• Thu, January 9, 2025

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: 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: 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: Outside

Why Even a Little Bit of Air Pollution Slows You Down

New data from 2.5 million marathon finishers finds that subtle changes in air quality can affect your race time

by: Yahoo

World Sports Photography Awards announces its 2025 winners

The winners of the World Sports Photography Awards have been announced, showcasing epic images across the world of sport.

by: BBC

FA Cup third round: How to watch live matches including Arsenal v Manchester United and follow all the action across the BBC

The iconic third round gets underway on Thursday 9 January, with every Championship and Premier League club across the UK joining the competition

by: Reuters

Everton see off Peterborough in FA Cup after Dyche sacking

Everton kicked off a new era hours after their manager Sean Dyche was fired with a 2-0 FA Cup third-round victory over League One Peterborough United on Thursday thanks to goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye.

by: MSN

South Africa sports minister calls for boycotting Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

South Africa sports minister Gayton McKenzie has called for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy. The call for a boycott has become prominent after the Taliban government's ongoing crackdown on women's rights.

by: MSN

West Virginia's Javon Small Gains Attention From NCAA, NBA

After being named the Big 12 and National Player of the Week, Javon Small increases draft value with intriguing two-way versatility.

by: Reuters

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: MSN

Big 12 Men's Basketball Midweek Rundown: Arizona Returns to Form

In this midweek rundown, we take a look at all the results from the Big 12 including a big ranked win for Arizona and a thrilling last second win for UCF.

by: MSN

Dakar 2025, Stage 5: Al-Attiyah stretches muscle to take first win, Lategan holds overall lead

Dacia driver Nasser Al-Attiyah bounced back from mechanical issues to win the fifth stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally on Thursday and climb up to fourth in the overall standings. Having lost half an hour with a puncture and a broken rear suspension on Wednesday,

by: MSN

Why Kevin Na's take on LIV Golf winners gaining direct access to majors is wrong

Kevin Na said that anyone who wins a LIV event should then receive an invite to all four majors. Here's why he's wrong.

by: MSN

Dern vs Ribas 2 - Betting Preview

UFC is back! There first offering of the year comes from the Apex and is a rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas. Rematches appear to be the theme this year in the UFC, with many highly anticipated rematches booked for the early part of it.

by: MSN

Most Bet Teams to Win the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League

Discover the most bet-on teams to win the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. Explore favorites, betting odds, expert predictions, and contenders for European glory!

by: MSN

Sheffield United vs Cardiff City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Cardiff City in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world's oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

by: MSN

VAR won't be used for FA Cup third round fixtures

Video Assistant Referee, VAR, won't be used as the FA Cup third-round fixtures kick off on Thursday. VAR has been used in the FA Cup since the 2017-18 season, starting in the third round. However, it was only implemented in ties when a Premier League team was playing at home "due to the infrastructure,

by: MSN

FA Cup third round won't feature VAR in any matches

The FA Cup third round (stream all games live on ESPN+, U.S. Only) gets underway on Thursday -- but VAR won't be used in any of the ties. VAR was introduced into the FA Cup in the 2017-18 season starting in the third round -- but only in ties when a Premier League club was at home "due to the infrastructure,

by: MSN

Grid shapes up for inaugural Gedlich 6 Hours Portimao

Gedlich Racing is just weeks away from its first six-hour endurance race with a growing entry list for Portimao's 31 January-2 February round

by: MSN

Man United greats were trumped by Ryan Reynolds but can take center stage again in the FA Cup

Before Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham there was Salford City and a group of Manchester United greats aiming to transform the fortunes of a down-on-its-luck soccer team with the help of some celebrity stardust.

by: MSN

Sheffield United vs Cardiff City LIVE: FA Cup team news, line-ups and more

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Cardiff City in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world's oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

by: MSN

Really excited to learn from someone like Kane Williamson: Keshav Maharaj

Season 3 of the is set to begin with an exciting opener between defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town at St. George's Park in Gqeberha. Among the six competing teams, Durban's Super Giants not only ended as the runner-up last year but also with the addition of Kane Williamson.

by: MSN

Texans leaning on Stroud's 'competitive edge' for playoffs

Houston will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round after winning its second consecutive AFC South title.

by: MSN

Cricket-South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have called on England not to play them next month.

by: MSN

DirecTV, Dish have serious issues with Disney-Fubo deal

There are many notable elements with this week's news of Disney acquiring majority control of Fubo and combining it with Hulu + Live TV (at least operationally; both of those virtual multichannel video programming distributor services will remain offered separately for now).

