Wed, February 5, 2025

by: Politico

The heavyweight who isn't a Trump or a Musk

THE HEAVYWEIGHT: CHARLIE KIRK has been a fixture in Trump world for years. But look past the surface, and you'll see he's quietly become the most influential player outside the administration whose last name isn't Trump or Musk.

by: gearpatrol

Seiko Just Improved Its Forgotten 1970s Royal Oak Alternative

A 2024 limited edition from Seiko sub-brand Credor is now in regular production. It comes with an intricate new mosaic dial.

by: bolavip

MLB Rumors: Cubs join Alex Bregman race as Astros' future remains uncertain

by: MARCA

Michael Phelps 'rescued' Simone Biles at her most difficult moment with a message that was the best help to Jonathan Owens

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, has long been an advocate for mental health awareness in sports. His words gained even more weight following Simone Biles'

by: Forbes

From Kieran Culkin To Gordon Ramsay: These Super Bowl Ads Have The Biggest Stars

Comedians and actors Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson will star in a Super Bowl ad for Totino's Pizza Rolls, the first Big Game spot for General Mills in more than a decade.

by: AOL

Liverpool vs Tottenham prediction: Can the Reds overturn EFL Cup deficit?

Liverpool host Tottenham on Thursday night in the League Cup semi-final, with a one-goal deficit to overcome if they are to reach their 15th final (kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports Main Event).

by: MSN

Is Newcastle vs Arsenal on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Carabao Cup semi-final

Is Newcastle vs Arsenal on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Carabao Cup semi-final - Everything you need to know ahead of the semi-final second leg

by: MSN

Celebrity MasterChef: Chef Ranveer Brar lauds Tejasswi Prakash's innovative dish for winter special; says 'Is recipe ki kam se kam 1.5 lakh reels toh banegi'

Celebrity MasterChef recently premiered, featuring popular TV celebrities like Tejasswi Prakash, who impressed judges with her culinary skills. The competition includes seasoned judges and a mix of established contestants.

by: MSN

Ravindra Jadeja's selection for Champions Trophy left me surprised: S Badrinath

Former India cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath revealed that Ravindra Jadeja's selection in the Indian team for the England ODI series and the Champions Trophy left him surprised.

by: MSN

Joshua Zirkzee: Man Utd in unexpected WIN-WIN situation over transfer misfit

Joshua Zirkzee might have misfired for Manchester United in his first six months at Old Trafford, but the Red Devils have been given some positive news over the Dutch attacker.

by: MSN

Panthers GM Dan Morgan is asked what he's looking to add this offseason

The Carolina Panthers want the ball in 2025. President of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan recently sat down for a chat with Carla Metts Gebhart of Charlotte Sports Live. And with the offseason set to really kick in over the coming weeks,

by: SHINE

Harbin makes smooth work of downtown ice arenas

As the host of all the ice-based sports, Harbin's downtown area has prepared five venues for 32 medal events to be contested in short-track speed skating, figure skating, speed skating, curling and ice hockey, with all the facilities having previously staged domestic and international events in their respective sports.

by: MSN

Everton included in 13 VAR mistakes but Premier League won't name nine missed interventions

Premier League bosses have admitted to 13 VAR mistakes in the competition so far this season but the nine missed interventions have not been disclosed

by: Variety

Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix Backs First Full-Service Management Firm Dedicated to Women's Sports

Always Alpha, co-founded by Allyson Felix, and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment launch women's sports' first full-service management firm.

by: MSN

Beauden Barrett offers solution to 'fill' South African-shaped hole after Super Rugby became 'tiresome'

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett believes that Super Rugby Pacific needs a replacement for South Africa in order to safeguard the competition. The current format sees nine franchises from New Zealand and Australia compete alongside two from the Pacific Islands,

by: Covers

The True State of US Sports Betting (Part IV): Whither the Winners?

