Category: Sports

The BYU Cougars have been making headlines with their impressive wins over ranked opponents, but their wide receivers have also been catching the attention of the nation with their spectacular one-handed grabs. Chase Roberts’ touchdown catch goes viral One of the most memorable moments from BYU’s 27-17 win over Arkansas on Saturday was sophomore wide receiver Chase Roberts’ dramatic one-handed touchdown catch in the corner of the end zone. The…

Billy Wiles is the starting quarterback for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, but his journey to this position was not a typical one. Wiles, who transferred from Clemson in December 2023, had to overcome several challenges and make some tough decisions along the way. Here is his story of how he became a college football starter. A walk-on at Clemson Wiles was a star quarterback at Stone Bridge High School…

Shinty, a traditional Highland sport that resembles hockey, has been enjoying a surge of popularity among women and girls in Scotland. However, some women have revealed that they played the sport in English schools as far back as the 1950s and 1960s. Shinty allowed us to break hockey’s rules Shinty is a fast-paced game that involves hitting a small ball with a curved stick. Unlike hockey, players can use both…

The online sports betting company PointsBet has been fined $25,000 by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for violating the state’s sports betting laws. The company admitted to taking bets on soccer games that had already ended, as well as on a college basketball game that was prohibited in New Jersey. Betting on Soccer Games After the Final Whistle According to the settlement agreement, PointsBet accepted five bets in…

The New York Giants will face the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night without their star running back Saquon Barkley, who has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Barkley suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Giants’ comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 and is expected to miss at least three weeks. The Giants will have to rely on their backup running backs to…

Sports stadiums are not only places where fans can enjoy their favorite games, but also where they can witness the efforts of the teams and the venues to reduce their environmental impact and improve their sustainable practices. From installing renewable energy sources to diverting waste from landfills, sports stadiums are becoming greener and more efficient in their operations. The Benefits of Greening Sports Stadiums Sports stadiums have a significant environmental…

Players demand changes in RFEF leadership The Spanish women’s national soccer team has threatened to boycott the upcoming matches unless the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) makes significant changes in its leadership and culture. The players issued a statement last week, saying they would not play for the national team while people who “incited, hid or applauded attitudes that go against women’s dignity” remained part of the federation. The statement came…

Biello to serve as interim coach until new general secretary is announced Canada Soccer announced on Wednesday that it will appoint a new general secretary before naming a permanent successor to John Herdman, who stepped down as the men’s national team coach last month. Herdman will take over as the head coach of Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC on Oct. 1. Mauro Biello, who has been the assistant head coach…

The fall sports season at Northwestern University is off to a remarkable start, with both the men’s and women’s soccer teams and the field hockey team maintaining their unbeaten records. The Wildcats have shown impressive performances in their respective sports, earning national rankings and conference honors. Soccer teams dominate opponents with high-scoring offense The No. 18 women’s soccer team is undefeated through nine games (7-0-2), scoring 28 goals and conceding…

Chilean soccer clubs lose millions in revenue from sports betting sponsors Chile is one of the few countries in Latin America that has not legalized sports betting yet. However, this has not stopped several online bookmakers from operating in the country and sponsoring local soccer teams. According to a report by the Center for Journalistic Research (CIPER), some of the most popular teams in Chile have deals with sports betting…