• Thu, January 30, 2025

by: Reuters

Australia want Schmidt signature in two weeks

Rugby Australia wants Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt's signature on a contract extension by the start of the Super Rugby competition on Feb. 14, Chief Executive Phil Waugh said on Thursday.

by: Forbes

The Hundred Sells Out To Boost Profile And English Cricket's Future

English cricket's The Hundred has been popular with crowds but could do with more big names. The stakes are higher now as investors come in for a piece of the cake.

by: MyJoyOnline

University of Ghana Corporate Football League set to kick off

The battle for corporate football supremacy is set to unfold at the University of Ghana as 16 institutions prepare to face off in the inaugural University of Ghana Corporate Football League.

by: MARCA

Caitlin Clark's latest unpopular decision could have an explanation that Kobe Bryant would have supported

by: Yahoo

What's Pete Carroll's NFL return mean for Geno Smith's Seahawks future? Vegas is asking

Seattle quarterback's contract, relationship with his former Seahawks coach and Smith's curious postings makes one wonder.

by: Time

The Best Super Bowl Ads of 2025

For advertisers, it's an opportunity to get their products in front of millions. Advertisers pull out all the stops for their biggest— and often most expensive—ads of the year. This year, ads reportedly sold for north of $8 million, a record price.

by: hometownstations

Special Olympics Ohio Outdoor Winter Games is back in Ohio

For the first time since 2020, Special Olympics Ohio (SOOH) will host its annual Outdoor Winter Games presented by The OSU Wexner Medical Center at Snow Trails (3100 Possum Run Rd) in Mansfield on Monday,

by: ESPN

Champions League recap, projections: Who wins, Best XI, more

So, the Champions League is down to 24 teams and yes, giants like Man City and Paris Saint-Germain made it through in the end. So let's review the league phase, best XI and project who's winning it all.

by: MLive

Where to watch the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown and which competitions feature Detroit Lions players

NFL Pro Bowl begins on Thursday night with the Skills Showdown. Top AFC and NFC players will go head-to-head in satisfying catches, passing the test, relay race, helmet harmony, and dodgeball competitions.

by: coinspeaker

Deepseek & ChatGPT Battle It Out! Which AI Gave the Best Crypto Investment Picks?

This article compares their predictions to find out which AI has the upper hand in identifying winning cryptocurrencies.

by: BBC

UEFA Europa League FCSB 0 Manchester United 2 Full time

Manchester United advance straight to the Europa League last 16 as Kobbie Mainoo scores one and assists another at FCSB.

by: Slate

The Figure Skaters Whose Promising Careers Were Cut Tragically Short on Wednesday

Also aboard the flight were many family members of these skaters, vital support systems for any young athlete. The aforementioned skaters were at the juvenile, intermediate, and novice levels of the sport,

by: Slate

This Isn't the First Plane Crash to Devastate U.S. Figure Skating

One such example of a rapidly progressing skater lost on this flight is Spencer Lane, who had recently won gold in Intermediate Men at the U.S. Eastern Sectional championships. On his Instagram account,

by: People

Ilia Malinin, World Champion Figure Skater Who Won Competition Before Deadly Crash, Says He's 'Heartbroken'

Reigning World Champion figure skater Illia Malinin, who won the competition in Wichita that his teammates had left from before dying in the plane crash in DC, posted on Instagram on Thursday, Jan. 30 that he was 'heartbroken' by their deaths.

by: MSN

Carlo Ancelotti criticises new Champions League format

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has hit out at this season's new Champions League format in the wake of the first edition of the 'league phase' coming to a close this week.

by: MSN

UEFA Women's Champions League: All You Need to Know About the Knockout Stage

Will Barcelona reign supreme for a third year in a row? Well, we don't have long to wait as the knockout draw is set to take place on 7 February.

by: MSN

JJ Redick Had Blunt Response on Adam Silver's Idea to Shorten NBA Games

NBA commissioner Adam Silver floated a potential game-changing idea during an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show on Wednesday—shortening NBA games. As the NBA looks into ideas to improve ratings and make the sport more exciting,

by: MSN

Samuel Montembeault did not have a great month of January

In December, when Samuel Montembeault was named to the Canadian team for the Four Nations Clash, he rewarded the Canadian leaders by having a big month. When we break down his performances month by month,

by: MSN

Man United and Tottenham reach Europa League round of 16

Manchester United and Tottenham put their inconsistent domestic campaigns aside and advanced to the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. Diogo Dalot tapped in a precise cross by Kobbie Mainoo on the hour mark and Mainoo netted eight minutes later for a 2-0 victory over Romanian champion FCSB in Bucharest.

