Thu, January 9, 2025

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Bochum awarded 2-0 win after keeper hit by lighter at Union Berlin

The German FA's (DFB) sports court on Thursday awarded VfL Bochum a 2-0 win after their keeper Patrick Drewes was hit by a lighter thrown from the crowd during last month's Bundesliga clash at Union Berlin.

by: digitalcameraworld

This viral image from the Paris Olympics won gold at the World Sports Photography Awards 2025

Jerome Brouillet went viral over the summer for his image of Brazilian surfer, Gabriel Medina, suspended above the water

by: MLive

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

Kalamazoo Central's Isaiah Theodile (11) dribbles the ball during a basketball game at Kalamazoo Central High School on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Kalamazoo Central defeated Grand Rapids Christian, 60-49. Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com

by: Newsweek

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

The Boston Red Sox reportedly are a top contender for free agent Alex Bregman, but they have competition in an AL rival.

by: MSN

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

Wigan Warriors and fellow Super League clubs will find out their Challenge Cup third round opponents next week with draw details revealed.

by: MSN

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

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

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

The Indianapolis Colts could be a landing spot for a two-time Super Bowl champoion.

by: MSN

CHAN2024: Okejepha backs Home Eagles to win competition

by: MSN

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

TV channels and live streams to watch the FA Cup in Canada. Here's the latest fixtures and the upcoming schedule.

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

Champions Trophy 2025: India's predicted squad

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to be back after a gap of eight years, with the 2025 edition being hosted across Pakistan and the UAE, with India being the runner-up of the previous edition. Due to the political challenges,

by: MSN

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

Carabao Cup score and updates as Porro misses great chance after Bentancur injury - Spurs are in desperate need of a win but face a difficult opponent when they welcome the Premier League leaders

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

Mohun Bagan Super Giant have emerged as the standout performers in terms of comebacks, gaining a league-high 10 points from losing positions.

by: MSN

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

TV channels and live streams to watch the FA Cup in the US. Here's the latest fixtures and the upcoming schedule.

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.

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

2024/25 FA Cup predictions: Third round

For many, the FA Cup third round is the most exciting weekend in the English football calendar. This is the stage of the world's oldest football competition when the top two divisions of the pyramid wade in.

by: MSN

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

It is a topic that shadowed tennis in 2024 and is still a talking point as the 2025 Grand Slam season opens at the Australian Open on Sunday (Saturday EST): doping and the cases involving Jannik Sinner — which actually is still not fully resolved — and Iga Swiatek.

by: Forbes

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

Claressa Shields has never been bashful when it comes to call outs, and she just dropped the biggest callout of her career.

by: MSN

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

Aiden Markram does not expect the Proteas Test regulars to ease into the event as the Sunrisers Eastern Cape begin their quest for a third consecutive SA20 title in Gqeberha tonight.

by: MSN

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

Follow live coverage as Tottenham Hotspur face Liverpool in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

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

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is available to play in the Spanish Super Cup, despite his recent two-match suspension, and on Wednesday manager Carlo Ancelotti continued to defend his player despite the club losing their appeal.

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

Sharks star Eben Etzebeth wants to win more trophies at club level, but if that is to happen, he says South Africans must cotton on fast to the significance of the Champions Cup.

by: MSN

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,
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?

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Thunder vs Cavaliers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight's NBA Game

However, the basketball —and gambling — communities do recognize just how outstanding the Oklahoma City Thunder are. They have a better point differential this season than the Cavaliers (+12.1 to +11.8) and are on a 15-game winning streak that features wins against the Celtics, Knicks, the healthy Mavs, and the Pacers.

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Thunder vs Cavaliers Same-Game Parlay for Tonight's NBA Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight, as Donovan Mitchell goes head-to-head with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, with the game airing on ESPN.

by: TEAMtalk

Arsenal line up signing of deadly Prem winger to finally give Bukayo Saka worthy competition

Arsenal have shortlisted one of the most underrated and consistent wingers in the Premier League, and when a transfer can take shape has been revealed.

by: AOL

Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE: Result and reaction from Carabao Cup as Isak and Gordon give Magpies advantage

Eddie Howe's men travel to the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of their league cup semi-final against the Gunners

by: MSN

EFL defend Carabao Cup ball after Mikel Arteta's complaint

The EFL have defended the ball used in Carabao Cup matches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested it may have been a factor in defeat to the Newcastle.

by: MSN

Transfer news LIVE! Tottenham want Rashford; Williams to Arsenal; contract agreed; Man Utd, Liverpool latest

