BEIRUT, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- A Hezbollah member and a civilian were killed and seven civilians injured on Wednesday afternoon in an Israeli airstrike targeting a motorcycle in the southwestern Lebanese town of Jwaya.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports) Kaliq Lockett, a five-star wide receiver in the Class of 2025, announced Wednesday he'll play at home-state Texas. The 247 Sports composite ranks Lockett as the nation's No. 5 wide receiver and the No. 20 overall prospect. He's entering his senior season at Sachse High School. In his junior season, he caught 59 passes for 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 games. This sum
(Photo credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports) The Tampa Bay Rays activated right-hander Drew Rasmussen from the 60-day injured list Wednesday. Rasmussen, who has not pitched in the majors since May 2023, will join the Tampa Bay bullpen. The 29-year-old is returning from his third major elbow surgery in seven years. He went 0-2 with an 8.59 ERA in five games (two starts) on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham. Rasmuss
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 7 (ANI): India captain Rohit Sharma asserted that the team wasn't complacent in their ODI series loss against Sri Lanka and gave them due credit for their historic series win in Colombo. India were the favourite on paper to take away the ODI series after completing a whitewash over Sri Lanka in the T20I. However, the dynamics between the two teams completely changed with the transition in forma
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 7 (ANI): Spinners became India's worst nightmare in their first bilateral series defeat against Sri Lanka since 1997. Sri Lanka had the opportunity to bowl second in the three ODIs, and their spinners made the most of the turning conditions that were on offer in Colombo. India lost 27 wickets to spin in the ODI series, which is the most by any team in a bilateral ODI series with a maximum of th
(240807) -- PARIS, Aug. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Djamel Sedjati (front) of Algeria reacts during the men's 800m round 1 of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
(240807) -- LILLE, Aug. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aymeric Minne (C) of France passes the ball during the men's quarterfinal match of handball between Germany and France at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Lille, France, on Aug. 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore was carted off the practice field on Wednesday, his right leg immobilized in an air cast near the end of a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins The Falcons immediately called off practice amid the news that Moore was being taken to a local hospital in the Miami Gardens, Fla., area. The injury occurred during the 11-on-11 practice
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Former first-round draft pick Jeremy Lamb announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday after 10 seasons with four teams. Lamb, who last played in the league in 2022, announced his decision on Instagram. "Basketball has been good to me throughout my entire life, so this decision didn't come easy, but I have decided to retire from the game that has given me everything
PARIS, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Following are the final results of cycling track men's team pursuit at the Paris Olympic Games here on Wednesday:
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PARIS, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Gao Zhidan, director of China's General Administration of Sport (GAAS), has urged the United States to fulfill its commitments of ceasing "long-arm jurisdiction" and ensuring the smooth and safe participation of athletes from all countries at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) PARIS -- China's Li Fabin retained the 61kg Olympic weightlifting title with a dominant performance and total lift of 310kg at the Paris Games on Wednesday, coming up just short in a bid to break his own world record. The three-time world champion led off with an Olympic record lift of 143kg with his third attempt in the snatch and all but assured himself of gold when he ho
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): The Congress party came out heavily against the Bharatiya Janata Party after the disqualification of Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, and said Vinesh didn't fail in the wrestling match but became a victim of "sports politics". Launching a scathing attack on the Centre, Surjewala said "some people" are avoiding even tweeting about
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): On the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics, Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Tuesday said that wrestler Vinesh Phogat made it to the finals when athletes around the world were practicing on wrestling mats and asked where and how did things go wrong?reacted to wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics on Wednesday and said that the ent
(Photo credit: Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Indianapolis Colts wideout Josh Downs was helped off the practice field Wednesday after an apparent ankle injury. Downs did not put any weight on his lower leg after being tackled by safety Nick Cross during 7-on-7 drills. Downs, who turns 23 next Monday, was the Colts' third-round pick (79th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft. He caught 68 passes for 771 yards
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will return to mixed-martial arts this fall after nearly three years away from competition. The Professional Fighters League -- PFL -- announced Wednesday that Ngannou will make his debut with the promotion on Oct. 19, facing PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira for the PFL Super Fight belt. Ngannou (17-3) hasn't fought i
(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) The Oakland Athletics reinstated All-Star closer Mason Miller from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. The 25-year-old right-hander has not pitched since July 22 due to a fractured left pinky finger. Miller is 1-1 with 15 saves and a 2.21 ERA in 34 appearances out of the Oakland bullpen this season. The A's also recalled infielder Armando Alvarez from Triple-A Las Vegas,
© Provided by Xinhua Aleksandra Miroslaw (L) of Poland and Deng Lijuan of China compete in the women's sport climbing speed final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Le Bour
NEW DELHI, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday lodged a strong protest against the United World Wrestling (UWW) over the disqualification of woman wrestler Vinesh Phogat from playing the final of the 50-kg category at the Paris Olympics for being "overweight."
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(240807) -- PARIS, Aug. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Fabin of China waves prior to the weightlifting men's 61kg competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on Aug. 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 7 (ANI): Avishka Fernando's 96-run knock and Dunith Wellalage's five-wicket haul helped Sri Lanka clinch a historic 110-run win over India in the third ODI match of the series at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. With the dominating victory, the hosts won the series 2-0 against Rohit Sharma's Men in Blue. This is the first time in the past 27 years that Sri Lanka won an ODI series over Indi
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 7 (ANI): Ranjan Madugalle became the first match referee to officiate in 400 men's ODIs after taking charge of the third match between India and Sri Lanka. Madugalle has been a match referee since 1993. He has officiated 216 Tests during his time as a match referee, which is also a record. The former Sri Lanka player also served as International Cricket Council (ICC) chief match referee before
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 7 (ANI): Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that the Kerala government has developed an SOP for the treatment of amoebic meningoencephalitis as the country does not have an SOP for it as it is a very rare disease globally. Speaking on the cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala, George said, "We don't have an SOP in the country for amoebic meningoencephalitis becaus
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik stated that she is 'worried' about Vinesh Phogat following her disqualification from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh was one win away from clinching India's first gold medal at the Paris Olympics and was set to face United States wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt at the final on Wednesday night. But the hopes were crushed
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 7 (ANI): Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole said that the intention with which Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics is "sports politics", adding that there should be talks on a bigger level. The Congress leader said that there should be talks and discussions on a bigger level and Vinesh Phogat should get a chance to play. "This is international-level poli