• Sat, January 25, 2025

by: Forbes

Guitar Center Rises Above A Musical Instruments Retail Market Down 3% In 2024

The rumors of Guitar Center's demise have been "greatly exaggerated," as its 6.6% growth in holiday retail sales attests.

by: UPI

Australian Open: American Madison Keys vanquishes Aryna Sabalenka

Madison Keys used wicked wrist work to singe the lines on Rod Laver Arena's cornflower blue court, transforming Aryna Sabalenka into a frantic foe to win Saturday's 2025 Australian Open women's singles final.

by: SunLive

Waih? Beach patrols safety advice

- Treating jellyfish stings: remove the tentacles/stingers with something like tweezers or a credit card. Anything other than your fingers, run under water as hot as you can handle, apply Stingose or similar and take antihistamines and/or paracetamol if required.

by: fbcnews

Tournament to help with Deans build-up

Build-up for the renowned Vodafone Deans Trophy competition is currently underway with schools in and around Suva competing in the Junior Club Rugby 10's competition which started today at the Bidesi Grounds in Suva.

by: Newsday

Madison Chock and Evan Bates match the U.S. record by winning their sixth ice dance national title

Madison Chock and Evan Bates matched the U.S. record by winning their sixth ice dance national title on Saturday.

by: Firstpost

Madison Keys denies Aryna Sabalenka an Australian Open 'three-peat' to win maiden Grand Slam

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 defeat in the women's singles final against USA's Madison Keys, who won her maiden Grand Slam as a result.

by: BBC

Australian Open: GB's Patten and partner Heliovaara win men's doubles title

by: MSN

Colts 2025 NFL draft: Quarterbacks at the Senior Bowl

With the Reese's Senior Bowl taking place on February 1st, let's take a position-by-position look at who will be participating in the week-long event and could be of interest to the Indianapolis Colts.

by: MSN

Scenes at NY Mets' Amazin' Day: What we're seeing and hearing at Fan Fest at Citi Field

With several players attending the Mets' Amazin' Day, we'll be following along with everything that is said a few weeks from spring training.

by: MSN

'Being good-looking has caused me lot of problems': Ahmed Shehzad's bizarre claim on getting targeted by senior players

Shehzad didn't pinpoint any specific players who targeted him but said that some seniors were not able to digest his rise to fame and popularity at a young age.

by: MSN

Competitors shoot their shot at annual Lancaster County archery competition

Lancaster Archery Classic is back in East Hempfield Township, marking the return of the largest indoor archery tournament on the east coast.

by: MSN

Here are the results of the 39th Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition:

Rockford area high school artists and other participating snow sculptors learned who won awards for their snow sculpting prowess on Saturday. Snow sculpting teams were divided into two divisions, state and high school.

by: MSN

Oklahoma Gymnastics Team Gets Big Win over Alabama

In their inaugural road competition of the season, the top-ranked Oklahoma women's gymnastics team triumphed over No. 10 Alabama with a score of 197.550 to 196.300 on Friday night at Coleman Coliseum.

by: MSN

St. John Vianney wrestling makes a statement with six champions, team title in SCT

The St. John Vianney High School wrestling team showed off its power Saturday with six champions and a team title in the Shore Conference Tournament.

by: MSN

Dodge's Bold Comeback in 2001: Revving Up NASCAR's Competitive Spirit

Dodge made a triumphant return to NASCAR, reigniting the racing world with its bold strategy and iconic partnerships. After decades away, the brand's comeback was marked by thrilling races, strategic alliances,

by: MSN

Mike Rizzo discusses Nationals' rotation plans, offseason moves

President of baseball operations Mike Rizzo spoke to reporters (including Mark Zuckerman of MASN and Spencer Nausbaum of the Washington Post) on Saturday about the club's rotation plans for 2025.

by: MSN

Preston North End vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Middlesbrough in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

by: MSN

Racine cup stacking tournament, sport stackers race against clock

Some of the country's fastest cup stackers were in Racine for the "Wisconsin Winter Stack Up" on Saturday, Jan. 25.

