Best non-Super Bowl 2025 bets, predictions by Chris "The Bear" Fallica
With a little over a week until Super Bowl LIX on FOX, let’s take a step away from football and see what other betting possibilities exist out there. Here are a few wagers I have in my pocket right now. Iga Swiatek was a loser to eventual Australian Open winner Madison Keys in a classic semifinal,
Women's soccer players suspended for asking if trans opponents are men: 'I can’t even stand up for myself'
An 18-year-old women's soccer player in England was suspended six games for asking referees if transgender opponents on an opposing team were men. It is the second incident when a teenage female player was banned for inquiring to referees about the birth sex of opposing players, The Telegraph reported.
18-year-old prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli passes driving test weeks before Formula One debut
The rule was introduced in 2016, after Max Verstappen made his F1 debut for Toro Rosso at the Australian Grand Prix the previous year aged 17 years and 166 days. Verstappen was involved in a number of collisions early in his career, including a high-speed crash with Lotus driver Romain Grosjean at the Monaco Grand Prix in the Dutchman’s rookie season. His previous incidents haven’t hampered the Red Bull man at all though, as he has gone on to win the world drivers’ championship four consecutive years. However, the regulations were altered last year amid efforts from Mercedes to allow Antonelli to participate in F1 practice sessions ahead of his 18th birthday on August 25, 2024.
Neymar and Al-Hilal agree to terminate player’s contract by mutual consent
The 32-year-old joined the Saudi club in a high-profile move in August 2023 for a reported €90 million ($98.5M), but injuries have limited him to just seven appearances since. Just months after joining, Neymar ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in October 2023 and was out of action until October 2024. However, he played just two games after returning and had been sitting out again since November. “The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with Al-Hilal, and wish the player success in his career,” a club statement read.
Martina Navratilova endorses Olympic president hopeful who suggests ban on trans athletes from women's sports
Former women's tennis star Martina Navratilova expressed her desire to see former British Olympic champion Sebastian Coe become the next president of the International Olympics Committee (IOC).
Kylian Mbappé scores his first hat-trick for Real Madrid
The Frenchman’s first season in Spain has been disrupted by injury and dips in form, but he looked backed to his best as he powered Real Madrid to a four-point lead at the top of the La Liga table. It took 30 minutes for Mbappé to open the scoring against Valladolid, playing a quick exchange of passes with Jude Bellingham before slotting the ball into the net. He got his next goal from a superb counter-attacking move in the second half, receiving the ball from Rodrygo inside the Valladolid box and firing a shot into the far corner. With victory now seemingly secured for Madrid, Mario Martín was sent off after a high challenge on Bellingham and Mbappé was able to complete his hat-trick from the penalty spot.
Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open for 2nd straight time
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner defeated German Alexander Zverev in straight sets to win his second consecutive Australian Open title on Sunday, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3. Sinner once again solidified his top ranking in tennis. He’s been No. 1 in the world since June with no signs of stopping. He didn’t face a break point, and had more winners (32-25) and fewer unforced errors (45-27).
Here's what was happening the last time the Commanders won a Super Bowl
A lot can change in three-plus decades, and we've rounded up the biggest moments that happened in the NFL and sports world, pop culture and around the globe the last time that Washington won a Super Bowl:
American Madison Keys wins Australian Open, upsets No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka
American tennis star Madison Keys upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open on Saturday. Keys, 29, won 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the tightly contested match to win her first-ever Grand Slam tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka slams, throws racket after being upset by Madison Keys in Australian Open final
A thriller at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne saw American Madison Keys upset No. 1-ranked women’s singles player Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open on Saturday. After shaking hands with the victor, Sabalenka let out her emotions on her racket.