Tag Archives: World

Christian Pulisic of the United States runs with the ball during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and The United States, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor , Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) Wondering how each team can advance to the knockout rounds of the 2022 World Cup? You’ve come to the right place. With just one more day of the second round of group stage games to go, it’s becoming clearer and clearer who has realistic chances of making it to the Round… Source link

COMPUTER SCIENCE ALUMNI JASON LIN. PHOTO/COURTESY OF JASON LIN. Canadian-born Jason Lin was raised in Hong Kong but grew up all over the world. His love for sciences, math and business has led to a successful career working with  Google DeepMind, advising the United Nations (UN) and launching his own AI startup (FABER). Jason gave us an update on life after graduation. Answers have been edited for style and clarity.  After graduating from USC which opportunities were most exciting? 

FIFA is set to kick off its first winter World Cup on Sunday in Qatar. The schedule shift for the event, which is typically held in the summer, is presenting conflicts for sports fans at a busy time in the American sports calendar, and it may leave the world’s largest sporting event as an afterthought for sports gamblers. “If it was held in the summer months, in general [it would] be of wider interest,” PointsBet U.S. CEO Johnny Aitken told Yahoo Finance. “If there’s more interest, I… Source link

DOHA, Qatar — Alcoholic beer will not be sold in and around World Cup stadiums after all, according to a Friday announcement from organizers that represents a stunning reversal two days before the tournament. Qatari authorities appear to have overruled FIFA, soccer’s global governing body and owner of the World Cup; and Budweiser, a longtime FIFA sponsor. For months, FIFA, Budweiser and Qatar, the 2022 World Cup’s controversial host nation, seemed to have found a middle-ground agreement… Source link

Google is rolling out a bunch of updates across platforms making it easier for fans to follow the FIFA World Cup starting November 20. These include a daily highlights video from TV networks, customized notifications, a dedicated section on Google TV, and a multiplayer game. Just like for any sport, you can search with phrases like “FIFA World Cup” or the “World Cup” and you’ll get the latest scores from the tournament. You can subscribe to tournament… Source link

This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. Cristian Javier put forth a masterful performance against the Phillies in Game 4, evening up the World Series at two games apiece. Now a pivotal Game 5 brings a matchup between Justin Verlander and Noah Syndergaard. Verlander did not pitch well in Game 1, allowing five runs across five innings. Syndergaard was originally scheduled to pitch Game 3, but a rainout gave the Phillies an opportunity to rework their rotation, and they… Source link

This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. The Phillies took care of business at home in Game 3 on Tuesday, giving them a 2-1 advantage in the World Series. They will have Aaron Nola on the mound for Game 4, putting them in an excellent position to potentially earn another victory. He had a stellar regular season, registering a 3.25 ERA and a 2.58 FIP. Starting for the Astros will be Cristian Javier, who had a 33.2 percent strikeout rate during the regular season. He’s… Source link

World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba Riviera Maya, MexicoEl Camaleon Golf Course – Par 71 – 7,034 yardsField – 132 entrantsPurse – $8.2M The Preview In his first appearance since ceding the No. 1 spot in the Official World Golf Ranking to Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler headlines this week’s top-heavy field in Mexico as El Camaleon Golf Course once again plays host to the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba. A solid chunk of this field is slated to advance through the… Source link

This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. After a rainout Monday, the World Series will resume with Game 3 on Tuesday. Starting for the Astros will be Lance McCullers Jr., who has allowed four runs (three earned) over 11 innings this postseason. The Phillies decided to use the rainout to shuffle their starting rotation, and will now deploy Ranger Suarez instead of Noah Syndergaard. Suarez pitched out of the bullpen in Game 1 and this will mark his first start since Game… Source link

This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. After a day off Sunday, the World Series resumes Monday in Philadelphia. The series is tied at a game apiece, so Game 3 could be key. Taking the mound for the home team will be Noah Syndergaard, who was acquired from the Angels earlier this season. Starting for the Astros will be Lance McCullers Jr., who has allowed four runs (three earned) over 11 innings this postseason. Let’s dig into the hitting options for Yahoo’s single… Source link