by: MSN

Ilia Malinin takes largest lead in U.S. Figure Skating Championships history

World champion Ilia Malinin leads by the largest margin in U.S. Figure Skating Championships history after the men's short program, seeking a third consecutive national title. Malinin, the 20-year-old nicknamed the "quad god" and the only skater to ever land all six four-revolution jumps,

by: MSN

Shedeur Sanders' Interaction With NFL Head Coach at Shrine Bowl is Turning Heads

One of the prospects in contention for the No. 1 overall pick, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and an NFL head coach shared a brief interaction on Saturday that has fans wondering what it could mean.

by: MSN

The LSU Football Wide Receiver Room: Which Tigers Will Make a Difference in 2025?

Garrett Nussmeier's receiving corps will flaunt an embarrassment of riches, significant weaponry to choose from.

by: MSN

Bronny James Erupts for Career Night in G League

Bronny James scores career-high in G League win, including highlight-reel dunk, as Lakers rookie shows growing confidence and development.

by: MSN

Liverpool vs Ipswich LIVE: Result and reaction as Reds cruise to victory at Anfield

Result and reaction as Reds cruise to victory at Anfield - Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich: Cody Gakpo scored twice to lead the charge as the table-toppers stayed six points clear

by: MSN

Mohamed Salah leapfrogs Thierry Henry in Premier League scoring charts

Mohamed Salah moved up to seventh in the Premier League's all-time goalscoring charts with his 35th-minute strike during Liverpool's clash with Ipswich Town.

by: MSN

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara Wins X Games Big Air Gold

Hiroto Ogiwara will leave Aspen with a fractured wrist and a gold medal. The 20-year-old Japanese snowboarder — who's also a student at Sendai University — landed the first melon 2340 in a competition on his way to X Games Aspen gold.

by: MSN

Putin's alleged partner Alina Kabaeva stirs sports controversy

Alina Kabaeva, the alleged partner of Vladimir Putin, has gained influence in Russian sports in recent years. According to reports by "BBC News," her actions have sparked controversy due to the granting of special rights.
  • Sun, January 26, 2025

by: deseret

3 takeaways from BYU's blowout win over Cincinnati

BYU bested Cincinnati's elite defense. Going into the matchup, the Bearcats had held opponents to just a 28% shooting clip from 3-point range as KenPom's No. 9-ranked overall defensive unit in the country.

by: Firstpost

Jannik Sinner wins Aus Open 2025: What doping accusations the Italian faced and why was he cleared?

Jannik Sinner clinched the Australian Open 2025 title on Sunday, but his journey to the championship was not without controversy. The Italian star faced doping accusations in 2024 after reportedly testing positive for a banned substance.

by: MSN

Wrestling: Westchester, Rockland county title winners, highlights

Somers' Ryan Ball, Fox Lane's Alex Berisha, BBHVW's Nick Fortugno and a number of Iona Prep wrestlers shined at the Westchester County championships.

by: MSN

Breakdown of Popular Netflix Show 'Full Swing' Announcement

The recent announcement to bring back a third season of reality television show Full Swing on Netflix, has many PGA fans in a frenzy. Now coming back for the third time, the athletes in this upcoming season will be those who have a grasp on the current climate of golf as it stands today.

by: MSN

Tottenham vs Leicester LIVE: Premier League score and updates as Foxes come from behind to lead

Premier League score and updates as Foxes come from behind to lead - Ange Postecoglou's Spurs host Ruud Van Nistelrooy's Foxes in a pivotal match to both sides' Premier League hopes in 2025

by: MSN

Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal, Women's Super League: Post-match reaction

In a match where Chelsea Women needed to make their intentions of continuing to dominate the Women's Super League clear, the club one-upped Arsenal and the rest of the competition by announcing Naomi Girma's signing right before kick-off,

by: MSN

Springboks legend questions South African teams' priorities after Champions Cup debacle

Legendary Springboks fly-half Naas Botha has given his verdict on South African teams' participation in the Investec Champions Cup.

by: MSN

History shows Rutgers has 1 (unlikely) path to NCAA Tournament remaining after latest loss

