This Week in Sport: 18th November − 24th November 2024
There are some great sporting events taking place around the world this week. On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys play the Houston Texans in the NFL, Tuesday sees the Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Cup, and the Billie Jean King Cup Final takes place on Wednesday. The New Jersey Devils take on the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL on Thursday, and Friday will see Australia host India for the first Test of a five-match series.
Wrapping up the week, Formula 1 heads to Las Vegas on Saturday, and the Davis Cup Final will take place on Sunday.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys v Houston Texans
Monday 18th November 01:15AM GMT (19th)/7:15PM Local Time
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
The Dallas Cowboys host the Houston Texans in Week 11 of the NFL on Monday at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Cowboys are still searching for their first home win of the season and will aim to break the streak. The Texans, despite losing three of their last four games, enter the matchup as favourites and will be desperate to get their season back on track. Who will win this battle of Texas NFL teams?
NBA: Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers
Tuesday 19th November 12:00AM GMT (20th)/7:00PM Local Time
TD Garden, Boston
On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Cup at TD Garden. The Celtics sit second in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 11-3. The Cavaliers are the only undefeated team in the NBA and top the Eastern Conference. Cleveland’s 15-game winning streak is the longest in the club’s 55-year existence.
Billie Jean King Cup: Billie Jean King Cup Final
Wednesday 20th November 4:00PM GMT/5:00PM Local Time
Jose María Martín Carpena Arena, Málaga
Wednesday will see the conclusion of the Billie Jean King Cup finals with the Final taking place at Jose María Martín Carpena Arena in Málaga. Last year's runners-up Italy are still in contention alongside Poland led by Iga Świątek, as well as Great Britain and Slovakia. The Semifinals will take place on Monday and Tuesday.
NHL: New Jersey Devils v Carolina Hurricanes
Thursday 21st November 12:00AM GMT (22nd)/7:00PM Local Time
Prudential Center, Newark
There is exciting NHL action on Thursday with the New Jersey Devils hosting the Carolina Hurricanes in a fierce Metropolitan Division clash at the Prudential Center. The Hurricanes lead the division over the second-placed Devils based on number of games played, as they both are level on 26 points, setting the stage for an exciting matchup.
Cricket in Australia: Australia v India (1st Test)
Friday 22nd November 02:20AM GMT/10:20AM Local Time
Perth Stadium, Perth
Friday sees Australia take on India at Perth Stadium in the first Test of a five-match series. India, after winning the last four Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, head to Australia aiming for a fifth straight series victory. Australia, on the other hand, will look to end this losing streak in this highly anticipated Test series.
Formula 1: Las Vegas Grand Prix
Saturday 23rd November 06:00AM GMT (24th)/10:00PM Local Time
Las Vegas Street Circuit, Las Vegas
Formula 1 heads to the United States on Saturday for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, taking place on the Las Vegas Street Circuit. Max Verstappen won the São Paulo Grand Prix, bringing him within reach of a fourth consecutive world title. He now leads the championship by 62 points and will secure the title if he leaves Las Vegas with a 60-point lead.
Davis Cup: Davis Cup Final
Sunday 24th November 3:00PM GMT/4:00PM Local Time
Jose María Martín Carpena Arena, Málaga
The week ends with the Davis Cup Final on Sunday at Jose María Martín Carpena Arena in Málaga. All eyes will be on Rafael Nadal as the 22-time Grand Slam champion competes in his final professional tournament, on home soil. However, reigning champions Italy, led by world number one Jannik Sinner, remain slight favourites to defend their title. The United States and Australia also hope to be in the mix for the title; the Quarterfinals start on Tuesday.
Photo by: Houston Texans
Written and information correct on 18th November 2024 at 6AM GMT.
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