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Top stories - CBS News
Liberty finally get it done, win first WNBA championship
Jonquel Jones scored 17 points, leading the Liberty to a 67-62 win over the Lynx on Sunday for their first WNBA title.1 hour ago - WNBA -
Top stories - NBC News
New York Liberty win their first WNBA championship in franchise history
The New York Liberty won their first WNBA championship Sunday, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in an overtime thriller to win the series in five games.2 hours ago - New York -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Joey Logano lands Championship 4 berth, denies Bell with victory at Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano made his Team Penske‘s fuel strategy call work to perfection Sunday afternoon to claim victory in the South Point 400 playoff race at Las ...11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘King Conker’ cleared of cheating at World Conker Championships
David Jakins is cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with a steel nut in his pocket. The winner of the World Conker Championships has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with ...15 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hannah Green wins third LPGA title of season at BMW Ladies Championship
Green led or shared the lead from start to finish in South Korea for her sixth career LPGA victory.16 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
In Both League Championship Series, the Bullpen Is Running Out
Neither series has featured a game in which both starters lasted five innings. And almost every reliever seems spent.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
Who Will Win College Football’s National Championship?
Texas received zero votes in the preseason. Now the top-ranked team is the favorite.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Conkers scandal is a reminder of bonkers worlds everywhere we look
Accusations of cheating reveal a drama fit for TV2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Leeds United v Sheffield United: Championship – live
Championship updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Have any thoughts? Send them to Niall via email 4 mins: Gnonto goes down and looks a little sore but is OK to continue. Sheffield United get ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Very special’: Archibald makes golden return at Cycling World Championships
Rider helps Great Britain defend team pursuit title Archibald missed Paris Olympics with serious leg injuries Katie Archibald struck gold on her return from serious leg injuries as Great Britain ...3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
GB win women's team pursuit gold at World Championships
Katie Archibald wins gold on her return to racing as she, Megan Barker, Josie Knight and Anna Morris are crowned team pursuit world champions.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
First Nations Championship rugby finals to be hosted in London then Qatar
United States could stage event in 2030 Twelve nations to play series of playoffs Rugby union’s powerbrokers have reached a staging agreement for the Nations Championship that will mean the ...3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'If we don’t win a championship, I might get traded'
The Bucks are not going to trade Antetokounmpo unless he demands one. Would he?3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Ryder Cup championship director defends ticket prices for Bethpage
Ryder Cup championship director Bryan Karns explained why ticket prices to the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York were significantly increased.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
What’s brown, shiny and boasts a sexy sheen of scandal? Welcome to the world of conkers | Emma John
Sports fans love the drama of cheating accusations but perhaps event organisers love the resulting media attention even more. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, close bosom-friend of the ...3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hannah Green part of three-way tie for lead at BMW Ladies Championship
Hannah Green, Ashleigh Buhai and Jenny Shin lead after 18 holes of the BMW Ladies Championship.3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating
Known as conkers in Britain, chestnuts are played in an annual championship there. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket
A spokesperson for the World Conker Championships, in which competitors try to break their opponents' horse chestnut with their own, said it was investigating the allegations.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest
After men’s conker world champion was accused of cheating, Peckham event says he would be welcome in south-east London. Never in its proud 60-year history has an allegation of such audacious ...4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
How Tennessee built a historically-stingy defense that harkens back to championship teams of 25 years ago
No. 11 Tennessee ranks in the top 5 nationally in most defensive categories and is unexpectedly carrying the Vols as their offense struggles to score ahead of a showdown with No. 7 Alabama.5 days ago -
World - The New York Times
A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?
Conkers are buckeye chestnuts that are part of an annual championship. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
LCS takeaways: Yankees grab Game 1, Mets pull even
The Mets quieted Dodger Stadium in an NLCS Game 2 blowout, while the ALCS began with a Yankees win.5 days ago - MLB -
Tech - GameSpot
Snag Nintendo World Championships For Only $25 For A Limited Time
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition recently launched, and right now you can grab it at a discounted price of $25 at Woot. It's just one of numerous Switch exclusives on sale at the ...5 days ago -
World - ABC News
World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.5 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
League of Legends World Championship will air in IMAX Wanda theaters in China
The League of Legends 2024 World Championship will be shown via IMAX in the Wanda chain of theaters in China.5 days ago - China -
World - The Guardian
Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jersey struggle at European Cricket Championship
Jersey fail to win a game as they finish bottom of their European Cricket Championship group.6 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 Black Desert Championship leaderboard, scores: Matt McCarty wins in second start as PGA Tour member
Fresh off the Korn Ferry Tour, McCarty becomes the fourth rookie to win on the PGA Tour this seasonOctober 14 -
Sports - ABC News
Carlos Rodón will start AL Championship Series opener for the Yankees vs. the Guardians
Left-hander Carlos Rodón will start the AL Championship Series opener for the New York Yankees against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday nightOctober 13 - MLB -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Here's the Mets' 2024 National League Championship Series roster, including Jeff McNeil's return
With Game 1 in Los Angeles set for 8:15 p.m. on Sunday night, the Mets announced their NLCS roster on Sunday morning, which features one prominent return.October 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
MLB Championship Series: How to watch, who's playing and more
The MLB's National League Championship Series begins on Oct. 13; American League Championship Series games start on Oct. 14. Find out who's playing and how to watch now.October 13 - MLB