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

I don't necessarily think that Lorenzen is a lost cause, and a reunion with the Royals makes a lot of sense. They needed someone to replace the innings they lost by trading Brady Singer to Cincinnati.

by: MSN

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

Man Utd's squad need reinforcement via new signings, so we've ranked their transfer needs by order of importance.

by: MSN

Welcome to heaven football fans and enjoy the next few days

Everyone knows January means the beginning of the NFL playoffs and while those begin on Saturday with a pair of AFC Wild Card round matchups, Thursday and Friday make these next five days playoff football heaven.

by: MSN

Fubo and Hulu just dropped a bomb on the TV bundle

Two major competitors in the race to replace cable bundles have suddenly become partners. This week, Fubo and Disney announced that they will combine their respective live TV businesses. That means Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will become a single entity,
  • Fri, January 10, 2025

by: CompositesWorld

Modular, curved racing track design enabled by composites and adaptive molds

X-Track worked with bespline to develop an easy-to-install, reusable, customizable composite sandwich panel alternative to dirt BMX and motorcross tracks.

by: StamfordAdvocate

Some Connecticut high school basketball teams shaking hands before games, not after

The Southern Connecticut Conference is experimenting with shaking hands before games, instead of after the high school basketball games.

by: WXOW

Onalaska High School preparing for 2025 Show Choir Classic

ONALASKA, Wis. (WXOW) - Onalaska High School is getting ready for their 2025 Show Choir Classic on Friday and Saturday. Middle school and high school show choirs and high school concert choirs will attend the event. 17 teams, including Central/Logan, Holmen, and Tomah are participating in the competition.

by: Outlookindia

India Vs Nepal Live Streaming, Kho Kho World Cup 2025: When, Where To Watch Tournament Opener On TV And Online

by: Reuters

Real outclass Majorca to set up Clasico Super Cup final

Real Madrid will chase a record-equalling 14th Spanish Super Cup title in the final against Barcelona after second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo helped them to a 3-0 win over Mallorca in the semi-finals on Thursday.

by: MSN

Ange Postecoglou gets exciting glimpse into Tottenham future as youngsters shine in Liverpool win

Ange Postecoglou gets exciting glimpse into Tottenham future as youngsters shine in Liverpool win - Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Antonin Kinsky show the future can be very bright for Spurs despite

by: MSN

Nedbank Cup: Kaizer Chiefs' last shot at glory, will Nabi deliver in May?

Kaizer Chiefs will face a team from Eesterus in the Nedbank Cup. Amakhosi have a habit of losing against minnows in this competiton.

by: MSN

Catriona Le May Doan passionate about new role as chair of Canada Games Council

Telling the story about the power of the Canada Games is a goal of retired long track speed skater Catriona Le May Doan, the recently elected chair to the Canada Games Council.

by: MSN

How to watch Sprouts Collegiate Quad gymnastics: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams for college meet

Sprouts Collegiate Quad is about to commence with 12 teams competing through three sessions. Here's how to watch every program take the floor in Oklahoma City with TV channels, live streams and schedule information.

by: MSN

Vorster matches wife's feat with a hard-fought victory at JGE's OMA Emirates Medalford

Gerhard Vorster etched his name into the history books at Jumeirah Golf Estates by clinching the January 2025 OMA Emirates Medalford title in Association with Unique Holding, equaling his wife's remarkable achievement of winning two 2024 OMA Emirates Medalford Order of Merit titles.

by: MSN

SA20: Trent Boult masterclass guides MI to dominating win over Easter Cape

Defending champions SunRisers Eastern Cape were thrashed by MI Cape Town in the inaugural game of the 3rd edition of SA20 on Thursday, January 9. Eastern Cape lost the match by 97 runs, the fifth-heaviest defeat in the tournament's history.

by: MSN

Fulham vs Watford LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Fulham face Watford in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world's oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

by: MSN

Real Madrid set up El Clasico vs FC Barcelona for Spanish Super Cup Final

Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Mallorca sets up a thrilling El Clasico final against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, reigniting a fierce rivalry where both sides seek redemption and dominance after recent dramatic encounters.

by: MSN

DirectTV and EchoStar aren't happy about Disney and Fubo's settlement

Disney's settlement with FuboTV is raising concerns about how other television distributors will be able to compete in the sports streaming space.

by: MSN

Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns find out Nedbank Cup opponents!

Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will tackle the 2025 Nedbank Cup with different ambitions. Here's who they'll face!

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.
The article from Newsweek discusses the free agency of Houston Astros' third baseman Alex Bregman, who is set to become a free agent after the 2024 season. The Boston Red Sox are prominently mentioned as a potential suitor for Bregman, especially given their need for a strong third baseman following the departure of Justin Turner. However, the Red Sox face competition from other teams like the New York Mets, who are looking to bolster their roster after a disappointing season, and the San Francisco Giants, who have been active in the free agent market. The article also notes that Bregman's market value could be influenced by his performance in the upcoming season, his age, and the overall demand for top-tier infielders. Additionally, the Astros might consider re-signing him, but their financial commitments to other players could complicate negotiations.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/alex-bregman-rumors-heres-red-soxs-top-competition-star-free-agent-2012351