• Fri, February 14, 2025

by: AOL

Battle for No. 1: Alabama vs. Auburn isn't just a football rivalry anymore

How Alabama vs. Auburn became a basketball game between national title contenders is a story no one saw coming.

by: Newsday

Duplantis sets pole vault meet record in season-opener at ISTAF Indoor in Berlin

Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has set a new meeting record on his return from a winter break by jumping 6.10 meters at the ISTAF Indoor meet in Berlin.

by: Metro

Jamie Carragher warns Enzo Maresca that Chelsea star 'will want to leave' during Brighton defeat

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher highlighted Cole Palmer 's 'frustration' in Chelsea 's 3-0 loss to Brighton and claimed the forward 'will want to leave' unless the club start competing for trophies under Enzo Maresca.

by: Newsweek

Top 5 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest Performances of All Time

While this year's 3-Point Contest sports five All-Stars — Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland, Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro, and Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham — the 2025 Dunk Contest has zero.

by: MassLive

'Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race' season 17 new episode, stream free Feb. 14

A new episode of "Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race" will air on Friday, Feb. 14.

by: KENS

SA's Stephon Castle hits game-winner, wins MVP in Rising Stars tournament

Castle hit the game-winner in Game 1 of the Friday's Rising Stars tourney and tallied a game-high 12 points in the final.

by: MSN

Castle, George lead Team C to Rising Stars win and a berth against LeBron in the All-Star Game

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by: MSN

For The Love of Competition: Prep Diver Making a Splash in Rookie Season

After a serious leg injury, Creighton Prep's Tommy Lampert left gymnastics & is now making a splash in his rookie season as a diver.

by: Newsweek

Expert Predictions For 2025 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest

The high-flying guard is an incredible athlete and will take home the crown once again in San Francisco. While his skills haven't led to consistent playing time in the NBA, McClung is suited very well for this competition. With a win, he would tie Nate Robinson for the most Slam Dunk titles in history.

by: MSN

IBA welcomes lawsuit threatened by Imane Khelif following Paris Olympics controversy

The IBA is not backing down from a potential lawsuit from Imane Khelif following the controversy surrounding her sex at the Paris Olympics.

by: MSN

Class 1A jazz dance championship goes to Lac qui Parle Valley/Dawson-Boyd

It was a different kind of evening in the Target Center. Under its bright lights, new Minnesota dance royalty was crowned Friday night — watched by dedicated fan bases, decked out in everything from matching red velour tracksuits on Maple Grove dads to coordinated purple top hats on Yellow Medicine East supporters.

by: MSN

At least 10 athletes who could win at Saturday's RIIL Indoor Track and Field Championships

Championship season starTs on Saturday with the Indoor Track and Field Championships. Here are 13 athletes we think you should watch for.

by: MSN

Gold Rush Figure Skating Competition is underway

Gold Rush Figure Skating Competition is underway

by: MSN

Matt Tifft Provides an Update on His NASCAR Future

Matt Tifft's racing career came to a halt after he suffered a seizure at Martinsville Speedway. Since returning to racing two years ago, Tifft has now provided an update on his future in NASCAR competition.

by: MSN

Lakers Surprisingly Have Little History in NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest

The NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest has long been one of the most exciting events of the All-Star weekend, showcasing jaw-dropping athleticism and creativity. Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' storied history filled with high-flying players,

by: MSN

Carragher warns Maresca that Chelsea star 'will want to leave' during Brighton defeat

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher highlighted Cole Palmer's 'frustration' in Chelsea's 3-0 loss to Brighton and claimed the forward 'will want to leave' unless the club start competing for major trophies under Enzo Maresca.

by: MSN

Mondo Duplantis sets ISTAF Indoor in Berlin pole vault mark

Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis set a new meet record on his return from a winter break by jumping 6.10 meters at the ISTAF Indoor meet in Berlin on Friday.

by: MSN

What were the 10 best Jameis Winston moments of Super Bowl week?

