Wed, March 26, 2025

by: CNET

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 27, #185

Connections: Sports Edition is all baseball-themed today, honoring MLB's opening day. And there's a word in the yellow category that I've never heard of before, and I've been a baseball fan since 1977. Maybe you know this word, but if you're stuck on it or any clue, read on for hints and the answers.

by: Heavy

Russell Wilson Challenges Fellow Giants QB Jameis Winston

Russell Wilson signed his contract with the New York Giants and laid down a challenge of sorts to fellow QB Jameis Winston.

by: AFP

NFL eyes permanent kickoff change, expanded replay assist

NFL club owners will consider expanding video replay and making last season's kickoff format change permanent at the annual league meeting that starts Sunday in Palm Beach, Florida.The NFL debuted a new "dynamic" kickoff format last season to improve player safety and try to restore excitement to kickoffs.

by: ClutchPoints

NFL rumors: How competition committee feels about Packers' Tush Push proposal

The NFL's annual league meeting will take place next week. Every year, the NFL considers new rules ahead of the upcoming season. Last year, the most prominent rule change was the introduction of XFL-style kickoffs.

by: Reuters

NFL competition committee proposes replay, kickoff changes

The NFL competition committee proposed changes to rules for next season around replay review and kickoff rules, which will be voted on next week along with several team proposals, including eliminating the tush push.

by: CNN

Atlanta Drive claim inaugural TGL title with comeback win over New York Golf Club

Atlanta Drive GC may have been the third-best team in the inaugural TGL season, but they flipped a switch in the playoffs to clinch the championship.

by: People

Jason Kelce Says He's Entered 'Stupid Competition' for Weight Loss to Keep His 'Sanity' After NFL Retirement

The 'New Heights' podcast host revealed he's down 20 lbs. but is trying to lose as much body fat percentage as possible

by: Racer

IndyCar turns to Belli to enhance the looks of its next chassis

The IndyCar Series has turned inward to improve the looks of the car that will replace its aging Dallara DW12 model in the coming years. Stemming from an offseason meeting held by Penske

by: SaltWire

Cape Breton high school students high placings at skills competition

Eight high school students in Cape Breton won medals for skills trades earlier this month. The students are from SAERC (Strait Area Education Recreation Centre), Memorial High School and Glace Bay High School all placed in the Skills Canada-Nova Scotia event held on March 20 in Beechville,

by: MassLive

How to watch World Figure Skating Championships free live stream: Time, event schedule

World Figure Skating Championships are underway this week and will run from Wednesday, March 26 through Sunday, March 30 at TD Garden in Boston. Wednesday, March 26 Remembrance Ceremony 6:15 p.m. EDT Peacock Wednesday,

by: Yardbarker

NFL Competition Committee Proposes To Keep New Kickoff, Tweak Onside & Touchback Rules

The NFL's competition committee proposed to keep the new dynamic kickoff rule on a permanent basis and also introduce two tweaks to touchbacks and onside

by: KNSI

Several Area High School Teams Will See New Competition Starting This Fall

by: WalesOnline

Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis hated iconic TV moment she feared was 'patronising stunt'

Since winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, the actress and presenter has been a frequent face on our screens and there's plenty more to come in 2025.

by: Newsweek

Jason Kelce Embarks on 'Stupid' Weight Loss Journey

The retired NFL player is embarking on a weight loss journey as part of a 'stupid' competition with a former teammate.

by: Adweek

How Overtime CEO Dan Porter Built a Billion-Dollar Sports Brand

Overtime Is More Than a Media Brand - What started as a social media powerhouse is now a fully integrated sports business. Overtime has built its own league

by: 90min

Estevao reveals how he is preparing for imminent Chelsea transfer

Brazil wonderkid Estevao has admitted that he can't wait to complete his summer transfer to Chelsea. The fleet-footed teenager agreed to head to Stamford Bridge from Palmeiras last year, but has to wait until he's turned 18 to actually make the move because of regulations in his homeland.

by: MSN

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche's 5-2 Win Over the Red Wings

Nikita Kucherov and Leon Draisaitl are his closest competition, both with 101 points and games in hand on the Avalanche. Winning the scoring title and leading the Avalanche to the second spot in the Central Division would be quite the achievement for ...

by: EssentiallySports

Kyle Larson Looks Down at His Competition as He Nonchalantly Reveals the Secret to Miami Glory

The Homestead-Miami Speedway is a proving ground for NASCAR's best. The post Kyle Larson Looks Down at His Competition as He Nonchalantly Reveals the Secret to Miami Glory appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: MLive

Bay County sports roundup: Competition provides the heat on chilly day

BAY CITY, MI - A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for March 25, 2025. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. On a day when snow was flying, John Glenn took to the tennis courts and battled to a 4-4 tie with Flint Kearsley.

by: BBC

?'Only one step from Wembley - why not?'

Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Nottingham Forest is Brighton's chance to reach a third Wembley semi-final in six seasons after reaching the final four in 2019 and 2023 campaigns. The Athletic's Brighton reporter Andy Naylor joined BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast to discuss the side's chances of winning the competition.

by: Talksport

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy paid six-figures despite finishing in TGL bottom two as prize money revealed

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are certainly reaping the financial rewards from their inaugural TGL season. The indoor simulator league, created by the two golf stars, wrapped up its maiden campaign

by: Axios

Guardians face stiff competition in bid to repeat as AL Central champs

Temperatures are rising, the birds are chirping and, in just one day, bats will commence cracking. Why it matters: Excitement for the Guardians' season, which begins at 4:10pm Thursday in Kansas City against the Royals,

by: ESPN

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal to rival Liverpool for Hato

Ajax defender Jorrel Hato is a target for Arsenal while Atlético Madrid eye Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

by: IDLProcycling

UAE and Pogacar are not only focusing on Vingegaard for the Tour: "Maybe it's just Remco this year"

While the traditional spring classics are getting underway after the first Monument, some teams are already paying attention to the grand tours. Although UAE Team Emirates - XRG with Tadej Pogacar still has plenty of goals to achieve in the classics ( Roubaix perhaps?

by: briefly

Kaizer Chiefs' unbelievable drop in African rankings

Kaizer Chiefs' recent drop in African football rankings has left fans shocked. Discover the details behind their fall from grace and what it means for their future.

by: MyArkLaMiss

Need for Speed: BMX Cajun Nationals create everlasting friendships and memories

The Ike Hamilton Expo Center was packed with fast-paced racing action at the 2025 BMX Cajun Nationals Event. The event featured some of the top BMX riders in the entire country all looking to make the podium.
Tue, March 25, 2025

by: CNN

World Athletics plans pre-clearance testing of female category track and field athletes

World Athletics plans to introduce biological pre-clearance tests for track and field athletes before they can compete in the female category, the sport's governing body announced Tuesday.

by: YourErie

Carter Starocci & Mitchell Mesenbrink named finalists for Hodge Trophy

After winning its fourth consecutive NCAA team championship, Carter Starocci and Mitchell Mesenbrink have been named two of the three finalists for the Hodge Trophy. The Hodge Trophy is given to the top wrestler in the nation.

by: MassLive

Where to watch Argentina vs. Brazil World Cup Qualifying free live stream

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is slowly creeping closer and closer and on Tuesday, March 25 a pair of nations that expect to compete for the crown in that competition face off to qualify for the tournament as defending World Cup champion Argentina takes rival Brazil at Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

by: UPI

Feds investigating Oregon school, activities association for possible Title IX violations

A male competing against females and using a girls locker room while girls were changing clothing spurred a Department of Education investigation of possible Title IX violations in Oregon.

by: Insider

How to watch Argentina vs. Brazil free: Live stream World Cup qualifier anywhere

Argentina and Brazil face off in the latest FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Learn how to watch Argentina vs. Brazil free from anywhere.

by: MSN

Elite 2026 5-star WR will visit Texas A&M for a second consecutive visit this weekend

A former teammate of Texas A&M freshman running back Deondrae Riden at DeSoto HS, Elko has reestablished the recruiting pipeline within the program, as LSU is the only real competition for Feaster heading into the summer. At almost 6'1 " and 175 pounds ...

by: Sportsnet

World Athletics to require chromosome testing in women's track and field

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Tuesday that the track and field's governing body has approved the introduction of cheek swabs and dry blood-spot tests for female athletes in order to maintain "the integrity of competition.

