Tue, January 28, 2025

by: BBC

Football and transfers latest, news conferences & Champions League build-up

by: WKXW

Backlash for Democrat in NJ who breaks with party on trans athletes

A longtime New Jersey senator swimming against the current is getting panned by progressives for his comments on trans athletes in women's sports.

by: legit

AFCON 2025: Gernot Rohr Sends Key Message to Eric Chelle After Nigeria's Group C Draw

Eric Chelle has received a word of advice and support from former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations draws.

by: Eurosport

UEFA Champions League Matchday 8 - YOU DECIDE: Will Man City crash out? Play-offs for Real Madrid? Perfect Liverpool?

The UEFA Champions League heads into the final matchday of its league phase, with the fates of many sides still undecided - including Manchester City.

by: Reuters

Champions League top-eight finish may come down to late goals, says Bayern's Kompany

Bayern Munich are guaranteed a place in the playoffs for the Champions League's last 16 regardless of Wednesday's result against Slovan Bratislava, but coach Vincent Kompany is still hopeful his side can somehow navigate a top-eight finish.

by: Eurosport

'The man for the big occasion' - Alastair Cook, Steven Finn tip Joe Root for England T20 recall ahead of 2026 World Cup

Alastair Cook and Steven Finn both believe Joe Root could end a six-year international Twenty20 hiatus and return for England at the 2026 World Cup.

by: Reuters

LaLiga triumph most important for Barca, Flick says before Atalanta clash

Winning the LaLiga title remains Barcelona's top priority for the season, coach Hansi Flick said on the eve of his side's Champions League clash against Atalanta on Wednesday, as the Spanish club have already booked a place in the last 16.

by: Reuters

Guardiola wary of financial hit if Man City fail to advance in Champions League

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola said he is aware of the financial implications of failing to reach the Champions League knockout stages as his side head into Wednesday's final group game against Club Brugge needing a win to stay in the hunt.

by: Reuters

Abu Dhabi to host EuroLeague final four in May

Abu Dhabi will host the final four of the EuroLeague basketball's 2024-25 season in May, the continental competition said on Tuesday.

by: MSN

MLB rumors: Yankees facing Dodgers, Mets competition for key free agent relief pitcher

Teams can never have enough quality bullpen arms if they were to be serious about gunning for a World Series crown. Even rarer are quality southpaws who can come in and help shut the door completely.

by: Hypebeast

The Shelby GT350R Returns with 830 HP

While the standard Shelby GT350 delivers an impressive 810 hp in its supercharged variant, the GT350R elevates the experience with exclusive features inspired by Shelby's racing heritage. Its lightweight design incorporates a carbon fiber interior tub,

by: MSN

Today's rugby news as TNT identify Wales problem with Six Nations bid and legend points to Gatland's 'good news'

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by: MSN

WNBA players using the rapid pace of Unrivaled games to prepare for upcoming season

Satou Sabally was all over the court. The leading scorer for Unrivaled's Phantom BC drained a 3-pointer at the top of the key at Wayfair Arena in Miami, dove for a loose ball a couple possessions later,

by: MSN

Man City face Brugge 'final' in last shot at Champions League salvation

Manchester City have reached do-or-die territory in the Champions League earlier than expected ahead of what Pep Guardiola has described as a "final" against Club Brugge on Wednesday. City have disproved the suggestion a new format to Europe's top club competition would remove any jeopardy for the top clubs as Guardiola stares down the barrel of failing to make the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in his career.

by: MSN

IOA wants to be selective with National Games medal events

The sports body wants to keep those sports featuring in international events, including Olympics, as medal events

by: Football365

Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump in an ego alliance - Clive Tyldesley writes for F365

Clive Tyldesley is angry and the first man in his sights is Gianni Infantino, an invention of his own self-importance.

by: MSN

Key reasons why LIV Golf couldn't secure top players this offseason

By coming to the golf scene, the creators of this competition managed to attract popular names of this sport, such as Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and many others.

