• Mon, January 13, 2025

by: SooToday

Local skaters shine at provincial competition

Lake Superior Figure Skating Club (LSFSC) proudly hosted a Skate Ontario Provincial Series competition, attracting a record 196 skaters, including 39 local athletes. The event featured personal bests,

by: Reuters

Forest can only get better, says Espirito Santo ahead of Liverpool clash

Nottingham Forest have had a remarkable season so far under Nuno Espirito Santo and, with his side set to face Premier League leaders Liverpool, the manager believes the best is yet to come.

by: KXTV

Mike McCarthy not expected to return to the Cowboys, report says

DALLAS — Mike McCarthy is not expected to return as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported Monday. Schefter reported that McCarthy and the Cowboys "engaged in no discussions about a new deal" and that McCarthy is now expected to be a candidate for the open coaching positions in New Orleans and Chicago.

by: Forbes

How Sirius XM Stock Could Dive To $10

Sirius' net margins (net income, or profits after expenses and taxes, calculated as a percent of revenues) fell from levels of about 15% in 2021 to about 13% in 2022 amid market share losses. However, net margins grew slightly to about 14% in 2023. There remains a possibility that margins could fall to about 9% in the near term.

by: CNET

Australian Open 2025 Livestream: How to Watch Grand Slam Tennis From Anywhere

TSN Plus is a new direct-streaming service, boasting exclusive coverage of PGA Tour Live golf, NFL games, F1, Nascar and the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$20 a month or CA$200 per year.

by: NCAA

7 key storylines from a jam-packed weekend of college wrestling

Between shutouts, upsets, individual breakout stars and the return of a national champion, this weekend in college wrestling had it all. Here's everything you need to know about the action and results from across the country.

by: wjla

DC sisters rank No.1 in 2024 USA Boxing National Championships

Summer and Savanah both won their boxing divisions in the 2024 USA Boxing National Championship in Richmond this past December.

by: bolavip

Novak Djokovic reveals details from his relationship with Nadal and Federer: 'I didn't receive acceptance'

by: BBC

Forest 'definitely in competition with us' - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says it "will be a very difficult challenge" for his side when they travel to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. Forest are the only team to have beaten the Reds at home this season.

by: Sportsnaut

NASCAR deems Mike Wallace ineligible for Daytona 500

"MBM Motorsports can confirm that NASCAR has deemed Mike Wallace is not eligible to compete in the 2025 Daytona 500, despite eleven previous 500 starts and several superspeedway wins, due to lack of recent races in major professional motorsports.

by: MSN

Las Vegas Raiders now have new competition for the soon-to-be head coach who seems to be a shoo-in

I t feels like the Las Vegas Raiders are eager to hire Ben Johnson as their head coach, following his success as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator since 2022. Johnson has d

by: MSN

Swans were 'gutless' in Southampton FA Cup loss - Robinson

Andy Robinson says Swansea City produced a "gutless" performance in their FA Cup defeat at Southampton - and claimed the front four attacking players were "useless". Head coach Luke Williams refused to be too critical of his players for the 3-0 defeat at St Mary's,

by: MSN

Mike Vrabel Shares Plan to Develop Patriots Drake Maye

The New England Patriots have officially welcomed new head coach Mike Vrabel to the franchise with his first press conference. Landing Vrabel was a huge step in the right direction for the proud franchise.

by: MSN

CIF Southern Section high school boys basketball playoff computer rankings (1/13/2025)

The updated edition of the high school basketball computer rankings that determine the playoffs for the CIF Southern Section as of January 13, 2025.

by: MSN

Mike Wallace Not Approved to Run Daytona 500; MBM Seeking Funded Driver

Mike Wallace is not approved to compete in the Daytona 500, NASCAR says. MBM Motorsports is looking for a funded driver to pilot the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse.

by: MSN

High school sports in Southern California wildfires update: When to get back to play?

