• Wed, January 15, 2025

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: 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: Talksport

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: 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.

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: 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: bolavip

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: Glamour

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.

by: MyJoyOnline

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.

by: WPBF

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.

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: MSN

JR Motorsports is going Cup racing with 2025 Daytona 500 entry

Two legends unite as Dale Jr. partners with American country singer Chris Stapleton, to field an open entry for Justin Allgaier in this year's 67th running of the Daytona 500.

by: MSN

Arch Manning era begins at Texas: Breaking down Longhorns' 2025 schedule as mega-recruit assumes QB1 role

Arch Manning'stenure as Texas' full-time starting quarterback begins with a bang on Aug. 30, when the Longhorns travel to Ohio State in a rematch from the College Football Playoff semifinals. It won't be the first start of his career,

by: MSN

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz roll into third round at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz picked up wins Wednesday to advance to the third round of the Australian Open.

by: MSN

'Blessed' Djokovic breaks Federer record in Melbourne win

Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's all-time record for the most major singles matches played as he reaches the Australian Open third round.

by: MSN

The unfortunate team swap that ended Mario Andretti's F1 career

In an impressive Formula 1 career that featured starts with March, Ferrari, and Lotus, it took just one unfortunate car to bring Mario Andretti's international open-wheel legacy to an end. Heading into the 1981 season,

by: MSN

Too Many Races, Too Few Weekends: Gravel Racing's Crowded Calendar is Headed Toward Collision

Events are stepping on each other's toes, and athletes have to make tough choices about where to race. Does this mean gravel needs a governing body?

by: MSN

Manchester United will face competition to sign one of Amorim's requests

Ruben Amorim has asked for the signing of a striker to join his Manchester United squad but it will not be easy because he will have competition.

by: MSN

Rugby-Sheehan among key Irish players to return for Six Nations

Ireland's bid to win a third successive Six Nations title for the first time was boosted on Wednesday with the return of a number of key players to their squad for the tournament, including fit-again hooker Dan Sheehan.

by: MSN

How this $600 million lawsuit win will keep Apple reseller restrictions on Amazon in UK

A UK tribunal has ruled against a mass lawsuit accusing Apple and Amazon of collusion to remove resellers from Amazon's UK marketplace.

by: MSN

BYU football recruits get priority attention visits as Sitake's staff finds momentum with prospects

A contingent of BYU coaches, led by head football coach Kalani Sitake, used a private jet to visit four-star tight end Brock Harris in St. George last week. Then, they headed to northern California to visit five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons.

by: MSN

England announce base camp for Euro 2025 in Switzerland

England have announced their base camp and training centre for this summer's UEFA Women's European Championships in Switzerland. The Lionesses are the current holders of the competition after their historic triumph on home soil back in 2022.

by: MSN

Sunderland And Sheffield United Boosted As Everton 'Not Trying' To Land Star

Everton are not in the process of rivalling Sunderland and Sheffield United for Leicester City striker Tom Cannon. The post Sunderland And Sheffield United Boosted As Everton 'Not Trying' To Land Star appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News,

by: MSN

Easterby sticks by Six Nations-winning veterans in first Irish squad

Simon Easterby stuck with the tried and tested in his first squad as interim coach of two-time defending Six Nations champions Ireland on Wednesday, naming just one uncapped player in a 36-man roster.

by: MSN

Sir Jim Ratcliffe blocks Marcus Rashford's Man Utd exit - What's next for England star?

Marcus Rashford's January transfer takes a twist as Sir Jim Ratcliffe blocks a move to Premier League rivals. Will AC Milan land the United star?

by: MSN

South Africa's Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy

Fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Tuesday ruled out of the Champions Trophy because of a back injury. Nortje, at his peak the fastest bowler in international cricket, underwent a scan on Monday, according to a statement by CSA,

by: MSN

UNC Wilmington graduate joins final three in Doritos Super Bowl Ad competition

A UNC Wilmington graduate has made it to the final round of Doritos 25th Super Bowl Ad competition. Dylan Bradshaw, graduate of UNC Wilmington's film school, commercial spot Abduction is still in the running to air during Super Bowl LIX and win $1 million.

by: MSN

Facebook parent Meta warns: CCI's ruling impacts 'WhatsApp's ability to remain commercially viable in India'

Meta has raised concerns that a recent antitrust ruling by the Competition Commission of India, which bans WhatsApp from sharing user data with the parent company for advertising, may impact WhatsApp's viability in India.

by: MSN

MSU Recruiting Gem PG Fears Named Among Nation's Best

Jeremy Fears Jr. was one of the brightest stars in a stacked 2023 recruiting class for Michigan State and Tom Izzo. This season, he has shown why.

by: MSN

'I'm not dumb!' - Carlo Ancelotti hits back at Real Madrid critics

Carlo Ancelotti has faced increasing criticism for the manner of Real Madrid's defeat to rivals Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final.

by: MSN

Shortest Retirement Ever? 22-year-old Pakistan international makes dramatic u-turn after quitting PSL

Pakistani cricketer Ihsanullah reversed his retirement decision from the PSL within 24 hours, stating it was made impulsively due to frustration over being overlooked in the season 10 draft. He aims to prove himself in domestic cricket and return stronger,

by: MSN

India's Arjun Erigaisi defeats Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana to win online chess event

According to the report, in round seven, Arjun Erigaisi lost only one match to American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura.

by: MSN

Tiger Woods' son Charlie chuckles while watching his dad suffer heavy defeat in TGL debut

Tiger Woods' debut in the TGL, a new high-tech indoor golf league, ended in disappointment on Tuesday, as his Jupiter Links Golf Club team was thrashed 12-1 by Los Angeles Golf Club.

by: MSN

Multiple Skiers Make History at Swiss Backcountry Freestyle Competition

For Cheylus, the Nendaz Backcountry Invitational may prove to be a warmup for her primary competitive arena of choice— the Freeride World Tour. Last winter, she claimed second o

by: MSN

New Match of the Day presenters announced

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will be the new Match of the Day presenters, the BBC has announced.

by: MSN

Coco Gauff reveals inspiration 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

SA20: Batting woes leave Sunrisers Eastern Cape searching for answers and win after three matches

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape face pressure after three consecutive defeats in SA20's third season. The two-time defending champions are struggling with batting inconsistencies and missing key bowlers. Batting coach Russell Domingo stressed the need for improvements to stay in playoff contention,

by: MSN

Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer: List of most Grand Slam singles matches

Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the Australian Open, beating Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria. With this win, Djokovic now holds the record for most Grand Slam singles matches played at 430,

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: 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: 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: 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.

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.
The article from MSN Sports discusses the Australian Open where several notable events occurred. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen was unexpectedly defeated by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya in the second round, marking a significant upset. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva, despite facing a tough challenge, managed to advance to the third round after a dramatic match against France's Diane Parry, which she won 1-6, 6-1, 7-6(5). Additionally, the article touches on other matches, including Daniil Medvedev's progression to the third round after a hard-fought victory over Emil Ruusuvuori, and mentions the performances of other players like Casper Ruud and Aryna Sabalenka, who both moved forward in the tournament. The piece highlights the unpredictable nature of the Australian Open, showcasing both the emergence of young talents and the fall of established players.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/other/australian-open-olympic-champion-zheng-stunned-mirra-andreeva-survives-scare/ar-AA1xdoYs

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