The horse, the prep, and the race itself — how the tactics of winning the Melbourne Cup have evolved
If you want to talk to someone who knows about riding the winner of the Melbourne Cup, Kerrin McEvoy is not a bad place to start. His first ride came in 2000, when the then-20-year-old jockey from Streaky Bay in South Australia took on Australia’s most famous race on Brew. The 2024 Melbourne Cup field […]
NBA 2024-25 season: Schedule, title favourites, key players, how to watch | Basketball News
With the 2024-25 National Basketball Association (NBA) season fast approaching, the NBA’s 30 teams are making final preparations ahead of what promises to be one of the most competitive seasons ever. Here is all you need to know about the upcoming season: When does the 2024-25 NBA season start? The new NBA season opens on […]
Worldskate – Skateboarding & Roller Sports – How To Watch Scootering Park Finals
How To Watch Scootering Park Finals – World Skate Games Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the 2024 Scootering World Championships at World Skate Games! The finals are going down tomorrow, Friday, September 13th, right here in Ostia, and it’s going to be one for the books! If you’re in the area, this is […]
How To Watch Championship Weekend
August 23, 2024 Today begins the final weekend of the 2024 UFA season, and the first day of Championship Weekend! All three games—both semifinals and the championship game—will be available to stream live. Semifinals – watchUFA.tv2024 Championship Game – Free on UFA YouTube Source link
Estonia knows how to spend EU money – POLITICO
Alongside the major regional development projects, a minor part of the fund will be dedicated to entertainment activities which, the Estonian finance ministry says, will give residents the opportunity to participate in the transition process through civic initiatives. “Anyone with an idea that meets the grant conditions can submit an application to the implementing unit […]
How to fix England’s passing problem at Euro 2024
Should Cole Palmer start on the right instead of Bukayo Saka? Is it time to give Phil Foden the keys to the No10 position instead of Jude Bellingham? Would England look better with a more mobile striker than Harry Kane? If England keep playing as they are, the answers are academic. England’s problem at Euro […]
How to Take the Perfect Soccer Penalty
The penalty was invented in England on February 14, 1891. It was the last minute of an FA Cup quarter-final between Notts County and Stoke City when a defender for County stopped a shot on the line with his hand. Stoke were awarded a free kick just centimeters from the goal-line, and the goalkeeper, as […]
For me, Italia 90 wasn’t just about the football. Here’s how it inspired a life of travel
Planning a European football break this summer? Here are my tips for how to make the most of it. ADVERTISEMENT With Real Madrid having won the Champions League on Saturday, football fans’ attention turns to Munich and the European Championship. Although I don’t have the same obsession I did when I was younger, I still […]
Today’s order of play, women’s final and how to watch on TV
The French Open has reached its final weekend with Jasmine Paolini aiming to cause a major upset by stopping Iga Swiatek from winning a fourth Roland Garros title later today. “Iga is an unbelievable player,” said Paolini. “So young, but so many achievements and grand slams. Here she won three times. She’s doing well week […]
How to solve Champions Cup’s South African problem
A drive to greater meritocracy to enable a tweaked format to take the pressure of the logistical complications is the short-term solution. By setting the bar higher to first qualify for the Champions Cup and to then progress to the knock-out stages would drive standards and prevent teams sending understrength sides. There is already a […]