Jameis Winston had an eventful week as a FOX Sports correspondent at Super Bowl LIX. Which 10 moments were the best?

by: MSN

5 Things We Didn't See Coming Ahead of the 2025 Daytona 500, Including Bubba Wallace's Duel Win

The Great American Race is upon us as the 2025 Daytona 500 qualifiers give fans several twists and turns. Qualifying for the Daytona always brings in drama and intense competition and this year is no different.

by: MSN

D-backs' Manager Discusses Closer Role, Opening Day Starter

Of course, there's the closer competition, questions around utilization, and a nearly entirely new pitching coaching staff. Manager Torey Lovullo met with the media on Friday, and gave some insight into high-leverage usage,

by: MSN

'JIT 2025': Matchups and Schedule Revealed

The game show has now revealed its schedule and quarterfinal matchups. Check out the full lineup of matches below. On February 17, Matt Amodio, the 10th Highest Earning Contestant of all-time will face off against Hannah Wilson,

by: MSN

Yankees' Brian Cashman doubles down on risky internal third base solutions

The Yankees could certainly use another big bat with defensive versatility, but for now, general manager Brian Cashman remains committed

by: MSN

Watch: Pair of Pistons Players Touch Down for NBA All-Star Weekend

On Wednesday night, the Detroit Pistons played in their last game before the All-Star break. For most of the league, teams will enjoy a week off before the final stretch of the regular season. However,

by: MSN

Offseason feeding frenzy threatening Bears' chance at improving

The way the Bears get better has been made obvious by Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen but they're not the only ones looking for the talent at these positions.

by: MSN

Marblehead's Chloe Curtis To Sing At Boston A Cappella Championships

The Emerson College sophomore will perform with Pitch, Please! on Saturday at the at the Berklee Performance Center.

by: MSN

Pelicans Center Out of Rising Star Challenge Due to Significant Injury

O n the day he was supposed to take the floor at San Francisco's Chase Center and compete in the Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend, New Orleans Pelicans starting center Y

by: MSN

Women have dominated 'Tournament of Champions.' Here's what winners say is a key ingredient

Maneet Chauhan delicately sprinkled saffron onto her gushtaba goat meatballs as the live audience began the final countdown. She and competitor Antonia Lofaso scrambled to finish their dishes on the Season 5 finale of Food Network's "Tournament of Champions.

by: MSN

Jose Riveiro praises the level of competition in the PSL

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro said he was not surprised after TS Galaxy defeated defending PSL champions and log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

by: MSN

WVU golf to tee off at Gators Invite this weekend

The West Virginia University golf team returns to competition on Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Gators Invitational, hosted by the University of Florida, in Gainesville, Florida. Fourteen teams are scheduled to compete,

by: MSN

Genesis Invitational honors Tiger Woods' late mother with special tribute

The Genesis Invitational is a special competition, which arouses the interest of golfers as well as the public. Tiger Woods was supposed to perform at this year's tournament, however, the death of his mother was the reason for the 48-year-old to miss this tournament.

by: MSN

Motocross competition starts Friday in Topeka

Hundreds of motocross riders are making their way to the Capital City this week for some championship races. More than 100 dump truck loads worth of dirt arrived at the Stormont Vail Events Center this week to transform the interior into a unique BMX course.

by: MSN

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis added to 2025 Rising Stars competition

Buzelis was selected as a replacement player for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars competition that begins Friday. The Bulls rookie is already competing in the 2025 NBA Dunk Contest,

by: MSN

NBA All-Star Weekend 2025: The most memorable dunk contests

The NBA Slam Dunk contest is defined by its most thrilling competitions over time. Here are some of the most memorable.

by: MSN

NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more

NBA All-Star Game is here with a bizarre new format, a no-name dunk contest, and Damian Lillard going for a three-point shootout three-peat. Before the main event gets underway on Sunday, All-Star Saturday features the Skills Challenge,
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by: Reuters

Report: ESPN to give up F1 rights after 2025

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world's largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

by: CNN

Kasparov, Karpov and the KGB? Four decades on from the most controversial chess match of all time

FIDE President Florencio Campomanes announced that he was abandoning the World Chess Championship match between Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov. For 40 years, the chess world has been debating why he did it.

