Sports Ireland Recruitment Night Call: 19th January 2023 (Pt. 3)
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Two stadiums in Alabama make the list of the most beautiful sports venues in the world
Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, shown here during pre-game warm-ups before a night game, ranks among the world’s most breathtaking sports venues, according to an analysis of Tripadvisor reviews. (Photo by Greg Garrison/AL.com) Two stadiums in Alabama feature in the top 10 of a list of the most breathtaking sports venues in the world. A list compiled based on an analysis of Tripadvisor fan reviews using keywords such as “beautiful” and “stunning” included both Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Asgiriya Stadium, a cricket ground in Sri Lanka surrounded by tropical jungle, topped the list of the world’sRead News
California College athletes could receive cash under proposed revenue-sharing bill
According to a bill passed by the California State Assembly, state colleges and universities would have to share a percentage of revenues with athletes. California, the state that led sweeping Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) reform, is now trying to take collegiate athlete rights one step further — with revenue sharing. Assemblyman Chris Holden, a Pasadena Democrat, introduced Thursday the College Athlete Protection Act, a law that could radically transform the economy around collegiate athletics. The College Athlete Protection Act requires state colleges and universities to share a percentage of revenue with athletes who compete in soccer, men’s basketball, andRead News
California bill requires revenue sharing in college sports
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) – A California lawmaker introduced a bill Thursday that would require schools that play major college sports to pay some athletes as much as $25,000 annually to cover the cost of six years of guaranteed athletic scholarships and post-college scholarships. medical expenses The College Athlete Protection Act is sponsored by Assemblyman Chris Holden, a former San Diego State basketball player, and is state legislation the NCAA is seeking to preempt federal legislatures. “I know how close you can come to an injury taking away not only the game you love, but your chance to finish college,” HoldenRead News
California’s new bill pushes for revenue sharing in college sports
A California legislator introduced a bill Thursday that would change the way college athletic departments in the state are required to share their earnings with athletes. The proposed bill, dubbed the College Athlete Protection Act, calls on major, revenue-generating college sports teams to set up a fund that would pay players a portion of their teams’ annual revenue, some of which would be held in a trust fund for players until they complete their degree. The bill also proposes the creation of a 21-member state panel to regulate how schools allocate funds to protect and educate their athletes. Chris Holden,Read News
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind provides opportunities for students through sports
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) – The Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind is celebrating its homecoming this week. Students from across the state have returned to campus to enjoy the men’s and women’s basketball games on Wednesday. “For three years, we have not been able to host any sporting events on campus due to COVID precautions,” said Cliff Watson, athletic director at VSDB. “We’re really happy for all the students, they’ve been excited to get back to playing sports and having live events on campus,” Watson said. The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind offers unique sports opportunitiesRead News
The NCAA wants help from Congress to stabilize college sports
The financial structure of college athletics is evolving rapidly. Some might say dissolve quickly. There is a patchwork of state laws on how student athletes can be compensated. Several legal cases are working their way through the courts. And so how does the NCAA hope to remedy this? Well, here’s what Baylor University President Linda Livingstone suggested when she addressed the NCAA board last week. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) LINDA LIVINGSTONE: Congress is really the only entity that can affirm the unique status of student athletes. We must ensure that Congress understands what is at stake and motivates them toRead News
$371K grant awarded to Wise Sports Complex for improvements
WISE, Va. (WYMT) – Improvements are coming to the Wise Sports Complex. The town of Wise received a $371,000 grant from the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program. Officials plan to install new lighting in the complex. The new lighting facility will open the Wise Sports Complex to host travel ball tournaments, which have been financially successful in other communities. “It is great that the Town of Wise received these AMLER funds to modernize their sports complex, specifically adding field lighting for an additional softball field so that field can be used for practice and increased tournaments,” said USRead News
