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• Sat, December 28, 2024

by: Forbes

'Squid Game' Season 2 Explained: 14 Things You Might Have Missed

Netflix has released the second season of Squid Game, but the show contains some cultural references that might be unfamiliar to many viewers. Here's an explainer.

by: Newsweek

WWE Superstar Zelina Vega Drops Out of Competition Due to Injury

The championship features a unique stipulation where matches have a five-minute time limit and are streamed exclusively on WWE's online platform, Speed. The tournament culminated in Candice LeRae defeating Iyo Sky in the final to become the first Women's Speed Champion.

by: esports

Free Fire Esports 2025 Roadmap: FFWS, EWC, Global Finals

Discover the Free Fire Esports 2025 roadmap featuring regional events, global tournaments for competitive gaming fans!

by: Observer

Student business competition winners announced

Zachary Dean and his company, Shorewood Commerce, won the 10th SUNY Fredonia Student Business Competition. Dean, a senior majoring in Adolescence Education: Social Studies, from Fredonia, delivered the winning pitch for his company in the annual competition sponsored by SUNY Fredonia's Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED).

by: MSN

Spain, without Carlos Alcaraz, eliminated from United Cup

Spain fell to 0-2 in group play at the United Cup in Perth, Australia, and was eliminated from the mixed-team competition on Saturday. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro defeated Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-1 to give Spain a 1-0 lead,

by: Outlookindia

Koneru Humpy Wins Historic Second Rapid World Title To End Brilliant 2024 For Indian Chess

Grand Master Koneru Humpy won the 2024 FIDE World Rapid Championship title on Sunday to cap off an exceptional year for Indian Chess where the country established itself as a dominating force in the g

by: MSN

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans

Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess Federation said.

by: MSN

Jalen Johnson scores 28 to lead the Hawks over the Bulls 120-110

Jalen Johnson scored 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks closed out a four-game homestand, winning a third straight contest, 120-110 over the Miami Heat on Saturday. Trae Young added his 22nd double-double of the season,

by: MSN

AEW Worlds End Live Coverage 12/28 - Continental Classic Semifinals & Finals Matches, Four-Way World Title Match

This is Wrestling Inc.'s live coverage for AEW Worlds End 2024, with a Four-Way World title match between Jon Moxley, Adam Page, Orange Cassidy & Jay White!

by: MSN

Amid LaNorris Sellers' Groundbreaking NIL Deal, Shane Beamer Confirms Stance on Another Elite QB's Starting Role

Shane Beamer breathes some fresh "air", as South Carolina's latest chapter feels like something out of a Hollywood script. The post Amid LaNorris Sellers' Groundbreaking NIL Deal, Shane Beamer Confirms Stance on Another Elite QB's Starting Role appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: MSN

Herro, Adebayo not enough as Heat fall to Hawks, 120-110, amid ongoing Butler absence

The cycle of mediocrity had a chance to add something of meaning Saturday at State Farm Arena. Instead, no three-game winning streak for the Miami Heat, just a 120-110 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena and a 15-14 record going into Sunday night's game against the Houston Rockets to conclude this three-game trip.

by: MSN

More battles over transgender rights await Supreme Court

Cases implicating transgender rights are piling up at the Supreme Court as it begins drafting its opinion on whether states can ban gender-affirming care for minors. The justices at their recent closed-door conferences have considered petitions to take up disputes involving what school sports teams transgender athletes can play on,

by: MSN

World Chess champion drops from competition after refusing to change out of jeans

Magnus Carlsen will no longer compete in the World Rapid or Blitz Chess Championships after violating the FIDE's dress code policy by wearing jeans.

by: MSN

World Juniors scores today: Updated results, schedule for IIHF hockey games on Dec. 27, 2024

The Sporting News has the full schedule for today's World Juniors contests and the updated results.

by: MSN

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens continue decisive road trip, blank Florida 4-0

The Canadiens need to make a move up the standings against some of the best competition in the league in the next 10 ... Brian Wilde, a Montreal-based sports writer, brings you Call of the Wilde on globalnews.ca after each Canadiens game.

by: MSN

What NFL games are on today? Channels, TV schedule for Week 17 games on Saturday

Here's everything to know about how to watch Saturday's games on the NFL schedule, including times, TV channels and where to live stream.

