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10
Sep
2024 has been a busy year for 3x3 basketball. First, we had the Asia Cup in March (winners: Australia in men’s and women’s events), followed by the 2024 Paris Olympics (winners: the Netherlands in the men’s event, and Germany in the women’s event), and Europe Cup (winners: Austria in the men’s event, and Spain in the women’s event).
Now, comes the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup 2024, which will host some of the best young talents in the world. This major youth tournament is scheduled to run from September 11–15 in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia.
The 3x3 basketball is...
10
Sep
We may not have exact records of who was the first to start horse racing or when the first horse race was conducted, but we do know that from time immemorial, horse racing would gather large crowds of spectators during the race events. Historians have evidence that horse racing was a popular sport in Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Babylon, Egypt, and various other ancient civilizations. In Greece, both riding and chariots were part of the Olympic Games.
At the essence of any race lies the same idea: to determine which of the two or more horses participating in the race...
05
Sep
The UEFA Champions League 2024/25 will be the 70th season of this glorious tournament. To close out the 7th decade by winning the legendary cup would be an outstanding achievement. There have only been six European teams that won the anniversary season. The first one to achieve this success in 1965 was Inter Milan. Then, after sixty years, seven squads will have their name engraved on this list.
Year
Champion
Result
Second Place
2025
?
?
?
2015
Barcelona
3-1
Juventus
2005
Liverpool
3-3 (3-2)
AC Milan
1995
Ajax
1-0
AC Milan
1985
Juventus
1-0
Liverpool
1975
Bayern
2-0
Leeds United
1965
Inter
1-0
Benfica
UEFA Champions League 2024/25 – New Format
One of the grandest transformations this year is the newly presented format of the UEFA Champions League. The latest modifications will...
04
Sep
145 athletes and 155 horses are gearing up to participate in the FEI Endurance World Championship 2024, which will take place in Monpazier, France, on September 7, 2024. The challengers will be competing in a 160-kilometre endurance ride.
A total of 39 countries are participating in the event. Out of these, 21 countries will be in Monpazier with three or more combinations. The remaining 18 countries will be able to field one or two combinations.
Athletes participating in the tournament will win individual and team medals. The individual medals will be given to the top three performers. For a country to...
04
Sep
The wind whips through your face, you defy gravity and almost fly in the air, life on wheels can be quite riveting, to say the least. The skateboarding fever was always alive and kicking in the heart of Great Britain. But it burst through its peak when the skateboard Olympics made its debut in the Tokyo Games, and Team GB won bronze in the 2020 Summer Games.
If you love the sport, this guide about skateboarding tricks is here to quench your thirst for adrenaline while you roll and the world becomes a blur of nothingness. Here’s a list of...
04
Sep
A game of relegation and promotion, the UEFA Nations League is nothing short of exhilarating where the European footballing titans meet yet again. The stage is set for the fourth edition of this league to begin on September 5, 2024, while global fans eagerly await its commencement.
And before it starts, you need to know all the details pertaining to the league. That’s when our easy-to-understand guide comes into play. From the introduction of a new knock-out round to the dramatic draws and groups, we have answered all the doubts that might pop up in your mind about the 2024-25...
03
Sep
England has a long history of equestrian events. From shows to competitive events, every occasion brings about a whirlwind of experiences. While the horses and their riders remain in the centre of attention, virtually every other aspect serves as a cause for excitement and desire to visit the event again next year — lush countryside nature, a colourful crowd of spectators as interesting as the participants, innovative course designs are just a few things to mention.
Officially known as Defender Burghley Horse Trials, this annual three-day event is held near the town of Stamford in Lincolnshire, England. Set against the...
02
Sep
The main event of UFC Fight Night 242 will see Gilbert Burns take on Sean Brady. Burns, a Brazilian welterweight fighter, is currently ranked sixth in the UFC welterweight rankings, while Brady, an American, is in the eighth place. The match is set to take place on September 7 at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
It will be the first fight between these two welterweight stars. Brady will be featuring in his first match this year. He last fought against Kelvin Gastelum of the United States in December 2023.
Burns’ last outing happened against the fourth-ranked...
02
Sep
Football is a beautiful game that brings joy to millions of fans around the world. You see some amazing goals, great tackles, and technical mastery that make the sport thoroughly enjoyable.
Then there’s also the showmanship – some neat football tricks, which players pull off to surprise their opponents. Those are the players that are remembered both on and off the field. Their ball control, technique, and skills are second to none. It may look effortless, but behind the scenes, there’s a lot of hard work and practice involved.
So, if you’re looking to develop some nifty technical skills, practice these...