intimate relationship with one of his players. The allegations are severe enough that Leicester City has taken the drastic step of suspending Kirk pending the outcome of their internal probe.
In a gripping road battle against the Sacramento Kings, the New York Knicks emerged victorious with a hard-fought 98-91 win, thanks to the heroics of Jalen Brunson. The guard’s phenomenal 42-point performance, coupled with the team’s stifling defense, proved too much for the Kings to overcome.
Brunson’s scoring prowess has been on full display lately, as he joined an elite group of players who have scored 42 or more points in consecutive games.
The Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán will play host to a pivotal La Liga encounter on Sunday, as a resurgent Sevilla side welcome Celta Vigo to Andalusia, with the visitors ushering in a new era under the stewardship of Claudio Giraldez.
For the home contingent, Quique Sánchez Flores’ men have rediscovered a semblance of form in recent weeks, having lost just one of their previous seven top-flight outings. However, their aspirations will undoubtedly extend beyond mere survival, with the former European heavyweights currently occupying a lowly 14th position in the standings.
The United Airlines NYC Half Marathon is one of the world’s most iconic road racing events, attracting thousands of runners from across the globe to take on the challenging 13.1-mile course through the heart of New York City. As the anticipation builds for the 2024 edition, set to take place on March 17th, runners are gearing up for an unforgettable experience that promises to test their endurance, determination, and love for the sport.
The Stade Louis II is set to host a captivating encounter as third-placed Monaco lock horns with Lorient, a side clinging to their Ligue 1 status by a thread. With Champions League qualification tantalisingly close for the hosts and the spectre of relegation looming large for the visitors, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
For Monaco, under the tutelage of Adolf Hutter, the aspiration of returning to Europe’s elite competition has been the driving force behind their impressive campaign.
As Liverpool FC brace for a transition into a new era, all eyes are on the imminent arrival of Richard Hughes as the club’s next sporting director. With Jurgen Klopp’s tenure winding down and Michael Edwards’ departure paving the way for fresh leadership, Hughes will have his work cut out to ensure a smooth changing of the guard at Anfield.
At the top of Hughes’ lengthy to-do list will be the pivotal task of identifying and appointing Klopp’s successor.
The Atlantic 10 conference has been a battlefield all season long, with teams duking it out night after night for prime positioning heading into the conference tournament. On Sunday, that heated rivalry will culminate with a showdown between the Duquesne Dukes and VCU Rams for the A10 championship crown.
Both teams had to grind their way through the tournament bracket to reach this point. Duquesne knocked off Saint Louis, Dayton, and St.
The stage is set for yet another pulsating installment of Mexican football’s most iconic rivalry as Chivas and Club America prepare to reignite their long-standing feud. With the two giants of Liga MX set to lock horns in a crucial Clausura 2024 showdown, fans across the United States are gearing up for a spectacle that promises to be laden with passion, skill, and unrelenting drama.
The upcoming clash at Akron Stadium on Saturday, March 16th, marks the latest chapter in a storied rivalry that has captivated football enthusiasts for generations.
Stamford Bridge crackled with anticipation as Chelsea scraped past Leeds United in a dramatic 3-2 FA Cup victory. More than local bragging rights were at stake - this triumph kept the Blues’ flickering hopes of silverware alive after their heartbreaking Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool.
For Mauricio Pochettino, the FA Cup represents a shot at redemption and a potential catalyst to ignite his Chelsea revolution. The Argentine tactician is no stranger to cup heartbreak, his wince-inducing record in England a blemish on an otherwise distinguished career.
In a move that has sent ripples of anticipation through the Australian Rules Football (AFL) community, the Brisbane Lions have announced the eagerly awaited return of Conor McKenna to their lineup for the St. Patrick’s Day clash against the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium. This strategic inclusion not only bolsters the Lions’ defensive ranks but also promises to inject a dose of much-needed intensity and experience as the team seeks to secure its elusive first victory of the 2024 season.
As the spring season approaches, runners from around the world are gearing up for one of the most anticipated events in the Big Apple – the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. This annual road race, organized by the New York Road Runners (NYRR), is a testament to the city’s unwavering spirit and passion for running.
The 2024 edition of the NYC Half Marathon is set to take place on Sunday, March 17th, with an expected turnout of 25,000 runners embarking on a 13.
The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament will reach its thrilling conclusion on Saturday night, with the No. 1 seed Grand Canyon Antelopes squaring off against the red-hot UT Arlington Mavericks in the championship game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
For Grand Canyon, this is familiar territory. The Antelopes (28-4) claimed the regular season WAC title and enter the final as the top seed, having won 11 of their last 13 games.