Новости за 29.12.2024

Centurion [South Africa], December 29 (ANI): South Africa registered their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 which is set to be played at the Lord's next year following their victory against Pakistan by two wickets in the first Test of their two-match series here on Sunday. The Proteas were already on top of the WTC standings after a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka at home. Having played 11 Tests in the on

Rourkela (Odisha)[India], December 29 (ANI): With an impressive mix of players in their line-up, the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers start among the favourites for the Hockey India League currently underway, and German coach Valentin Altenburg wants to create a unique "playing style and identity" for the team. Champions when the League was last held seven years ago, the Lancers open the new season in the eight-team competition ag

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) The Montreal Canadiens and host Tampa Bay Lightning will face each other on Sunday to complete back-to-back sets. Coach Martin St. Louis' Canadiens arrive in downtown Tampa on an upswing after dominating the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Saturday. In his NHL debut, rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes made 34 saves and was never threatened by a Florida offense that has struggled lately. The

(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images) Todd McLellan learned in his first game as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings that the team has numerous issues to fix. He's most concerned with shoring up the defense. McLellan was behind the bench for Detroit's 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, one day after Derek Lalonde was fired as coach. The Red Wings, who will host the Washington Capitals on Sunday, have l

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) The Edmonton Oilers will look to rebound from a rare loss when they visit the Ducks in the second half of a back-to-back set for both clubs on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif. The Oilers are coming off a 4-3 overtime defeat to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday in a game in which Edmonton led 3-2 after 40 minutes. The Oilers scored twice on their first four shots of the seco

Melbourne [Australia], December 29 (ANI): Following his side's fine day with the ball on day four of the fourth Test against Australia, Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy expressed happiness at being able to play alongside star India batter Virat Kohli and the message from him following his maiden international ton. Nitish's dream run in the series continued as he scored 114 in 189 balls, with 11 fours and a six, takin

BRUSSELS, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- As Europe steps into the new year, the continent finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with internal political upheaval and external pressures that threaten its cohesion.

New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan is undoubtedly the biggest cheerleader of her sons Taimur and Jeh. She never misses a chance to hype her kids up. On Sunday, Bebo took to Instagram and shared adorable pictures of Taimur from their ongoing vacations in Switzerland. In the images, Taimur is seen all decked up in skiwear. Flaunting her motherly love, Kareena captioned the post, "Mera b

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 29 (ANI): The Indian women's team coach Joakim Alexandersson has announced a 23-member squad for the FIFA International Friendlies against Maldives on December 30, 2024 and January 2, 2025. Both matches will be played at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru at 15:30 IST. The matches will be streamed live on the Indian Football YouTube Channel. The Swedish co

Bastar (Chhattisgarh) [India], December 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, lauded the unique sporting event from Chhattisgarh, 'Bastar Olympics' and said it is bringing a "new revolution.""Do you know that a unique Olympic has started in our Bastar! Yes, a new revolution is coming into being in Bastar through the first Bastar Olympics," PM Modi said in the 117th episode of

(241229) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Denis Yevseyev of Kazakhstan hits a return against Cristian Garin of Chile during the qualifying round 1 match at the ATP250 Hong Kong Tennis Open in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)[India], December 29 (ANI): Local girl Ashi Chouksey bagged her maiden national title, overwhelming Anjum Moudgil of Punjab in the women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) final of the ongoing 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Rifle events, here at her home MP State Academy (MPSA) shooting range. Ashi shot a superb 466.7, a full 3.1 points clear of two-time Olympian Anjum. Upcomi

New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): Delhi Royals has been officially unveiled as the latest franchise in the highly anticipated Legend 90 League, set to commence in February 2025. The announcement of the team, along with the reveal of its striking logo, marks an exciting chapter for cricket enthusiasts in the capital and beyond. The Delhi Royals also unveiled their official logo, a depiction of an armour shield symboliz

Zoe Jiamanukoonkit of Torrey Pines High looks on during the CIF San Diego Section girls golf championships at Torrey Pines North on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (Photo by K.C. Alfred)

Dubai [UAE], December 29 (ANI): Arshdeep Singh who starred in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph joins Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, Pakistan's Babar Azam and Australia's Travis Head as nominees for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year, according to the ICC. Arshdeep Singh has stepped up as India's primary pacer in the T20I format, especially with Jasprit Bumrah being selectively picked for T20Is due to his commitments i

SHIJIAZHUANG, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Forty-two skiers from four countries and regions will compete in the upcoming FIS Snowboard Parallel Asian Cup at Galaxy Ski Resort on December 30 and 31 in Chongli, north China's Hebei Province.

As the holiday rush starts to slow, stress from holiday spending starts to grow. Many Canadians are feeling the squeeze post-Christmas and Boxing Day shopping, which financial experts say is compounded by the high cost of living, inflation and debts. "I feel like it has been way more expensive this year," said Laurie Nstrashok from Calgary. "I certainly did not spend as much because the prices were so high.

New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday slammed the BJP, saying that those who are in power should see former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's personality. "Those who are in power today, who have been singing Dr Manmohan's praises and remembering his contributions for the last two days, should see Dr Manmohan Singh's personality," Ramesh told ANI. "His 4-minute speech on dem

BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- China's capital city will continue to increase its green space, aiming to raise the forest coverage rate to 45 percent by 2025, the Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau has said.

Zero in your target, and go for it! Check out how kids in central China's Enshi start their first skiing class.

Upheaval in the AFL media landscape continues with Channel 7 announcing that an industry giant will be the front man for new show Agenda Setters.

(241229) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Stephen Curry (R) of Golden State Warriors breaks through during a NBA regular season game between Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns in San Francisco, the United States, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by Arthur Dong/Xinhua)

(241229) -- KUNMING, Dec. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Athletes run during the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Kunming Marathon 2024 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20), signed by San Diego FC, dribbles next to FC Dallas forward Jos Mulato during an MLS game in 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo-LM Otero)

LARGE crowds gathered to watch the annual Boxing Day hunt parade.