• Wed, January 22, 2025

by: GiveMeSport

5 Players Who Proved Gary Neville Wrong

Early in the 2022 World Cup, Neville expressed his doubts about Lionel Messi's status as one of the best players in the world and thought his best days were behind him. In quotes shared by Planet Football, he even claimed that opposition defenders didn't fear him like they once did.

by: MassLive

Watch RB Leipzig vs. Sporting CP: UEFA Champions League free live stream

RB Leipzig is still winless in the competition and sits at 0-0-6 with no chance of advancing. Sporting CP has lost two straight in Champions League play and dropped to the unseeded section of those who will advance to the knockout phase. When: Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 12:45 p.m. EST

by: KJZZ

Sports is getting tech heavy. But this Phoenix writer finds joy and meaning in its inefficiencies

Billy Robb, a Phoenix high school teacher and writer the "Cholla Express" on Substack, says the drive for efficiency, and the use of technology and data to do it, should maybe have some limits.

by: bolavip

Where to watch USA vs Costa Rica live for free in the USA: 2025 Friendly game

USA face Costa Rica in a 2025 international friendly match. Here's everything you need to know about the game, including the kickoff time and how to watch on TV or stream it in the USA.

by: Eurosport

Pep Guardiola admits early UEFA Champions League exit 'could happen' after Manchester City fall to Paris Saint-Germain

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City did not deserve to win their UEFA Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain - and accepts that an early exit from the competition could become reality following a 4-2 defeat at the Parc de Princes.

by: Reuters

Girona coach proud despite Champions League disappointment

Debutants Girona saw their slim Champions League playoff hopes dashed when they lost 1-0 against AC Milan at San Siro on Wednesday but coach Michel was proud of his side's overall performance in the competition.

by: Fijivillage

Tabuavou ready for his first Super Rugby Pacific competition

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua's outside back Inia Tabuavou is raring to kick start the new Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season with his side and exp

by: TripZilla

Top 7 Destinations in Southeast Asia for Water Sports [2025 Guide]

From surfing in Malaysia to snorkeling in the Philippines, discover Southeast Asia's top 7 destinations for water sports and thrilling adventures in 2025!

by: MSN

What the Red Rocks pulled off at Best of Utah was unprecedented

The 197.950 that Utah recorded in its dominant win over in-state competition BYU, Southern Utah and Utah State was the highest score posted by the Red Rocks this early in a season

by: MSN

Five Offensive Sleeper Prospects To Watch In The Shrine Bowl

Like Reese's Senior Bowl, the Shrine Bowl is a major event leading up to the NFL Draft where underrated prospects become household names. The week-long event begins on January 25th, and here are five offensive Shrine Bowl sleepers who could raise their stock.

by: Reuters

Match-winner Martinez proud at equalling Inter record

Lautaro Martinez scored a goal of the highest quality against hosts Sparta Prague to become Inter Milan's joint highest scorer in the Champions League and take his side to the brink of a round of 16 place with their 1-0 victory on Wednesday.

by: Eurosport

Biathlon mass start: Like father, like son

Gold for Nathanael Peaquin at the FISU Games biathlon in Torino, as his father captures the victory behind the lens. A family moment of triumph and passion!

by: MSN

Champions League table after Matchday 7

The reformatted first phase of the 2024/25 Champions League is nearing its conclusion after the seventh round of fixtures were contested across Tuesday and Wednesday. For Liverpool and Barcelona, it's job done and safe passage through to the knockout rounds,

by: MSN

Real Madrid cruise past Salzburg, but Man City hit by PSG turnaround

by: MSN

Annika Morgan ready to float at X Games

Germany's star snowboarder is looking forward not only to the X Games in Aspen, but also to DJing at the after-party.

by: MSN

Manchester City on the brink of Champions League KO after loss to PSG

Paris Saint-Germain finally showed it can shine in the Champions League without star Kylian Mbappé, rallying from 2-0 down in the second half to beat Manchester City 4-2 for a crucial victory Wednesday.

by: MSN

Calamitous Manchester City crash towards the unthinkable as PSG strike critical Champions League blow

