Sun, February 2, 2025

by: MSN

Olympic Gold Medalist Pioneer Dick Button Remembered As Popular Sportscaster

Dick Button, the first man to win two gold medals in figure skating at the Olympics, is being remembered as a popular sportscaster after his death at age 95. Button, a longtime New York resident, died at his Ice Pond Farm in Northern Westchester County's North Salem.

by: MSN

Dodgers to flaunt Blake Snell signing in front of former team and troll Yankees at same time

The Los Angeles Dodgers have found the perfect way to rub the Blake Snell signing in the San Diego Padres' faces and troll the New York Yankees all at once.

by: MARCA

Mexico vs Venezuela in the Caribbean Series: Nearly the middle of the game and no score

Caribbean Series continues and the Charros de Jalisco, representatives of Mexico, will seek their second victory of the tournament when they

by: MSN

Amorim wants to incorporate one of the best goalkeepers in the world for his Manchester United

Ruben Amorim asked for the arrival of one of the best goalkeepers in the world to join his Manchester United squad.
Sat, February 1, 2025

by: Click2Houston

Sources: Raiders interview Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson for offensive coordinator job

HOUSTON - Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson interviewed for the Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator job, per a league source. Johnson is one of the Texans' top candidates for their offensive coordinator vacancy, per sources. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.

by: WXOW

WACPC State Dance Competition has La Crosse Center "busting a move"

The La Crosse Center was the site of the Wisconsin Association of Cheer and POM Coaches State Dance Championship both Friday and Saturday.

by: wacotrib

Aging athletes extend careers with extensive support teams, evolving recovery methods

LeBron James and Lindsey Vonn just turned 40, and Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 next week on Feb. 5. It used to be a rarity.

by: Forbes

From Hendrick To Honda: What To Watch For In The 2025 NASCAR Season

New faces, new challenges, and the ever-evolving Next Gen car—NASCAR 2025 is here and it could be the most unpredictable NASCAR season yet.

by: MSN

Tennis-Debutants shine as US lead Taiwan in Davis Cup qualifiers

Alex Michelsen gave the United States a 2-0 lead over Taiwan on his Davis Cup debut in the first round qualifiers on Friday, while Jacob Fearnley also impressed in his first appearance in the competition to pull Britain level with Japan.

by: MSN

Cincinnati Reds Legend Barry Larkin Working to Bring MLB Team to Orlando

There are efforts to get Major League Baseball into places like Nashville, but the legendary shortstop is also working to bring another team to Florida.

by: MSN

Results AlUla Tour 2025 | Merlier and Pidcock take two each, but Q36.5 celebrates the most in the desert

From Oceania to Europe to Saudi Arabia—that sums up the start of the 2025 men's elite cycling season. After the Tour Down Under and several races in Valencia, the AlUla Tour in Saudi Arabia was next on the calendar.

by: MSN

Former Chicago White Sox Top Prospect Lands with New York Mets

Former Chicago White Sox top prospect Nick Madrigal has signed a one-year deal with the New York Mets, per an announcement from the team. The No. 4 pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, Madrigal spent two years with the White Sox and three years with the Chicago Cubs.

by: MSN

Where to watch Madhouse Classic at Bowman Gray: Live stream, channel, start time for Modified race

Modified racers take to the North Carolina track ahead of this weekend's NASCAR Clash. Here's how to watch all the action.

by: Polygon

Every movie and show coming to Netflix in February

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by: MSN

Day 2 Weightlifting: Manipur Leads Medal Tally with 2 gold and 2 bronze, Bindyarani and N.Ajith shine

The second day of weightlifting at the National Games 2024 witnessed thrilling performances, record-breaking lifts, and intense competition across five categories. Star lifters lived up to their reputations,

by: MSN

Conor McGregor's $411M Venture Dismissed by Dana White Over Record Breaking UFC Event

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by: MSN

Redknapp manages country's 'worst' football team

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by: Outside

Lindsey Vonn's Comeback to Ski Racing, Explained

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Fri, January 31, 2025

by: Forbes

A Guide To The 2025 Caribbean Series Featuring Albert Pujols

This year's tournament features plenty of current and former MLB talent as Albert Pujols looks to bring home the glory for his Dominican club.

by: Reuters

Super Bowl 2025: how was the host city chosen and who are future hosts?

