Wed, January 15, 2025

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Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video

Five-time world champion Anand hosted reigning world champion Gukesh along with a host of other chess stars for Pongal breakfast at his Chennai residence recently. And the icing on the cake was the legend and his disciples shaking a leg while clad in traditional veshtis.

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Dubai Desert Classic 2025 LIVE: Tee times, field, leaderboard and how to follow as McIlroy and Rahm headline Rolex Series event

Reigning Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy will get his 2025 DP World Tour season up and running at the prestigious Hero Dubai Desert Classic this week. McIlroy won the Rolex Series event at the

by: MSN

Evo 2025: Full Game Lineup, Schedule, and All Changes

Evo 2025 is officially on the menu, with a lineup of eight games and fresh changes coming to the competition in Las Vegas this August. If you are new to fightin

by: ESPN

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Nene as Rashford replacement

Man United have added FC Salzburg winger Nene Dorgeles to their list of players to replace Marcus Rashford. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

by: MSN

Tennis-Djokovic flattens Faria in Melbourne second round

Novak Djokovic continued to build into the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2 victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round on Wednesday, taking another step towards a 25th Grand Slam title.

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2024/25 FA Cup third round winners: Who is in the fourth round?

Premier League and Championship clubs have now entered the FA Cup to throw their weight around against lower league opposition, many of whom have endured a gruelling and lengthy j

by: MSN

Leyton Orient vs Derby County LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Leyton Orient face Derby County 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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Amid $40M Loss, WNBA Faces New Threat from Unrivaled as 3x3 League Brings Exciting Opportunity

Unrivaled isn't just any startup league. The post Amid $40M Loss, WNBA Faces New Threat from Unrivaled as 3x3 League Brings Exciting Opportunity appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Tiger Woods's Team Routed As New TGL Simulator Golf League Sees Another Blowout

Jupiter Links's players kept it light as the points piled up against them, emphasizing the entertainment factor during the second week of the new venture.

by: BBC

Lorraine Kelly named Orkney Island Games host

Presenter Lorraine Kelly will host the opening ceremony of the Island Games in Orkney this summer. The broadcaster will welcome athletes from 24 islands and island groups across the world to Kirkwall for the biennial event in July.

by: MSN

Australian Open: Olympic champion Zheng stunned, Mirra Andreeva survives scare

The Olympic champion and last year's runner-up, Zheng Qinwen, suffered a shock exit at the hands of Laura Siegemund on Day 4 of the Australian Open. Mirra Andreeva had to dig deep to overcome a scare by Japan's Moyuka Uchijima to progress to the third round.

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Einarson cruises to 10-1 victory over Skrlik at Grand Slam's Masters

Kerri Einarson scored five points in the first two ends and cruised to a 10-1 victory over Kayla Skrlik on Tuesday at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters.

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DirecTV Launches Sports Streaming Package That's Cheaper Than the Competition

While music streaming is a pretty easy market to navigate (as you simply choose a service and gain access to most songs ever recorded), the media streaming market is as messy and convoluted as ever. This is especially true when live sports and news get involved,

by: MSN

House passes bill to ban transgender athletes from female school sports teams

The House on Tuesday passed legislation to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports in public schools. The "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," passed with 218 votes in favor,
Tue, January 14, 2025

by: KING5

Prep Zone: Legendary scorekeeper is the heart of Rogers basketball in Puyallup

Elaine Smith has been working the clock for 41 years and she has no plans of leaving her spot in the gym anytime soon.

by: deseret

Will a new era of Utah gymnastics look anything like the last?

While it is true that Utah may have less competitive meets week in and week out during the regular season (to be fair, Iowa State does appear to be on the rise, while ASU and BYU have been consistent in qualifying for the postseason recently) there is nothing to suggest that the Red Rocks will be worse off competing in the Big 12.

by: Newsweek

Ryan Preece Crew Chief Revealed for Career Reboot at RFK Racing

Ryan Preece is starting anew as he joins RFK Racing for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Preece, who has made a name for himself after two years at Stewart-Haas Racing, will now be driving the No. 60 car under the guidance of his newly appointed crew chief, Derrick Finley—a pairing that carries high expectations for both the team and fans.

by: ESPN

From early conversations to storm damage to opening night -- how TGL came together

PGA Tour drama to testing in Stockholm to a yearlong delayed start, we look at everything that went into making TGL a reality.

by: BBC

Birmingham into last eight of EFL trophy

EFL Trophy favourites Birmingham City reach the quarter-finals along with Bolton, Bradford, Cheltenham, Peterborough and Rotherham.

