National League clubs back historic campaign that could lead to more Wrexham fairytales

National League clubs are calling on the EFL to increase the number of teams being promoted from the end of next season. At present, two teams go up from the National League to League Two each season – the champions and the play-off winners. 3 More National League teams are hoping to follow in Wrexham’s … Read more

Boxing Day Test: IND vs AUS, 4th Test Highlights: India ‘collapse’ to 184-run defeat at MCG as Australia take 2-1 series lead | Cricket News

Indian players walks off the field after losing the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time suffered a major blow as they lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the … Read more

2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Eagles clinch NFC East, No. 2 seed; Buccaneers back in NFC South lead

The AFC playoff picture is coming into focus with one spot still remaining. The Los Angeles Chargers wrapped up their playoff berth with a victory over the New England Patriots on Saturday, but the final playoff spot will be up for grabs heading into the season’s final week.  The Cincinnati Bengals remained alive in the … Read more

India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 4 Highlights: Lyon-Boland Fifty Partnership Powers AUS To 333-Run Lead At Stumps

India vs Australia Day 4 (India National Cricket Team vs Australia National Cricket Team Match Scorecard) Highlights: Hello and welcome to the highlights of the fourth day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). After remaining unbeaten on 105 runs from 176 balls on Saturday, Nitish … Read more

Latest triumph shows Liverpool’s Premier League lead is built on more than just stars and starters

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After ‘nearly flawless’ first start, can Michael Penix Jr. lead Falcons to playoffs?

Editor’s note: This is the 16th installment of a season-long series on a breakout star from the past week of NFL action. The Week 16 winner: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.  Michael Penix Jr.’s routine didn’t change for his first career start. After all, he’d been preparing as Atlanta’s starter the previous 14 games — … Read more

India vs West Indies Women Cricket Live Score, 2nd ODI: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal Lead Solid Start

India vs West Indies Women Cricket Live Score, 2nd ODI: India began their three-match ODI series against West Indies with a massive win. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side cruised to 211-run win with Renuka Thakur taking a five-wicket haul while opener Smriti Mandhana hitting 91. Batting first, India racked up 314/9 in their 50 overs. Mandhana … Read more

Fantasy Baseball Offseason Tracker: Paul Goldschmidt, Josh Naylor lead 1B shakeup; Phillies land Jesus Luzardo

First base is the hot position on the Hot Stove right now, with Paul Goldschmidt, Josh Naylor and Carlos Santana all changing hands a day after Christian Walker signed with the Astros. Scott White and Chris Towers are here to guide you through the transactions of real consequence for Fantasy Baseball. This is the place … Read more

England build commanding lead against South Africa after Ryana MacDonald-Gay sparks middle-order collapse | Cricket News

Debutant Ryana MacDonald-Gay’s first Test wickets either side of a lightning stoppage sparked a middle-order collapse as England hammered home their advantage on day two of their one-off match against South Africa in Bloemfontein. Marizanne Kapp’s 57 off 74 balls – the third-fastest half-century by a South African woman – led the Proteas fightback in … Read more

Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld lead darts tributes following death of Wayne Mardle’s wife Donna | Darts News

Former world champions Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld have led the tributes to Wayne Mardle’s family, following the death of his wife Donna ahead of the World Darts Championship. Donna Mardle died aged 52 earlier this week, following a short illness, with Sky Sports Darts announcing her passing during coverage of the opening day … Read more