(Photo credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports) The Oakland Athletics placed shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of a left hamstring strain suffered in his major league debut on Friday. He is the organization's top prospect. In a corresponding move, the Athletics activated infielder Abraham Toro from the 10-day IL following his recovery from a right hamstring strain. Wilson singled in his f
(Photo credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports) Xander Schauffele shot a sterling 65 at Royal Troon to emerge from the pack and win the 152nd Open Championship for his second major title of the year Sunday in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Schauffele saved his best golf of the week for last, as he rode a bogey-free round to a final score of 9-under-par 275 and a two-shot victory over Justin Rose and Billy Horschel. The 30
Hassan (Karnataka) [India], July 21 (ANI): Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, who had visited Karnataka's Sakleshpur which was affected by a landslide following incessant rainfall, expressed his dissatisfaction and claimed there were several technical snags in the ongoing work on the Hassan-Mangaluru national highway. Speaking to reporters after his visit, Kumaraswamy said, "There are several technical problems in the work th
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) WNBA teams could play a 44-game schedule in the regular season in 2025, an increase of four per club. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed the potential for expansion on Saturday while speaking to reporters before the league's All-Star Game. "We're looking at the footprint for next year," Engelbert said. "We don't have an international competition like the FIBA World
NANNING, July 21 (Xinhua) -- A tourist island in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has evacuated more than 26,000 tourists as the fourth typhoon of this year approaches, local authorities said on Sunday.
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PARIS, July 21 (Xinhua) -- With just five days to go until the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, organizers have said they are "ready" for the Games and have promised a clean Seine River.
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MADRID, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Real Sociedad has signed left-back Javi Lopez from Alaves for 6.5 million euros (7.1 million dollars) on a contract until June 2030.
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BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) -- The significant changes to volleyball's competition format at the Paris Olympics may lead to heightened intensity and drama. With the group stage reduced from five matches to three and modifications in the knockout stage matching mechanism, all teams are bracing for unprecedented competition.
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PARIS, July 21 (Xinhua) -- The sailing events of the Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 28 to August 8, promise to be thrilling with perfect weather conditions and new competitions debuting. European and Oceanian athletes are expected to maintain their traditional dominance at Marseille Marina.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports) Seventh-seeded Nuno Borges captured his first ATP Tour title by posting a 6-3, 6-2 win over Rafael Nadal on Sunday at the clay-court Nordea Open in Bastad, Sweden. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, was making his first appearance in a final since winning the French Open in June 2022. Borges, of Portugal, broke the 38-year-old Spaniard five times, however, and won the match i
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Star India batter Suryakumar Yadav was seen practising ahead of the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, which will be starting on July 27. Ahead of Sri Lanka tour, Suryakumar took to his official Instagram account and shared a glimpse of him sweating it out. The 33-year-old shared a small clip of him running on the field before the start of the series. India has named Suryakumar Yadav as the captain
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): FC Goa on Sunday announced the signing of promising youngster Alan Saji ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season from the Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) academy. The 18-year-old signed a multi-year contract and will don the iconic orange jearsey of the Gaurs ahead of the 2024-25 season and beyond. Expressing his excitement about joining the club, Saji said that he i
Budapest [Hungary], July 21 (ANI): Kush Maini scored his maiden win in the International Automobile Federation's (FIA) Formula 2 Championship on Sunday and became only the second Indian to achieve this feat. The 23-year-old Indian driver inherited the position from Richard Verschoor, who was disqualified due to a technical infringement following the race, as per a press release. The top step of the podium translated into
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 21 (ANI/TPS): President Isaac Herzog will fly to Italy and France to represent the State of Israel at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic GamesDuring his visit, the President is expected to hold diplomatic meetings with the President of France, the President of Italy, the Prime Minister of Italy, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, the President of Paraguay, and other leaders attending the
(Photo credit: SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation is set to get a huge boost this week with the return of Tyler Glasnow from the injured list and the season debut of Clayton Kershaw, who was sidelined by offseason shoulder surgery. Glasnow had been on the injured list since July 9 with lower back tightness and is set to start Wednesday against the San Francisco Gian
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 21 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, announced on Sunday that the board will be supporting India's Paris Olympics 2024 contingent by providing Rs 8.5 crores to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for the campaign. The Paris 2024 Olympics will start from July 26 onwards in Paris. Shah took to X to announce the move and also wished the Indian con
Dambulla [Sri Lanka], July 21 (ANI): India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Sunday achieved an elusive feat and leapfrogged former Australia skipper Meg Lanning to become the second-highest run-getter in women's T20Is. Harmanpreet Kaur achieved the landmark when she played a 66-run knock from 47 balls at a strike rate of 140.43 against United Arab Emirates women in the Women's Asia Cup 2024. In Women's T20Is, Harmanpreet has 3
(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports) The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star left-hander Max Fried on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to left forearm neuritis. The move is retroactive to Thursday, two days after Fried tossed one scoreless inning for the National League in the All-Star Game. Fried, 30, is 7-5 with a 3.08 ERA in 18 starts this season for Atlanta. A two-time All-Star, Fried is 69-31 with a 3.04 ERA
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 21 (ANI): Ahead of the final match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024, a 500-drone-backed lazer show, a first for the island nation, making each supporter witness the journey of the Sri Lankan Cricketing legends and the league's journey. Jaffna Kings will take on Galle Titans in the final at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. While Jaffna Kings made their way to the final after winnin
The first Navy Cup International Sailing Regatta, which is being hosted by the Chinese Navy, kicked off Sunday in the coastal city of Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. #XinhuaNews
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis said on Sunday he hoped the Paris Olympics would be an occasion for truces in the world's conflicts, urging athletes to be messengers of peace and models for young people.
Читать дальше...Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 21 (ANI): To enhance greenery and promote environmental conservation, the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government has amended the Shimla Development Plan, aiming to expand the Green Belt Area within the Shimla Planning Area, encompassing both the town and its suburbs. Chief Minister Sukhu emphasised the government's commitment to the planned and systematic development of Shimla, focusing
Dambulla [Sri Lanka], July 21 (ANI): India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur lauded wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh's performance against the UAE in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 and said that the 20-year-old 'batted beautifully'. Harmanpreet scored 66 runs from 47 balls at a strike rate of 140.43. She slammed 7 fours and 1 six during her time on the crease. Speaking after the match, Harmanpreet revealed that she and Jemimah Rodrigues
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 21 (ANI): Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, who is known for her role in the drama series 'Choti Sarrdaarni,' is set to showcase her adventurous side in the 14th season of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi.'The popular reality show, hosted by Rohit Shetty, will feature Nimrit taking on a variety of intense and challenging stunts. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Nimrit opened up about her journey on the show,
Dambulla [Sri Lanka], July 21 (ANI): India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh opened up on her performance against the UAE in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 and said that she just wanted to deliver for the Women in Blue. Richa was named the 'Player of the Match' after her stupendous performance in the game. She played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs from 29 balls at a strike rate of 220.69. The wicketkeeper-batter slammed 12 fours a