Mon, January 13, 2025

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Complete squads and players of all eight teams

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place in Pakistan and Dubai, beginning on February 19. Pakistan, the defending champions, will play New Zealand in the opening match. The tournament will follow a hybrid format due to security concerns raised by India.

by: MSN

Mumbai: Mithibai College Concludes Cultural Festival Kshitij 2024 With Sonu Nigam & Tony Kakkar Performances

Mumbai: SVKM's Mithibai College, on Saturday, concluded its annual intercollegiate cultural festival, Kshitij 2024. The three-day event featured various activities, competitions, and performances, attracting college students from across the state and country.

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Sherrone Moore shares message he gave Mikey Keene during transfer process

Mikey Keene will be one of a few new options at quarterback next season at Michigan. A week after adding him in the transfer portal, Sherrone Moore spoke about the pickup of Keene. He said that the transfer is aware that he'll be in contention to be the Wolverines' QB1 next fall.

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Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham LIVE! FA Cup result, match stream, latest updates today

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Messi celebrates: Inter Miami ensured the continuity of one of its players

Inter Miami CF has announced the re-signing of goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, bolstering their squad ahead of the 2025 MLS season.

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Unrivaled president reveals which WNBA player especially stood out in preseason play

Los Angeles Sparks guard Rae Burrell has been a standout in the new 3-on-3 basketball league's preseason games.

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Leinster have ideal shot at top seeding for Champions Cup knock-outs

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Who Was the Better Fighter? The Incredible Careers of Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris

They are icons of martial arts and action movie stars, but behind the scenes, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris have impressive martial arts careers. Who was the better fighter? Discover the stories,

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Best available free agents for Colts in 2025 offseason

Will this be the year that we see Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts take some swings in free agency? "We've got to be better about making sure that we identify the right free agents that can help push this team to where it needs to go,
Sun, January 12, 2025

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Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona: Goals and highlights - Spanish Super Cup 2025

Match ends, Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 5. Second Half ends, Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 5. Foul by Marc Casadó (Barcelona). Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) wins

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Darts Fiji to announce national sides

Suva Darts president Edward Roxburgh, says they are currently in the process of informing those selected for the national sides, before publicly announcing the team in a press conference.

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Wainiqolo scores a try and set up another to help Toulon beat Harlequins 33-21

Fiji Water Flying Fijians winger Jiuta Wainiqolo scored a try and set up another to help his Toulon side secure a 33-21 win over Harlequins in round 3

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L-L League swim coaches share philosophies, methods used to motivate athletes

Motivation can have many different sources. The desire to win an event or a medal is often one motivator. However in swimming, there is no way to play defense against

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L-L swim coaches share philosophies, methods used to motivate athletes

Motivation can have many different sources. The desire to win an event or a medal is often one motivator. However in swimming, there is no way to play defense against

by: MARCA

Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE: Latest updates - Spanish Super Cup 2025

When is Real Madrid vs Barcelona? Real Madrid vs Barcelona is a 22:00 SAST kick-off, which is local time in Saudi Arabia. That means fans in the UK an

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The Lineup Is Set for the American Rodeo West Regional Contender Semi-Finals

After two full rounds in the timed events and one action packed evening of rough stock, the list of competitors moving on to the finals at the American Rodeo West Regional Contender Semi-Finals is set.

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ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: Here's how Group B stacks up

Group B of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 will see England, Ireland, Pakistan and USA face off across three matchdays at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval. England Runners-up in 2023, England are bidding to go one better in Malaysia.

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Chicago Bears at Risk of Losing Ben Johnson: Whats Holding Them Back in the NFL Coaching Hunt?

The Bears face criticism for their slow and cautious approach as the Raiders aggressively pursue top candidate Ben Johnson.

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REVEALED: Why Arsenal vs Manchester United will have no VAR in their FA Cup game

There will be no VAR for Arsenal's FA Cup clash with Manchester United, with the FA announcing that it won't be available until at least the fifth round

by: MSN

Mumias girl shines bright at international chess competition in Ghana, brings home gold

Ava Nyaboke, a brilliant St Anne's Primary School student, recently made Kenya proud after winning a gold medal at an international chess competition in Ghana.

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'You can't play off the back of slow ball with a full line in front of you'

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Middlesbrough's free February weekend after FA Cup exit thanks to Sunderland

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Kho Kho World Cup 2025 EXCLUSIVE: Coach Ashwani Kumar Sharma on how 'Wazir' will be game-changer (WATCH)

The highly anticipated Kho Kho World Cup 2025 is set to make history as the inaugural tournament, scheduled to take place from January 13 to 19 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. Featuring talent from 39 countries,

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Why Shaheen Shah Afridi's Test future is under a cloud

Shaheen Shah Afridi's Test cricket future is uncertain as he has been repeatedly sidelined since early 2024. Pakistan selectors excluded him from the upcoming West Indies series to keep him fresh for the ICC Champions Trophy.

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Dewald Brevis' sensational boundary effort in SA20 goes viral, 2025 gets catch of the year contender already - Watch

SA20: Dewald Brevis took a sensational diving catch at the boundary ropes to get the better of Faf du Plessis.

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Eau Claire North wins Big Rivers Conference dance championship

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PREVIEW: Orlando Pirates vs CR Belouizdad

All eyes will be on the CAF Champions League Group C encounter between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad on Sunday, 12 January.

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Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Coventry City face Sheffield Wednesday 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.

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Tikaram announce changes to Marist 7s

During the launch of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s last week, Marist Club president Lawrence Tikaram announced several changes to the competition format. These adjustments include an increase in the number of teams, revised starting times for each day of the tournament, and a significant alteration to the women's division.

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By the Numbers: UFC Vegas 101

Mackenzie Dern put on a jiu-jitsu clinic to exact her revenge against Amanda Ribas. After a competitive first 10 minutes, Dern went to work in methodical-yet-effective fashion to secure an armbar submission at the 4:56 mark of Round 3 in the UFC Vegas 101 headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
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FA Cup: Liverpool double lead against Accrington, Wolves & Blues in front

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Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag crash out in semifinals as Indian challenge ends

India's challenge at the Malaysia Open 2025 came to an end on Saturday, January 11 as Satwiksairaj Ranbkireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out of the competition in the semi-finals of the men's doubles.

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Chelsea vs Morecambe: Confirmed team news for FA Cup third round tie

Enzo Maresca has named his Chelsea side to face Morecambe in the FA Cup as the Blues look to end their run of four winless matches.

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Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face West Bromwich Albion 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.

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Chinese chess star Zhu Jiner slams FIDE for 'inconceivable' dress code fine: 'Regulations must apply equally'

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Manchester City vs Salford City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

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Why VAR is not being used in FA Cup third round

VAR has been used in the FA Cup in previous years but will not be used in the third round of the 2024/25 edition.

The article from MSN Sports discusses why the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is not being used in the third round of the FA Cup. Despite its implementation in the Premier League and other top-tier competitions, VAR has been omitted from the FA Cup's early rounds due to several reasons. Firstly, not all clubs participating in the FA Cup have the necessary infrastructure or technology to support VAR, especially the lower league teams. Secondly, the FA Cup includes teams from various levels of English football, and ensuring consistency and fairness in the use of VAR across all matches would be logistically challenging. Additionally, the cost of implementing VAR for every game in the competition is prohibitively high. The article also mentions that VAR will be introduced from the fifth round onwards, where the competition typically features only higher division teams with the capability to use the technology. This decision reflects a balance between maintaining the traditional spirit of the FA Cup and embracing modern football technology.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/why-var-is-not-being-used-in-fa-cup-third-round/ar-BB1rhF0s