Wed, January 29, 2025

by: Firstpost

Champions League: Man City secure comeback win to reach playoffs, Arsenal qualify for last 16

While Manchester City managed to reach the Champions League playoffs, AC Milan and Atalanta missed out on a direct progress to last 16. Arsenal secured an automatic spot to next round.

by: Reuters

Bayern must switch mentality ahead of potential clash with Man City

Bayern Munich will have to switch their mentality to fit the knockout games of the Champions League, coach Vincent Kompany said on Wednesday, with the Bavarians potentially facing Manchester City in the playoff for a Round of 16 spot.

by: Reuters

Guardiola says new Champions League format has been great lesson

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is not entirely sold on the new Champions League format after his team barely scraped through to the knockout round, but called the experience an "incredible lesson" for his team.

by: Reuters

Red card for Nallo was cruel, says Liverpool's Slot

Liverpool teenager Amara Nallo learned a harsh lesson as he was sent off four minutes after coming off the bench to make his senior debut in the Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

by: Reuters

Real Madrid would not want to play Manchester City, says Ancelotti

Real Madrid hope to avoid Manchester City in the next round, manager Carlo Ancelotti said after they beat Brest 3-0 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League playoff where they will be seeded.

by: Yahoo

2025 SMX Next Scouting Moto Combine Schedule

MX Sports Pro Racing, in conjunction with the SMX League TM, has announced the details of SMX Next - Motocross for the 2025 season, which will consist of a trio of Scouting Moto Combine presented by U.

by: Reuters

Six goals see Lille gatecrash top eight places in Champions League

Lille gatecrashed the top eight of the Champions League standings and booked an unexpected place in the last 16 when they hammered hapless Feyenoord 6-1 at home on Wednesday on the last night of the group competition.

by: Reuters

Final Champions League league phase table

A hat-trick from Morgan Rogers helped Aston Villa seal a spot in the Champions League last 16 with a thrilling 4-2 win over Celtic on Wednesday.

by: BGR

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Iteration done right

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may be an iterative update over the S24 Ultra, but it iterates in pretty much every way.

by: CNET

Champions League Soccer: Livestream Bayern Munich vs. Slovan Bratislava From Anywhere

Bayern Munich take on Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Allianz Arena. Kickoff is set for an 9 p.m. CET local time start in Germany, making it an 8 p.m. GMT kickoff in the UK. It's a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 7 a.m. AEDT kickoff in Australia on Thursday morning.

by: TopSpeed

10 Turbocharged SUVs That Set Performance Standards In 2025

Turbos still reign supreme when it comes to moving 5,000-pound SUVs at warp speed, and these are some of the fastest models you can buy.

by: SuperSport

SIMULTANEOUS BROADCAST: Catch all 18 UCL clashes LIVE tonight

by: theregreview

EU Sports Regulation After Super League

Prior to its collapse, Super League organizers filed suit in the EU courts asking them to strike down UEFA regulations preventing clubs from participating in competitions not sanctioned by UEFA. The litigation proceeded to the European Court of Justice in 2023 despite the collapse of the Super League over two years earlier.

by: Metro

How to watch every Champions League game on TV tonight including Arsenal and Aston Villa

The draw for the knockout phase play-offs will be held pretty swiftly after the group stage is completed, with teams learning their fate on 31 January. Then the first legs will be played on 11-12 February and the second on 18-19 February. That gives the top eight teams a useful spell without European football as the round of 16 begins on 4 March.

by: Tennessean

5 realistic NFL draft trade scenarios for Tennessee Titans' No. 1 pick

The Tennessee Titans can get better by trading back from the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are five templates for doing so.

by: MSN

Keith has no issue with Yankees having third base competition in spring training

Keith McPherson says the Yankee fan should have no issue with a spring training competition for the starting third base job, even if it winds up being DJ LeMahieu.

by: MSN

P.E.I. gymnast surprises herself with all-around win at PE Classic

Jane Lee, a young gymnast from P.E.I., surprised herself by winning the all-around title for the first time at the PE Classic. The Island Gymnastics Academy (IGA) hosted the Prince Edward Classic from at the Delta hotel in Charlottetown Jan.

by: Eurosport

YOU DECIDE UEFA Europa League: Rasmus Hojlund to win Golden Boot? Play-offs for Spurs? Jose Mourinho early exit?