by: MSN

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles can become champions again - Yobo

by: MSN

Hontiveros reflects on Sinulog Cup success amidst stiff competition

Cebu City Vice Mayor Donaldo "Dondon" Hontiveros expressed mixed emotions about the successful conclusion of the 2025 Sinulog Cup Basketball Tournament, which faced stiff competition from the simultaneously held inaugural Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia Invitational Basketball Tournament.

by: MSN

AFCON 2025: Group C permutation, four interesting matches to look forward

by: MSN

Tiger Woods, Tom Kim score TGL win in more ways than one against Rory McIlroy, Boston

TGL finally had a competitive match, as Tiger Woods' side emerged victorious over Rory McIlroy's Boston-based team.

by: MSN

Spectator killed by stray hammer in youth track and field meet

An errant weight thrown by a competitor in a hammer throw event struck and killed a spectator at a youth track and field meet in Colorado, according to officials at the university where the competition was held.

by: MSN

Royals create history at fortress Boland Park, DSG eliminated

Paarl Royals have completed a historic five-game 100 per cent home record at Boland Park on Monday.It is the first time any team has gone unbeaten at home throughout the league phase of the competition with the previous best being Joburg Super Kings' four victories and one washout at the Wanderers in season 1.

by: MSN

10 questions for Guardians manager Stephen Vogt as he heads into his second season

Stephen Vogt met with reporters on Monday afternoon at the Guardians' temporary offices on Superior Avenue after receiving his American League Manager of the Year award on Sunday night in New York. With pitchers and catchers scheduled to report to Goodyear,

by: MSN

Maharaj: Super Giants lost 'every powerplay whether batting or bowling'

In the seven matches in which they batted, DSG only scored more than 50 runs in the powerplay once (and that was the game they won, three weeks ago) and went wicketless twice. The

by: MSN

At 49, Island gymnast looks for one more trip to nationals.

Among the slew of stellar athletes at last weekend's P.E. Classic competition, one person stood out from the crowd — and not just because he's a very familiar face on the Island's gymnastics scene.
Mon, January 27, 2025

by: Rugby

Force lock in three Super W pre-season trial games

The Western Force will tune up for the upcoming 2025 Super Rugby Women's season with three pre-season trial games including two in Perth hosting by Fortescue Premier Grade clubs. The Force's 2025 Super W campaign commences on Saturday 1 March against the ACT Brumbies at HBF Park,

by: f4wonline

WWE SmackDown ratings up on Friday night

Friday night's WWE SmackDown episode averaged 1.455 million viewers on USA Network, up 3.7 percent from the previous week.

by: AOL

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy do battle in TGL's most entertaining match to date

So, for a moment, let's treat this like a serious competition. Jupiter Links ran out Woods; Kevin Kisner, who struggled the last time he played two weeks ago; and Tom Kim, making his TGL debut. Boston Common featured McIlroy, Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley, major winners across the board.

by: MSN

AFCON 2025: Facts about AFCON 2025 in Morocco

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is set to be a landmark tournament in African football history. The post AFCON 2025: Facts about AFCON 2025 in Morocco first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

by: Cleveland

Browns LG Joel Bitonio named to 7th straight Pro Bowl

After being named an alternate to the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games, Cleveland Browns left guard Joel Bitonio has been awarded the honor for his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl appearance.

by: MSN

'Jeopardy!': Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Tournament of Champions

Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions begin! The most impressive Jeopardy! contestants of the past year will face-off in the prestigious event beginning on Monday, January 27. As previously announced, this year's contestant field will include the players who won the most games since 2024's Tournament of Champions,

by: MSN

IEM Katowice 2025 to Host Major Counter-Strike Tournament

Katowice 2025 is poised to become one of the year's premier esports events, drawing top-tier Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams and thousands of fans to Katowice, Poland, from January 29 to February 9. This marks the tournament's 13th edition,

by: MSN

Champions League Matchday 8 is set to bring the drama as Man City and PSG aim to avoid shock eliminations

Hello there! There are big weeks in the UEFA Champions League, and then there's the colossal week that awaits. I'm Pardeep Cattry with an appetizer before Wednesday's main course. All times U.S./Eastern Monday,

by: Click2Houston

Texans interviewing Jerrod Johnson for offensive coordinator job, and how he's been instrumental to C.J. Stroud's growth

