This Week in Sport: 29th November − 5th December 2021
The next week is shaping up to be another exciting prospect for sports fans. On Monday the Davis Cup starts to heat up, as the quarterfinals begin. The following day, in the NBA, the Phoenix Suns play host to the Golden State Warriors in an important game for both teams at the top of the Western Conference.
On Wednesday, Everton take on Liverpool in the first Merseyside Derby of this year’s Premier League. The next day the New Orleans Saints go up against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. Friday sees the start of the second and final Test between India and New Zealand, after a draw in the first Test both teams will be desperate for victory.
Finally, on Saturday Saracens go head to head with the Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership and the following day F1 heads to Saudi Arabia for the first time for the penultimate round of the season.
Tennis: Davis Cup Day 5
Monday 29th November 3PM GMT/4PM Local Time
Pala Alpitour, Turin
The quarterfinals of the Davis Cup begin on Monday, as the 18 teams that were fighting it out in the group stages have become 8. The first quarter-final will see Italy take on Croatia. The battle for a place in the final will be one tennis fans do not want to miss.
Official Site: Davis Cup
News: Tennis Tour Talk
Podcast: The Tennis Podcast
Blog: Tennis Now
News: BBC Sport
Video: Davis Cup
NBA: Phoenix Suns v Golden State Warriors
Tuesday 30th November 3AM (1st) GMT/8PM Local Time
Footprint Center, Phoenix
The Phoenix Suns host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, as these two in-form teams battle it out at the top of the NBA’s Western Conference. A win for the Suns in this game would put the two teams on level pegging at the top of the Conference table.
Official site: NBA
Merchandise: NBA Store
Viewing: NBA TV
Fantasy: Yahoo NBA Fantasy
Blog: Bright Side of the Sun
Blog: Golden State of Mind
Premier League: Everton v Liverpool
Wednesday 1st December 8:15PM GMT/8:15PM Local Time
Goodison Park, Liverpool
This tense match up between fierce rivals is always an exciting prospect for fans of both sides. Who will come out on top in the first Merseyside derby of this year’s Premier League season?
Merchandise: Everton
Merchandise: Liverpool
News: BBC Sport
Statistics: Premier League
Fantasy: Fantasy Premier League
Videos: Premier League
NFL: New Orleans Saints v Dallas Cowboys
Thursday 2nd December 1:20AM (3rd) GMT/7:20PM Local Time
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
The Cowboys travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints in a match the hosts will be desperate to win after 4 consecutive losses. The Cowboys, however, will be a tough team to beat as they sit at the top of the NFC East.
Official site: NFL
Blog: Canal Street Chronicles
Blog: Blogging the Boys
Fantasy: NFL Fantasy
Viewing: Game Pass
Merchandise: NFL Shop
Cricket: India v New Zealand (2nd Test) Day 1
Friday 3rd December 4AM GMT/9:30AM Local Time
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
New Zealand go up against India in the second Test of their tour of India. After a nail biting draw in the first Test, the visitors will be keen to leave India on a high. Who will win the final Test of the tour?
News: ESPN CricInfo
Merchandise: New Zealand
Merchandise: India
News: India.com
Stats: ESPN Cricinfo
News: CricBuzz
Premiership Rugby: Exeter Chiefs v Saracens
Saturday 4th December 3PM GMT/3PM Local Time
Sandy Park, Exeter
In a battle of Premiership heavyweights, Exeter take on Saracens at Sandy Park this weekend. Can Saracens continue their strong return to the Premiership, or will Exeter pick up where they left off after their win against Bath?
News: Premiership Rugby
Merchandise: Lovell Rugby
Podcast: House of Rugby
Statistics: Premiership Rugby
Videos: YouTube
Fantasy: The Rugby Magazine
Formula 1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Sunday 5th December 5:30PM GMT/8:30PM Local Time
Jeddah Street Circuit, Jeddah
Formula 1 heads to Jeddah for the first time in its history for the penultimate round of the season. With both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships balanced on a knife edge, it will be intriguing to see who comes out on top at this new circuit.
Viewing: Formula 1 TV
News: Planet F1
Merchandise: Formula 1 Store
Statistics: Stats F1
Fantasy: F1 Fantasy
Blog: GP Blog
Photo by: Golden State Warriors
Written and information correct on 29th November 2021 at 11am GMT
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