(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports) American gymnast Brody Malone was expected to continue his extraordinary comeback from a serious leg injury suffered in March 2023 by competing for an all-around medal at the Paris Olympics. Instead, after falling twice on the high bar -- his specialty -- and once on the pommel horse in the qualifying round, Malone won't be competing in the all-around final. He is a three-time
(Photo credit: Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee apologized to South Korea on Saturday for introducing the country's athletes as being from North Korea in the opening ceremonies. In Friday's event, the announcer said the boat traveling along the Seine River was carrying athletes from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the formal name of North Korea. South Korea is officially k
(Photo credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia Union have made the transfer of midfielder Richard Odada to Scottish side Dundee United F.C. permanent. Since joining Philadelphia in August 2022 from Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian SuperLiga, he appeared in just eight matches for Union II. The 23-year-old Kenyan previously was on loan to Aalborg BK of Denmark. --Field Level Media
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 27 (ANI): The opening ceremony of the 133rd Durand Cup took place on Saturday at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The opening ceremony saw dancers performing bhangra at the Salt Lake Stadium before the inaugural match of the tournament. Speaking to ANI, MoS for Sports and Youth, West Bengal government, Manoj Tiwary said that football is in the blood of the people in Kolkata. "Pe
(Photo credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports) Kevin Durant is expected to play for Team USA in its Olympics opener against Serbia on Sunday. Coach Steve Kerr said after Durant practiced for a third straight day on Saturday it appeared the 35-year-old Durant was fully recovered from a left calf strain. Kerr said he wasn't sure whether Durant would start against three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic and the Ser
Paris [France], July 27 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani and industrialist Mukesh Ambani met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Saturday. IOC member and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, and her husband, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, were also spotted at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics earlier on Friday. Earlier this week, Ni
Paris [France], July 27 (ANI): Fans gathered outside the India House on day one of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 to cheer for the Indian athletes participating in the multi-sport event on Saturday. The Indian fans gathered in huge numbers to back the Indian contingent. The fans were also seen dancing to the tunes of Dhol. India took a bold step forward in its global sporting ambitions with the first-ever India House at
Pallekele [Sri Lanka], July 27 (ANI): Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to field against Suryakumar Yadav's India in the first T20I match of the series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Both teams will be taking to the field with new head coaches. While legendary all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya has been named the interim head coach for the Lankan Lions, it will also be the fir
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Network) PARIS -- Poland's Iga Swiatek launched her bid for Olympic gold with a 6-2, 7-5 win over battling Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu in the opening round of women's singles on Saturday. Fifty days after clinching a fourth French Open title, the 23-year-old Swiatek returned to the Parisian clay and showed why she is favorite to add the Olympic gold to her resume. The opening day of
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 27 (ANI): A day after filmmakers Farah Khan and Sajid Khan's mother, Menaka Irani, passed away, Bollywood celebrities reached their residence to pay last respects to the departed soul. Actors Hrithik Roshan, Raveena Tandon, and John Abraham were spotted at the residence, showing their support for Farah and Sajid during this difficult time. Abhishek Bachchan, Shweta Nanda and Agastya Nand
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Ravens training camp sounded different Friday as the team strapped on the pads for the first time.
It was their fifth practice of camp, and it came with a different level of intensity, even though there still wasn't full tackling.
Here are my observations from the practice:
In terms of the injury report, Lamar Jackson was still sidelined by sickness. He's now missed four full practic
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After the first day of padded practice, the battle for three starting spots on the Ravens' offensive line is kicking into another gear.
Andrew Vorhees continued to be the apparent favorite at left guard, but there was heated competition on the right side. Daniel Faalele is getting a chance to win the starting job at right guard, with Ben Cleveland looking like the main competition, while vete
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Ravens cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis took time after Friday's practice to reflect on the passing of his former Alabama teammate, Khyree Jackson.
A fourth-round pick with the Minnesota Vikings in this year's draft, Jackson was killed in a car accident and his funeral was held Friday in his hometown of Upper Marlboro, Md. Armour-Davis and Jackson were teammates at Alabama in 2021 and spent many
(240727) -- PARIS, July 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yoshimura Miho of Japan reacts after the women's Epee Individual table of 32 at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)
(240727) -- PARIS, July 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shi Yuqi of China competes during the men's singles group play stage badminton match against Soren Opti of Suriname at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
Dambulla [Sri Lanka], July 27 (ANI): Following India's win over Bangladesh in the semifinal of the women's Asia Cup, pacer Renuka Thakur opened up on her bowling partnership with pacer Pooja Vastrakar. Renuka Singh's pace and blazing knock from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana allowed India to punch their ticket for the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024. India registered a resounding 10-wicket win over Bangladesh on Friday.
(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports) A third straight series win over the rival New York Yankees is within grasp for the Red Sox as the teams continue their three-game weekend set in Boston on Saturday night. The series opener on Friday saw Boston score five unanswered runs to come from behind for a 9-7 win. Masataka Yoshida's two-run single in the eighth inning proved to be the difference in a see-saw type ga
(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports) Logan O'Hoppe likely will be hitting fifth in the lineup for the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday when they play the Oakland Athletics in the third contest of a four-game series in Anaheim, Calif. It's the spot in the lineup where the Angels catcher has started 45 games, compared to cleanup (three), sixth (22), seventh (six) and eighth (nine). The middle of the order is precis
(240727) -- SAINT DENIS, July 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Chang Yani (R)/Chen Yiwen of China celebrate during the awarding ceremony after the women's synchronised 3m springboard final of diving at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint Denis, near Paris, France, on July 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)
(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz hit a mammoth homer in batting practice that cleared the seats in right field and put a dent in a showroom truck on the concourse. Arizona's Joc Pederson saved his monster blast for the game. Pederson's 15th homer of the season ignited a decisive three-run inning in theseries opener. He'll strive to help the Arizona Diamondbacks remain hot when they
(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports) One of the National League's worst teams has given contending squads trouble since the All-Star break. After their 6-2 road victory over the Brewers on Friday, the Miami Marlins enter Saturday's game in Milwaukee with a chance to secure their second straight series win against a division-leadingteam. Miami, which exited the break 30 games below .500, first split a four-game ho
Paris [France], July 27 (ANI): Ram Charan, his wife Upasana, and his parents, Chiranjeevi and Surekha, were among the attendees at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Taking to his Instagram Story on Friday, the 'RRR' actor dropped a dapper solo selfie where he sported a blazer, hat, and sunglasses for the occasion. Meanwhile, Upasana posted several photos from the event, despite the rain, capturing the famil
© Provided by Xinhua Huang Yuting (L)/Sheng Lihao of China compete during the 10m air rifle mixed team gold medal match of shooting between China and South Korea at the Par
(240727) -- CHATEAUROUX, July 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Huang Yuting (L)/Sheng Lihao of China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony after the 10m air rifle mixed team gold medal match of shooting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Chateauroux, France, on July 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports) If the Chicago Cubs are to beat the host Kansas City Royals on Saturday in the second of a three-game set, they're going to have to rely on the pitching staff, apparently. Cubs pitchers had an uncharacteristic down game on Friday, losing 6-0. And with their hitters managing just four hits -- their .232 average is the second-lowest in the Natonal League -- there wasn't a recipe