That was when Stroud first began collaborating with Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson, whom the former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year regards as instrumental in his overall growth.

by: MSN

Six Nations history: Most wins, heaviest defeats, previous Grand Slams, best players in rugby tournament

Rugby's greatest championship has been played in some form or another since 1883, becoming the modern Six Nations in 2000. How have the various participants fared over the years, and which players have gone down in the sport's folklore for their performances in the tournament?

by: MSN

Browns Could Face Competition from Raiders for Nick Chubb

The Cleveland Browns have a huge decision to make this offseason about the future of running back Nick Chubb. Just a couple of short years ago, Chubb was one of the best running backs in football. There would have been no question about the Browns trying ...

by: MSN

European Figure Skating Championships: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams for 2025 competition

Select events of the the European Figure Skating Championships 2025 from January 29 to February 1 will be available on E! Viewers can stream the entire competition, including dail

by: Forbes

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Review: Feather-Light, Great Battery, Snappy

Its combination of Lunar Lake processor, OLED display and absurdly lightweight chassis made this high-end Lenovo ThinkPad of my favorite business laptops of 2024.

by: MSN

Snapdragon Pro Series BGMI Season 6 Mobile Challenge Finals Set for Noida

The Snapdragon Pro Series, the world's largest multi-genre mobile esports competition by ESL FACEIT Group and Qualcomm Technologies Inc., is gearing up for Season 6's grand finale for BGMI in collaboration with NODWIN Gaming.

by: MSN

Seahawks facing competition for Grand Udinski from Buccaneers

The Seattle Seahawks finally ended their search for an offensive coordinator over the weekend, appointing Klint Kubiak as the offensive play caller. Their search had taken several twists and turns. In one instance,

by: BBC

Men's Six Nations 2025 across the BBC

The Men's Six Nations returns to BBC TV, iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, Sounds, BBC Sport website/app and social media platforms

by: MSN

Will the Premier League get an extra Champions League spot next season?

Will the Premier League get an extra Champions League spot next season? - The league could be awarded another place in Europe's premier competition depending on how teams fare in 2024/25

by: MSN

Will they steal him from Flick? Barcelona faces competition for a signing

However, not everything is rosy at Barcelona, as recent reports indicate that two major European clubs are looking to snatch a signing Flick wants for his team. Barcelona is inter

by: MSN

Interesting but imperfect, U.S. figure skaters turn eyes toward worlds

Led by Ilia Malinin, Americans are finding their form with world championships coming to Boston in March and Milan-Cortina Olympics a year away.

by: MSN

Raiders predicted to sign projected $12.5 million former Pro Bowl quarterback

With the Las Vegas Raiders in the market for quarterback help in 2025, one NFL analyst is predicting the team will sign a former No. 1 overall pick who is projected to make $12.5 million in his next contract.

by: MSN

Lisandro Martinez reveals who is to blame for Man Utd striker struggles

Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez has shifted blame away from strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee over a lack of goals this season.

by: MSN

Michigan Football makes the cut for 4-star, Top 150 offensive lineman

Michigan Football included in Top 12 cut for four-star offensive lineman Carter Scruggs, as Wolverines look to add to 2026 recruiting class

AFCON 2025: Group C permutation, four interesting matches to look forward

The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, was confirmed on Monday night. DAILY POST reports that the draw ceremony took place at the Mohammed V National Theatre, Rabat, Morocco. Nigeria's Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C alongside the likes of Tunisia,

The article discusses the permutations and key matches to look forward to in Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Group C features teams like Nigeria, Benin, Libya, and Rwanda. Nigeria, with its rich football history, is expected to be a strong contender, but they face challenges from Benin, who have shown improvement in recent years. Libya, despite their inconsistent performances, could be a dark horse, especially with their potential to upset stronger teams. Rwanda, although considered underdogs, might surprise with their disciplined play. Key matches highlighted include Nigeria vs. Benin, which could set the tone for the group, Libya vs. Nigeria for a potential upset, and the final group games where every point will be crucial for qualification. The article emphasizes the competitive nature of the group and the tactical battles that will unfold, making it one of the most intriguing groups to watch in the tournament.

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