• Wed, January 8, 2025

by: Reuters

Sabalenka eyes Australian Open win to widen gap on rankings rivals

Aryna Sabalenka will look to join a select group of players to win three straight Australian Open titles this month but the big question ahead of the year's first Grand Slam is can anyone stop the Belarusian from tightening her grip on the women's game?

by: MSN

Copa Del Rey 2024-25 Round of 16 Fixtures: Full List

The Copa del Rey 2024-25 round of 16 draw revealed the opponents for Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and more.

by: MSN

Transfer news LIVE! Tottenham want Rashford; Arsenal suffer Williams blow; Man United, Liverpool latest

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by: MSN

NBA betting awards update: Can anyone catch SGA, Jokic for MVP?

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by: MSN

Tennis-Sabalenka eyes Australian Open win to widen gap on rankings rivals

Aryna Sabalenka will look to join a select group of players to win three straight Australian Open titles this month but the big question ahead of the year's first Grand Slam is can anyone stop the Belarusian from tightening her grip on the women's game?

by: MSN

Colts salary cap outlook heading into 2025 offseason

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by: MSN

Travis Kelce Wins Walter Payton Man of the Year Charity Challenge for Second Time

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a repeat winner on and off the field, as Kelce has won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Nationwide Charity Challenge fan vote for the second time.

by: MSN

TGL golf highlights: Bay Golf Club dominates New York GC in first match of new league

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by: MSN

Magic-Timberwolves Injury Report: Who's In, Who's Out for Thursday Night? Banchero Questionable

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by: MSN

PH football team not going naturalization route, says director

Following the model that helped Vietnam win the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup isn't in the cards for the Philippine men's football team as it looks to build on an improbable semifinal run in the regional competition.
  • Thu, January 9, 2025

by: Forbes

Claressa Shields' Latest Callout Will Break The Internet If It Happens

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by: Outlookindia

Kho Kho World Cup 2025 Guide: Live Streaming, Schedule, Groups - All You Need To Know

The Kho Kho World Cup 2025 matches will be telecast on the Star Sports 1 HD and Star Sports First channels. Also, one can also catch the action the Doordarshan network. One can live stream the matches on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

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Explained: ISL 2024-25 sees a wave of comebacks, Mohun Bagan rule the roost

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by: Newsweek

Alex Bregman Rumors: Here's Red Sox's Top Competition For Star Free Agent

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by: MLive

Check out first Kalamazoo-area boys basketball power rankings for 2025

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by: BBC

World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winner revealed

An iconic image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina is named the overall winner at the World Sports Photography Awards.

by: MSN

India's Blinkit and Swiggy set to get 'American competition'

India's Quick Commerce market will see increased competition as American giants Amazon and Flipkart challenge established players like Blikit and Swiggy. Amazon's "Tez" and Flipkart's "Minutes" are rapidly expanding,

by: MSN

England chiefs ban transgender players from competing in women's hockey tournaments as announcement made

England Hockey has announced that transgender players will be banned from competing in women's hockey from next season. The governing body will introduce separate female and open categories, effectively ending transgender participation in the women's game.

by: MSN

Dodgers Could Acquire $90 Million Pitcher From Cardinals Under This Framework

The Los Angeles Dodgers are holding out hope for Roki Sasaki, but what could a trade look like with the St. Louis Cardinals to finalize their rotation?

by: MSN

Rashford becomes unlikely West Ham target

The 26-year-old forward is increasingly exiled at Old Trafford and his representatives are weighing up their options.

by: MSN

Royals Rumblings - News for January 9, 2025

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by: MSN

Man Utd Transfer News: Red Devil's Transfer Needs RANKED

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by: MSN

Welcome to heaven football fans and enjoy the next few days

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by: MSN

Fubo and Hulu just dropped a bomb on the TV bundle

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by: MSN

Winter 2025's Offering to Fans of Yuri!!! On ICE Looks Promising

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by: MSN

Exeter aim for FA Cup joy 20 years after Man Utd tie

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by: MSN

Colorado to Host Elite Ice Climbing Competition, First U.S. Stop Since 2019

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by: MSN

Should LIV Golf Do Away With Relegation?

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by: MSN

NHL moves Winter Classic 2026

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by: MSN

Unprecedented 5-day stretch of college and NFL playoff games makes for greatest football TV weekend ever

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by: MSN

FA Cup giant killers: Biggest upsets in England's domestic knockout tournament

The FA Cup has provided fertile ground for many an upset by unfancied, and in many cases lower-division sides, in football's most famous cup competition.

by: MSN

When Wigan Warriors will find out their Challenge Cup third round opponents

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India's Blinkit and Swiggy set to get 'American competition' in 2025 is Quick Commerce market hots up

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by: MSN

Chiefs star defender predicted to spurn Kansas City in favor of Colts

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How to watch FA Cup in Canada: Live streams, TV channels, start times, latest fixture schedule for 2025 competition

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by: MSN

Champions Trophy 2025: India's predicted squad

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by: MSN

Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE: Carabao Cup result and reaction as Lucas Bergvall scores late winner

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How to watch FA Cup in US: Live streams, TV channels, start times, latest fixture schedule for 2025 competition

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by: MSN

Rassie van der Dussen: MI Cape Town know what not to do in SA20 opener

The SA20 tournament has had great success in helping elevate local talent and inject much-needed financial support into cricket in Mzansi.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

Australian Open 2025: Cases involving Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek make doping a top topic

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by: MSN

Aiden Markram pumped for SA20 Season 3: 'Breath of fresh air'

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by: MSN

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti defends Vinicius Jr ahead of Spanish Super Cup clash with Mallorca in Jeddah

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I would love to be a bit more successful with the Sharks, says Springbok star Eben Etzebeth

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New World of Outlaws rule a response to Kyle Larson's success

One of the World of Outlaws rule updates issued this week in advance of the 2025 season may as well be called the Paul Silva - Kyle Larson Rule. Chapter 3, Section 1, Q. Q. Steel and stainless-steel headers will be allowed.

by: MSN

FCS title game draws massive audience

The FCS Championship's move to Monday night helped lift the game to one of its largest audiences ever. North Dakota State's win over Montana State averaged 2.4 million viewers on ESPN, marking the second most-watched FCS National Championship game in history,

PH football team not going naturalization route, says director

Following the model that helped Vietnam win the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup isn't in the cards for the Philippine men's football team as it looks to build on an improbable semifinal run in the regional competition.
The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has decided against pursuing the naturalization of foreign players for the national team, as stated by PFF Director of National Teams Freddy Gonzalez. Instead, the focus is on developing local talent, with Gonzalez expressing confidence in the capabilities of Filipino players. He highlighted the success of the Filipinas, the women's national team, which has shown significant improvement without relying on naturalized players. Gonzalez also mentioned that while naturalization could be considered in the future, the current strategy is to invest in and enhance the skills of homegrown players. This approach aims to foster a sustainable football culture in the Philippines, emphasizing long-term growth over short-term gains.

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