Calamitous Manchester City crash towards the unthinkable as PSG strike critical Champions League blow - Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola's side could face a premature exit from E

by: MSN

Natural Selection Tour Unveils Unreal Roster for First Ski Competition

We now know the roster of the debut Natural Selection Tour (NST) ski event. If you clicked on this article, you came for those names, so we'll lead there. Keep reading for some thoughts on the roster—and a little bit of background on the Natural Selection Tour.

by: MSN

Canfield girls participating in national climbing competition

Rahanna Guzzetti and Emerald Cronin have been climbing for a couple of years now, taking part in the USA Climbing Youth Bouldering Championships.

by: MSN

Jets new head coach Aaron Glenn is bringing an attitude of no excuses to chaotic franchise

Three years ago, when Ben Johnson was elevated to be the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, he got a direct challenge from Aaron Glenn, the team's defensive coordinator. Bring it. In every head-to-head between the offense and defense,

by: MSN

LA28 in mind, ACTC for 4 years; focus on NSF good health

The flagship annual calendar for training and competition (ACTC) plan for four years, hosting of international competitions and conducting national leagues for player identification and development were some of the talking points of the meeting between the sports minister and the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in New Delhi on Tuesday.

by: MSN

PSG v Man City LIVE: Latest score and goal updates as giants fight for their Champions League survival

Latest score and goal updates as giants fight for their Champions League survival - Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City desperate for a vital three points as they fight for Champions League qualif

by: MSN

Fines, points deductions possible for F1 driver swearing with new FIA stewards' guidelines

FIA Sporting Code update reveals new stewards' penalty guidelines that could result in stricter Formula 1 sanctions

by: MSN

Luke Littler's Premier League opener comes against old foe desperate for revenge as he looks to defend title

Luke Littler will begin his Premier League Darts title defence against Michael van Gerwen in Belfast on February 6, setting up an immediate rematch of their World Championship final. The 18-year-old,

by: MSN

Hull City 'agree deal' to sign ex-Leeds United and Bradford City defender - but could still face competition

Hull City have reportedly agreed a deal to sign former Leeds United defender Charlie Taylor on loan from Southampton.

by: MSN

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal battle for Cunha, Sesko update, Rashford in Barcelona talks, Man Utd's Dorgu delay

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal-Sesko 'agreement', Cunha boost, Man Utd near Dorgu deal - The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close o

by: MSN

Champions League knockout phase playoff draw: Date, time, teams, seeding, where to watch & how it works

The draw for the 2024-25 Champions League knockout phase playoff will be held on Friday January 31 at 11am GMT (6am ET). It will take place at the House of European Football in Ny

by: MSN

Is PSG vs Man City on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League fixture

Is PSG vs Man City on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League fixture - Everything you need to know ahead of the Champions League clash

by: MSN

Bay FC release schedule for 2025 NWSL season

Bay FC's second season will kick off on March 15 at Utah, and they play their first game at PayPal Park on March 22, the team announced on Wednesday. The team will play a 26-game regular-season schedule over 26 weeks.
  • Thu, January 23, 2025

by: Observer

Strong showing in 'We the People' event

Our students did Westfield proud!" said Westfield Academy and Central School faculty member Greg Birner, who has coached teams for the "We the People" competition since 2007. The Westfield team finished third place in the state and achieved two unit awards.

by: sportscasting

UFC 311 Medical Suspensions: Four Fighters Face Potential Six-Month Layoffs

Due to the aftermath of UFC 311 the CSAC revealed the list of medical suspensions with four fighters receiving 6-month suspensions.

by: MSN

'The competition's scarecrow' - French media name Liverpool as team to beat after Lille win

Liverpool has been widely praised by French media following a 2-1 win over Lille in the Champions League, and one player was singled out amid the "form of his life"

by: MSN

Nedbank Cup: Every winner to date - UPDATED

The Nedbank Cup as we know it today has been around since the 2008 season, making this year's tournament the 18th of all time.

by: MSN

Montreal Canadiens Goalie Situation

The Montreal Canadiens and head coach Martin St. Louis have some decisions to make in the crease. Samuel Montembeault was expected to be the starting netminder this season, which he has done thus far.

by: MSN

Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Bloomsburg for 36th Early Bird Sports Expo

The latest gear, educational seminars, and more are all on display at the expo beginning on Thursday, January 22.

