Thu, January 2, 2025

by: MSN

Here comes PremFlix? Premier League CEO Richard Masters says it's 'obvious' TV broadcasting may now change - with revolutionary Netflix-style streaming channel in the works

Premier League CEO Richard Masters has admitted that the landscape for Premier League broadcasting will 'obviously' have to change in the near future.

by: MSN

Dakota Ditcheva undecided on plans for 2025 but PFL needs to 'come up with something to challenge me'

Dakota Ditcheva admits she's undecided on returning for another PFL season or possibly focusing on one-off super fights but more than anything she's putting the pressure back on the promotion to find her worthwhile opposition.

by: kathmandupost

The NPL juggernaut, unleashed

Legendary cricketer Brian Lara's arrival for NPL and his helicopter visit to the Everest base region hit the headlines globally. Each NPL team could have up to six foreign players, with only four making up the playing 11.

by: MSN

Paige VanZant Set for MMA Comeback in New Global Fight League

Paige VanZant is preparing for a return to MMA, joining the roster of the newly established Global Fight League (GFL). Scheduled to kick off in 2025, the league introduces a fresh twist to the sport with its team-based format and a range of benefits designed to prioritize fighters.

by: Forbes

Five Women's Soccer Stories To Follow In 2025

promises to be a year of continuing growth in the world of women's soccer with some blockbuster events lined up.

by: MSN

The Statsies: Soucy-Juulsen pairing struggle in Canucks' loss vs. Flames

Ushering in the New Year on a fitting note. The Vancouver Canucks certainly let the ball drop on New Year's Eve, losing 3-1 to the Calgary Flames in the Saddledome.

by: MSN

Who is Beau Webster, Tasmanian all-rounder who replaces struggling Mitchell Marsh for Australia's fifth Test vs India?

Beau Webster is set to take Mitchell Marsh's place as Australia's all-rounder when they face India in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

by: SPORTbible

Liverpool set to rival Real Madrid and Man Utd for 'lightning quick' player as release clause revealed

Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester United are set to compete for the signing of one highly-rated La Liga player.

by: MSN

Bayern Alumni: Philipp Lahm feels Bayern Munich can reach Champions League final

Bayern Munich already had two hiccups in the Champions League this season with losses to Aston Villa and Barcelona, but they have turned their fortunes around and are currently just outside of an automatic qualification spot in the competition's table with the new format.

by: MSN

'Sinulog sa Lalawigan' merges with Grand Parade starting this year

The Sinulog sa Lalawigan, a key feature of the annual Sinulog Festival, will no longer be held as a separate event starting in 2025. Instead, participating contingents from Cebu Province will proceed directly to the Sinulog Grand Parade and Mardi Gras on January 19,
Wed, January 1, 2025

by: Olympics

Milano Cortina 2026: What are the main Olympic qualifiers that take place in 2025?

Don't let the lack of an Olympic Games fool you, 2025 is still a busy year for athletes looking to qualify for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Read on to learn more.

by: WholeHogSports

Arkansas men's basketball looking ahead to loaded SEC slate

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari shook hands with longtime friend Greg Kampe after the Razorbacks beat Oakland 92-62 on Monday at Bud Walton Arena and began thinking ahead. The Razorbacks (11-2) had just finished their nonconference slate and are now staring down SEC play.

by: Outlookindia

Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Third Round Guide: Live Streaming, Fixtures, Schedule - All You Need To Know

Here are the live streaming, schedule and other details for the upcoming Copa del Rey 2024-25 third round fixtures

by: worldathletics

10 things to look forward to in 2025

Four World Athletics Series events take place this year, including the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 in September

by: Richmond

Broken nose helped fix Spiders' defensive problems

The University of Richmond continues to seek consistent offense, but its defense came through in Tuesday's win over George Washington.

by: MSN

Best DFS sleepers and expert value picks for today's College Football Playoff quarterfinals at DraftKings, FanDuel and Underdog

The College Football Playoff rolls on today, Jan. 1, and we've got DFS sleepers and expert value picks for all three quarterfinal games at DraftKings, FanDuel and Underdog.

by: MSN

Ruben Amorim writes off one Man Utd star in 'key' transfer decision as 'not credible competition'