With winds due to pick back up Tuesday, the region braces; advice from Northern California victims is to get back to practice as soon as possible

by: MSN

National Civics Bee coming to Centre County, $50,000 grand prize

The third annual National Civics Bee is coming back to Centre County, and all middle school students are encouraged to submit an essay. The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County is hosting the event and looking for middle school students to submit essays that engage with civics and

by: MSN

MLB Power Rankings: Roki Sasaki's likeliest destinations among teams he hasn't already rejected

Roki Sasaki has begun eliminating teams from consideration as his signing period approaches. With that in mind, here's an order of where Sasaki is likely to land now.

by: MSN

ILT20: Shai Hope's century goes in vain as MI Emirates beat Dubai Capitals by 26 runs

The MI Emirates secured their first win of the ILT20 2025 season with a 26-run victory against the Dubai Capitals. Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran hit half-centuries, and Fazalhaq Farooqi delivered excellent bowling.

by: MSN

Tottenham hold loan talks with striker who almost won France the World Cup - but face competition from Italian giants

Ange Postecoglou's side are facing competition from Juventus for the 26-year-old's signature. Asked about Kolo Muani's future at PSG last month, manager Luis Enrique insisted: 'I could speak about it but I won't because my decisions say it all, even if as ...

by: MSN

German tennis aims to improve 'overall' in 2025 and beyond

As the 2025 season begins with the Australian Open, the head of German tennis tells DW of the ambitious goals for the year ahead.

by: MSN

Inside Kansas City Chiefs' New Scripted Playoffs Series: Comedians, Christopher Meloni and the Taylor Swift Effect

Momentum is everything in the world of pro sports, which the Kansas City Chiefs have had in spades over the past two years. And that's not even counting Taylor Swift's presence in the plus-one box. After two consecutive Super Bowl wins and a firehose of unexpected publicity,

by: MSN

Georgia in Fight With Rival for 3,995-Yard QB as Possible Carson Beck Replacement

Changes are coming at quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs, and it appears that head coach Kirby Smart could add another veteran to next season's competition. The Dawgs lost starting quarterback Carson Beck to the Miami Hurricanes via the college football transfer portal.

by: MSN

Top 25 Arkansas high school boys basketball rankings (1/13/2025)

Mother Nature postponed many of the late-week basketball games as snow blanketed two-thirds of Arkansas, with some areas of the state reporting more than a foot of snowfall. Though it will still be January temperatures this week,

by: MSN

Fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups: Donte DiVincenzo, Jaime Jaquez Jr. rise up

The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

by: MSN

OU Softball: Oklahoma Debuts in Top 5 of Softball America's Preseason Poll

The four-time defending national champions didn't lock down the top spot in Softball America's preseason poll on Monday.

by: MSN

PGA Tour Champions opens 2025 season at Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai

The PGA Tour just concluded two weeks of competition on the Hawaiian islands. Now it's the PGA Tour Champions turn to kick off 2025 in paradise.

by: MSN

Oklahoma State women's basketball NCAA Tournament resume for March Madness: Jan. 13

The Oklahoma State women's basketball team won a pair of Big 12 games last week and improved its NCAA Tournament resume in the process. OSU (14-2, 4-1 Big 12) earned a 64-48 road win over Cincinnati on Wednesday.

by: MSN

Jose Riveiro avoids the favourites tag, as Orlando Pirates reach CAFCL quarterfinals

A fulfilled Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is not entertaining the favourite's tag yet in the CAF Champions League after leading the Buccaneers to the quarterfinals in this competition for the first time in 12 years.

by: MSN

The NFL's Best Special Teams Players Are Spring Football Alums

The former spring football stars who made the biggest impact on the NFL are all special teams players. KaVontae Turpin, Jake Bates, and Brandon Aubrey are among the NFL's elite.

by: MSN

Upcoming Detroit Pistons Game Lands New Tip-Off Time

Next weekend will be a big one for Detroit sports fans. On Saturday, the Detroit Lions will suit up for their first playoff game this year after getting the week off with a bye. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons will be in action as well,

by: MSN

Flick wants to strengthen a position he considers weak at Barcelona

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is looking to strengthen his squad in the upcoming transfer window, with the left-back position emerging as a top priority. The Catalan giants currently rely heavily on Alejandro Balde,

by: MSN

It Could Get Much Easier for Wrexham to Qualify for European Competition

Currently, Wrexham A.F.C. sit third in the table in League One, the third tier of English soccer. Unlike most clubs at that level, Wrexham's global visibility is at a much higher level thanks in part to their famous owners and reality series — you're not going to see,

by: MSN

British junior sensation clean sweeps events at track competition

The 17-year-old took a clean sweep of the bunch events at the Interland 'Next Generation' junior meet in Apeldoorn, Netherlands over the weekend. She won the Madison with partner Abi Miller, as well as solo titles in the tempo,

by: MSN

Revealed: Why the Australian Open is live streaming an alternative Wii Tennis-style broadcast during this year's competition