by: MSN

CHAN 2024Q: Ghana can't stop Home Eagles again - Ogunmodede

by: MSN

Sarah Sjostrom taking break from swimming competition in 2025

Sweden's Sarah SjÃ¶strÃ¶m does not plan to swim competitively in 2025 but could bid for a sixth Olympics in 2028. A rep for SjÃ¶strÃ¶m confirmed the swimmer's plans, which were reported by Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter (DN) on Saturday.

by: MSN

Washington Commanders Roster Moves: Phidarian Mathis release opens up spot for Jonathan Allen's return from IR

T he Washington Commanders have reportedly waived former Ron Rivera 2nd round pick DT Phidarian Mathis. This was an expected move from the team for several reasons. He has been a

by: MSN

Can You Decide To Put In A Handicap Card After A Round?

Outside of competition play must you register your intent to submit a handicap card before going out or can you wait till after the round? We should all know the answer to this

by: MSN

MLB rumors: The 3 teams Corbin Burnes spurned to sign with the Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks were recently able to sign pitcher Corbin Burnes, and it turns out they had a lot of competition for him this offseason. There were three other teams making strong overtures for the pitcher,

by: MSN

'I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli takes Sam Konstas under his wing' - Stuart Clark reacts to shoulder-bumping incident at MCG

Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Disney+ Hotstar) and Sam Konstas hogged the limelight on Day 1 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after the veteran cricketer shoulder-bumped the Aussie teenager between overs.

by: MSN

What happened after Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek's failed drug tests? Full explainer

Exclusive - Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek failed drug tests in 2024 - here is an explainer of the process they went through.

by: MSN

Browns Make Decision On Deshaun Watson For 2025 Season

The Deshaun Watson trade hasn't worked out for the Cleveland Browns, that's for sure. And yet, the franchise isn't ready to completely abandon ship. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Browns have agreed to a contract restructure with Watson.

by: MSN

Chelsea gambled by not agreeing a cheaper shirt sponsor deal - will they reap the reward?

There are two ways to look at Chelsea not signing a front-of-shirt sponsorship deal before the start of the season. You could view it as a failure, with companies not wanting to fork out Â£45million-plus for the privilege of being in prime position on their kits following a disappointing Premier League campaign in 2023-24,

by: MSN

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his pick to win 2025 Champions League crown

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has selected a team he believes will win the 2025 Champions League. Defending champions Real Madrid are favourites.

by: MSN

Packers vs. Vikings: 5 things to watch and prediction for Week 17

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings have a historic matchup waiting in the 129th edition of the rivalry on Sunday afternoon from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Never before have the two teams had more combined wins entering a matchup.

by: MSN

Manchester City's hearing looms over football in 2025 - and the ramifications will be seismic

by: MSN

'Red Bull's best talent' follows the footsteps of Norris and Lawson

Red Bull are sending their biggest junior talent to Oceania this winter. Arvid Lindblad will be driving in FR Oceania Championship for the M2 Competition team in early 2025. According to Helmut Marko,

by: MSN

Cleveland Cavaliers Maintain Position In Latest Power Rankings

It's hard to argue that the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the top teams in the NBA right now. Bleacher Report agrees with this statement, continuing to have Wine and Gold at the top of its power rankings.

• Sun, December 29, 2024

by: oneesports

What is Blue Lock's Wild Card? A program that turns soccer heroes into villains

ONE Esports explains the Rensuke Kunigami Wild Card and how this secretive program reshaped him for Blue Lock's challenges.

by: Reuters

China Olympic champion Fan says fines were a surprise

China's Olympic champion Fan Zhendong said on Sunday he had not been officially informed in advance that he would be subject to fines that the World Table Tennis (WTT) has levied against him over tournaments he missed in recent months.

by: dw

What to look out for in German football in 2025

The upcoming year looks set to be a big one in German football. DW gives you an overview of the most important teams and dates to be aware of in 2025.

by: MSN

What's the best path to F1? Here is how next year's rookies arrived!

After no rookies were announced to join the grid at the end of 2023, after the latest season, the grid will have five new drivers joining. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Isack Hadjar and Jack Doohan all set to begin their rookie campaign in the 2025 season.

by: MSN

Sez Says: A final 24 thoughts on 2024

LockerRoom writer and former Olympian Sarah Cowley Ross' 24 reflections on a pretty darned fine 2024 for Kiwi women's sport The post Sez Says: A final 24 thoughts on 2024 appeared first on Newsroom.

by: MSN

Coco Gauff Dominates Leylah Fernandez in United Cup

The last time the tennis world saw Coco Gauff on the court, she was holding up the WTA Finals trophy with confetti flying through the air. The 20-year-old did not miss a beat in her month away from competition.

by: MSN

Hurling 2025: Can Limerick emulate previous five-in-a-row fallers? First Clare back-to-back?