Ruben Amorim has reportedly written off one Manchester United star as he has made a 'key' transfer decision ahead of a major rebuild at Old Trafford.

by: MSN

Legends, Laps, and Legacy: The Speed Kings of Motorsport

Discover the thrilling tales of racing legends who left tire marks on history. From the roaring circuits of Le Mans to the high-octane world of NASCAR, these drivers not only dominated the track but also became cultural icons,

by: MSN

World Darts Championship 2025 schedule, results, prize money, TV channel and odds

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by: MSN

Liverpool signing and Mohamed Salah contract call - 4 things that will definitely happen in 2025

Arne Slot can definitely pick up his first trophy in 2025. Here is what else to look out for from a Liverpool perspective including a decision on Mohamed Salah.

by: ESPN

Footy, hoops, and rugger - Sports to look forward to in 2025 for African fans

It's 2025, and African sports fans have plenty to be excited about across multiple sports, from football (both kinds), to the NBA, BAL, college sports, cricket, the Springboks rugby team, and more.

by: MSN

Which Big Country high school teams are poised to contend for state championships in 2025?

Read more about Big Country teams poised to contend for state championships in football, softball, boys basketball, baseball and girls soccer in 2025.

by: MSN

FAANG Stocks: Strong Performance in 2024 Sets the Stage for 2025

Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX), and Alphabet (GOOGL)—remain crucial players in driving the tech sector forward. After a strong performance in 2024, these companies are expected to continue shaping the market.

by: Firstpost

FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2024: India's R Vaishali wins bronze; Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi share title

India's R Vaishali won bronze at the FIDE World Blitz Championship in the women's section. Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the title in the open section after three consecutive draws in sudden death.
Tue, December 31, 2024

by: Covers

Flames vs Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game

Get the latest Flames vs. Canucks predictions ahead of Tuesday's Western Conference clash. Free NHL picks and predictions for December 31.

by: WJBK

Michigan defense pressures Milroe all day, Wolverines beat No. 11 Alabama 19-13 in ReliaQuest Bowl

A year removed from winning the national championship, Michigan finished its first season under Sherrone Moore with a victory setting the tone for a bright future.

by: Tribune242

Tribune Sports' Teams of the Year

# Head coach Travano McPhee, a former CARIFTA swimmer, has been a part of the previous five teams that hoisted the championship trophy, but he indicated that this was the most exciting games that he's been a part of.

by: Covers

Wake Forest vs Syracuse Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's College Basketball Game

Get the latest Wake Forest vs. Syracuse predictions ahead of their ACC clash on Tuesday. Free college basketball picks and predictions for December 31.

by: Reuters

New Milan coach Conceicao targets top four finish

AC Milan's new manager Sergio Conceicao has targeted a Champions League qualifying spot after a disappointing start to the season has left them eighth in Serie A outside the European places.

by: fbcnews

Fiji Finals and Drua-Reds clash schedule collision

Next season's Swire Shipping Fijian Drua versus Reds match date will clash with the final day of the secondary schools athletics competition ... discussions are underway with the Drua and the Fiji Sports Council to find a solution, including the ...

by: Richmond

Meet the 2024 All-Metro golf team, led by Monacan's Talon Dingledine

Monacan senior Talon Dingledine completes the All-Metro player of the year three-peat after another stellar season.

by: MSN

Could Browns Sign Aaron Rodgers?

Ian Rapoport recently speculated that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers could see the Cleveland Browns as a landing spot if he's released.

by: siege

How has Europe done at the Six Invitational throughout the years?

The Six Invitational 2023 was the first and so far the only edition which included seven European teams, as G2 Esports, Wolves Esports, KOI, Team BDS, MNM Gaming, Heroic, and Team Secret qualified for the event held in Montreal, Canada.

by: MSN

BBL 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers live on laptop, TV

Match 18 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Hobart Hurricanes host the Sydney Sixers at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart on Wednesday (Jan 1). The Sixers will start as favourites heading into this game,

by: MSN

2024 in retrospect: Six major issues that rocked world of sports

Several sporting events, including the Paris 2024 Olympics, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast, the Copa America and Euros, among others, took place in 2024. The year 2024 will always be a memorable one for sports fans around the world.