TNT Sports gives you the chance to vote on the biggest stories heading into the final matchday of the UEFA Europa League's inaugural league phase.

by: MSN

Number of MLS teams participating in U.S. Open Cup set to double: Here's what it means for the league

MLS is hoping that more competitions, especially for young players, will onhelp boost the progression of the players and the league

by: MSN

German rugby aiming to punch historic 2027 World Cup ticket

Germany's men have a chance to make rugby history in 2025. A strong outing at the European championship could see them qualify for the World Cup in two years' time.

by: Racer

1991 Mazda RX-7 GTO and 1985 Lola Corvette GTP win inaugural HSR IMSA Classic at Daytona

From the unmistakable shrill howl of the four-rotor 1991 Mazda RX-7-001 GTO to the thundering Chevrolet V-8 growl of a 1985 Lola Corvette GTP, the winners of the inaugural Historic Sportscar

by: MSN

Guyana's Matthew Nandu eager to emulate idols Chanderpaul, Hope

The 21-year-old has been appointed Guyana's vice-captain as they prepare to defend their four-day title in the West Indies Championship

by: MSN

Josko Gvardiol explains what has gone wrong for Man City in Champions League

Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol says the club failed to prioritise picking up points in Europe as they find themselves on the brink of Champions League elimination. While City have found their feet in the Premier League after an uncharacteristically dismal run of form,

by: MSN

Virat Kohli's Batting Position For Delhi vs Railways On Ranji Comeback Confirmed; Captain Set For Big Sacrifice

Ranji Trophy clash for Delhi against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium was confirmed by the home team's captain Ayush Badoni. Kohli will play for his state team in India's premier first-class competition for the first time in 13 years.

by: MSN

France vs Wales, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds - Tournament favourites host wooden spoon holders in likely Paris mismatch on opening night

by: MSN

Liverpool Players Likely To Be Available For Champions League Clash With PSV Eindhoven

Arne Slot is expected to field a heavily rotated Liverpool side for the Champions League clash away at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night

by: MSN

Champions League group phase finale: Who has qualified, who is in the play-offs and who might be eliminated?

Who has qualified, who is in the play-offs and who might be eliminated? - Everything you need to know ahead of the final round of matches in the competition's group phase

by: MSN

Why Manchester City's transfer spending boom isn't over yet

Man City had to do a U-turn on their usual transfer strategy to save their Premier League season, and the spending boom isn't slowing down just yet.

by: MSN

Athletes from foreign countries in the U.S. need visas. Here's how the process works

Fans from foreign nations attending sporting events in the U.S. aren't the only ones who need visas to enter the country. Athletes need immigration documents as well.

by: MSN

Beauden Barrett gives verdict on brother Jordie's start to life in Ireland and admits to suffering from 'FOMO'

Beauden Barrett's view on brother and All Blacks team-mate Jordie Barrett, who is currently starring for Leinster in Europe.

by: MSN

Emma Raducanu battling to attract big sponsors amid strong competition

Top sponsors are not as interested in Emma Raducanu anymore, with her 2021 US Open win now becoming a distant success, and new youngsters attracting the limelight.

by: MSN

UEFA Champions League tiebreaker rules: What happens if teams finish level on points in league phase?

The new-look UEFA Champions League has taken some getting used to, but the league phase has been exhilarating for viewers around the globe.

by: MSN

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares selfie with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, teasing major partnership updates

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman excitedly teases significant advancements in the partnership with Microsoft, hinting it will surpass expectations. Altman also acknowledges the rise of new competition from AI startup DeepSeek and expresses confidence in OpenAI's continued leadership in the AI space.

by: MSN

How Woods and McIlroy's banter could propel TGL to greater heights

Tiger Woods, a man with an incredible career and such successes, attracts everyones attention, and just his participation in tournaments of this type arouses the excitement of fans.

by: MSN

The young stars who have lit up Champions League so far

Several young players have caught the eye in the Champions League's new first phase. With the last round of fixtures on Wednesday, before the knockout rounds begin, BBC Sport looks at some of the under 23s who have impressed in helping their clubs bid to progress.

