Wed, January 15, 2025

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Coco Gauff is into the Australian Open's 3rd round and still unbeaten in 2025

Coco Gauff stretched her unbeaten start to 2025 to seven matches and 14 sets by moving into the third round at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over 173rd-ranked Jodie Burrage of Britain at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.

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CHAN 2024 Draw: Two-time Champions Morocco in Group A with hosts Kenya

The draw ceremony, conducted by former African football stars McDonald Mariga, Mrisho Ngasa, Hassan Wasswa, and CAF Director of Competitions Samson Adamu, determined the fate of the 19 participating teams across four groups.

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Billie Jean King: 'Sports Helps Women to Love and Trust Their Bodies'

Billie Jean King darts across a makeshift stage at the El Museo del Automóvil y la Moda de Málaga, where she's hosting the first-ever Power of Women's Sports Summit. She's launching tennis balls into the audience, or I should say, serving facts.

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Four-time heavyweight champion declares himself the GOAT over Muhammad Ali

Four-time heavyweight champion declares himself the greatest boxer of all time, sparking debate by challenging Muhammad Ali's legendary legacy.

by: People

Keegan-Michael Key Says He's 'Not a Big Trash Talker,' Despite His Hardcore Love of Sports: 'I'm from the Midwest' (Exclusive)

Keegan-Michael Key tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that he is 'not a big trash talker,' despite being a hardcore sports fan.

by: Reuters

Auradou and Jegou back for France after rape allegations dismissed

France's Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who were the subject of rape allegations last summer, are set to take part in the Six Nations after being named in a 42-man squad on Wednesday which also features halfbacks Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack.

by: Newsweek

Exclusive: Peter Murray Details New PFL Single Elimination World Tournament

In an exclusive interview, PFL CEO Peter Murray detailed the brand-new World Tournament format the promotion is introducing in 2025.

by: MSN

Coco Gauff reveals inspriation from book after beating Jodie Burrage at Australian Open

Coco Gauff reveals she has taken inspiration from a book she read after beating Jodie Burrage at the Australian Open on Wednesday morning. The 20-year-old, who is regarded as America's brightest tennis prospect,

by: MSN

REVEALED: Why Arsenal star was barred from taking penalty vs Manchester United

A little-known rule after Diogo Dalot's red card made William Saliba ineligible to take a penalty in Arsenal's FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.

by: Firstpost

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

R16 million Orlando Pirates star set to leave on loan

Orlando Pirates have reportedly taken a major decision on the future of one of the club's attacking midfielders!

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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

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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.

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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: MSN

Star Indian player unavailable for selection in big competition ahead of Champions Trophy after suffering massive injury during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Star Indian cricketer has picked up a major injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and will be unavailable for selection in Ranji Trophy.

by: MSN

How to watch ESPN: Live stream the sports network online

ESPN carries some of the best games and analysis in the US sports scene. If you don't have access to the channel through cable, we'll show you your live streaming options.

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

by: MSN

What is the hammer in TGL? Explaining the unique scoring rules for Tiger Woods' golf league

The league formed and owned by Tiger Woods brings a unique twist on the competition, offering players the ability to combine simulated and traditional golf. The matches have a number of never-before-seen factors that have to be considered by the participants.

by: MSN

Anthony Joshua joins Andy Murray as co-owner of world's best padel side Team AD/vantage - as they prepare to defend Hexagon Cup title against rivals led by Lionel Messi and ...

Eight teams are part of the tournament including newcomers KRU Padel, a team owned by Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero's KRU Esports club. Nadal, Lewandowski, and Gasly are behind different teams.

by: MSN

Josh Hart: 'We're losing games I feel like we shouldn't be losing'

"We're losing games I feel like we shouldn't be losing," wing Josh Hart said in the locker room after the defeat. "We've got to start figuring it out. We're halfway through. There's nothing we can do about the first half now.

by: MSN

NASCAR says no to Daytona 500 entry for Mike Wallace, who's been idling too long

Mike Wallace announced he'd attempt the Daytona 500 at age 65. Ten days later, NASCAR says 'not so fast.' Here's the reason.

by: Yardbarker

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: MSN

Varsity Cup 2025: Week 1 fixtures announced

The excitement kicks off with the Varsity Shield competition on Friday, 14 February, followed by the Varsity Cup on Monday, 17 February. And the Round 1 fixtures for both tournaments have now been confirmed! Friday, 14 February Varsity College vs Madibaz ...

by: MSN

End of an era: Reynard's last US open wheel win

But a race that is today viewed as the end of an era as the 95th and final victory for Reynard in US open-wheel competition, at the same track Michael Andretti gave the company its customary debut win in 1994, went very much against the run of play for a ...

by: MSN

Jhaz Joson eyes redemption with Gilas in Manila Hustle 3x3 Season 3

READ: Gilas Pilipinas Women, Uratex Dream headline Manila Hustle Season 3 The national team had an eventful 2024, as they competed in the Fiba 3x3 Women's Series and experienced a higher level of competition against some of the top 3x3 teams in the world.

by: MSN

Varsity Cup and Varsity Shield 2025 to take 'Rugby That Rocks' to the next level

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed season as South Africa's top universities clash in the country's most thrilling student rugby tournaments.

by: MSN

Curler Harris not at fault for anti-doping rule violation, provisional ban lifted

Harris tested positive last January for trace amounts of the prohibited substance Ligandrol. She received the results from an out-of-competition doping control test in mid-February and was given a provisional suspension. An arbitrator for the Switzerland ...

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, Virat Kohli back in Ranji Trophy? Here's last time Indian players hit domestic pitch

ALSO READ: 'Well-wishers' urged Rohit Sharma to not retire, decision upset Gautam Gambhir On that note, here's a look at when the players from the squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last featured in India's premier domestic competition. (Stats courtesy ...

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.

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is currently facing financial challenges, having reported a $40 million loss in 2023, despite a slight increase in revenue. Amidst these struggles, a new competitor, Unrivaled, a 3x3 basketball league, has emerged, offering an alternative for players with its innovative format and significant financial backing. Unrivaled, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, aims to provide players with higher salaries and the opportunity to stay in the U.S. during the off-season, potentially drawing talent away from the WNBA. This league not only promises better compensation but also introduces a fresh, engaging game format that could appeal to fans and investors alike. The emergence of Unrivaled represents both a threat to the WNBA's player pool and an exciting new opportunity for women's basketball, potentially reshaping the landscape of professional women's sports.

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