Thu, January 2, 2025

by: Edutopia

21 Effective Learning Games for ELA Classes

Developing students' language skills can be more engaging with games that address vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

by: Forbes

How to Create Your Startup's X-Factor

Remember—every company out there was once a startup. The ones who survive don't wait for an X-Factor to drop in their lap—they create one.

by: Covers

Best NBA Player Props Today for 1-2: Myles Ahead of the Competition

Andrew Caley breaks down his favorite NBA player props for January 3, including Myles Turner and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

by: SuperSport

Five things not to miss in 2025 in LaLiga

by: ESPN

How the Browns bottomed out in 2024, and what comes next

Haslam, Stefanski and Berry must confront that past as they lay out a plan for the Browns' future. The bulk of the work Haslam referenced as he negotiated that Ritz-Carlton hallway is still ahead. And the most important items on the list will come in the form of critical decisions.

by: Newsweek

Simone Biles Named Sports Illustrated Person of the Year 2024

The announcement comes after the 27-year-old's remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics, where she secured three gold medals and a silver medal.

by: Outlookindia

Fulham Vs Ipswich Town, PL: Players To Watch, Head-To-Head, Match Prediction

Fulham are eighth in the Premier League heading into Sunday's clash at Craven Cottage, unbeaten in their past seven matches

by: Vanguard

10 biggest sporting events to look out for in 2025

As 2025 unfolds, sporting bodies worldwide are gearing up for a year filled with excitement, ranging from the intense drama of

by: sportscasting

Ryan Garcia Announces Wrist Surgery, Vows Return Against Rukiya Anpo in 2025

Ryan Garcia has revealed that he will undergo surgery for an injured wrist, further delaying his highly anticipated return to the ring.

by: AOL

NBA MVP Rankings: The top 5 contenders in the award race at the start of the new year

On the radar: Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, Jalen Johnson, Tyrese Maxey, Cade Cunningham, Ja Morant, Tyler Herro, Trae Young, Jalen Williams, Jimmy Butler, Darius Garland, Domantas Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox, Damian Lillard, LaMelo Ball, Zach LaVine

by: Newsweek

Front Row Motorsports Reveals Huge Milestone As Team Teases Upcoming Announcements

Front Row Motorsports announced a major expansion to a three-car team for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series amid ongoing antitrust litigation against NASCAR.

by: MSN

Anthony Santander Predicted To Remain In The AL East After $82,000,000 Offer

It's a new year for baseball, and Anthony Santander has yet to find a home. The Orioles star proved to be a top slugger after a career-high 44 home runs. Santander hit more home runs than Juan Soto in 2024,

by: MSN

'System failed me': Parag Patil shares journey from international athlete to cab driver

Financial difficulties kept Patil from becoming a full-time athlete. He emphasised need to support senior athletes like him. His story went viral after being shared by a passenger.

by: MSN

Returning all-rounder Wiaan Mulder finally feels 'worthy' in a Proteas shirt

Before suffering a series-ending injury in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Durban, Wiaan Mulder was one of the first players on Shukri Conrad's Proteas Test teamsheet. Mulder had established himself as South Africa's premier all-rounder after coming back in to the Test side against the West Indies in August.

by: MSN

Can't-miss indoor track meets across N.J. for week of Jan. 1

The 2024-25 indoor track season is now in full swing and athletes are preparing to gear up and hit their stride as the new year approaches. Here are the biggest meets of the week in indoor track and some key storylines to watch in all of those competitions.

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

Prep Chatter: Cheesehead Invitational wrestling tournament welcomes new teams from out of state

Cheesehead Invitational starts Friday in Kaukauna; Freedom, Appleton North boys basketball teams off to strong starts.

by: MSN

Men's WorldTour 2025 - Comprehensive team-by-team guide

The off-season is over and the 2025 campaign is upon us. Who will punch above their weight? Who will struggle for results? And who will even be in the WorldTour in 2026? Indeed, relegation is one of the themes of the season,

by: MSN

Former Springbok breaks all-time Premiership record with Sale Sharks

The 31-year-old has racked up well over 130 appearances for the Premiership side since his arrival from the Durban-based Sharks and in June last year, he opted to extend his contr

by: MSN

Top 3 College Basketball Odds, Picks & Predictions: Wednesday (1/1)

The 2024-25 college basketball season rolls on and we have an intriguing Wednesday slate of games to wager on as you ring in the new year. Our top men's college basketball bets today feature a couple of ACC matchups between Stanford vs.

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: MSN

Winnebago rings in the New Year with a sobriety powwow

The city held its sobriety powwow, where members of the tribe of all ages came together to celebrate sobriety in the community and in the New Year. Organizers say it's been goin

by: MSN

Vote: Who should be Texas high school Athlete of the Week? (12/30/2024)

Which Texas high school athlete had the best week? Each week, SBLive scoured the Lone Star State for the top winter sports like basketball, wrestling, soccer and swimming during the week of Dec. 23-28.

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: MSN

Joe Burrow gives three-word verdict on his chances of winning NFL MVP

Alongside Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Ravens star Lamar Jackson and Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Bengals quarterback Burrow is among the betting favorites to be named MVP.

by: MSN

Underdog Ohio State QB on 2025 starting battle against 5-star Julian Sayin: 'I can win it'

The Ohio State Buckeyes are already set to lose Will Howard, Air Noland, and Devin Brown to the NFL and transfer portal, so the thought of losing another quarterback would create another roster need.

Simone Biles Is SI's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year

The most decorated gymnast of all time is more than her staggering medal count. She has altered the face of gymnastics, sparked sweeping change across sports—and this year capped it all with an astonishing personal comeback.

Simone Biles has been named Sports Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, recognizing her exceptional achievements in gymnastics and her broader impact on sports. The article highlights her return to competitive gymnastics after a two-year hiatus, where she faced and overcame significant mental health challenges, particularly during the Tokyo Olympics. Biles' comeback included winning her eighth U.S. Championship and her sixth World all-around title, showcasing her unparalleled skill and resilience. Beyond her athletic prowess, the article discusses her advocacy for mental health, her influence in promoting athlete welfare, and her role in inspiring a new generation of gymnasts. Her recognition by Sports Illustrated underscores not only her sporting achievements but also her contributions to societal issues within and beyond the realm of sports.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/simone-biles-is-si-s-2024-sportsperson-of-the-year/ar-AA1wQJtx