by: WYFF

NGU football program introduces new head coach Nate Garner

The former NFL offensive lineman moves to NGU from Limestone University, where he was offensive line coach since 2022.

by: Outlookindia

Australian Open 2025, Day 4 Live Streaming: Key Matches, Session Timings, When And Where To Watch

Australian Open 2025 enters the fourth day on Wednesday, January 15. Another set of exciting and top class tennis action is coming fans' way on the fourth day of the competition.

by: WBOY

Leigh named Big 12 Co-Event Specialist of the Week

Senior Anna Leigh of the West Virginia University gymnastics team has been named the Big 12 Conference Co-Event Specialist of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. The

by: Reuters

Republican-led US House to vote on limits for transgender student athletes

The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on Tuesday on a bill supported by Republican President-elect Donald Trump to essentially ban transgender girls and women from competing in school sports by withholding federal funds from schools that do not comply.

by: Forbes

Anthony Joshua Joins Andy Murray's Championship Padel Team

Andy Murray and Anthony Joshua are co-owners of Padel Team AD/vantage. The team is looking to defend its crown and grow the sport at the second edition of the Hexagon Cup

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Nick Kyrgios: Tennis's Most Entertaining Star - 'He Brings Something Different,' Says Tim Henman

Nobody is like Nick Kyrgios, he is one of a kind. The Australian has built quite a reputation for himself as a phenomenal talent on the court and an entertaining figure off it.

by: Forbes

Disney, Fox, WBD Scrap Venu Sports Streaming Amid Legal Hurdles

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Nicole Kraft is based in Columbus, Ohio, and covers sports media. Legal challenges, competition concerns, and a strategic pivot this week spelled the end for Venu, a promised streaming service from ...

by: MSN

Rohit Sharma all set to RETIRE from international cricket after ICC Champions Trophy 2025, says report

Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to retire from international cricket after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marking the end of an era in Indian cricket leadership.

by: MSN

Man Utd transfer: Left-back 'completes medical' as Red Devils 'beat' Arsenal to Amorim's first signing

Ruben Amorim has secured his first signing as Man Utd manager with the Red Devils beating off competition from Arsenal to sign Diego Leon.

by: MSN

Falcons 'Have to Fix' Kicking Situation, Could Bring Younghoe Koo Competition

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the NFL's best field goal-kicking teams over the past decade. Dating back to 2015, Atlanta has made the second most field goals in the NFL with 306 and boasts an 86.

by: ESPN

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eye Tel, Nkunku swap deal

Los Blancos will try to play on that fact in negotiations but are aware that they will face plenty of competition to sign him. - Liverpool have already contacted FC Nürnberg about a move for Stefanos Tzimas, reports Sky Sports Deutschland, which adds that ...

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Wallabies: Fraser McReight issues a warning to Rugby Australia as he is 'in no rush' to sort his contract with 'opportunities everywhere'

His form has caught the eye of suitors around the world with ROAR Sports stating that he has attracted "seven ... Turning his attention to the upcoming club season, McReight is relishing the competition in the Reds' squad in the back row.

by: MSN

Can Nottingham Forest do a Leicester? Throwback title charge evokes magical memories

Can Nottingham Forest do a Leicester? Throwback title charge evokes magical memories - For the first time since 1979, Nottingham Forest's encounter with Liverpool is being billed as a title clash - but can Nuno Espirito Santo's side keep their remarkable run going?

by: MSN

Why DirtVision is at Chili Bowl alongside broadcaster FloRacing

A notable addition to the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals experience this year, especially for those watching at home, is that DirtVision is on the grounds creating content alongside event broadcaster FloRacing.

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!

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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: 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.
Mon, January 13, 2025

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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

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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: 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

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: 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.

Anthony Joshua Joins Andy Murray's Championship Padel Team

Andy Murray and Anthony Joshua are co-owners of Padel Team AD/vantage. The team is looking to defend its crown and grow the sport at the second edition of the Hexagon Cup

The article from Forbes, published on January 14, 2025, discusses how former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has joined forces with tennis star Andy Murray to invest in a championship padel team. This venture marks Joshua's expansion into the rapidly growing sport of padel, which combines elements of tennis and squash. The team, part of the Padel League, aims to leverage the popularity of both athletes to boost the sport's profile. Joshua's involvement is seen as a strategic move to diversify his business interests while promoting padel, which is gaining traction globally. The collaboration also highlights the increasing trend of athletes from different sports investing in and promoting emerging sports to expand their brand and influence.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/vitascarosella/2025/01/14/anthony-joshua-joins-andy-murrays-championship-padel-team/