• Tue, February 18, 2025

by: AOL

Kyrie Irving wants to play for Australia at L.A Olympics, would play for international team in U.S. vs. World NBA All-Star game

Irving, 32, was born in Melbourne and raised in the U.S. He's twice played for Team USA, winning a gold medal in Rio at the 2016 Olympics and winning gold at the 2014 World Cup. He didn't play for Team USA at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo in or in 2024 in Paris.

by: ClutchPoints

Dream NBA All-Star Game rosters for potential Team USA vs. World showdown

The NBA All-Star format might need to change again, and a Team USA vs. Team World format has gained a lot of hype. Who'd make up the rosters?

by: Reuters

Canucks G Thatcher Demko (lower body) week-to-week

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, a team spokesperson said Tuesday.

by: MSN

Hole in one, Ludvig Aberg triumphs in California

The Mexico Open will take place in Vallarta from February 20 to 23. There will also be two Italians on the field: Matteo Manassero and Francesco Molinari

by: MSN

Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes bold career choice

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a bold career decision on Tuesday evening, which was revealed by an NBA Insider.

by: Reuters

Dupont, Roseyro triumph in Nazare big wave competition

France's Justine Dupont overcame tough conditions and waves of up to 35 feet to win the Tudor Nazare Big Wave Challenge on Tuesday, with countryman Clement Roseyro taking the men's division and the team performance with partner Nic Von Rupp.

by: MSN

Chris Lemonis talks frustrating loss at Southern Miss

Mississippi State went on the road for the first time in the 2025 season and didn't play well enough to beat the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. Four offensive hits and four more errors told the tale of a rough night at the park for the Diamond Dawgs.

by: MSN

PSG/Brest - Ruiz on mentality, role, competition and Luis Enrique

by: MSN

Club Brugge sweep Atalanta aside to reach last 16

Club Brugge score three first-half goals as they beat Atalanta to progress in the second leg of their Champions League knockout play-off at Gewiss Stadium.

by: MSN

Making NBA All-Star Game a battle of USA vs. the World might be the only way to save the event

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by: MSN

Date and time set for Colts' Ballard, Steichen to speak at NFL combine

The NFL scouting combine begins next week, and we will hear from Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen during the event. According to The Athletic's James Boyd,

by: MSN

TKO: NHL's Four Nations outshines NBA's All-Star Game

For the NHL's Four Nations tournament, in place of the NHL All-Star Game, intensity was off the charts for Saturday's USA vs. Canada matchup. It was a spirited affair with the

by: MSN

Arizona Diamondbacks Reliever Convinced Team Can Beat Dodgers in Playoffs

Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel believes they have what it takes to upset the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 postseason.

by: MSN

Steelers Trade Proposal Reveals Potential Cost of 49ers WR Deebo Samuel

An NFL analyst projected the potential trade return of a Deebo Samuel deal between the Steelers and 49ers. The post Steelers Trade Proposal Reveals Potential Cost of 49ers WR Deebo Samuel appeared first on Heavy Sports.

by: MSN

Daytona 500: Elton Sawyer addresses NASCAR decision not to throw caution flag on last lap

NASCAR's senior vice of competition Elton Sawyer knows NASCAR drivers and fans are wondering why a caution flag was not thrown during the final lap of the Daytona 500. While appearing on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio this week,

by: MSN

PODCAST: Four More QBs to Watch For the Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking into taking a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft. The first round, however, might not be the place to do it. Our Hondo Carpenter gave you some underrated quarterback prospects to look into last week,

by: MSN

Chelsea transfer news: Cole Palmer to leave? The TRUTH revealed

Cole Palmer doesn't have a Champions League clause in his current Chelsea contract, despite speculative reports to the contrary.

by: MSN

Bayern Munich vs Celtic LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as Davies' late goal brings heartbreak for Hoops

Champions League result and reaction as Davies' late goal brings heartbreak for Hoops - The Bundesliga leaders hold a 2-1 advantage on aggregate after the first leg

by: MSN

4 Chicago Cubs featured in latest Fangraphs Top 100 prospect list

Known as "The Jaguar", he is expected to compete for the backup centerfielder role in Spring Training, and should have the inside edge to win the job based on his competition. Alcantara was acquired from the New York Yankees for Anthony Rizzo during ...

by: MSN

One-handed Calgary Muay Thai fighter sees himself as 'a puzzle with missing pieces'

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Will Donald and Melania Trump attend Tiger Woods' TGL match?

