The Italian coast guard is searching for dozens of missing migrants after rescuers rushed to aid two sinking ships from which 11 people are confirmed dead.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports) Khamzat Chimaev's manager shot down retirement rumors after the fighter withdrew due to an illness from this Saturday's UFC on ABC 6 event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC), who was reportedly hospitalized, pulled out of the marquee match against Robert Whittaker (25-7, 16-5). He will be replaced by middleweight contender Ikram Aliskerov (15-1, 2-0). Chim
Indore (Madhya Pradesh)[India], June 17 (ANI): The Asmita Khelo India Women's Weightlifting Zonal League is scheduled from June 17 to 21 at the Shri Ram Gymnasium in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Approximately 130 weightlifters will be competing across junior, senior and youth bodyweight categories. The women's weightlifting league has seen the likes of Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu compete in the year 2022 at Na
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 17 (ANI): Three members of a family tragically died from electrocution on Monday morning in Daund tehsil of Pune district, according to police. The victims have been identified as Sunil Bhelerao (44), his wife Adika Bhelerao (37), and their teenage son Parshuram (18), police said. The incident took place when a power supply cable to a neighbouring house fell on the victims' home. A rod sup
(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports) The 2024 Copa America will be only the second to feature 16 teams in four groups, with six guest teams from CONCACAF participating in CONMEBOL's continental championship. Play begins with four games over three days in Groups A and B between June 20-22 across the United States. Here's the firstof Field Level Media's two-part series previewing the action from what promises
(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Astros have won three of their past four series entering the opener of a three-game set against the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. That's preferable to the kind of uneven baseball the club was playing after a season-best six-game winning streak in mid-May. Still, injuries have left the Astros feeling like something still is missing. Houston remains hopeful f
(Photo credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports) Willie Mays will not attend Thursday's game between the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals that will honor him and the Negro Leagues, according to a statement he made Monday to the San Francisco Chronicle. The former Giants great, 93, started his career with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues before joining the San Francisco Giants in 1951 in a Maj
(Photo credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports) The WNBA on Monday moved the site of next week's Commissioner's Cup championship game from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to UBS Arena on Long Island, N.Y. The game between the host New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx is scheduled for June 25. However, the Barclays Center -- the Liberty's home arena -- is hosting the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft the following day and i
(Photo credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports) New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is undergoing further testing on Monday after a collision during Sunday night's game against the Boston Red Sox. Rizzo immediately left the game with a right lower arm injury after colliding with Red Sox pitcher Brennan Bernardino at first base and landing awkwardly on his right hand in the seventh inning. A fluoroscopy after the ga
Singapore, June 17 (ANI): Hitaashee Bakshi registered her career-best finish in an international event as she finished third at the Singapore Ladies Masters, sanctioned by the China LPGA. Hitaashee shot 1-under 71 totalled 4-under 212 for 54 holes at Laguna National Golf Resort Club. Hitaashee, who began the final day in Tied-fifth place, displayed remarkable patience on a tough final day to finish third behind the winner
Castries [Saint Lucia], June 17 (ANI): Netherlands batter Sybrand Engelbrecht announced his retirement from international cricket following his side's ICC T20 World Cup exit after a loss to Sri Lanka in their Group D game at Saint Lucia on Monday. Sybrands made his debut for Netherlands in 2023 and represented them in 12 ODIs and T20Is each. The 35-year-old scored just 11 runs and made a fine save at the boundary to mark
Bridgetown [Barbados], June 17 (ANI): The Indian team engaged in a friendly beach volleyball match in Barbados ahead of their Super 8 clash against Afghanistan. With the sun shining over the beach, Virat Kohli, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed and many other star cricketers engaged in a volleyball match. The BCCI shared a video on X of the stars playing volleyball and captioned it, "U
(Photo credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports) The Seattle Mariners look to continue their winning ways on Tuesday when they begin a nine-game road trip with the opener of a three-game series versus the host Cleveland Guardians. The Mariners recorded their third series sweep of the season with a 5-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The win was the 16th in the last 21 games for Seattle, which resides a season-hig
Castries [Saint Lucia], June 17 (ANI): Following his side's 83-run win over Netherlands in their ICC T20 World Cup match, Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga said that being professional cricketers, the team cannot blame pitches in the USA and other factors for their early exit from the tournament. Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign concluded with a commanding 83-run victory over the Netherlands at the Daren Sammy Na
MADRID, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Veteran defender Sergio Ramos won't continue at Sevilla next season after the end of his contract, the Spanish club announced on Monday.
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ROME, June 17 (Xinhua) -- One person is dead and about fifty others are missing after a shipwreck occurred 100 miles off Italy's southern coast, local media reported on Monday.
Читать дальше...Castries [Saint Lucia], June 17 (ANI): Bangladesh created history on Monday by defending the lowest total ever in the ICC T20 World Cup tournaments. The Bangla Tigers accomplished this record during their side's T20 World Cup Group D game against Nepal at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown. During the match, while defending a total of 107 runs, Bangladesh managed to skittle out Nepal for just 85 runs in 19.2 overs. They h
Bridgetown [Barbados], June 17 (ANI): Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said that spinners could be seen in action during the death overs when India starts off its ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights campaign against Afghanistan in Barbados from June 20 onwards. India will be taking on Afghanistan in their first Super Eight clash on June 20 at Bridgetown. India ended their unbeaten run in the group stage with wins over Irelan
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 17 (ANI): Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq slammed Pakistan's selections for the ICC T20 World Cup, citing the lack of specialist middle-order batters for their failure to qualify for the Super Eights stage of the competition. Pakistan bowed out of the T20 WC held in West Indies and USA following a win over Ireland. Though they managed to win their remaining two games against Canada and Ir
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): Senior officials of the All India Football Federation held a virtual meeting on Sunday. The meeting was chaired by AIFF vice-president NA Haris and the others in attendance were Menla Ethenpa (Member, Executive Committee and Chairperson, Finance Committee), Anilkumar Prabhakaran (Member, Executive Committee and Chairperson, Competitions Committee), IM Vijayan, (Chairman of the AIFF Techni
(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports) World No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus said she is skipping the Paris Olympics to "take care of my health." Sabalenka, 26, lost to Russian teen Mirra Andreeva in the French Open quarterfinals earlier this month. The Summer Games take place on the same clay courts at Roland Garros from July 27 to Aug. 4. Sabalenka said she wants to be healthy for the hard-court season, with
(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports) The Seattle Sounders and their investment partner completed their purchase of the Seattle Reign for $58 million, it was announced Monday. Sounders majority owner Adrian Hanauer will serve as governor of the NWSL's Reign. Investment group Carlyle becomes a majority partner. "Today is a milestone day for soccer in our city and I am humbled to be a part of it," Hanauer said
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Hurston Waldrep on the 15-day injured list Monday with elbow inflammation. Waldrep, 22, reported soreness following his second major league appearance on Sunday against Tampa Bay. He surrendered six earned runs on five hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings in Atlanta's 8-6 loss against the Rays. A first-round pick in 2023, Waldrep fell t