Sports Challenge America plans to begin April in Bonita Springs –
Sports entertainment venue Sports Challenge America plans to open April 1 near where the Naples-Fort Myers greyhound track once stood in Bonita Springs. PBS Contractors in association with Magic City Casino broke ground on the 5-acre property in March 2022. Miami-based Magic City Casino also owns the Bonita Springs Poker Room on the southeast corner of Bonita Beach Road and Old 41 Road. “[Magic City Casino] is a well-established gaming company, they’ve been in business for many years, 50 plus years in our area, this is the pilot property,” said David Minton, senior project manager at PBS Contractors. “There isRead News
Online sports betting guide, terms, promotions, bonus, hoops strategy: How to bet on pro football
It’s one of the most exciting times of the year for sports, and if you live in one of the many states that have recently legalized sports betting in the US, it’s the perfect time to place your first bet your The pro football playoff game is underway, while basketball and hockey dominate the weekday schedule and golf takes over on the weekend. With so many different options for betting on sports, it’s helpful to know some of the ins and outs of sports betting terminology before placing your first bet. Below we’ve put together a quick and helpful guideRead News
New indoor sports complex planned in Sussex would feature pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts
SUSSEX, Wis. — An indoor sports facility could come to Sussex, according to our partners in the Milwaukee Business Journal. The former Shopko store could become the new home of basketball and pickleball courts, batting cages and an NX-level performance training center if the Sussex Plan Commission approves a proposal by a local group. The group proposing the project includes Matthew Mehring, the president of Anderson Ashton Design/Build. He told the Milwaukee Business Journal that after living in the Sussex area and spending years driving past the empty Shopko building, he came up with a plan to turn it intoRead News
State “deeply disappointed with the very difficult start” of sports betting in Ohio
Where can I bet on football in Ohio? Where can I place a sports bet in Ohio? Can you legally bet online in Ohio? Ohio begins online sports betting on January 1, 2023. Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29 into law three days before Christmas in late December 2021. Can you bet on NFL online in Ohio? Ohio sports betting will begin Jan. 1, 2023, 12:01 a.m. Ohio’s casino control board announced on December 21 that 16 mobile gaming books and 12 retail gaming books will be ready to go live on New Year’s Day. Where can I betRead News
Indiana trance sports ban lawsuit dropped
INDIANAPOLIS — A lawsuit challenging an Indiana law that bans transgender students from participating in girls’ school sports was dropped Wednesday, just weeks before it was due to be heard in a federal appeals court. A federal judge in Indianapolis ruled against the law in August, issuing an injunction allowing a 10-year-old transgender girl to rejoin the all-girls softball team at her school in the Indianapolis Public School District. But the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, which represented the girl, and prosecutors filed court documents Wednesday to dismiss the lawsuit because the girl recently enrolled in a charter schoolRead News
A decade at the Sanford Sports Complex points to an exciting future
This paid piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. What is now known as Sanford Sports got a big boost 10 years ago with the construction of Sanford Fieldhouse and Sanford Pentagon. It’s a push that has served as a launching pad for Sanford Health’s efforts to promote active lifestyles in communities throughout the Upper Midwest. There was nothing like these two structures in the region when they appeared on the landscape northwest of Sioux Falls. The result was that children and adults had the opportunity to do things that they did not have in the past. In the following years,Read News
Nikola Jokic’s triple-double gave the Nuggets the lead over the Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves led for most of the night, but Nikola Jokic’s triple-double helped the Denver Nuggets pull out a 122-118 win late on Wednesday night. The Wolves frustrated Jokic when he received three fouls, and could have received a fourth if there was no reversal after he elbowed Naz Reid. Eventually, the Nuggets star found his groove, scoring 31 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists to lead the way. The Timberwolves were at a disadvantage against Jokic because Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert are still sidelined with injuries. Reid did his best to make up for it by scoringRead News
