• Wed, January 15, 2025

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: 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: 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

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.

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
  • Thu, January 16, 2025

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.

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
The article from MSN Sports discusses the Freestyle International Skiing Competition (FIS) held in Andermatt, Switzerland, where several skiers made history. The event featured a unique backcountry course that combined elements of traditional ski racing with freestyle skiing, challenging athletes to navigate natural terrain features. Highlights included American skier Alex Hall executing a groundbreaking run with a mix of technical tricks and high-speed skiing, earning him the top spot. Additionally, Swiss skier Mathilde Gremaud became the first woman to land a double cork 1620 in competition, showcasing the progression of women's freestyle skiing. The competition not only pushed the boundaries of what is possible in ski sports but also highlighted the growing trend of integrating backcountry elements into competitive skiing, emphasizing creativity, skill, and the raw beauty of skiing in natural environments.

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