Indeed, several of the matches that took place on the first two days of the competition have been given the same treatment. The technology builds on similar, more crude, animations that were debuted by the Australian Open on their YouTube channel last year.

by: MSN

Manning Brothers To Face Off in FanDuel's "Kick of Destiny"

The Manning brothers are used to competing against each other, but not like this. North America's top online gaming company is spicing up Super Bowl Sunday with a unique contest featuring NFL legends and brothers Eli and Peyton Manning.

by: MSN

It's amazing - Sifan Hassan relishing London Marathon return after dream debut

Sifan Hassan relishing London Marathon return after dream debut - The Ethiopian-born Dutch athlete claimed victory in 2023 in what was her first-ever marathon.

by: MSN

BMW claims Dubai 24 double spoils on debut for GT3 EVO

Three Britons take outright victory, with Darren Leung part of the line-up in the overall and GT3 Am class winners

by: MSN

What should Perez's next step be after Red Bull? Our writers have their say

Having announced what is effectively a six-month sabbatical, our writers take a look what Perez should do next with his career

by: MSN

Two Leeds Utd exits thunder towards completion as MLS side launch record bid for striker target

Farke's side are on brink of finalising loan two loan exits - while an update on links for Middlesbrough hot-shot Emmanuel Latte Lath and Patrick Bamford has also emerged

by: MSN

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal make Isak decision, Man Utd medical today, Liverpool name striker's fee

Arsenal make Isak decision, Man Utd medical today, Liverpool name striker's fee - The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

by: MSN

Nico Rosberg sends clear Fernando Alonso warning after F1 retirement hint

World Champion and former Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg says it is "difficult to imagine" Fernando Alonso stepping away from Formula 1 . And he has warned the Aston Martin star that it is "very difficult" to adjust to life after F1 after Alonso revealed that F1 2026 is set to be his last season.

by: MSN

From backyard grounds to a thriller at the Emirates ... The magic of the FA Cup still alive

But you wouldn't have noticed the disparity in resources on the pitch, with Tamworth taking Tottenham to extra time, before Ange Postecoglou sent on the cavalry to save his team's blushes.
  • Tue, January 14, 2025

by: cnbctv18

Tiger Woods set to make debut in TGL, the indoor league he co-founded alongside Rory McIlroy

Last week's two-hour ESPN broadcast of TGL's launch, a one-sided match, drew an average of 919,000 viewers, a figure that is sure to rise this week given it will be a rare look at Woods in competition.

by: BBC

Youth darts academy feels Luke Littler effect

A sports club says there has been a "big surge in interest" after teenage darts player Luke Littler won the PDC World Championship. Darts Academy North East, in Blyth, Northumberland, caters for children from the age of seven and was averaging about 30 players. But that figure has now risen to 50, with about 25 children on the waiting list.

by: MSN

The teenager leading Scotland into World Cup battle

Niamh Muir from Dumfries will captain the Scotland women's Under 19 T20 cricket team in Malaysia.

by: MSN

PSL rivals to challenge Kaizer Chiefs for new goalkeeper target!

Kaizer Chiefs are rumoured to have identified another international goalkeeper from the continent as a target, but face local competition!

by: MSN

10 Cars With More Power Than The 2025 Porshe Carrera S - At Half The Price

Porsche Carrera S has debuted with a six-figure asking price. These are ten more powerful models that cost less than half its MSRP.

From backyard grounds to a thriller at the Emirates ... The magic of the FA Cup still alive

But you wouldn't have noticed the disparity in resources on the pitch, with Tamworth taking Tottenham to extra time, before Ange Postecoglou sent on the cavalry to save his team's blushes.
The article from MSN discusses the enduring allure of the FA Cup, England's oldest football competition, which continues to captivate fans with its unique blend of tradition and unpredictability. It highlights the recent match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, which ended in a thrilling 2-0 victory for Liverpool, showcasing the competition's capacity for dramatic and unexpected results. The piece reflects on how the FA Cup provides a platform for smaller clubs to challenge giants, as seen in past upsets like Lincoln City's victory over Burnley in 2017. It also touches on the competition's history, its role in fostering community spirit, and the magic of moments like giant-killings, which keep the spirit of the FA Cup alive despite changes in football's landscape. The narrative underscores the FA Cup's significance in maintaining the essence of football's romanticism, where every team, regardless of size, has a chance to make history.

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