by: MSN

Nonprofit holding disability-friendly dodgeball competition

A local nonprofit is hosting a dodgeball tournament. Joni and Friends in Ridgeland are inviting people to come out Saturday, Feb. 8, for the Magnolia Classic Dodgeball Tournament. It will be held at Hartfield Academy on Luckney Road in Flowood at 9 a.

by: MSN

AHL All-Star 2025: How Coachella Valley will offer something unique to the annual weekend

Instead of being hosted by a city buried in snow, there will be golf, sunshine, palm trees and a venue that has caught the league's attention.

by: MSN

NFL Pro Bowl skills competition live results: Updated standings, winners, highlights from 2025 AFC vs. NFC games

The Sporting News brings you LIVE results for the 2025 Pro Bowl skills competition with updated standings, winners and highlights.

by: MSN

The Citadel announces 2025 football schedule

The Citadel football program announced the program's 2025 schedule Thursday afternoon, compiling a formidable four-game non-conference lineup along with the usual eight-contest Southern Conference slate.

by: MSN

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem make EuroCup statements

Both Israeli teams in the EuroCup competition took huge steps to position themselves in the best possible manner for the upcoming playoffs. Convincing victories by Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem on the penultimate game day have set them up for big regular season finales next week that Israeli basketball aficionados will be salivating over,

by: MSN

Khana Nahi Khaya: Virat Kohli Trolls Delhi Crowd; Starts Cheering Competition Between Stands - Watch

Virat Kohli was in a typically fun mood on the field during Delhi's 2024-25 Ranji Trophy match against Railways and had some hilarious interactions with the crowd. People turned up in unprecedented numbers as Kohli made a comeback to India's premier first-class competition for the first time in 12 years.

by: MSN

Clash inspection finds alternate home in Charlotte before Bowman Gray load-in: 'This made a lot of sense'

Overheard conversation in the NASCAR Cup Series garage: "Kind of weird, isn't it? It's like a test session without a test." And so it was Thursday afternoon at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which hosted pre-race inspection for a race it's not hosting.

by: MSN

2025 District 11 team wrestling tournament brackets

The fields and seeds have been set for the District 11 Class 3A and 2A team wrestling tournaments, which will be held on Saturday at Freedom High School. The seeding of the tournaments is done by a committee and was completed Thursday morning.

by: MSN

Julian Edelman Says He Goes Into 'Competition Mode' When He's Around Former Teammates Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski: 'It's Fun'

Though Julian Edelman retired in 2021, he still gets to see his old New England Patriots teammates, including Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, a.k.a. Gronk, just as much since they're all broadcasters now.

by: MSN

Tom Brady Adopting Buccaneers Playbook for Raiders With Key Hire as Las Vegas Confirm Patrick Graham's Return

Tom Brady has always played the long game. The post Tom Brady Adopting Buccaneers Playbook for Raiders With Key Hire as Las Vegas Confirm Patrick Graham's Return appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: MSN

Khel Maharan 2.0: Around 100 participate in district-level swimming trials in Barpeta

Barpeta district in Assam held successful swimming trials for Khel Maharan 2.0, selecting 22 swimmers for zonal contests. Despite limited facilities, participants excelled, showcasing rural talent.

by: MSN

Adam Jones Discusses Tomoyuki Sugano's Arrival and the Rising Influence of Japanese Players

Adam Jones shares his insights on the Baltimore Orioles' latest Japanese pitcher, Tomoyuki Sugano. Jones highlights Sugano's competitive spirit and thorough understanding of American-style pitches. He believes that Sugano's experience with elite Japanese pitchers like Masahiro Tanaka has prepared him well for MLB success.

by: MSN

Sebastian Coe: Transgender athletes threaten women's sport

Sebastian Coe is hoping to become the new Olympics chief. He spoke exclusively to DW about his issue with transgender athletes competing in the female category.

by: MSN

Could the Dodgers Be MLB's Version of the Chiefs? It's Complicated.