Source: Resolution discussions in the case of NCAA vs. Michigan was hurt by Jim Harbaugh’s refusal to admit he lied
A potential negotiated resolution in the NCAA infractions case involving Michigan’s football program fell through this week after the NCAA demanded head coach Jim Harbaugh testify that he lied to investigators, multiple sources told Yahoo Sports. . According to sources, Harbaugh has acknowledged that his program committed four Level II violations, as initially alleged by the NCAA. In addition, he apologized to the university for having occurred. However, he has refused to sign any documents or publicly state that he was ever a liar to law enforcement personnel. The 59-year-old has maintained that he had no recollection of the eventsRead News
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: 18 January 2023 (Pt. 2)
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Fenway Sports Group is more likely to sell a minority stake in Liverpool
Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group are increasingly selling a minority stake in the club rather than sanctioning a full takeover. The Athletic revealed in November that FSG is looking for new investments and is open to offers from US banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Two months later, however, the Boston-based group, which has owned Liverpool since October 2010, has yet to receive any suitably attractive offers. Senior FSG sources have dismissed recent speculation that they are close to selling Liverpool to a Qatari consortium or anyone else. No talks are at an advanced stage. Their current preference is toRead News
The best new Olympic sport is one you might have tried 30 years ago
The coolest new Olympic sport is one you may have tried 30 years ago The sport began in the black and Latino communities of the US in the 1970s, and although it lost popularity in the United States, it remained alive abroad. It’s here again with a vengeance and heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. 02:48 – Source: CNN Stories worth watching 15 videos The coolest new Olympic sport is one you may have tried 30 years ago Extremely rare images show sea creatures off the coast of Japan See inside the $18 million “invisible house.” Video: Self-driving Tesla carRead News
Huskies Nominated for Multiple Seattle Sports Star Awards …
Story Links SEATTLE — A pair of Washington student-athletes and the UW football team have been nominated for the 2023 Seattle Sports Star Awards. Baylee Klingler is nominated for Sports Star of the Year, Women’s Sports. A unanimous first-team all-American, Klinger was named the 2022 Pac-12 Player of the Year, leading the league in home runs, RBI and batting average. She was also one of three finalists for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year honor. Who are the nominees for Sports Personality of the Year? Michael Penix Jr. is a nominee for Sports Star of the Year, Men’sRead News
North Texas sports psychologist talks about Brett Maher’s repeated missed shots and ‘ips’
North Texas sports psychologist discusses Brett Maher’s repeated kicks DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Maybe it was just a bad game. In a week, everything will be forgotten. Everyone from golfers to baseball players, however, may have thought of another explanation for Brett Maher’s repeated kicks in Monday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. “Yips,” may come out of nowhere. A catcher who throws once in the bucket finds himself paralyzed by the prospect of throwing it again in the future. A golfer who misses a two-foot putt hits the next one from the green. Lack of control is debilitating, explained Dr. MattRead News
Viking Sports Weekly (January 17) Athletics
A look at what’s happening at Cleveland State Athletics… Men’s Basketball – The Vikings wrap up their current four-game roadwing this weekend, traveling to Northern Kentucky on Thursday, January 19 and to Wright State on Saturday, January 21. -Cleveland State pulled off a pair of #HLMBB wins at IUPUI (89-54) and Purdue Fort Wayne (72-60) last time out, extending their win streak to three straight games and improving to 11-8 overall and Playing 6-2 in league. -Cleveland State’s 6-2 #HLMBB record has the Vikings tied for first place in the standings. Women’s Basketball -Cleveland State returns to the road thisRead News
Staudt on sports: Harbaugh stays, MSU fails and more
News 10 Sports Director Tim Staudt joins the Now Desk to look at hot topics in the world of sports. Posted: January 17, 2023 at 3:03 PM EST|Updated: 11 hours ago LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – News 10 Sports Director Tim Staudt joins the Now Desk to look at hot topics in the world of sports. Fred Heumann will have highlights of Haslett vs. DeWitt on News 10 at 11 p.m. Subscribe to our news 10 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather directly to your email every morning. Copyright 2023 WILX. All rights reserved. Did John Harbaugh playRead News
