This Week in Sport: 2nd December − 8th December 2024
There are some exciting sporting events coming up this week. On Monday, the New York Rangers host the New Jersey Devils in the NHL, Tuesday sees the Dallas Mavericks take on the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Cup, and Arsenal will meet Manchester United in the Premier League on Wednesday. The Detroit Lions will face the Green Bay Packers in the NFL on Thursday, and Friday will see Australia play India in the second Test of their five-match series.
Wrapping up the week, Saracens take on the Bulls in the European Rugby Champions Cup on Saturday, and Tottenham Hotspur battle Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.
NHL: New York Rangers v New Jersey Devils
Monday 2nd December 12:00AM GMT (3rd)/7:00PM Local Time
Madison Square Garden, New York
The Hudson River Rivalry resumes as the New York Rangers take on the New Jersey Devils in the NHL on Monday at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers ended their five-game losing streak with a win on Saturday and will aim to build on that success. Meanwhile, the Devils have had a strong start to the season, sitting second in the Metropolitan Division, and will be keen to keep up their momentum.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks v Memphis Grizzlies
Tuesday 3rd December 01:30AM GMT (4th)/7:30PM Local Time
American Airlines Center, Dallas
Tuesday will see the Dallas Mavericks play the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Cup at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks, currently second in their NBA Cup group, and can secure a spot in the Playoffs with a win. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies, sitting fourth in the group, must win to keep their slim Quarterfinal hopes alive.
Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United
Wednesday 4th November 8:15PM GMT/8:15PM Local Time
Emirates Stadium, London
Arsenal host Manchester United in the Premier League on Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal, level with Chelsea in second place and nine points behind Liverpool, will look to close the gap at the top. Meanwhile, Manchester United are enjoying a good start under new manager Ruben Amorim and will aim to get an impressive victory at the Emirates.
NFL: Detroit Lions v Green Bay Packers
Thursday 5th December 01:15AM GMT (6th)/8:15PM Local Time
Ford Field, Detroit
The Detroit Lions will take on the Green Bay Packers in an NFC North battle on Thursday at Ford Field. The Lions, leading the NFC North standings, are favourites to win this matchup in front of their home crowd. Meanwhile, the Packers will aim for the upset and gain revenge for their 24-14 loss to the Lions at Lambeau Field on November 3rd.
Cricket in Australia: Australia v India (2nd Test)
Friday 6th December 04:00AM GMT/2:30PM Local Time
Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide
Friday sees Australia take on India in the second Test of their five-match series at the Adelaide Oval. India lead the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-0 after their victory in the first Test at Perth. For Australia, this Test is pivotal to get back on level terms and find their form.
European Rugby Champions Cup: Saracens v Bulls
Saturday 7th December 5:30PM GMT/5:30PM Local Time
StoneX Stadium, London
The European Rugby Champions Cup begins this week as Saracens clash with the Bulls on Saturday at StoneX Stadium in London. Both teams will look to kick off their campaign with a victory. Saracens are fourth in the Premiership Rugby standings, winning four of their seven matches so far. The Bulls boast a strong record in the United Rugby Championship, sitting third with just one loss in six games.
Official Website: European Rugby Champions Cup
Highlights: European Rugby Champions Cup
News: Sky Sports
Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea
Sunday 8th December 4:30PM GMT/4:30PM Local Time
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
The week ends with a fierce London Derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in the Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham's inconsistency in the league continued with a 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday. In contrast, Chelsea are unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions and will aim to extend that streak while closing the gap to Liverpool at the top of table.
Photo by: Detroit Lions
Written and information correct on 2nd December 2024 at 6AM GMT.
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