• Thu, January 30, 2025

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: People

Dick Button, 2-Time Olympic Champion and Legendary Figure Skating Commentator, Dies at 95

Dick Button, the two-time Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating (1948 and 1952), has died at age 95. He was also known as a longtime figure skating commentator for ABC Sports and later NBC Sports.

by: Outlookindia

Sports News Highlights: Hockey India League Semi-Finalists Decided; Lewis Hamilton Crashes Ferrari In Testing

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted his team failed to mop up the England tail after having the visitors on the mat and credited "world-class" spinner Adil Rashid for making life difficult for his batters during their 26-run loss in the third T20I on Tuesday.

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

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries acquires 49% stake in THIS cricket team

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries (RIL) has acquired a 49% stake in the ECB's The Hundred team, Oval Invincibles, for £60.27 million, valuing the team at £123 million. The deal, finalised through a virtual auction,

by: MSN

Dick Button, first U.S. Olympic figure skating gold medalist, dies at 95

Dick Button, the legendary figure skater who became the first American to win Olympic gold in the sport, has died at age 95, according to The New York Times and The Washington Post, citing confirmation from his son and daughter.

by: MSN

Students from Cusat win International Formula Race car-making competition

KOCHI: The 52-member team of engineering students from Cochin University of Science and Technology's (Cusat) School of Engineering zoomed to the first place at the International Formula Bharat Competition 2025 that was held at the Kary Motor Speedway in Coimbatore from January 22 to 27.

by: MSN

10 Compact Crossovers That Offer Big Power In A Small Package

Fear not, we've compiled a list of 10 compact SUVs that deliver power without the $200k price tag. In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturers and other authoritative sources.

by: MSN

How Knicks are dominating elite competition amid 5-game win streak

The New York Knicks have been on an absolute tear of late, most recently beating the Denver Nuggets 122-112. Their win over Denver marks their fifth-straight victory, and they've won those five games by a combined total of 83 points.

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.

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.
The article from Forbes, published on January 30, 2025, discusses the complete sell-out of The Hundred cricket tournament, which has significantly boosted the profile of English cricket. The tournament, known for its innovative 100-ball format, has not only attracted large crowds but also increased television viewership and digital engagement. This success is seen as a pivotal moment for English cricket, enhancing its appeal to a broader audience, including younger fans and families, through its fast-paced, entertaining format. The sell-out has also led to increased sponsorship and investment, with stakeholders optimistic about the future growth and sustainability of cricket in England. The article highlights how The Hundred has managed to rejuvenate interest in cricket, potentially setting a template for other cricketing nations to follow in revitalizing the sport.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/timellis/2025/01/30/the-hundred-sells-out-to-boost-profile-and-english-crickets-future/

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