• Wed, January 15, 2025

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: WPTZ

GOP-led House votes to ban transgender athletes from women's sports

The House passes a GOP bill to ban transgender athletes from women's sports in federally funded schools, facing an uncertain future in the Senate.

by: Richmond

Bonnies streak, Spiders streak, Bonnies punch back for 63-49 win

Wednesday night at St. Bonaventure, the Bonnies outscored UR 15-2 to close the first half with a 12-point advantage, and the Spiders began the second half by outscoring SBU 15-1 to take the lead with 13 minutes left. SBU responded with a 12-2 run and went on to a 63-49 win.

by: Reuters

Townsend picks uncapped Burke, Mann for Scotland's Six Nations clash with Italy

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend named uncapped New Zealand-born flyhalf Fergus Burke and number eight Jack Mann in his squad for the Six Nations Championship, but experienced trio Kyle Steyn, Adam Hastings and Cameron Redpath are sidelined with injury.

by: Sportskeeda

NBA commissioner Adam Silver's brutally honest view on NFL taking NBA's Christmas day spotlight

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver shared his thoughts on the NFL competing with the NBA on Christmas Day, a date reserved for basketball until Roger Goodell (NFL Commissioner) decided to schedule games for

by: Fijivillage

Dolokoto excited to lead Drua 7s in his first local 7s competition

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua 7s captain Mesulame Dolokoto is excited and looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead of him as he leads the side a

by: Castanet

Decision final: SFU football program will not be returning in any capacity

Players from the program filed an injunction against the school to have the program returned, but B.C. Supreme Court Justice Michael Stephens ruled against the injunction, saying he had "significant" doubt" about the strength of the merits of the plaintiff's claims.

by: MSN

NASCAR Cup Champion comes out of retirement to represent USA at 2025 Race of Champions

Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Cup champion, is set to make his return to competition at the 2025 Race of Champions (RoC), after announcing his retirement in August 2023.

by: MSN

How to watch Nines Premier League: Host of former NRL stars to compete in annual rugby league 9s tournament

The Nines Premier League will return for the third year with a host of former NRL stars and existing up-and-comers set to take to the field on the Gold Coast. The two-day event across the Australia Day weekend will see 16 teams compete for the title.

by: MSN

U.S. House passes bill on hot-button transgender topic: Here's what to know

The U.S. House passed a bill on Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports, the first step in what is expected to be a long and controversial process.

by: MSN

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek continues streak, Emma Raducanu beats Anisimova

Iga Swiatek thrashed Rebecca Sramkova to continue her unique grand slam streak, while Emma Raducanu secured a hard-fought win over Amanda Anisimova to make it to the 3rd round of the Australian Open for the first time.

by: MSN

Notre Dame football set to host top-50 recruit for return visit, and continues to battle against elite competition

Notre Dame football is considered to be arguably the top school in terms of offensive line development over the last several years. Names like Quenton Nelson, Zach Martin, Ronnie Stanley, Joe Alt, and Mike McGlinchey bring back fond memories for Fighting Irish fans.

by: MSN

'Men Don't Want Competition From Women For Coveted Tee Times' - 7 Things We'd Like To See Change In The Women's Game

It's a real shame as it offered a genuine opportunity for Europe's top women to compete on a level playing field with their male counterparts. Sweden's Linn Grant broke tournament records when she blazed to victory in 2022,

by: MSN

Now that the U.S. House has passed bill on transgender athletes in women's sports, here's what to know

The U.S. House passed a bill Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports, the first step in what is expected to be a long and controversial process. Locally,

by: MSN

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: What is the winning formula for both teams?

FOX Sports college football writers Laken Litman, RJ Young and Michael Cohen preview the CFP National Championship matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame.

by: MSN

Pundit Believes Colts' Anthony Richardson Could Lose Starting Job

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson had a rough outing for his sophomore campaign in the NFL, struggling with accuracy, turnovers, and adjusting to the speed of NFL defenses. In a recent article from Maurice Moton of Bleacher Report,

by: MSN

Spots in the Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship are on the line in Argentina at the Latin America Amateur Championship

The 10th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship takes place this week at Pilar Golf Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a field of 108 golfers ages 15 to 56, all dreaming about the rewards that await the winner on Sunday: invitations to this year's Masters,

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.
  • Thu, January 16, 2025

by: MSN

Bidding war to erupt as Man Utd, Arsenal, Tottenham race to sign elite Premier League forward

Tottenham have joined Man Utd and Arsenal in chasing a deadly Prem forward, and the latest update has not only detailed how much a move will cost, but claimed a deal CAN be made later this month

by: MSN

Is this the year Alcaraz conquers the Australian Open?

Carlos Alcaraz has taken the tennis world by storm. That is, everywhere except Australia. But this year, that could change.

by: MSN

"Not trying to be your friend": Lamar Jackson had some honest words for his rival Josh Allen just days before their kickoff at Highmark Stadium

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen prepare for a highly anticipated playoff matchup, each focused on leading their teams to the AFC Championship game. Jackson acknowledges the rivalry but remains intensely competitive,

by: MSN

WPL 2025: RCB announce Charlie Dean as Sophie Molineux replacement for season 3

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have announced that all-rounder Sophie Molineux would be missing the upcoming season of the WPL 2025 due to a knee injury. Charlie Dean has been roped in as the replacement for Molineux.

by: MSN

UCT Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship winner sets bar high at Rondebosch Boys

Rondebosch Boys' High School top student Muhammad Patel secured an exceptional nine distinctions with a 95. 33% average in the 2024 matric results.

by: MSN

'Simon is an unbelievable coach. He's been a big voice within the team'

Robbie Henshaw on Simon Easterby, Ireland's Six Nations opener against England, and Leinster's upcoming clash with Bath.

by: MSN

Ireland boosted by Dan Sheehan's miracle recovery as interim boss plays it safe for Six Nations

Interim head coach Simon Easterby has named his Ireland squad for the 2025 Six Nations Championship.

by: MSN

Laughter Chefs' stars reunite: Jannat Zubair, Vicky Jain, Kashmera Shah, and others share memorable moments

The cast of Laughter Chefs, including Jannat Zubair, Vicky Jain, Kashmera Shah, and Reem Sameer, reunited, sharing joyful photos that delighted fans. The reunion served as a nostalgic trip for both the stars and their followers,

by: MSN

Games, food, fun: Chess community gathers at Vishy Anand's house for special day out

Viswanathan Anand hosted a hearty breakfast at his home on the day of Pongal. Anand posted a video of the special day out which also celebrated the engagement of Vidit Gujrathi and Nidhi Katia.

by: MSN

Maverick Carter Advising Investors To Rival NBA By Forming An International Basketball League: Seeking $5 Billion

A group of investors being advised by Maverick Carter is seeking to raise $5 billion from private capital sources to form an international basketball league to rival the NBA.

'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.
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has responded to critics questioning his team's performance and tactics following a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. Despite Real Madrid leading the La Liga standings, Ancelotti defended his approach, emphasizing that he is not "dumb" and that his team's strategy is well thought out. He highlighted the team's strong position in the league, their recent Champions League victory, and their upcoming Club World Cup participation, suggesting that the criticism is unwarranted given their overall success. Ancelotti also pointed out that the team's performance has been affected by injuries, but he remains confident in his squad's capabilities and their ability to adapt and succeed.

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