by: NHK

Apex Legends video shooter game championship starts in Sapporo

A major international e-sports competition has begun in Sapporo City, in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan.

by: MSN

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's son Aadvik bags 3 medals in the annual sport's competition

Ajith Kumar and Shalini's son, Aadvik, impressed at his school's sports event, winning three medals in sprint and relay races. Proud mother Shalini shared his achievement on Instagram, celebrating his success.

by: Eurosport

Mikel Arteta exclusive: Arsenal boss highlights 'big quality' behind team's UEFA Champions League form this season

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised his side for their "big quality" in sharing around the goals in the UEFA Champions League this season.

by: MSN

Six Nations 2025 schedule, results, standings, format and scoring system for men's rugby union tournament

by: autoevolution

2026 BMW iX Now Comes in Threes, Throws More Power to the Ground

German carmaker BMW introduced the facelift of the iX electric SUV, there are now three models to choose from and more power from the EV drives

by: MSN

Wednesday's briefing: City need win, Liverpool rest stars and Battle of Britain

Pep Guardiola called for "something special" from his Manchester City side when they bid to keep their Champions League hopes alive in Wednesday's final group game against Club Brugge. Arsenal, all-but guaranteed a place in the last 16 before their tie in Girona,

by: Eurosport

Exclusive: Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to be UEFA Champions League 'protagonists' before Celtic showdown

Unai Emery has urged his Aston Villa players to become Champions League protagonists ahead of their final league phase match against Celtic on Wednesday.

by: MSN

Manchester City face 'final' with a difference that will define their future

Manchester City face 'final' with a difference that will define their future - City's Champions League hopes hang by a thread as Club Brugge come to town and there is more on the line than just qualif

by: MSN

Brest vs Real Madrid: Preview, predictions and lineups

Real Madrid take on Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups and more.

by: MSN

Celebrity MasterChef: Nikki Tamboli impresses judges on day one, gets a spoon tap for her brilliant cooking skills

Nikki Tamboli has made a strong impression on the opening day of Celebrity MasterChef. As the youngest contestant, she earned a significant achievement with a spoon tap from the judges, recognizing her exceptional culinary skills.

by: MSN

VfB Stuttgart vs PSG: Preview, predictions and lineups

The most intriguing Matchday 8 match-up of the Champions League league phase arrives from Germany as Paris Saint-Germain visit VfB Stuttgart. This is a straight shootout to secure a play-off berth, although both teams will book their place in the next phase with a draw on Wednesday night.

by: MSN

Snowboarder Chloe Kim Makes History at X Games After Breaking Women's Record

Kim took home the most halfpipe titles earned by a woman, finishing with a score of 93.33. "Insane taking home my 8th X Games gold," Kim wrote on her Instagram page. "

by: MSN

The man behind TGL: How he persuaded Woods and McIlroy to create it

Although most believe that Woods and McIlroy were the initiators of the idea regarding TGL, things are different.

Explained: Why 18 UCL Matches Are Taking Place Simultaneously And Why Teams Cannot Afford Missing Top 8 And 24 Spot

The final round of league stage matches in the 2024-25 Champions League will take place in the early hours of Thursday morning with all 36 teams in action as 18 matches taking place at the same time.

The article from MSN Sports explains the unique scheduling of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) where 18 matches are set to occur simultaneously. This unusual arrangement is due to the new format of the competition which now includes a single league phase where all 36 teams play each other in a Swiss-style system, rather than the traditional group stage. This change aims to increase the number of high-stakes games and ensure that every match has significance. The simultaneous matches are scheduled to manage the tight calendar and to avoid any team gaining an unfair advantage by knowing the results of other games in advance. Teams are particularly keen on finishing in the top 8 to directly qualify for the knockout stages, or at least in the top 24 to enter a playoff round, as missing these spots could mean an early exit from the competition. This format intensifies the competition, making every game crucial for teams' progression.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/football/explained-why-18-ucl-matches-are-taking-place-simultaneously-and-why-teams-cannot-afford-missing-top-8-and-24-spot/ar-AA1y4xgJ