Shane Pinto eager to turn a new page after gaming suspension

Shane Pinto talks about trading suspension and remains optimistic about his and Ottawa Senators’ future.

Champions League remix – different format, same drama

As the best club football competition enters a new era, some fans have wondered, why change something that isn’t broken? In the previous iteration of the UEFA Champions League, 32 teams were drawn into eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group would progress to the knockout stages. This format was in place from 1992-1993 until 2023-24.

Yoane Wissa out of action for two months due to ankle injury

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has confirmed that forward Yoane Wissa will be out for a couple of months after picking up an ankle injury against Manchester City.

Renowned table tennis coach Jayanta Pushilal passes away

Jayanta Pushilal passed away at 63 due to kidney ailments. In his 40-year career, he trained over 15 national champions and received the Dronacharya Award last year. Despite health challenges, he remained dedicated to nurturing players until his final days.

Football match-fixing leads to mass bans in China

Chinese football association banned 43 people for life over alleged gambling and match-fixing, including three former China internationals and South Korean World Cup player Son Jun-ho.

Youth sports fans see betting as part of the game, Irish study reveals

A new study has raised concern over the growing normalisation of gambling among young sports fans in Ireland.

Judo stars shine at Asmita Khelo India East Zone

The 4th East Zone Khelo India Women’s judo tournament 2024-25 was held from August 16th to 19th, 2024, at the SAI-STC Indoor Stadium in NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya.

Italy’s online gaming GGR expected to grow with sports betting gaining popularity

Italy’s online gambling industry is set to achieve a revenue of €2.89 billion in 2024, reflecting a robust growth trend in the sector. According to Statista, Italy’s online gaming industry also has an anticipated annual growth rate of 5.52 percent from 2024 to 2029, and the market is expected to reach €3.78 billion by the end of the forecast period. This growth includes a projected revenue of €1.54 billion for the online casino segment alone in 2024.

Jan Brueghel triumphs in St Leger

Jan Brueghel, under jockey Sean Levey, claimed a dramatic victory in the 2024 St Leger at Doncaster, securing Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien his eighth win in this historic race. In a tight finish, Jan Brueghel edged out stablemate Illinois by a neck, thrilling the crowd and cementing his place as a rising star of the flat racing season.

Packers and Colts in pursuit of NFL first win at Lambreau

As the new NFL season enters its second week, the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts come head-to-head at Lambeau Field. Both teams are 0-1 after the opening round of games. The Colts are looking to bounce back from their eleventh straight Week 1 loss, while the Packers aim to recover after a nail-biting defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in the groundbreaking game held at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.