Regulation 1.0 stood up sports betting; Regulation 2.0 revisited advertising rules and betting markets; Regulation 3.0 should center on players.

by: MSN

Surrey sign Mitchell Santner for 2025 Vitality Blast

Surrey have signed New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner in a bid to finally end their long wait for Vitality Blast success. Santner has agreed a deal for the first eight group matches of this year's T20 competition,

by: MSN

Pakistan Vs India Champions Trophy Match Tickets Go On Sale

As tickets for the much-anticipated Pakistan vs India group-stage match have now gone on sale, the excitement for the 2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy has soared. One of the most fierce rivalries in international cricket is eagerly awaited by match followers from both countries and worldwide.

by: Forbes

Grand Slam Track Secures Media Deal With The CW And NBC Sports

After a long wait, fans finally have their answer. Explore where Grand Slam Track will be streaming for its inaugural season.

by: Reuters

Beauden Barrett wants Japan back in expanded Super Rugby

All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett is keen to see a return to Japanese involvement in Super Rugby Pacific, believing it would strengthen the competition and make it more attractive to players.

by: SuperSport

SIX NATIONS FOCUS: England need a change of script in Le Crunch

by: MSN

Ponting names young BBL star to replace Marsh in Champions Trophy

Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes that the selectors should take a gamble and include a 23-year-old uncapped Big Bash League (BBL) star in the ICC Champions Trophy squad to replace injured all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.

by: Forbes

50 Brands Will Advertise At Super Bowl 2025: Here's The Full Commercial Lineup

Super Bowl advertisers paid up to $8 million to secure a spot in television's most watched broadcast. Here's a lineup by product category of the commercials that will run.

by: MSN

LIV Golf prize money breakdown

What some of the fans are interested in is the prize fund of this competition, which is known for its enormous financial power. Namely, LIV Golf will continue to offer golfers $20

by: MSN

Russia Will Not Be Reinstated For 2025-26 IIHF Championships

The IIHF announced today that the standing ban handed down on Russia and Belarus for sanctioned international competition will remain in place for the 2025-26 IIHF Championships. "Following its latest meeting this morning,

by: NDTV

Ricky Ponting Backs This Star As Perfect Replacement Of Mitchell Marsh In Champions Trophy

Mitchell Marsh, a key figure in the Australia limited-overs set-up, was ruled out of the upcoming event last month due to a back injury

by: MSN

Op-Ed: Travis Hunter deserves to play both ways in the NFL

Travis Hunter is one of the most fascinating prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, and yet, many analysts and fans continue to limit the conversation about his future by forcing him into traditional positional roles.
Tue, February 4, 2025

by: NDTV

Shubman Gill Breaks Silence On 'Toxic Competition' With Abhishek Sharma And Yashasvi Jaiswal

Abhishek Sharma's good form brings another opening contender for Team India, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.

by: Reuters

'Gamechanger' Suaalii ready to go for Super Rugby debut

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii eased worries about his fitness on Wednesday and said he would be raring to go for the New South Wales Waratahs when they play their Super Rugby Pacific season-opener next week.

by: Couriermail

Jarryd Hayne's rugby league return locked in after signing with Eels feeder club Wentworthville Magpies

Jarryd Hayne has officially locked in his rugby league return after signing with Parramatta Eels feeder team Wentworthville Magpies.

by: Outlookindia

Sports News Highlights: Weightlifting Records Broken At National Games; Travis Head Earns Allan Border Medal At AUS Cricket Awards

In the Bangladesh Premier League, Fortune Barishal booked a ticket to the final and await their competitor, while Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich decided to extend veteran custodian Manuel Neuer's contract till 2026.

by: deseret

'He's starting to flourish': Ezra Ausar hitting stride as Utes enter crucial period in schedule

Reeling after an 81-72 loss at Oklahoma State — the Cowboys raced out to a 12-3 lead and led wire-to-wire for just their third conference win — Utah will need Ausar — and everyone else — to hit a new gear as it enters a crucial stretch in the schedule, starting with a home game against Colorado on Wednesday night.

by: Newsweek

NFL Referee Association Weighs in on Chiefs 'Favoritsm' Controversy, 'It's Insulting'

The Kansas City Chiefs referee "favoritism" controversies have led to the NFL Referee Association weighing on the "insulting" nature of the rumors.

by: AOL

Where will the next new NFL team find a home?