The defending World Series champions have restocked this offseason and boast the makings of a juggernaut. To reach the dynastic level of the Chiefs, though, they'll need to master baseball's more chaotic postseason structure.

by: MSN

Caitlin Clark's NBA All-Star weekend decision is a brilliant one

Clark won't be participating in a three-point contest at NBA All-Star weekend — instead, she'll make her debut at WNBA All-Star in Indianapolis this summer.

by: MSN

Big recruiting weekend on deck for Michigan football

Sherrone Moore's initial offseason once getting the Michigan football head coaching job last January was a whirlwind. With Jim Harbaugh bringing a handful of assistant coaches with him to the NFL, Moore's primary objective was filling out his staff and keeping the Wolverines' top returners from entering the NCAA transfer portal - all while trying to allot as much time as possible for

by: MSN

Will the NBA ditch 12-minute quarters for new format?

NBA commissioner Adam Silver raised the possibility that the league could someday switch from 12-minute to 10-minute quarters to court a changing TV audience.

by: MSN

Louis Vuitton Is Revved Up About Its Formula 1 Partnership

The brand will kick off the racing season as title sponsor of the opening race in Melbourne on March 16 - and 24 trophy trunks are in the works.

by: MSN

McLaren MCL38 wins Autosport's International Competition Car of the Year

The McLaren MCL38 Formula 1 contender has won Autosport's International Competition Car of the Year Award, voted for by fans. In a competitive 2024 F1 season, the MCL38 has been voted as the standout design after winning six of the 24 grands prix on the calendar to end Red Bull's three-year streak of winning the award.

by: MSN

Liberty Media's MotoGP Takeover Deal is Delayed Again

Back in December, the European Commission (which is the European Union's executive arm) announced that it would subject Liberty Media's proposed acquisition of Dorna Sports to a m

by: MSN

NFL awards 2024: Lions, Vikings double up in voting for Sporting News' honors

Before the "other" NFL honors are revealed, find out who won Sporting News' major individual awards for the 2024 regular season, exclusively based on voting from their playing, coaching, and front-office peers.

by: MSN

For better or worse? Ranking NASCAR offseason driver, crew chief moves

More than half the NASCAR Cup Series full-time teams either have a new driver or a new crew chief. What teams or drivers made the best moves? NASCAR fans will get their first glimpse this weekend at the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

by: MSN

NFL Pro Bowl skills contests, explained: Rules, scoring & more for all ten games, from dodgeball to Tug-of-War

Fans are still getting familiar with the Pro Bowl Games format. Here's how this year's competitions will work.

by: MSN

NFL Pro Bowl Skills Showdown TV channel, start time, live streams, list of events and contestants for 2025 competition

Some of the top players in the NFL will partake in eight skills challenges over this two-day event. The event will take place in Orlando, Florida with Peyton and Eli Manning coach

by: MSN

Christian Horner's early F1 2025 prediction amid 'box office' Lewis Hamilton move

Hamilton arrived at Ferrari's Maranello headquarters last week, January 20th marking his first day in red. Red suits Lewis Hamilton, says Christian Horner. Ferrari celebrated th

by: MSN

River City High School women's wrestling team makes history as first-ever league champions

The RCHS Raiders were crowned league champions, the first time women's wrestling in this league has had enough participation to rise to this level of competition.

by: MSN

Six Nations stands as a rare shining light amid rugby's turmoil

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by: MSN

NFL Pro Bowl skills participants 2025: Full rosters, lineups for AFC & NFC teams in all 10 competitions

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by: MSN

FCSB vs Man Utd: Preview, predictions and lineups

Previewing FCSB vs Man Utd in the Europa League on Thursday, including team news, predictions and how to watch on TV.

Australia want Schmidt signature in two weeks

Rugby Australia wants Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt's signature on a contract extension by the start of the Super Rugby competition on Feb. 14, Chief Executive Phil Waugh said on Thursday.
The article from Reuters discusses Australia's interest in hiring former Ireland and All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt as their new head coach. Rugby Australia (RA) is keen to secure Schmidt's signature within two weeks, aiming for him to lead the Wallabies into the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour and the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which Australia will host. Schmidt, who has a successful coaching record including leading Ireland to a Grand Slam and a series win against New Zealand, is currently involved with the All Blacks as an assistant coach. His potential appointment comes after the sacking of Eddie Jones following a poor performance at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. RA's CEO Phil Waugh has expressed the urgency of finalizing the coaching position to ensure stability and success in upcoming international competitions.

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https://www.reuters.com/sports/australia-want-schmidt-signature-two-weeks-2025-01-30/