Thu, January 16, 2025

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.
Wed, January 15, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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

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: MSN

Florentino regrets: Manchester City stole a reinforcement from Real Madrid

Florentino Pérez regrets that Manchester City stole a gem from him in the last few hours that will ultimately not reach Real Madrid.

by: MSN

Ex-Arsenal, Man City star Steph Houghton calls for WSL expansion

Former England captain Steph Houghton has called for more teams to be added to the Women's Super League [WSL] and hopes the competition does not stagnate, believing there is more to do to grow the game.

by: MSN

Court rules Briane Harris not at fault for doping, ban lifted

A provisional suspension issued to Canadian curler Briane Harris has been lifted "with immediate effect" by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after it found she bears "no fault or negligence" for an anti-doping rule violation last year.

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: MSN

Grandson Quarterback of Rival Coach Predicted to Lead Notre Dame in 2025

Ultimately, Carr is viewed as Notre Dame's high-ceiling prospect at the position and with competition behind him, the only way to keep the job is to keep the Irish successful on the field. Related: ESPN Reveals If Gunner Stockton Will Be Starting QB For ...

by: MSN

Vote: Who should be High School on SI's Michigan Athlete of the Week?

Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced Monday. The poll is at the bottom of th

by: MSN

Netflix, Walmart, and MasterCard are still top stock picks in a volatile market, according to an analyst

Shelby McFaddin, an investment analyst at Motley Fool Asset Management, spoke with Quartz for the latest installment of our "Smart Investing" video series.

by: MSN

MTU Kerry knock UCC out of the Sigerson Cup

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Browns name Tommy Rees OC, potentially opening Kubiak for Seahawks

The offseason coaching carousel continues, and another name/coaching opportunity is officially off the board. On Tuesday it was announced the Cleveland Browns would be promoting passing game specialist and tight ends coach Tommy Rees to offensive coordinator.

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,

A 22-year-old Pakistani cricketer, Asif Ali, who had announced his retirement from cricket following his exclusion from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024, has made a dramatic U-turn. Just days after his retirement announcement, Asif decided to return to the sport, expressing his desire to continue playing and contribute to Pakistan cricket. His initial retirement came after he was not picked by any team in the PSL draft, which was a significant disappointment for him. However, after reconsideration and discussions with family, friends, and mentors, Asif realized his passion for the game was still strong, leading to his quick decision to reverse his retirement. This turnaround has been described as one of the shortest retirements in cricket history, highlighting the emotional and often impulsive nature of such decisions in the sport.

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