What does TGL stand for? Tomorrow's Golf League, sometimes (mistakenly) referred to as The Golf League, Tomorrow Golf League or Tiger's Golf League.

by: MSN

Chicago Cubs manager reveals backup battles in Spring Training

Thursday marks the beginning of the Spring Training schedule down in Arizona for the Chicago Cubs as they gear up for the 2025 season. After the addition of Kyle Tucker and losing out on Alex Bregman in free agency,

by: MSN

Bayern Munich vs Celtic LIVE: Nicolas Kuhn scores to equalise tie in crucial Champions League play-off

Nicolas Kuhn scores to equalise tie in crucial Champions League play-off - The Bundesliga leaders hold a 2-1 advantage on aggregate after the first leg

by: MSN

Jaren Jackson Jr. Challenges Kyrie Irving In 1v1 Tournament

Jaren Jackson Jr. has challenged Kyrie Irving in the proposed 1v1 tournament in a recent interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report. The NBA All-Star Game has lost its competitive edge.

by: MSN

AC Milan out of Champions League after inexplicable Theo Hernandez red card

Theo Hernández was sent off after a clear dive, and AC Milan's Champions League dreams came to a stunning end Tuesday.

by: MSN

Rory McIlroy praises new hammer rule for tighter matches in TGL

TGL is a competition with many factors of surprise and excitement, which we have seen since the first day of this competition. TGL produced a reaction mix: On the one hand, we have the positive reactions of individuals who believe in the future of TGL,

by: MSN

Bayern Munich vs Celtic LIVE: Harry Kane starts for hosts in crucial Champions League play-off clash

Harry Kane starts for hosts in crucial Champions League play-off clash - The Bundesliga leaders hold a 2-1 advantage on aggregate after the first leg

by: MSN

Fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups: Scoop up Jose Alvarado, Kyshawn George

The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

by: MSN

Retired Racehorse Project Accepts 322 Trainers For 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

The 322 accepted trainers have signed up to bring a total of 319 horses; late applications are also considered through June 27, 2025 so this number is expected to grow
  • Wed, February 19, 2025

by: pocketgamer

Big Time Sports brings microgame athletics to mobile, out now on iOS

Big Time Sports brings big time fun to mobile, letting you take on casual microgames. From publisher Frosty Pop Games.

by: Tuko

Chelsea Could Listen to Offers for Cole Palmer As Secret Clause Comes to Light

Cole Palmer could leave Chelsea as an undisclosed clause in his contract emerges. Last year, he signed a new deal until 2033 and is enjoying football at the club.

by: ThePrint

Boldly Indian: The Inspiring Journey of Abhishek Reddy

A passionate sports enthusiast from Karimnagar, Abhishek has played a pivotal role in uplifting these sports, particularly for Telugu athletes.

by: Techopedia

Highest Paid Esports Players and Earnings in 2025

Find the esports earnings of players and compare earnings across multiple games. See how some players won over $7,000,000 from esports.

by: cnbctv18

Virat Kohli and LeBron James-backed Powerboating World Championship to stream on FanCode in India

The championship boasts high-profile team owners like Virat Kohli, LeBron James, Didier Drogba, amongst others.

by: Talksport

Angel Reese decision vindicated as Unrivaled risk puts NBA on notice with new competition results clear to see

Unrivaled has hit the ground running in an impressive debut season. The new women's basketball league has enjoyed success beyond expectations and after the disaster of the NBA's

by: Forbes

How MLS Players Union Could Leverage USL Division One Plans

MLS ownership has succeeded at keeping wages low relative to other American sports leagues. But that has actually resulted in giving USL a potential opening.