To address behavior at games, the NFHS says sports need to be more…
By Nick Stevens, Managing Editor of HighSchoolOT Indianapolis – In December, N.C. voted High School Athletic Association to raise officials’ salaries in an effort to address the critical shortage of sports officials in North Carolina. However, this is not a problem localized to North Carolina, it has been a national trend for years. On Tuesday, the National Federation of State High School Associations, the national governing body for high school sports, held a news conference to discuss the issue on a national level, particularly when it comes to the behavior of fans, coaches and players at games. Last year, theRead News
Celebrate girls and women in sports on February 4th
Why is girls and women in Sports Day important? Honors the achievements of women athletes The National Day of Girls and Women in Sport recognizes the achievements of coaches and athletes and recognizes the role of sport in unlocking the unlimited potential of women. Why is it worth supporting women’s sport? Empowering girls from an early age The value of encouraging girls to participate in sport from an early age cannot be underestimated. Offering opportunities and gender equality to young women throughout their school years can instill a passion for sport from an early age to encourage greater participation inRead News
St Thomas receives a $75 million donation to build a new sports arena on campus
The University of St. Thomas, supported by the largest single private monetary donation ever to a Minnesota college or university, unveiled plans today for a $175 million multi-purpose arena on campus for its hockey teams and women’s and men’s basketball. The $75 million lead gift from longtime UST benefactors Lee and Penny Anderson surpassed the old record of $60 million, which they contributed in 2007 for the construction of the student center and the UST athletic and recreation complex. The Lee and Penny Anderson Arena will hold approximately 4,000 patrons for hockey, 5,000 for basketball and 6,000 for concerts andRead News
More real sports insights from panel shows, please
Something wild happened on ESPN’s NBA today, Tuesday: real, informative on-court analysis. That’s not to say that shows like this never deliver anything interesting. If anything, ESPN’s daily sports-specific programming is almost always a step up from the morning debates that still reign supreme on cable by virtue of the fact that the people involved seem to like each other. But conviviality doesn’t always equal quality (see also: some Ted Lasso Season 2 episodes), and too often topics stray from talking about sports on the court and turn into entire segments devoted to the land of transactional imagination. . FakeRead News
Why SEC Football’s Fascinating Urbanism Provides a Blueprint for Sports Stadiums
Despite a pleasant mountain breeze swirling through the foothills of the Smokies, Zack Roskop had to close his doors and windows as soon as 3:30 a.m. struck. The game of the millennium was in town. Sixth-placed Tennessee welcomed No. 3 Alabama to Knoxville; The third Saturday in October finally had an impact on the postseason for the first time in nearly two decades. A 33-year Knoxvillian and owner of the Knox Brew Hub downtown, Roskop knows how noisy Neyland Stadium gets on any Saturday, let alone this one. He and his die-hard patrons couldn’t let the seismic noise of theRead News
Musk’s leadership isn’t stopping media companies from leaving Twitter
Twitter plans to launch content sponsorship deals with more than three dozen news outlets, media companies and sports leagues in the first half of this year, according to a schedule of events shared with advertising partners and seen by Axios. Why it matters: Elon Musk’s leadership style has caused many advertisers to flee, but media companies, newsrooms and sports leagues receive too much revenue and marketing benefits to exit the platform. Details: This year, nearly all major sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, PGA Tour and more, plan to run content deals on Twitter around regular seasonRead News
Boston takes on Golden State after Tatum’s 51-point game
Golden State Warriors (22-22, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (33-12, first in the Eastern Conference) BOTTOM LINE: Boston hosts the Golden State Warriors after Jayson Tatum scored 51 points in the Boston Celtics’ 130-118 win against the Charlotte Hornets. The Celtics went 17-5 in home games. Boston is fourth in the Eastern Conference on 37.1% shooting from deep, led by Malcolm Brogdon on 45.4% three-point shooting. The Warriors are 5-17 on the road. Golden State is ninth in the league with 14.9 fast breaks per game. Jordan Poole leads the Warriors with a 3.7 average. The teamsRead News