Transfer news LIVE! Tottenham want Rashford; Williams to Arsenal; contract agreed; Man Utd, Liverpool latest - Premier League giants look to strengthen in January

by: mynews4

Nevada lieutenant governor forms task force to protect women's sports

Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony announced the creation of the "Lieutenant Governor's Task Force to Protect Women's Sports" to address concerns about

by: MSN

Montclair School District Hires New Athletic Director: Matthew Belford

Belford comes to the Montclair school district with 23 years of experience in athletics, six of those years being in administration.

by: MSN

Tanner Scott Rumors: New Details Emerge On Red Sox's Pursuit Of Expensive Closer

A new report indicates it would be premature to consider the Boston Red Sox the favorites to land Tanner Scott.

by: NDTV

India's Squad For Champions Trophy: New Vice-Captain? Report Says Squad Announcement On...

The focus now shifts to white-ball cricket with England travelling to India and the Champions Trophy 2025 taking place in February after a series of controversies.

by: MSN

Mikel Arteta match ball complaints kicked out as EFL make one thing clear over Arsenal manager's theory

The Gunners boss was less than impressed with the Puma match balls used in the Carabao Cup as his side were beaten by Newcastle

by: MSN

'If You Win A LIV Event, There Are Only 13, You Should Be In All The Majors'

Kevin Na believes anyone who triumphs at a LIV Golf tournament should earn an exemption into each of the subsequent Major

by: MSN

5 Women's Tennis Players Who Will Help Shape the Decade

Here are five women who we believe can help shape the rankings and rivalries that will lead us through the rest of the 2020's decade. Also, be sure to check out the ATP version of this list. Age: 20 Nationality: Russia Lefties stand out in tennis for the unique way the ball comes off their racquet.

by: MSN

Leagues like ILT20 'not good for the game' - Graeme Smith

SA20 commissioner talks up SA20's investment in local cricket, saying "We see ourselves as very different to the ILT20. We're a South African league, with a majority of South African players"

by: MSN

League of Legends Championship Pacific 2025: A New Era for Esports

The inaugural League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) is set to revolutionize the esports landscape in the Asia-Pacific region.

by: MSN

Braves division rival joins Tanner Scott sweepstakes

The Braves have been linked to a potential blockbuster free agent in Tanner Scott. Unfortunately, they have a lot of competition. The Yankees were connected to the high-profile reliever, but following the Devin Williams trade,

by: MSN

Blue Jays Nation's Top 20 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2025 - #9: Dylan O'Rae

Blue Jays Nation's offseason countdown of the top Canadian baseball prospects continues with an underrated speedster who has impressed since joining the Milwaukee Brewers organization.

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Final chapter: France's greatest coach Didier Deschamps says he'll leave after 2026 World Cup

Didier Deschamps announced Wednesday that he won't continue as France coach after the next World Cup, bringing an end to an era in which he became the nation's most successful manager over more than a decade.

by: MSN

The 'special' sign Liverpool can go far in unthinkable quest for quadruple

The 'special' sign Liverpool can go far in unthinkable quest for quadruple - The Reds face Spurs in the Carabao Cup semi-finals in the latest stop en route to a potential, yet unlikely, quadruple unde

by: MSN

Bulls looking to break losing streak in crunch Champions Cup encounter

Hendrik Wessels is hoping to right the ship with his teammates in their Champions Cup clash in France this weekend.

by: MSN

Tottenham's objective is clear before Liverpool semi-final as Ange Postecoglou waits for cavalry

Tottenham's objective is clear before Liverpool semi-final as Ange Postecoglou waits for cavalry - Long gap between first and second legs of Carabao Cup tie could benefit Spurs if their walking wounde

by: MSN

Woods, McIlroy Launch High-Tech Indoor Golf League

TGL (short for Tomorrow's Golf League), an innovative indoor golf competition conceived by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, commenced its much-anticipated launch with Ludvig Aberg securing the first birdie in league history.

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?

Aryna Sabalenka, the current world No. 2 in women's tennis, is aiming to defend her Australian Open title to further solidify her position at the top of the rankings. Having won the tournament in 2023, Sabalenka has shown strong form leading into the 2024 event, with notable performances including a victory at the Adelaide International. Her success in Australia last year was part of a broader breakout season where she also reached the semi-finals at both the French Open and Wimbledon, and the final at the US Open. With Iga Swiatek, the current world No. 1, facing challenges due to a recent injury, Sabalenka has a golden opportunity to not only defend her title but also to potentially close the gap or even overtake Swiatek in the rankings. Sabalenka's aggressive playing style and improved mental resilience make her a formidable contender as she looks to widen the gap on her rankings rivals.

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