by: MassLive

Watch Atalanta vs. Club Brugge free live stream: UEFA Champions League Playoff 2nd Leg

Atlanta takes on Club Brugge in the second leg of a UEFA Champions League playoff matchup on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

by: MSN

First Girls Bayside Conference Wrestling team champion to be named at this weekend's tournament

A girls team champion in Bayside Conference Wrestling for the first time at this weekend's tournament, as girls wrestling's popularity grows.

by: MSN

Chennai reinforces global sports hub status with WTT star contender

The partnership between Stupa Sports Analytics and Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) continues to redefine Indian table tennis and is set to enhance it further by bringing world-class international competition to Chennai for the first time with WTT Star Contender,

by: MSN

Have Bournemouth got 'a little bit more' than Forest?

Former Cherries defender Joe Partington believes Nottingham Forest will "slip away" from the top of the Premier League, potentially offering a route for Bournemouth to qualify for the Champions League.

by: MSN

Charlie Woods and Kai Trump hoping to follow in Scottie Scheffler's footsteps at iconic tournament

Charlie Woods and Kai Trump will play in the Junior Invitational, one of the most prestigious tournaments in amateur golf, with the world's top young players set to compete.

by: MSN

Shandong Taishan withdrawal could throw AFC Champions League Elite into disarray

In a statement released by the Asian Football Confederation, Shandong were "considered to have withdrawn" after "the club confirmed it did not intend to report" for clash with Uls

by: MSN

JioStar secures 11 major sponsors while Champions Trophy returns after eight years

JioStar, the official broadcaster for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, has revealed its sponsors, which include Dream11, Pernod Ricard India, and Vodafone Idea. The tournament marks the return of the Champions Trophy after eight years,

by: MSN

Cole Palmer could leave Chelsea as unknown contract clause emerges

Cole Palmer could leave Chelsea as an undisclosed clause in his contract emerges. Last year, he signed a new deal until 2033 and is enjoying football at the club.

by: MSN

Champions Trophy 2025, PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam recalls 2017 triumph against India ahead of opening clash

Ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand on Wednesday, Pakistan batter Babar Azam recalled his favourite memories from the Champions Trophy 2017 final, where his team came up better against the arch-rivals India at The Oval,

by: MSN

Verstappen makes blunt 'competition' comparison ahead of F1 2025 title defence

Max Verstappen finds 'even harder' competition in sim racing. Verstappen ultimately held firm, an iconic wet-weather drive to victory in Brazil effectively sealing his fourth

by: MSN

Pakistan has no pressure: Babar Azam ahead of Champions Trophy opener vs New Zealand

Star batter Babar Azam has claimed that Pakistan are under no pressure ahead of their Champions Trophy opening match against New Zealand on Wednesday, February 19. Babar was part of Pakistan's Champions Trophy winning squad in 2017.

by: MSN

UEFA Champions League Predictions: Matchday 2/19

UEFA Champions League predictions for Wednesday, Feb. 19 as one of Manchester City and Real Madrid will be eliminated.

Kyrie Irving wants to play for Australia at L.A Olympics, would play for international team in U.S. vs. World NBA All-Star game

Irving, 32, was born in Melbourne and raised in the U.S. He's twice played for Team USA, winning a gold medal in Rio at the 2016 Olympics and winning gold at the 2014 World Cup. He didn't play for Team USA at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo in or in 2024 in Paris.
Kyrie Irving, the NBA star currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks, has expressed interest in playing basketball in Australia. During an interview on the "All The Smoke" podcast, Irving discussed his desire to explore international basketball opportunities, specifically mentioning Australia as a potential destination. He praised the Australian basketball scene, noting the high level of competition and the passionate fan base. Irving's comments come at a time when he has been exploring various career paths outside of the NBA, including his previous ventures into other sports and business opportunities. His interest in Australia could be part of a broader strategy to expand his global influence in basketball and possibly engage with fans in new markets.

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