Windfall conducted a statistical analysis of the characteristics of existing NFL team metro areas to identify 10 cities that could host expansion.

by: MLive

MHSAA announces Class C and D winners of Scholar-Athlete award

Class C winners: Dayne Behning, Munising; Summer Pomaville, Pinconning; Kelcie Pung, Fowler; Isaiah Kabban, Harbor Beach; Trevor Nolan, Munising; and Wheatley Rodammer, Saginaw Valley Lutheran.

by: MSN

Hamlin, Gayle pairing gets off to a solid start at Bowman Gray

The first weekend of competition for the Denny Hamlin and Chris Gayle pairing laid a solid foundation to build on as the NASCAR Cup Series season unfolds. Hamlin earned a spot in the Cook Out Clash by winning his heat race on Saturday night at Bowman Gray Stadium.

by: MSN

Can Mathys Tel play against Liverpool in Carabao Cup? Spurs signing's potential debut after Tottenham loan deal

Full predicted lineups and team news for Liverpool vs. Tottenham. Can Mathys Tel play against Liverpool in Carabao Cup? Assuming that his

by: MSN

The 15 Greatest Women's Soccer Forwards of All Time

From silky dribblers to un-markable aerial threats, who will be ranked the greatest-ever forward in women's soccer history?

by: MSN

Former USWNT Goalkeeper Hope Solo Set for Return to Soccer Pitch

Hope Solo will return to the field for the first time since her retirement in 2016 for an annual soccer tournament.

by: MSN

Connor McDavid drops truth bomb on 4 Nations Face-Off competition

The NHL will take a break from February 12-20 for the 4 Nations Face-Off and Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is extremely excited for the event. McDavid spoke out on the upcoming tournament recently.

by: MSN

How any amateur golf architect fan could win $3,000 and a trip to Argentina

Golf course scholars know that Alister MacKenzie's big architecture break came when he won a design contest in the British publication Country Life Magazine in 1914. Architect C.B. Macdonald was one of the judges and liked MacKenzie's winning entry so much (a brawny par 4 with multiple routes from tee to green based on how daring the player wanted

by: MSN

Russia, Belarus remain expelled from 2025-26 IIHF competition

The IIHF announced Tuesday that the Russian and Belarusian national teams will remain barred from competition for at least another year.

by: MSN

NASCAR introduces a new rule that will award a point for the fastest lap in every race

NASCAR introduced a new rule Tuesday that will award one point to the team and driver with the fastest single lap in each race. The "Xfinity Fastest Lap" was added as part of a contract renewal between NASCAR and Xfinity.

by: KPCNews

Trine students among top sports sales competitors

Two students from Trine University's Ketner School of Business finished in the top 16 at the annual National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship competition, held Jan. 21-22 at State

by: MSN

3 Tweaks We Would Make To The Rules Of TGL

TGL has made an encouraging start and been well received by fans, but there are a few tweaks we would implement to ensure it reaches the next

by: MSN

Arunachal duo secures second place at national cake contest in Guwahati

Arunachal Pradesh bakers secure second place at national cake contest in Guwahati, showcasing their creativity. This achievement highlights the region's growing talent in the culinary arts

by: MSN

Flyers prospect Olle Lycksell dazzles at AHL All-Star skills competition

The shootout has been the furthest thing from the Flyers' friend since it was instituted ahead of the 2005-06 season. In fact, the Flyers' .380 all-time winning percentage in shootouts ranks dead last among the NHL's 32 teams;

by: MSN

National Games: Competition director expelled over medal fixing allegations

Beauden Barrett wants Japan back in expanded Super Rugby

All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett is keen to see a return to Japanese involvement in Super Rugby Pacific, believing it would strengthen the competition and make it more attractive to players.

Beauden Barrett, a prominent All Blacks flyhalf, has expressed his desire for Japan to rejoin an expanded Super Rugby competition starting in 2025. This interest comes as New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) are in discussions to potentially include Japan and a Fijian team in the tournament. Barrett, who has played in Japan during the off-season, believes that the inclusion of Japanese teams would enhance the competition's quality and appeal, especially after the departure of South African teams to the European competition, the PRO14. He highlighted the benefits of cultural exchange and the competitive edge that Japanese rugby could bring to Super Rugby.

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https://www.reuters.com/sports/beauden-barrett-wants-japan-back-expanded-super-rugby-2025-02-05/