(Photo credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images) Rutgers' expectations for this season have been building to a fever pitch since two five-star high school recruits committed to the program. They're not just any two five-stars, either, but potential future NBA players who were often ranked second and third in the Class of 2024: Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper. Rutgers believes it has constructed a formidable team around Bailey and
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) Free agent right-hander Kyle Hendricks agreed to a one-year deal worth $3 million with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, the first day of MLB free agency, according to multiple reports. Hendricks was 4-12 in 2024 with the Chicago Cubs. Hendricks spent his 11-year career with the Cubs and turned in a solid finish last season after being briefly removed from the rotation. But he
Washington DC [US], November 6 (ANI): Following Donald Trump's win in the 2024 US Presidential Elections on Wednesday, where he defeated Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris, his running mate and Senator JD Vance took to social media platform X, expressing his gratitude to his wife Usha Vance, the people of America along with President-elect Trump. "THANK YOU! To my beautiful wife for making it possible t
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): The Men's Selection Committee has announced the inclusion of KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel in the India A squad for the second first-class match against Australia A, scheduled to begin on Thursday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Prasidh Krishna was previously added as a replacement for Yash Dayal, who was named in India's T20I squad for the South Africa tour. KL Rahul is expected to
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 6 (ANI): Arjun Erigaisi continued his strong start to the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 on Wednesday by holding the second-highest-ranked player in the tournament, American Grandmaster Levon Aronian, to a draw. Over in the Challengers, Vaishali R, one of two female chess players debuting this year, earned her first points by drawing top-seed Raunak Sadhwani. The Chennai Grand Masters 20
(Photo credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images) Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, considered a top-five 2025 NBA Draft pick, will miss Wednesday night's season opener against Wagner in Piscataway, N.J. He suffered a hip injury in practice on Monday and is day-to-day for the No. 25 Scarlet Knights, per reports. A 6-foot-10 forward who was the Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year, Bailey was ranked by 247Sports as the No. 2 player n
(Photo credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images) New York Red Bulls midfielder Lewis Morgan won the 2024 MLS Comeback Player of the Year on Wednesday. The Scottish international, 28, missed 28 matches and played in just five in 2023 because of hip injuries and underwent hip surgery. According to MLS.com, he was given a 25 percent chance or less of playing at a peak level again. But in 2024, he had 13 goals and seven assists in 2
(Photo credit: Stu Boyd II-The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Cameron Young on Wednesday withdrew from the World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico. Young, who is 33rd in the Official World Golf Ranking, was the highest-ranked player in the field at El Cardonal at Diamante Cabo San Lucas. The PGA Tour did not provide a reason for the withdrawal of Young, who was replaced by Sean O'Hair. Young, 27
RIYADH, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen of China cruised to a straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals here on Wednesday, securing her spot in the semifinals.
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MADRID, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid's French international midfielder, Aurelien Tchouameni, is likely to be out of action for around a month after the club on Wednesday confirmed he suffered a twisted ankle in their 3-1 Champions League defeat to AC Milan on Tuesday night.
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(241106) -- RIYADH, Nov. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Qinwen reacts after winning the round robin match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at WTA Finals tennis tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Safety Mike Edwards is set to join the Tennessee Titans pending a physical in Nashville on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The Bills granted Edwards' request for his release on Tuesday after attempting to find a trade partner with needs in the secondary. Edwards, 28, was inactive despite being healthy for most of the season to date for the Bills (7-2), appearing in
(Photo credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images) Two AFC North rivals looking to make a major statement on the national stage meet Thursday night when the Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of an overtime thriller earlier this season. On Oct. 6 in Cincinnati, Baltimore trailed by 10 points three times in the second half but tied the game in the final two minutes. The Ravens then overcame a turnover in
(Photo credit: Taya Gray/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Former World Series champion Steve Garvey lost his bid Tuesday for California's open seat in the U.S. Senate. Garvey, a Republican, was considered a longshot to defeat Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff, who played a prominent role in the first impeachment trial of Donald Trump. As of Wednesday morning. Schiff had garnered 57 percent of the vote to 42.7
(241106) -- BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A briefing on policy measures for stimulating the vitality of the ice and snow economy through the high-quality development of winter sports is held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 6, 2024. TO GO WITH "1st LD-Writethru-China Focus: China issues guidelines to p
MINSK, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The China-aided Belarusian International Standard Swimming Pool in Minsk opened to the public on Wednesday.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images) UCLA returns to Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena on Friday for the first time in almost a month riding the momentum of its first winning streak in 2024 with Iowa visiting for a Big Ten Conference matchup. The Bruins (3-5, 2-4 Big Ten) bookended their Oct. 26 bye with road wins over Rutgers (35-32) and Nebraska (27-20). Quarterback Ethan Garbers' improved passing was a common denom
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Neeraj Chopra's successful partnership with his long-time coach Klaus Bartonietz, which resulted in two Olympic medals, two World Championship medals, and an Asian Games gold, has come to an end as the 75-year-old German coach has decided to retire. On Wednesday, Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra confirmed that Klaus Bartonietz will be stepping away from athletics. Bartonietz
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Sakshi Malik, the Indian wrestler, has recently shared a video on her X handle claiming that she is being threatened. She has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and protect the future of wrestling in India. In her video, Malik expressed her concerns about the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), stating that despite a court order, the WFI continues to oversee the spo
(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) Cal and Wake Forest are four-win teams in vastly different situations as they prepare for their first November game of the season. Only one of them will have a winning record after Friday night's game at Winston-Salem, N.C. in an Atlantic Coast Conference game marking the first meeting between the teams. Wake Forest (4-4, 2-2 ACC) has won its past two games. Cal (4-4, 0-4) also is
(Photo credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Jacksonville Jaguars added a third quarterback to the 53-man roster on Wednesday, signing veteran C.J. Beathard from the Miami Dolphins practice squad. The move reunites the team and Beathard, who was released by the Jaguars in August with an injury settlement. It seemed clear then that Jacksonville brass wanted to bring him back, however. The qua
Lisbon [Portugal], November 6 (ANI): Following Manchester City's defeat to Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), midfielder Bernardo Silva admitted his side is in a dark place. Sporting CP clinched a remarkable 4-1 victory over Manchester City at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. Phil Foden opened the scoring in the fourth minute, giving the visitors an early lead. However, Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres equalise
Kochi (Kerala) [India], November 6 (ANI): Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) will host their southern counterparts Hyderabad FC (HFC) in Kochi, as the Yellow Army (KBFC) prepares for a packed home game in their Indian Super League (ISL) fixture on Thursday. Both teams have endured similar journeys this season, with their paths towards respective goals appearing alike. Currently, Kerala Blasters FC and Hyderabad FC stand 10th and 1
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), has confirmed the dates for the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. In an official letter to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, she highlighted the event's significance and the IOA's commitment to ensuring its success. Despite the indefinite postponement of the IOA's Special General Meeting, originally set for Oct
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has shared his reaction to not being retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). Maxwell revealed he received a call from RCB's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, and head coach Andy Flower, informing him of the decision. Since joining RCB, Maxwell has played 52 matches, scoring 1,266 runs at an average of