by: MSN

Champions League: 9 teams eliminated from competition ahead of final match day

by: MSN

AFCON 2025: CAF names venue for draw ceremony

The final draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will take place at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat. Confederation of African Football, CAF, announced the venue of the draw ceremony on its official website on Wednesday.

by: MSN

Vinicius Jr commits future to Real Madrid after netting 100th goal in Salzburg win

Vinicius Jr dazzled with a memorable brace, reaching the 100-goal milestone for Real Madrid in their 5-1 Champions League victory over RB Salzburg, emphasizing his growth and commitment to achieving greatness with the club he calls his dream.

by: MSN

UCL Stats: Lewandowski's ties Ronaldo's record 19, Vinicius 100, Salah 50

Kylian Mbappé scored the 51st UCL goal of his career, overtaking Thierry Henry for the second-most UCL goals by a Frenchman. Karim Benzema leads the way with 90 UCL goals. 24 Jude Bellingham has been involved in 24 goals in the Champions League (11 goals,

by: MSN

Robotics team from Hamilton children's hospital wins big at provincial Lego league championship

A seven-member team from Hamilton's Ron Joyce Children's Healthcare won several trophies at The First Lego League Provincial Championship in Oshawa. They are the only participants from a kids' hospital who've been in a Lego robotics competition in North America.

by: MSN

Ireland's and France's complaints not heeded as Six Nations introduces controversial red card law for 2025 Championship

The controversial 20-minute red card is one of several law amendments which will be trialled in the upcoming men's and women's Six Nations Championship. It will be used in the competition for the first time after it was implemented in the Autumn Nations Series in November 2024.

by: MSN

WATCH: High-Energy Campaign Video Launched For ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday launched a campaign film titled 'All On The Line', featuring some top stars from the participating countries, for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025,

by: MSN

SA20 Points System Explained: How teams are ranked and bonus points work for standings

The SA20 T20 tournament in South Africa uses a points-based system ensuring fairness and excitement in rankings. Teams earn four points per win, with an additional bonus point for a commanding performance.

by: MSN

7 Wigan Warriors academy graduates who thrived elsewhere including St Helens legends

He's now a firm regular at the Rhinos and one of the best back-rowers in the competition without question. Bourouh was another who didn't look to have a clear pathway to the first-team squad at Wigan, leading him to attempt to restart his career elsewhere.

by: MSN

Synchronized figure skaters practice at GIANT Center in Hershey

Synchronized Figure Skating teams were practicing at the GIANT Center in Hershey Wednesday. Over 2,000 athletes from Maine to Florida are in town for the U.S. Figure Skating Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championships.

by: MSN

Can Upstart Sports Leagues Beat the Grim Start-Up Odds?

Investors think they can buck the massive failure rate of new enterprises. The post Can Upstart Sports Leagues Beat the Grim Start-Up Odds? appeared first on Front Office Sports.

by: MSN

Akshay Kumar's Sky Force has sold tickets worth Rs 2.5 crore in advance booking for day 1

Akshay Kumar is set to return with the film Sky Force, inspired by India's 1965 retaliatory attack on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase. Directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur, the film also stars newcomer Veer Pahariya.

by: MSN

Olympic push for kho kho, India's ancient tag sport

The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping their efforts will secure the sport's place in the Olympics. It made it into a global game,

5 Players Who Proved Gary Neville Wrong

Early in the 2022 World Cup, Neville expressed his doubts about Lionel Messi's status as one of the best players in the world and thought his best days were behind him. In quotes shared by Planet Football, he even claimed that opposition defenders didn't fear him like they once did.
The article from GiveMeSport discusses several football players who have proven pundit Gary Neville wrong with their performances. Neville, known for his critical views on players, has often underestimated talents like Harry Kane, whom he initially doubted would succeed at Tottenham Hotspur, but Kane has since become one of the world's top strikers. Similarly, Neville was skeptical about Mohamed Salah's ability to perform in the Premier League, yet Salah has become a key player for Liverpool, breaking numerous records. Other players mentioned include Kevin De Bruyne, who Neville thought wouldn't make it at Chelsea, and Jamie Vardy, whose rise from non-league football to Premier League champion with Leicester City contradicted Neville's expectations. The piece highlights how these players have not only met but exceeded expectations, showcasing their resilience and skill in the face of doubt.

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