by: WJHL

Bouldering competition coming to Bristol this weekend

If you want to put your strength to the test, look no further than an event this weekend in Bristol. Appalachian Bouldering Center is hosting the first-ever Bootlegger Bouldering Competition on Saturday.

by: Sportsnaut

NASCAR official details pit road penalty for Chase Elliott at Homestead

NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer addressed the pit road penalty assessed to Chase Elliott on Lap 169

by: On3

NASCAR's Elton Sawyer explains Chase Elliott pit road penalty at Homestead

On Lap 169 of Sunday's race at Homestead, NASCAR assessed a penalty to Chase Elliott for not entering pit road in a single-file line. Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson argued the penalty with NASCAR,

by: Yardbarker

New Mexico Star, Mountain West POY Enters Transfer Portal

In yet another back-breaker for mid-major schools, New Mexico Star guard Donovan Dent has officially entered the transfer portal. The superstar won Mountain West Player of the Year honors for his incredible play in leading New Mexico to an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament.

by: abc27

Saint Francis University announces transition from Division I to Division III athletics

Saint Francis University is making a major shift in its athletics program, announcing plans to reclassify from NCAA Division I to NCAA Division III and join the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) as its 13th full-time member.

by: Reuters

Report: Rutgers transfer seeking NIL deal suing NCAA

Rutgers transfer Jett Elad is challenging the NCAA's eligibility rules and hoping to cash in on a lucrative NIL deal.

by: IDLProcycling

Course and results Tour of Catalonia 2025 | Vernon surprises competition on Tuesday, climbing on Wednesday!

They just keep coming, those WorldTour races that are the icing on the cake. Barely recovered from Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico, cycling fans will need to be ready again just two days after Milan-San Remo—this time for the Tour of Catalonia.

by: AOL

2025 NFL Draft: Abdul Carter leads class of top 5 edge rushers

Here is the analysis from Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice and Charles McDonald.

by: FanSided

Marcelo Mayer gives Alex Cora something to regret with electric Monterrey Series debut

Marcelo Mayer's huge day in his Monterrey Series debut should give Alex Cora some regrets for leaving him off of the Boston Red Sox Opening Day roster.

by: MLive

As QBs Keene, Underwood get feet wet, Michigan in no rush to name starter

Three practices into spring, quarterbacks Mikey Keene and Bryce Underwood continue to get their feet wet at Michigan. Keene, a fifth-year senior, is on his third school and looking for an opportunity to play on college football's biggest stage,

by: RotoBaller

Jaxson Dart NFL Draft Rookie Film Breakdown: Mississippi QB Scouting Report - Coach Knows Ball Series

Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2025 class. I'm a college football coach with 10 years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years.

by: Heavy

Giants Predicted to Attack Offensive Woes With Thorough 4-Part Plan

An NFL analyst predicted that the Giants would try to solve their offensive issues with a four-part plan headlined by Shedeur Sanders. The post Giants Predicted to Attack Offensive Woes With Thorough 4-Part Plan appeared first on Heavy Sports.

by: ESPN

Transfer rumors, news: Man United to let 10 leave, sign Akcicek

Manchester United fans can ready themselves for a big summer with 10 players ready to leave. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

by: FilmiBeat

Battleground Premiere Date: Amazon MX Player Announces India's Groundbreaking Fitness Reality Show - DEETS

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled showdown as Rusk Media, in collaboration with Amazon MX Player, proudly presents Battleground. This groundbreaking new reality show is all set to take the nation by storm,

by: Femina

More Than Just A Fest, BLAZE'25 Is Where Passion Meets Excellence In Sports

C ollege sports festivals have long been a celebration of determination, talent, and community. Few events embody this spirit as vibrantly as BLAZE, a national-level sports fest t

Report: NFL competition committee to propose 1 big change to kickoffs

The NFL has continued to explore ways to potentially improve the kickoff play, and another significant change could be implemented for the 2025 season.

The NFL's competition committee is reportedly set to propose a significant change to the kickoff rules, aiming to enhance player safety and potentially increase the excitement of the play. According to the report, the new rule would allow the receiving team to fair catch any kickoff, with the ball then being placed at the 25-yard line, similar to a touchback. This change is intended to reduce the frequency of high-speed collisions during kickoffs, which have been linked to a higher incidence of injuries. The proposal comes as part of ongoing efforts by the NFL to make the game safer while maintaining its competitive nature.

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