First ICC event in which 20 nations will participate . More than ever in cricket history ..read more

Can't believe there isn't already a track-and-field thread. Since this year's Diamond League opened here in China, I got inspired to maybe try and watch the entire season, at least the lead-up to the Olympics. I am of course mainly following Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, who just set a new world record yesterday ..read more

Group A Group B Canada China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Switzerland Japan United States Sweden ..read more

In 1924, 258 athletes from 16 national teams came together in the small Alpine town of Chamonix, France, for what later became the first ever Olympic Winter Games. Since then, the Games have evolved to become the world’s most important winter sports event. Today, up to 3,000 athletes from over 90 National Olympic Committees take part in a growing number of disciplines, including the latest additions, such as freestyle skiing and ski mountaineering. “Although Chamonix 1924 was only ..read more

From 2005 to 2020: - soccerball had Messi and Cristiano followed by stints from Suarez and Salah, consistantly at the top. The first two are genuine GoAT contenders and the second two would be in the convo if not for the former - boxing had Pacquiao and Mayweather, with stints from Klitschos, consistently at the top. The first 2 are genuine GoAT contenders while the latter are close enough - Tennis... the big three with Murray and Wawrinka... - Formula 1... Vettel and Hamilton... - and so ..read more

Hello! I'm currently at an intermediate level and looking to upgrade my racquet. I've come across various options but would love some personalized recommendations. What, in your experience, is the best intermediate tennis racquet? Factors like control, power, and maneuverability are crucial for me. Share your insights, whether it's a well-known brand or a hidden gem. Looking forward to hearing about your racquet choices and the impact they've had on your game. Your advice will be ..read more

Hey everyone. I've got a question about the total sets in volleyball that's been on my mind. I've noticed that some leagues or tournaments play best-of-five sets, while others play best-of-three. Can someone shed some light on the factors that determine the total sets in a volleyball match? Is it a standardized rule, or does it vary based on the level of play or the specific tournament rules? I'm eager to learn more about this aspect of the game and how it might impact strategies ..read more

The IOC has just, in practice, awarded the 2030 Winter Olympics to France and the 2034 Winter Olympics to the United States. Which combined with Australia already being confirmed for the 2032 Summer Olympics means that the 2036 Summer Olympics is the next thing to place bets on. Per the Wikipedia article, there is currently interest from Mexico, Indonesia, Turkiye, Poland, and India. With the Indian bid getting the most media attention, as it could potentially have the same "coming out ..read more

Do we have a sports betting thread or are we allowed to discuss it here? I’ve been getting into it and would love to chat about it here and share parlays ..read more

This is a continuation thread, the old thread is Here ..read more