IEM Katowice 2025 promises high-stakes action and thrilling gameplay from top-tier teams in the esports world. With a $1,000,000 prize pool and new game dynamics, who will come out on top? Here’s what to expect from the biggest Counter-Strike 2 tournament of the year.
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Kalinskaya overpowers Waltert in Straight Sets
Anna Kalinskaya stormed into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Singapore Tennis Open with a dominant win over Simona Waltert. The tournament is heating up with thrilling performances in both singles and doubles.
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Race for IOC Presidency heats up as seven candidates present their vision
Seven candidates vying to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC President will present their visions for the Olympic Movement at the 143rd IOC Extraordinary Session in Lausanne.
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ONE Silay upsets VNS Club in thrilling opener at PNVF U-21 Men’s Championship
ONE Silay pulled off a stunning 25-22, 25-23, 22-25, 32-30 victory over VNS Club to open the PNVF Under-21 National Men’s Championship with a statement win.
Professional Fighters League (PFL) Partners with Atturo Tires as Official Tire Sponsor
The PFL has announced a multi-year partnership with Atturo Tires as its Official Tire Partner, bringing high-performance branding to the 2025 PFL World Tournament.
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Nicholas Hwende: BRAVE CF’s African Champion Ready to Make History in
Nicholas Hwende has risen from Zimbabwe to BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion, leading Africa’s charge in MMA. As 2025 unfolds, will ‘The Saint’ continue his dominance?
Epic clash begins: National U21 Men’s Volleyball Championship sparks road to FIVB 2025 glory
The National U21 Men’s Volleyball Championship ignites the path to the FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025, with eight teams battling for dominance at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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FIBA Asia Board highlights major progress, sets ambitious 2025 goals
The FIBA Asia Board held its third meeting of the 2023-2027 cycle in Jeddah, marking milestones such as the Women’s Basketball League Asia debut and outlining a strategic roadmap for flagship events in 2025.
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Thrilling upsets and victories highlight Singapore Tennis Open 2025
From thrilling upsets to unfortunate injuries, the Singapore Tennis Open 2025 has started with explosive energy. Discover key highlights, including Amanda Anisimova’s withdrawal and Cristina Bucșa’s epic win over Emma Raducanu.
NBA Africa, UM6P unleash basketball revolution in Morocco with historic youth programs
NBA Africa and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) are revolutionizing youth basketball in Morocco with the launch of the country’s first NBA Basketball Schools and four Jr. NBA leagues. This transformative initiative will engage 2,000 young athletes annually and train over 200 local coaches, paving the way for a new generation of basketball talent.