The Leinster Championship has rarely felt more incidental to the All-Ireland race, but can exciting Offaly talent Adam Screeney light it up as he is exposed to top tier hurling for the first time?

by: MSN

Gophers gear up for Duke's Mayo Bowl, aiming for a strong end to 2024 and a jump start for 2025

December has evolved into a three-pronged challenge for major college football programs. The early signing period for high school players ran Dec. 4-6, the transfer portal window opened Dec. 9, and all the while,

by: MSN

Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Heights rec center emerge as an epicenter for Rust Belt roller derby action

Jammers," "Pivots" and "Blockers" - who go by pop-culture inspired names like "Kilmore Girl," "Jessecutioner," "Wickedpedia" and "Sicko Mode" - regularly converge upon the Cleveland Heights Community Recreation Center.

by: MSN

De Minaur wins but Australia crash to Argentina at United Cup

Alex de Minaur swept past Tomas Martin Etcheverry to win his first match of the season Saturday but it was not enough to prevent Argentina upsetting hosts Australia at the United Cup, while Switzerland beat France.

by: MSN

Meet LIV Golf's three new additions: Young talents who can change the scene

This is the part of the year when the leaders of this Tour carefully observe the situation on the market, wanting to further strengthen it.

by: MSN

4 Takeaways From the United States' 5-1 Win Over Latvia

Following an inspired effort and a shootout win against host nation Canada in its capital last night, Latvia rolled into its second tournament matchup against the United States with loads of confidence.

by: MSN

Not every raid yields treasure for Erik & Ivar

The new WWE World Tag champs were just points away from finishing first in our latest Community Wrestler Rankings. Find out who did, and why we're not shouting them out here â€” then vote to help determine the top 10 from the past week!

by: MSN

Crowd pleaser! Record 1872 Cup attendance as Edinburgh restore pride after Hampden humiliation

EDINBURGH head coach Sean Everitt praised his players as they bounced back from last week's Hampden humiliation by beating Glasgow at Murrayfield.

by: MSN

Arshdeep Singh Rattles Shreyas Iyer's Mumbai In Vijay Hazare Trophy With A Fifer

Following a slow start to the tournament, Arshdeep Singh dismantled Mumbai's strong top order in their Vijay Hazare Trophy matchup. The left-arm pacer bowled a 7-over spell, removing Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi,

by: MSN

United Cup Day 3 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Leylah Fernandez

Team USA usually brings one of the strongest line-ups to this competition and this year is no exception. The first nation trying to stop them will be Canada with its own young stars.

by: MSN

Top 10 Women's Hockey Stories Of 2024

PWHL. Puck dropped on New Years Day 2024, which was followed by one of the most exciting and compelling seasons of hockey, in any league, ever. Speckling the season were achievements at all levels from the NCAA,

by: MSN

Struggling Burns Expecting Undefeated Morales Next

It appears Gilbert Burns could use one of his remaining UFC fights to welcome undefeated welterweight contender Michael Morales to the next level of competition at 170 pounds. Burns, who turned 38 this past July,

'Squid Game' Season 2 Explained: 14 Things You Might Have Missed

Netflix has released the second season of Squid Game, but the show contains some cultural references that might be unfamiliar to many viewers. Here's an explainer.

The article by Regina Kim on Forbes discusses 14 key elements from Season 2 of "Squid Game" that viewers might have missed. It highlights the deeper themes of human nature, survival, and societal critique that are woven into the narrative. The season continues to explore the psychological and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, with new games that are both inventive and brutal, reflecting on themes of capitalism, inequality, and desperation. Additionally, the article touches on the subtle character developments, hidden Easter eggs, and the symbolic use of color and set design to enhance the storytelling. It also notes the introduction of new characters and their backstories, which add layers to the overarching plot, and how the season sets up potential future arcs, leaving viewers with much to ponder about the show's commentary on society.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/reginakim/2024/12/27/squid-game-season-2-explained-14-things-you-mightve-missed/