#sports-events

#sports-events

Rory McIlroy strode out from the gloaming on to Augusta's first tee yesterday morning. By the time we all settled down for our southern-style grits, the place was baked in warm Georgia April sun.

The virtual ticket box opens April 2 for locals in Southern California and Oklahoma, with 14 million tickets available for the Games, breaking the record set by Paris 2024.

The Zuid-Limburg region of the Netherlands will host the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships on October 11-12, with elite women's and men's races of 131km and 180km respectively.

The Premier League is demanding attention as the Football League's recent matches fade, with the spotlight on Liverpool v Bournemouth and Saturday’s top-flight fixtures.

Saturday night, the Chicago White Sox celebrated their quirky late owner Bill Veeck with a variety of unique stunts, reminiscent of his tenure with the team.

The Grand Smash tournament in Las Vegas, held from July 3-13, featured a $1.55 million prize pool and attracted 64 top players, marking a significant event for table tennis in the USA.

Rocky Moore clinched victory over Cherokee Outlaw after benefitting from three fouls, displaying grit and determination in a closely contested fight.

"We believe we will continue to show that Bristol Motor Speedway is a facility for lots of different types of events," said track president Jerry Caldwell. "You've got hockey and soccer that both make sense."

Tommy O'Hare emphasized viewing events as ongoing opportunities rather than isolated moments, noting initiatives that connect San Jose's 10 districts both physically and symbolically.

This summer, Staten Island has served as a hub for youth baseball, hosting Little League District 24 and some Section 3 South play for teams from Staten Island and across the city.

Eight teams remain in contention for the UEFA Women's Euros trophy, with hosts Switzerland reaching the quarterfinals for the first time and world champions Spain in strong form.

Madison Square Garden was once again the site of history on Friday night. Taylor and Serrano headlined The Garden's first-ever all-women's boxing card. The event broke a Guinness World Record with 17 world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card.

NASCAR weekend is back at Sonoma Raceway, creating an immersive experience that's felt and heard, as thousands of fans gather for thrilling car races.

The Emirates NBA Cup 2025 format features 30 teams divided into six groups of five, with Canada’s Toronto Raptors in ‘East Group A’ alongside key rivals.

The 2025 MLB Draft will take place in Atlanta, with significant coverage for the first 43 picks on ESPN and MLB Network, starting at 6 PM EST.

Every match of the tournament, which begins on 2 July, will be shown in the UK on either the BBC or ITV.