This Week in Sport: 23rd September − 29th September 2024

Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open

There are some huge sporting events coming up this week. The Buffalo Bills play the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL on Monday, England take on Australia in the third ODI on Tuesday, the China Open begins on Wednesday, the Presidents Cup starts on Thursday, and Melbourne Storm will take on the Sydney Roosters in the first NRL Preliminary Final on Friday.

Wrapping up the week, Sydney Swans will battle Brisbane Lions in the AFL Grand Final on Saturday, and the Green Bay Packers host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

NFL: Buffalo Bills v Jacksonville Jaguars

Monday 23rd September 11:30PM GMT/7:30PM Local Time

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park

The Buffalo Bills host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football in Week 3 of the NFL at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The Bills are undefeated after convincingly beating the Miami Dolphins in their last game and will aim to continue their winning run. Meanwhile. the Jaguars are still winless and will be desperate to get their first victory.

Cricket in England: England v Australia (3rd ODI)

Tuesday 24th September 11:30AM GMT/12:30PM Local Time

Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

England will take on Australia in the third ODI of the five-match series on Tuesday at the Riverside Ground. Australia won the first two games of the series and will look to clinch the series with a win. For England, it's a critical contest as they must win to stay in the series.

WTA Tour: China Open

Wednesday 25th September 03:00AM GMT/11:00AM Local Time

National Tennis Center Beijing, Beijing

The China Open, one of two WTA 1000 events taking place in China this year, gets underway on Wednesday at the National Tennis Center in Beijing. Defending champion Iga Świątek has withdrawn from the tournament which leaves Australian and US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka as the favourite but she will face tough competition from Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini, Coco Gauff and Qinwen Zheng. The men’s ATP 500 event will begin on Thursday.

Presidents Cup: Presidents Cup Day 1

Thursday 26th September 3:30PM GMT/11:30AM Local Time

The Royal Montreal Golf Club, Montréal

Thursday sees the 15th edition of the Presidents Cup take place, at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Canada. The United States are the favourites and will look to win their 10th straight Presidents Cup, with Jim Furyk leading the side. The International Team will be led by Mike Weir.

NRL: Storm v Roosters

Friday 27th September 09:50AM GMT/7:50PM Local Time

AAMI Park, Melbourne

The Melbourne Storm will host the Sydney Roosters in the first NRL Preliminary Final on Friday at AAMI Park in Melbourne. The winner will meet the victor of the Penrith Panthers and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Saturday game in the Grand Final on 6th October. The Storm and Panthers are the favourites to meet in the final game of the season but the Roosters and Sharks will be out to spoil the party.

AFL: Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions

Saturday 28th September 04:30AM GMT/2:30PM Local Time

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Saturday will see Sydney Swans battle Brisbane Lions in the AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is the first time since 2006 that the Grand Final does not involve a Victorian team. The Swans will aim for their sixth title and their third since relocating to Sydney. The Lions will hope to win their fourth title after their consecutive successes in 2001, 2002, and 2003.

NFL: Green Bay Packers v Minnesota Vikings

Sunday 29th September 5:00PM GMT/12:00PM Local Time

Lambeau Field, Green Bay

On Sunday, the Green Bay Packers will battle the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 4 action at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The Vikings have a perfect record so far winning three out of three games and will attempt to keep their streak alive. The Packers are always tough to beat at home and will look to win and move up the NFC North standings.

Photo by:  WTA

Written and information correct on 23rd September 2024 at 6AM GMT.

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