• 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: 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

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,

by: MSN

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

Winter 2025's Medalist is a promising anime about a young ice skater that fans of Yuri on Ice might love for different reasons.

by: MSN

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

Exeter City are urged to try and create more FA Cup memories 20 years after their famous 0-0 draw at Manchester United.

by: MSN

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

Colorado is the place to be this winter; from the X Games to WinterFest, there is endless opportunity for some fun in the snow. Longmont, Colo. is adding to the fun of WinterFest by hosting the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup,

by: MSN

Should LIV Golf Do Away With Relegation?

LIV Golf's relegation system has come under criticism after Bubba Watson and Branden Grace have both been kept on for 2025 despite finishing last year's campaign in the 'Drop Zone.' Captains like Watson were originally exempt from relegation until it was revealed that they could be cut from the league and only brought back if a business case was made and accepted.

by: MSN

NHL moves Winter Classic 2026

The NHL is once again taking a new strategy with one of its tentpole events. The Winter Classic — which has traditionally been contested on New Year's Day up until this season when the league opted to play on New Year's Eve to avoid direct College Football Playoff competition — will now be played on Read

by: MSN

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

Playoff football. What we're about to encounter is the greatest TV football weekend of our lifetimes. Starting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET with the Penn State v. Notre Dame semifinal in the College Football Playoff and ending Monday somewhere around 11:45 p.

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

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: 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,
  • Fri, January 10, 2025

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!

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,
The article on MSN discusses the anticipated Indian squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, focusing on the potential team composition and key players. It highlights the return of experienced players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are expected to lead the batting line-up, with young talents like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal also likely to feature prominently. The middle order might see players like Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul, while the bowling attack could be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, with support from Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and emerging talents like Arshdeep Singh. The article also speculates on the inclusion of all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, emphasizing the balance they bring to the team. Additionally, it mentions the possible inclusion of spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, depending on the conditions in Pakistan, where the tournament is set to be held. The piece concludes by noting that the final squad will depend on player form, fitness, and strategic decisions by the selectors.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/other/champions-trophy-2025-india-s-predicted-squad/ar-BB1r9cdI

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