NCAA Allows College Athletes To Bet on Professional Sports Starting Nov. 1
The NCAA approved a rule change on Wednesday that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.
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Danny Hurley on Preseason College Basketball Poll: 'There's Nothing More Useless'
UConn is ranked No. 4 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll, but that isn't impressing Huskies coach Dan Hurley.
FIFA tournament featuring Afghan women’s refugee team relocated to Morocco from UAE
The “FIFA Unites: Women’s Series” tournament features the UAE, Chad, Libya and Afghanistan Afghanistan women’s refugee team have chosen a new official name, “Afghan Women United“GENEVA: A FIFA-organized tournament involving the Afghanistan women’s refugee team has been moved from the UAE to Morocco, the world soccer governing body said, with the four-team friendly competition set to begin on Sunday.The “FIFA Unites: Women’s Series” tournament, originally scheduled to run from October 23-29 in Dubai, also features the national women’s teams of the UAE, Chad and Libya.The Afghanistan women’s refugee team’s creation stems from the Taliban’s ban on women’s sports following their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, prompting players to flee the country fearing persecution.“FIFA would like to thank the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FMRF) and looks forward to working together to host a successful tournament,” FIFA said in a statement.The governing body also confirmed that the Afghanistan women’s refugee team have chosen a new official name, “Afghan Women United,” following consultation with FIFA.Prior to the Taliban’s takeover, Afghanistan had 25 women players under contract, most of whom now live in Australia. Afghanistan’s men’s team continues as normal.
Racist chants on the rise at Israeli football matches
LONDON: Racist chanting by football fans in Israel has increased significantly, according to research conducted by an anti-racism group.
American guard Rejean ‘Boogie’ Ellis signs for Dubai Basketball
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball and Alba Berlin have agreed on the transfer of American guard Rejean “Boogie” Ellis. He will join the Dubai team for the rest of the 2025-2026 season with his contract running through 2027.
Fleetwood and Lowry confirmed for Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship return
ABU DHABI: European Ryder Cup heroes Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry are the latest stars confirmed for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship from Nov. 6 to 9 at Yas Links.
Spurs’ Wembanyama scores 40 in triumphant NBA return
LOS ANGELES: Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in a sensational NBA return on Wednesday, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-92 season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
'Ride the pine!': Oronde Gadsden II benched by father despite 29.4 points - ESPN
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II scored 29.4 fantasy points in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts, but although he's the most added player in ESPN Fantasy, there's one manager who will not be starting the rookie — his father.