by: MSN

The biggest NRL headlines of 2024

With the year coming to an end, we have taken a moment to look back on the headlines that most caught the eye during another astonishing NRL season.

by: MSN

Knicks top Wizards, extend winning streak to 8 games, but slow starts remain a concern

Slow starts, porous interior defense, and inconsistent bench scoring remain concerns for the Knicks, even amid a stretch of dominance. These issues were evident again during their 126-106 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday,

by: MSN

Defensive inconsistencies remain Bills' biggest question mark heading into playoffs

Encouraging as it was in a 40-14 win in which Buffalo (13-3) clinched the AFC's No. 2 seed, questions remain over how the unit holds up against superior competition once the postseason opens in two weeks. And will it be enough for a prolific Josh Allen ...
Mon, December 30, 2024

by: sportscasting

Azamat Murzakanov Faces 180-Day Suspension for Anti-Doping Violation

Azamat Murzakanov faces 180-Day Suspension for anti-doping violation after a failed drug test back in October 2024.

by: MassLive

Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: Watch Premier League live stream

Peacock is the home to the Premier League, Sunday Night Football, exclusive college football games, WWE premium live events and the Olympics, as well as programing across the NBCUniversal networks. Feels like 1979: Nottingham Forest moves into 2nd place behind rampant Liverpool in Premier League

by: fbcnews

FSC to expand sporting competition

Fiji Sports Council operations manager Litia Senibulu has revealed that there are plans in the pipeline to extend their FSC U20 7s Series and include other sports in the tournament next year. She adds there are ongoing talks to include other sports like volleyball and the inclusion of 15's rugby to the tournament.

by: Racer

In Memoriam: Racers we lost in 2024

As we prepare to usher in the new year, we take a moment to salute some of the key figures from the world of motorsport that we farewelled in 2024. RAMIN ABDOLVAHABI Ramin Abdolvahabi (1966-2024)

by: MSN

Jeff Teague Says A'Ja Wilson Can't Beat Any NBA, G-League Or College Player

Jeff Teague dismissed A'ja Wilson's ability to compete against male players, sparking debate over physicality, skill, and gender dynamics in basketball.

by: MSN

'Israel out': Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Israeli tennis player's match

Glushko added that she is not allowed to play wearing a hostage pin, because the organizers said it's a political message.

by: MSN

Broncos vs. Chiefs betting odds for Week 18

The Denver Broncos open 8.5-point home favorites vs. the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18 with an over/under at 39.5.

by: MSN

Capital letters: Albany hosts annual New Year's Scrabble tournament

Over 100 wordsmiths from across the country taking on the Capital Region this weekend in an intense 28-game showdown.We are talking about Albany's New Year's Sc

by: MSN

Lee Johnston pens British Supersport deal to ride Triumph for IN Competition Sencat Racing in 2025 but no roads plans

Northern Ireland's Lee Johnston will compete for the IN Competition Sencat team in the 2025 British Supersport Championship but is set to sit out the major road races.

by: MSN

Will Yankees finally give castaway prospect a chance to win a starting job?

Oswald Peraza's journey to secure a full-time starting role for the Yankees has been a challenging one. After losing the […]

How a Doping Feud Almost Cost Salt Lake City the 2034 Olympics

In late June, federal agents working on a complex investigation were secretly positioned at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, tracking a potentially key witness — a top international swimming official involved in the Olympics.

The article discusses how a doping feud between the United States and China nearly jeopardized Salt Lake City's bid to host the 2034 Winter Olympics. The conflict arose when the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) accused the Chinese Anti-Doping Agency of covering up positive doping tests for trimetazidine (TMZ) among Chinese swimmers, including some who competed in the Tokyo Olympics. This led to a significant diplomatic and sports governance issue, with the USADA pushing for sanctions and transparency, while the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) faced criticism for their handling of the situation. The tension was high as Salt Lake City was in the final stages of securing the 2034 Games, with the IOC's decision influenced by the ongoing doping controversy. Ultimately, the IOC decided to award the Games to Salt Lake City, but the episode highlighted the complexities of international sports politics and the impact of doping scandals on Olympic bids.

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