Steve Pikiell is staying steadfast. Despite his team holding a .500 record through 20 games following its latest loss against No. 8 Michigan State on Saturday, the Rutgers head coach said he will "never change my goals" and remains determined to bring his group back to March Madness.

by: MSN

Rafa Benitez could get Chelsea reunion as ex-Liverpool boss lined up for return to coaching

Ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez could make a return to coaching after being linked to a surprise role at a high-flying South American side, which could see Chelsea reunion

by: MSN

Sources: NFL expected to include QB slides in expanded replay assist

NFL replay assist is expected to expand this offseason into plays that could include the quarterback slide, sources told ESPN.

by: MSN

From 74 all out to the BBL final: Hurricanes a win away from history

Power in the batting and versatility in the bowling has been the cornerstone for Hurricanes' impressive run to the decider

by: MSN

Dramatic exit won't derail Arrows, says Bilankulu

Golden Arrows co-coach Musa Bilankulu maintains optimistic outlook despite dramatic Nedbank Cup elimination, as team prepares for challenging fixtures against PSL giants

by: MSN

Gladiators: Belfast gym owner Keeva progresses after rival contestant forced out by injury

Nikki, a wedding celebrant from West Yorkshire in her 40s, faced gym owner Keeva from Belfast during the second episode of series two of the BBC show, which sees amateurs take on

by: MSN

'ICC is an event management company' - Ian Chappell lashes out at world body over granting Test status to incompetent teams for vested interests

Ian Chappell criticized the ICC for granting Test status to unprepared teams like Afghanistan and Ireland. He also called for a two-tier system to improve Test cricket.

by: MSN

Where is Jayden Daniels from? Hometown, high school, and more about his California roots

Everything you need to know about star quarterback Jayden Daniels, from his hometown to his high school and more.

by: MSN

'I worked in factories of nut and bolts...': Virat Kohli's THIS ex-teammate shares his struggle story

The story of Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary shows athletes (at least this one) has it made-out of thin air kinda journey. Even though he played ODIs and T20s for India, was he unable to get regular runs.

by: MSN

Carse extends his excellent winter with a do-it-all performance

Playing his first international in India, he stepped up with both bat and ball to keep England in the contest till the very end

by: MSN

'India's powerful presence a complex issue': ICC called 'event management company' in scathing attack; told to...

Ian Chappell argued in favour of the need for a "two-tier Test system" and the changing dynamics of Test cricket worldwide.

by: MSN

10 Most Overrated Fighters In UFC History

The UFChas produced legends who defined the sport and fighters who, despite the hype, fell short of meeting the expectations. Fighters are often considered overrated in UFC history when exploring their accomplishments,

by: MSN

NFL expected to expand replay assist to include quarterback slides, per report

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by: MSN

Azaad box office collection Day 8: Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan starrer struggles to cross 7 crore in total collection

Azaad explores themes of freedom, rebellion, and self-discovery. Debutants Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan deliver promising performances. Ajay Devgn, who makes a special appearance in the film, lent significant support to the project,

by: MSN

Nebraska 4H hosts state competition

Nebraska 4H hosts their annual state indoor archery competition at Fonner Park in Aurora Cooperative Pavilion. Over 230 kids from across the state ages 8 to 18 came to compete.

Guitar Center Rises Above A Musical Instruments Retail Market Down 3% In 2024

The rumors of Guitar Center's demise have been "greatly exaggerated," as its 6.6% growth in holiday retail sales attests.
The article from Forbes, published on January 25, 2025, discusses Guitar Center's resilience in a declining musical instruments retail market. Despite a 3% downturn in the overall market in 2024, Guitar Center has managed to thrive by adapting to new consumer behaviors and leveraging digital transformation. The company has focused on enhancing its omnichannel retail strategy, improving online sales platforms, and offering personalized in-store experiences. Additionally, Guitar Center has expanded its product range to include more tech-driven instruments and accessories, appealing to both traditional musicians and tech-savvy newcomers. This strategic pivot, along with effective marketing and customer engagement initiatives, has allowed Guitar Center to not only survive but grow in a challenging economic environment for musical instrument retailers.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2025/01/25/guitar-center-rises-above-a-musical-instruments-retail-market-down-3-in-2024/


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