by: MSN

U-20 AFCON: Morocco coach, Ouahbi labels Flying Eagles 'strong team'

Morocco head coach, Mohamed Ouahbi has reacted to the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations draw, DAILY POST reports. The North Africans are drawn in Group B with regional rivals Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa.

by: MSN

When is NBA slam dunk, 3-point contest? Time, TV, how to watch All-Star Saturday 2025

The 2025 slam dunk and 3-point shooting contests will again be held as part of the NBA All-Star Game festivities on Saturday. Here's what to know.

by: MSN

NBA: Stephon Castle leads Team C to All-Star Game berth

Congratulations, Team C. You've won the Rising Stars competition. Your reward? A trip to the All-Star Game on Sunday night — where LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are among those who'll be waiting in the second semifinal.

by: MSN

Mondo Duplantis 'shakes off rust' with season-opening win in Berlin

Pole vault king Armand "Mondo" Duplantis kickstarted his 2025 season by clearing 6.10 meters in Berlin on Friday, describing his winning effort as a way "to shake off the rust." Duplantis set a new world mark of 6.

by: MSN

Semi-retired Parker Kligerman plants a checkered flag in Daytona after NASCAR Truck win

Kligerman may have retired from full-time racing, but he's certainly no where close to being finished with winning.

by: MSN

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP history: Who has won the award the most?

NBA All-Star weekend is chocked full of captivating events. Few have proven as beloved as the All-Star Celebrity Game, an intriguing blend of entertainment and hoops that goes down easily among hardcore fans and casuals alike.

by: MSN

Shiffrin has 'visions of crashing' again while skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin speaks openly about her mental health struggles in returning to competition after a freak race injury.

by: MSN

IPL free ride is over for fans, what's JioHotstar planning?

The IPL free ride may be over for the Indian cricket fans as JioHotstar is all set to introduce a hybrid subscription model. JioHotstar was formed on Friday, February 14 after the merger between Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema was completed.

by: MSN

CAA Centre in Brampton to stage new Canada Super 60 cricket league in July

The new Canada Super 60 cricket league will launch in July at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont., organizers said Friday.

by: MSN

Champions League play-off: Confusion over new format as teams battle for last-16 spots

For the first time in the history of the UEFA Champions League, there were Round of 16 play-off ties this midweek. The competition underwent a big revamp ahead of the 2024/25 season, with the total number of teams increased from 32 to 36.

by: MSN

Castle, George lead Team C to Rising Stars win and berth against LeBron in All-Star Game

Congratulations, Team C. You've won the Rising Stars competition. Your reward? A trip to the All-Star Game on Sunday night — where LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are among those who'll be waiting in the second semifinal.

by: MSN

World Ice Art Championship opens for 2025, teams competing from 6 different countries

The 2025 World Ice Art Championship has begun and will once again commence at the Tanana Valley State Fair Grounds. This annual competition brings in artists from around the world. There are a variety of competitions including the Multi Block,

NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more

NBA All-Star Game is here with a bizarre new format, a no-name dunk contest, and Damian Lillard going for a three-point shootout three-peat. Before the main event gets underway on Sunday, All-Star Saturday features the Skills Challenge,
The article from MSN Sports provides a preview and predictions for the NBA All-Star Weekend 2025, focusing on key events like the Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, and other festivities. It discusses potential participants for the Dunk Contest, suggesting names like Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, who could bring excitement with their athletic prowess. For the 3-Point Shootout, sharpshooters like Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard are highlighted as likely contenders, given their proficiency from beyond the arc. The article also touches on the Skills Challenge, predicting a mix of young talents and seasoned veterans might participate, showcasing a blend of speed, agility, and shooting. Additionally, it mentions the Rising Stars Challenge, where rookies and sophomores will compete, with names like Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren being potential stars. The piece concludes with expectations for the All-Star Game itself, predicting a high-scoring affair with a focus on entertainment and fan engagement, reflecting the NBA's ongoing efforts to make the event more appealing to a global audience.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/nba-all-star-2025-predictions-and-preview-for-dunk-contest-3-point-shootout-and-more/ar-AA1z3skw