Fri, January 24, 2025

by: Reuters

Alysa Liu, out of retirement, shines at U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Alysa Liu, back from retirement at age 19, sits in first place after the women's short program at U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday in Wichita, Kan.

by: MSN

Alysa Liu leads U.S. Figure Skating Championships in return

Alysa Liu delivered a brilliant and breathtaking short program in her return to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night, taking a solid lead over Bradie Tennell and Amber Glenn.

by: MSN

Alysa Liu tops Prevagen U.S. Championships short program in figure skating comeback

Alysa Liu won her first senior U.S. figure skating title at age 13. She retired at age 16. She has come back at age 19 and now leads after the short program at her first nationals in three years. Liu tallied 76.

by: MSN

Watch: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic hits most ridiculous buzzer-beater of season

Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic pulled another rabbit out of his hat on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings.

by: wtvr

RVA Sports Awards speaker Jackie Joyner-Kersee shares secret to gold medal success

Kersee, who will be the featured speaker at the RVA Sports Awards, set the world record in the heptathlon during the 1988 Olympic Games in South Korea.
Thu, January 23, 2025

by: Forbes

Shelby Unveils New 810-HP GT350 And GT350R With Plans To Return To Racing

Shelby American's new GT350 and GT350R celebrate 60 years of the original GT350R, which debuted on January 27, 1965, while jumpstarting a new Trans Am racing program.

by: Forbes

Major League Pickleball Competition Changes For 2025

Major League Pickleball (MLP) is introducing a slew of competition changes for 2025. Here's a review of the major changes along with analysis and a discussion of potential impact.

by: Variety

NBCUniversal's Donna Langley and Matt Strauss Unveil New Exec Structures; New Roles for Pearlena Igbokwe and Frances Berwick

After weeks of speculation, Donna Langley — who took on the role as chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment and Studios after a corporate shuffle in November — unveiled her executive structure on Thursday, while Matt Strauss shared his new setup as the recently named chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group.

by: Covers

Canadiens vs Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game

Find out why Todd Cordell's NHL betting picks believe Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson will lead the way for the Habs in a high-scoring Original Six matchup with the Red Wings tonight.

by: Forbes

Shelby Unveils New 810-HP GT350 And GT350R, Plans To Return To Racing

Shelby American's new GT350 and GT350R celebrate 60 years of the original GT350R, which debuted on January 27, 1965, while jumpstarting a new Trans Am racing program.

by: Forbes

NBA Legend LeBron James Joins Tom Brady, Will Smith, Rafael Nadal And Other A-Listers Who Own E1 Series All-Electric Racing Boat Teams

Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James, named after the oasis city in Saudi Arabia (a growing luxury heritage boutique destination and home to Hegra, the Kingdom's first UNESCO World Heritage site) will be piloted by two talented racers, Rusty Wyatt and Catie Munnings.

by: Forbes

AI And The Future Of Women's Sports: A Technological Renaissance

In this burgeoning landscape, women's sports are uniquely poised to harness AI's transformative potential, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for athletes,

by: Eurosport

Ange Postecoglou exclusive: Tottenham players will 'get rewards' they deserve after 'extreme' season

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou talks to TNT Sports about the criticism his side have faced this season and why there is still plenty to be positive about.

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

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: 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: 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,
Wed, January 22, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: worldathletics

Thompson makes indoor debut as World Indoor Tour Gold kicks off in Astana

Kishane Thompson, Nia Ali and Chase Jackson are among the global gold medallists who will star in the opening World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting of 2025 in Astana on Saturday

by: Oregonian

Oregon State baseball offense sneak peek: Power, depth, competition and ... another No. 1 MLB draft pick?

After checking in with players and coaches multiple times since the fall, here's a look at what we're hearing about the Beavers' offense heading into 2025.

by: MyGolfSpy

TGL Viewership Has Been Strong. Will That Last?

Through the first three weeks, TGL has been a solid success from a TV ratings standpoint. The tech-infused simulator league averaged north of 1 million viewers last week when Tiger Woods made his TGL debut. The average ratings climbed about 9 percent from the first match.

by: MSN

Revealed: The top revenue generating women's clubs

Research shows eight of the top 15 women's football clubs for revenue generated reside in the Women's Super League.

by: legit

Champions League's Top 5 Goalscorers After Lewandowski's Brace for Barcelona

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice for Barcelona during their 5-4 win over Monaco, increasing his UEFA Champions League goal tally to 103.

by: MSN

How the future of Welsh football hinges on key vote amid English resistance

How the future of Welsh football hinges on key vote amid English resistance - Wrexham and the other Welsh clubs in the English football pyramid want to play in a new Welsh League Cup but face signific

by: MSN

Mariners explored trade for Yankees $80 million two-time Silver Slugger: report

The New York Yankees have been busy this winter. They were forced to pivot away from Juan Soto after he signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. The Yankees ultimately added Paul Goldschmidt in free agency and traded for Cody Bellinger.

by: MSN

How many teams qualify for the Champions League knockouts and how many games are left?

Which teams have already qualified and which have already been knocked out? Liverpool and Barcelona have already secured their places in the last 16 of the Champions League with a

by: MSN

Justin Thomas leads Atlanta Drive to their first TGL win, defeating New York squad

TGL again attracted the attention of fans, and the great match between Atlanta Drive GC and New York Golf Club produced many reactions. Atlanta Drive GC, led by Justin Thomas, went 4 0 against New York Golf Club,

by: MSN

"England series is final opportunity for Abhishek Sharma...": Aakash Chopra on left-handed batter

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra said that the series against England could be the "final opportunity" for all-rounder Abhishek Sharma to leave a massive impact with his consistency as he battles a tough competition for the opening spot.

by: Movieguide

LIV Golf and FOX Sports Partner for Multiyear Deal

The LIV Golf tournament is leaving The CW for a multiyear FOX Sports deal. "Throughout the season, all three days of LIV

by: MSN

High-energy campaign 'all on the line' launched for Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched its "All On The Line" campaign for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the unmissable cricket that the thrilling two-week competition brings,

by: MSN

Laporta is keeping a close eye on Lewandowski's possible successor at Barcelona

Joan Laporta is keeping a close eye on a striker who could be Robert Lewandowski's successor in Barcelona's attack for the future.

by: MLive

Full Swing: Netflix sets premiere for new season featuring golf's biggest stars

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, U.S. Open Champion turned YouTube star Bryson DeChambeau, U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley and golf superstar Rory McIlroy are among those featured.

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.

The article from MSN Sports discusses the challenges and prospects of new sports leagues emerging in the U.S., focusing on the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and the potential revival of the Arena Football League (AFL). It highlights the historical difficulty new sports leagues face in gaining traction against established giants like the NFL, NBA, and MLB, with many failing due to financial and competitive pressures. The PWHL, which began its inaugural season in January 2024, has shown promise by attracting significant viewership and investment, suggesting a growing interest in women's professional sports. Conversely, the AFL, which has seen multiple iterations since its inception in 1987, is attempting another comeback, illustrating the persistent allure of niche sports despite the high failure rate of start-up leagues. The article also touches on the broader context of sports economics, fan engagement, and the cultural shifts that might support or hinder these new ventures.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/athletics/can-upstart-sports-leagues-beat-the-grim-start-up-odds/ar-AA1xE6qt