Independent panel overturns controversial punishment Stewards had decided rider failed to ride out to the line Two strides and a pixel in a dead-heat at Kempton last month were the subject of intense and prolonged analysis in front of the British Horseracing Authoritys disciplinary panel on Tuesday, and after nearly three hours of argument and counter-argument, jockey Callum Shepherd got the result he was looking for as h
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(Photo credit: peter casey-usa today sports) International team captain Mike Weir named three fellow Canadians among his six captain's picks for the 2024 Presidents Cup. Weir built up his squad's "home-field" advantage when he finalized his roster Tuesday for the Sept. 24-29 event at the Royal Montreal Golf Club. Canada's Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith and Mackenzie Hughes were selected along with South Africa's Christi
(Photo credit: matt krohn-usa today sports) There will be a lot of sentimentality for Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton in Saturday afternoon's game at defending national runner-up Washington. Creighton grew up in Seattle and played quarterback at Roosevelt High School, so it will be a homecoming for him. In his 11th season at Eastern Michigan, Creighton said he has never returned to the area as a head coach, so th
Blind soccer often produces some of the most memorable moments at the Paralympics.
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After a quick practice yesterday, the Texans are off today.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will see them practice at the Houston Methodist Training Center, and they'll fly to Indianapolis on Saturday. Kickoff is Sunday at noon inside Lucas Oil Stadium.
They announced who the team captains will be for the 2024 season.
The last two trips to Indy have been eventful ones to close out
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The Texans have seven team captains for the 2024 regular season.
2024 Texans Captains
The team announced Monday that quarterback C.J. Stroud, left tackle Laremy Tunsil, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, defensive end Will Anderson, Jr., linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, safety Jimmie Ward and long snapper Jon Weeks will wear the captain's "C" patch on their chest as leaders of the squad.
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(Photo credit: philip g. pavely-usa today sports) Pittsburgh Steelers left guard Isaac Seumalo could return to the field as early as the Week 2 game at Denver, coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday. Seumalo has been ruled out of Sunday's season opener at Atlanta due to a pectoral injury he sustained in practice last Wednesday. "Isaac can be described as out this week, but we did get good news regarding his pec injury. We'
(Photo credit: vincent carchietta-usa today sports) Coming off a 44-7 season-opening win over FCS opponent Howard, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano was asked what specific aspect his team can work on in Week 2. "That list is a long, long list," Schiano said. "We have a laundry list of things we have to improve on." The Scarlet Knights hope to tighten all phases of their game when they host Akron on Saturday afternoon in Pisca
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(Photo credit: isaiah j. downing-usa today sports) St. Louis City SC have loaned midfielder Njabulo Blom to Kaizer Chiefs in his native South Africa. The deal announced Tuesday runs through June 2025 and contains a purchase option for Blom, 24. In two seasons with St. Louis City, Blom has recorded two goals and one assist in 42 matches (32 starts). "We wish Njabulo good luck during his loan in South Africa," St. Louis
(Photo credit: matt pendleton-usa today sports) Florida State head coach Mike Norvell called his team's 0-2 start to the season a "failure," but his job remains safe after leading the Seminoles to the ACC title and the brink of the College Football Playoff last year. The same can't be said for in-state rival Billy Napier, whose Florida Gatorsopened with a 41-17 loss at home to No. 19 Miami. It was the Gators' first loss
(Photo credit: robert goddin-usa today sports) After thumping Florida International in its home and season opener on Saturday, Indiana is bracing for the challenge of hosting Western Illinois on a short week. The Hoosiers (1-0) will face the Leathernecks (0-1) in a non-conference game Friday night in Bloomington, Ind., in the teams' lone non-Saturday game of the season. "I've played Thursday. I've played Friday. I've pl
ISLAMABAD, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Bangladesh cricket team grabbed a clean sweep victory over Pakistan in the two-match Test series by winning the second consecutive encounter by six wickets on Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the neighborhood of capital Islamabad.
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PARIS, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Making a comeback from a near-fatal crash three years ago, Australian swimmer Alexa Leary helped her team clinch the gold in the mixed 4x100m medley relay - 34 points on Monday, once again showing the redemptive power of sport and how the Paralympic Games highlight athletes' ability to overcome the worst of adversity.
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BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Tuesday that an official from the Chongqing Yongchuan women's football club has been given a six-game stadium ban after abusing the referee in a recent Chinese top division match.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: mark j. rebilas-usa today sports) Kansas City begins the 2024 season where it wrapped last season: atop the NFL power rankings. The Chiefs open defense of consecutive Super Bowls and a bid for an historic three-peat on Thursday at home, facing a team capable of knocking them from the cushioned perch in the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens. Even-keeled Andy Reid and the Chiefs won't get too worked up over holding
(Photo credit: vincent carchietta-usa today sports) Inter Miami CF striker Luis Suarez is ending his historic run with the Uruguay national team. The nation's all-time leading scorer with 69 goals, Suarez announced Monday that he will retire from international duties following Friday's FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo, Uruguay. "Friday, it's hard to even say it, will be my last game with my c
(Photo credit: kirby lee-usa today sports) The Cleveland Browns' lakefront stadium will now be known as Huntington Bank Field, the team announced Tuesday. The Browns announced a 20-year agreement with Huntington National Bank, which is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The pact will carry over if the team opens a new stadium, such as the dome they reportedly are exploring just outside of Cleveland. "We are thrilled to re
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 3 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced that former Indian cricketer Ajay Ratra will be member of the Men's Selection Committee, headed by former right-arm seamer Ajit Agarkar. A BCCI release said that the decision was taken by its Cricket Advisory Committee. Ratra will replace Salil Ankola in the Committee. Ratra has played in the Indian Crick
(Photo credit: jim rassol-usa today sports) Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl signed an eight-year, $112 million contract extension on Tuesday. Draisaitl will make $14 million per season once the contract begins next summer, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL. Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews previously held that distinction, as his deal carries an average annual value of $13.25 million.
Scotland midfielder Stuart Armstrong has joined Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps.
(Photo credit: Newsquest-USA TODAY NETWORK) The Vancouver Whitecaps signed Scottish midfielder Stuart Armstrong as a designated player on Tuesday. Armstrong, 32, was a free agent after helping Southampton FC earn a promotion to the Premier League. Signed through 2026, he joins countryman Ryan Gauld and Paraguay's Andres Cubas as Vancouver's DPs. "He is a player who has excelled for many years at the highest levels in t
(Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports) Duke and Northwestern did enough in their respective season-opening games to appreciate the results, but there are significant concerns for both teams entering Friday night's non-conference matchup in Evanston, Ill. "It's going to be a line of scrimmage game," Duke first-year coach Manny Diaz said. Both teams will address offensive concerns. The Blue Devils (1-0) finally p