New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Former India star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh named his all-time playing XI, which featured Pakistan's iconic pacer Wasim Akram and ignored his former compatriot and captain MS Dhoni. Yuvraj recently led the India Champions to a World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 title triumph after they ousted their arch-rival Pakistan Champions in the final by 5 wickets. After their title triumph, th
© Provided by Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 1, 2024 shows the Yangpu International Container Terminal in south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)
(Photo credit: Kevin Neri/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) When the Cleveland Guardians took Travis Bazzana as the No. 1 pick in Sunday night's MLB Draft, the Oregon State star had trouble finding the words to express what it meant to him. "Just one of those moments that you can't put into words," he said. "Unbelievable." Kind of like his 2024 stats.The Pac-12 Player of the Year, Bazzana batted .407 with 28 homers
(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) The All-Star break likely won't be providing a hiatus that's long enough for Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers. Myers broke the news of his fractured ankle while speaking to reporters on Sunday, one day after angrily kicking a door in a 10-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Myers, who has played in 40 games for Miami this season, was ejected in the eighth inning
(Photo credit: James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports) Cedric Mullins ripped a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of a wild ninth inning as the Baltimore Orioles pulled out a 6-5 victory against the visiting New York Yankees on Sunday, taking a one-game lead in the American League East into the All-Star break. The Orioles, who ended a five-game losing streak, were down to their final out just moments after their 3-2 lead v
BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- As the world eagerly anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the fencing events promise to be among the most thrilling. With the competition set in the historical and cultural heart of France, the Grand Palais will provide a spectacular backdrop.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) Kevin Kiermaier hit a grand slam in a six-run fourth inning and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasted a go-ahead home run in the seventh to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8-7 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday in Phoenix. Guerrero had three hits and scored twice, while Ernie Clement also had three hits, an RBI and a run scored for Toronto, which salvaged a win in the
LONDON, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Manchester United on Sunday announced the signing of Dutch international striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna in a deal worth 36.54 million pounds (45 million U.S. Dollars), with the 23-year-old signing a five-year contract with the English club.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested late Friday night in Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence, the Los Angeles Daily News reported Sunday. Citing the arrest report, the Daily News reported the 22-year-old Addison, who played his final collegiate season at Southern California in 2022, was found asleep at the wheel of his vehicle, which w
(Photo credit: Joseph Cress-USA TODAY Sports) Harry Hall of England chipped in for birdie on the third playoff hole and won the ISCO Championship on Sunday at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ky. Hall, 26, captured his first PGA Tour victory in dramatic fashion at the end of a five-man playoff. He went out with Matt NeSmith, Zac Blair, Pierceson Coody and the Philippines' Rico Hoey after the quintet tied for first
BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- As a diving powerhouse, China remains consistent in expecting a sweep of gold medals in diving at the Paris Olympic Games.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) CONMEBOL pushed back kickoff of the Copa America final by a half-hour to 8:30 p.m. local time Sunday after fans breached security at one of the gates at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The highly anticipated final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed after police apparently struggled to contain fans attempting to enter the venue without tickets. Police m
LONDON, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to defend the men's singles title at the Wimbledon Championships here on Sunday.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Kevin Neri/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Picking first in the MLB Draft on Sunday night, the Cleveland Guardians did what most pundits expected and selected Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana. The 2024 Pac-12 Player of the Year, Bazzana batted .407 with 28 homers and 66 RBIs for the Beavers, who advanced to a super regional as the No. 15 national seed before losing a three-game series at s
(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) Kevin Kiermaier hit a grand slam in the six-run fourth inning and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasted a go-ahead home run in the seventh to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8-7 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday in Phoenix. Guerrero had three hits and scored twice, Ernie Clement also had three hits, an RBI and run scored and Daulton Varsho had two hits, an RBI and two
(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) Xavier Edwards went 2-for-3 and drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the visiting Miami Marlins salvaged one win from the three-game weekend series with a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. The Marlins snapped a five-game skid and won for just the third time in 13 games. A.J. Puk (3-8) retired the final batter of the seventh inning and pitched an inning
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Eminent personalities and global leaders converged at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's 'lagna functions' to bless the newlywed couple at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The wedding festivities of the Indian tycoon's son saw not only the presence of media and film fraternity members but also the arrival of several politicians and leaders from across the globe. The
(Photo credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports) Travis d'Arnaud homered twice and knocked in four runs Sunday to help Chris Sale win his MLB-high 13th game as the visiting Atlanta Braves stopped the San Diego Padres 6-3. Sale (13-3) went five innings, allowing four hits and a run with two walks and four strikeouts. Four relievers got the final 12 outs, with closer Raisel Iglesias pitching the ninth inning to bag his 22n
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Jo Adell hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Sunday in Anaheim, Calif. Adell's blast came against Seattle reliever Austin Voth (2-4), who was quickly summoned once Ryne Stanek exited with an apparent back injury after walking Mickey Moniak on four pitches to lead off the eighth. Voth walked
The future of Venezuela's 25-year-old socialist movement will be decided in the upcoming July 28 election. Venezuelans will go to the polls knowing that a vote for incumbent President Nicolas Maduro means no relief from US unilateral coercive measures.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Jeff Faughender-USA TODAY Sports) Tiger Woods arrived at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland on Sunday and played an 18-hole practice round as he prepares for the 152nd Open Championship later this week. Reports said Woods took an overnight flight and spent much of his day focusing on chipping, putting and bunker play. According to PGATour.com, Woods is also scheduled for a solo practice round Monday aftern
(Photo credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports) A throwing error by second baseman Brooks Lee turned Mike Yastrzemski's ninth-inning triple into a San Francisco Giants walk-off win in a 3-2 decision over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon. In the final game of the first half for both teams, the Giants took a 2-0 lead into the ninth on the strength of Blake Snell's seven innings of one-hit ball and early ru
(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports) ARLINGTON, Texas -- The 2024 Home Run Derby has plenty of star power. The Orioles' Gunnar Henderson and the Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. are fast-rising superstars, the Rangers' Adolis Garcia has delivered plenty of fireworks inside Globe Life Field and the Mets' Pete Alonso has become a staple in thederby as he chases what would be a record-tying third title. Here is your Home Run
(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports) Willy Adames went 4-for-4 with four RBIs to help the host Milwaukee Brewers avoid a sweep with a 9-3 win against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Brewers relief pitcher Colin Rea (9-3), who stepped in for opener Rob Zastryzny in the second, went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on five hits and fanning seven. Washington starter Jake Irvin (7-8) allowed seven runs (six earn
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Michael Toglia hit three homers Sunday afternoon for the visiting Colorado Rockies, who avoided being swept in a three-game series by beating the New York Mets 8-5 in the first-half finale for both teams. Ezequiel Tovar had two homers and Brenton Doyle hit the tiebreaking homer leading off the sixth for the Rockies, who won for the second time in eight games to improve