The Super Bowl will be played on Feb. 9 in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Caesars Superdome between the reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs and NFC winners Philadelphia Eagles.

by: WOFL

EA Sports sends top HBCU students to NFL Pro Bowl

EA Sports celebrates the finalists of their 2025 Madden NFL HBCU Tournament Series by sending them to the NFL Pro Bowl Skills Competition and getting them hands-on experience with NFL executives and behind-the-scenes access with NFL athletes,

by: GameSpot

Four Years After Microsoft Acquisition, Esports Site Start.gg Goes Independent With Some Changes

Despite some downward trends in the gaming industry, esports remain popular. Last year's Evo 2024 was officially the largest esports competition ever. Evo 2025 will look to maintain that momentum when it returns to Las Vegas between August 1-3.

by: AARP

Dick Button, Olympic Great and Voice of Figure Skating, Dies at 95

The two-time gold medalist is credited for bringing the sport to the masses with his award-winning commentating

by: People

Chris Martin Joins Opening Ceremony Headline Lineup for Prince Harry's Invictus Games in Canada

Chris Martin will perform at the opening ceremony of Prince Harry's Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada next Saturday, Feb. 8. All the details!

by: Reuters

Debutants shine as US lead Taiwan in Davis Cup qualifiers

Alex Michelsen gave the United States a 2-0 lead over Taiwan on his Davis Cup debut in the first round qualifiers on Friday, while Jacob Fearnley also impressed in his first appearance in the competition to pull Britain level with Japan.

by: TEAMtalk

Daniel Levy jets into Munich to seal massive Tottenham transfer coup in exciting Romano update

Reputed transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has arrived in Germany to try and accelerate the signing of explosive young forward Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich.

by: Football365

Slot wants 'right decision' from Salah 'for him and Liverpool' as 'ridiculous' contract claim dismissed

Liverpool boss Arne Slot hopes Mo Salah "will make the right decision for him and hopefully us in his career".

by: fingerlakes1

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by: Castanet

1,600 volunteers needed for Trail-Rossland to host 2026 BC Winter Games

Tons of volunteers will be needed to help support the cities of Trail and Rossland host the 2026 BC Winter Games for the first time.

by: Tuko

Hellen Obiri Picks 2 Athletes Who Could Challenge Her in 2025 Boston Marathon

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by: MSN

Micah Richards confronted by PSG boss over CBS Sports comment - 'I'm not happy with you'

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by: MassLive

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SlingTV offers a variety of live programming ranging from news and sports and starting as low as $20 a month for your first month. Subscribers also get a month of DVR Plus free if they sign up now. Choose from various sports packages without long-term contracts and with easy cancelation.

by: MSN

Liverpool's 2024-25 Champions League path to glory - but who could they face?

Can Liverpool win the trophy again?

by: MSN

Champions League turns into 'Gogglebox' as TNT Sports try to navigate the chaos

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by: MSN

Throwback to the time when Prabhas opened up about competition with Ram Charan & Allu Arjun

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by: MSN

Despite $2 Billion Advantage Over Dodgers, Yankees Owners' Victim Portrayal Receives Heavy Backlash

The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers are two of the best teams in the world of baseball right now. The post Despite $2 Billion Advantage Over Dodgers, Yankees Owners' Victim Portrayal Receives Heavy Backlash appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: MSN

Report: Greg Norman takes new job in Australia after LIV Golf dismissal

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by: MSN

UKGCC thrills with 2025 Corporate Sports Jamboree

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes trade between Ghana and the United Kingdom, has thrilled over 450 participants with its third consecutive Corporate Sports Jamboree held on Saturday,

by: MSN

NFL Pro Bowl skills competition results: NFC gets out to big lead thanks to Jared Goff, Justin Jefferson

Pro Bowl Games are annually held the week between the championship round and the Super Bowl. This year, the festivities are once again being held over two days, starting on Thursday, Jan. 30 and finishing on Sunday,
Thu, January 30, 2025

by: MSN

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

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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

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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: 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: 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: 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.

Who was Dick Button? Gold medalist figure skating icon dies at 95

Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Dick Button, died on January 30 at 95 in North Salem, New York. News of his death was confirmed by his daughter, Emily Button, to The Washington Post.

Dick Button, a legendary figure skater who won Olympic gold medals in 1948 and 1952, passed away at the age of 95. Known for revolutionizing the sport with his athleticism and technical prowess, Button was the first to land a double Axel jump in competition and later a triple loop. Beyond his competitive achievements, he became a prominent figure in figure skating as a commentator for ABC Sports, covering 27 Winter Olympics, and was recognized for his insightful analysis and engaging commentary. His contributions to the sport were honored with inductions into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Button's death marks the end of an era in figure skating, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, excellence, and a deep love for the sport.

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