This Week in Sport: 21st October − 27th October 2024
There are some huge sporting events coming up this week. On Monday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL, Tuesday sees the Boston Celtics taking on the New York Knicks in the opening night of the NBA season, and Barcelona meet Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday. India take on New Zealand in the second Test of their series on Thursday, and Friday will see the start of the MLB World Series.
Wrapping up the week, Real Madrid battles Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday, and Arsenal host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Baltimore Ravens
Monday 21st October 12:15AM GMT (22nd)/8:15PM Local Time
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet the Baltimore Ravens at Raymond James Stadium in the first of two Monday Night Football games in Week 7 of the NFL. The Ravens have won four-straight games and look like one of the best teams in the NFL. The Buccaneers, on the other hand, have won six of their last eight home games and will try to keep that streak going.
NBA: Boston Celtics v New York Knicks
Tuesday 22nd October 11:30PM GMT/7:30PM Local Time
TD Garden, Boston
The new NBA season begins on Tuesday with the champions, the Boston Celtics, hosting the New York Knicks at TD Garden. The Celtics are favourites to win the championship again but will face tough competition from the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Knicks.
UEFA Champions League: Barcelona v Bayern Munich
Wednesday 23rd October 7:00PM GMT/9:00PM Local Time
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona
There is exciting Champions League action on Wednesday as Barcelona takes on Bayern Munich at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. It's an important game for both teams, with each having one win and one loss, and both currently in Playoff positions. With 11 European Cup/Champions League titles between the two sides combined, this is a marquee match-up in the competition.
Cricket in India: India v New Zealand (2nd Test)
Thursday 24th October 04:00AM GMT/9:30AM Local Time
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Thursday will see India take on New Zealand in the second Test of a three-match series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. New Zealand won the first Test, their first Test win in India in nearly 36 years. Meanwhile, India will be desperate to bounce back in the second Test to stay alive in the series.
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Yankees
Friday 25th October 12:08AM GMT (26th)/5:08PM Local Time
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
The MLB World Series begins on Friday, with the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in a best-of-seven series. It’s the 12th time these two historic teams will face off in the World Series and the first since 1981. It is the first World Series appearance for the Dodgers' global superstar Shohei Ohtani and he will no doubt make his mark.
La Liga: Real Madrid v Barcelona
Saturday 26th October 7:00PM GMT/9:00PM Local Time
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid
Saturday sees two fierce rivals face off as Real Madrid battles Barcelona in an exciting La Liga clash at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Real Madrid remain unbeaten, while Barcelona have lost only once, yet have a 3 point lead in the standings. The stage is perfectly set for another thrilling El Clásico.
Premier League: Arsenal v Liverpool
Sunday 27th October 4:30PM GMT/4:30PM Local Time
Emirates Stadium, London
Arsenal will lock horns with Liverpool in a fierce Premier League matchup on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season to Bournemouth on Saturday and will hope to bounce back at home. Meanwhile, Liverpool remain at the top of the table following a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday.
Photo by: Celtics
Written and information correct on 21st October 2024 at 6AM GMT.
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