(Photo credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images) J.T. Compher scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 5:34 remaining as the host Detroit Red Wings topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Tuesday night. Detroit coach Todd McLellan, who replaced Derek Lalonde last week, recorded his 600th career victory. He improved to 2-1-0 behind the Red Wings' bench. Compher and Jonatan Berggren each had a goal and an assist while Patrick K
New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker extended her New Year greetings on Wednesday as the world entered 2025. India welcomed 2025 with celebrations across the country, and people in various cities marked the occasion with joy and enthusiasm. New Year celebrations began in many cities with parties, cultural events, live music performances, and themed decorations. Taking to her official X h
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Casey Mittelstadt scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in Denver on Tuesday night. Artturi Lehkonen and Devon Toews also scored, Josh Manson had two assists and Mackenzie Blackwood turned away 20 shots for Colorado, which has won five in a row. Gabriel Vilardi and Rasmus Kupari had goals and Eric Comrie made 33 saves for
(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 12th consecutive victory, a 113-105 decision over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The streak is the Thunder's longest since early in the 2012-13 season and ties the longest run since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City. The club's all-time mark is a 12-game streak by the 1995-96 S
(Photo credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images) Dominic Zvada kicked four goals and Davis Warren threw a touchdown pass before leaving with a knee injury as Michigan notched a 19-13 victory over No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday in Tampa. The Wolverines (8-5) took advantage of three Crimson Tide first-quarter turnovers to builda 16-point lead en route to winning their third straight contest. Jalen Milroe comp
(Photo credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images) Gabriela Dabrowski, a WTA doubles star, competed and thrived while undergoing breast cancer treatments in 2024. The 32-year-old Canadian announced the news Tuesday on Instagram. "How can something so small cause such a big problem? This is the question I asked myself when I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in mid-April," she wrote. "I know this will come as a shock to many,
(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images) Maverick McNealy didn't earn his first PGA Tour win until his youngest brother, Scout, started toting his bag. It turns out McNealy's brother is good for more than just caddying, as Maverick revealed that Scout officiated his wedding back in 2023. "Maya and I got married last Dec. 6," Maverick McNealy said Tuesday ahead of The Sentry this week in Kapalua, Hawaii. "It was just the
(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images) Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 26 minutes of court time and set the tone with an explosive first quarter as the San Antonio Spurs throttled the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 122-86 on Tuesday. The Clippers were playing the second game of a road back-to-back set that started on Monday with a win in New Orleans. They never found their stride in Tuesd
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) The Atlanta Hawks have had a streaky start to the first third of the season and are currently trending upward heading into a New Year's Day road matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Atlanta has won four in a row, the last one Sunday at Toronto to kick off a season-long six-game road trip, and Wednesday night brings a chance at payback against the Nuggets. Denver won the first meeting
(Photo credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images) Two teams that liked what they saw at the end of 2024 hope a new year is nothing more than the changing of a calendar when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. The game matches two coaches with strong links to the Toronto Raptors -- the 76ers' Nick Nurse, who worked 10 years in the organization, five as its head coach; and Kings interim coach Doug C
(Photo credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images) Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be a spectator for his team's first game in 2025 due to a sprained left foot that will prevent him from playing Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Embiid was initially listed as out due to rest before the team later changed his designation to the foot ailment. Wednesday's game is the first of a road back-to-back that includes Thursday
(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) The final minute of a physical and tense affair against the Miami Heat on Sunday devolved into something beyond basketball for the Houston Rockets, but that melee didn't mask their primary issues. For the second time during a five-game homestand, the Rockets collapsed down the stretch offensively. Houston will host the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday after blowing a 16-point lead
(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images) Under stoic head coach Tom Thibodeau and similarly mannered de facto team captain Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks are never going to make bold declarations about their resolutions for 2025. But the aggressive upgrading of the Knicks' roster and its performance throughout 2024 make it abundantly clear: New York's New Year's resolution is to finally win the franchise's first N
HONG KONG, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbor was alive with energy on Tuesday night as thousands gathered to celebrate the New Year, with the iconic skyline providing a breathtaking backdrop for a fireworks display that has become a beloved tradition in the city.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images) The Miami Heat expect to have All-Star Jimmy Butler back in the lineup when they host the woeful New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. How long they will have him is uncertain. Butler has missed the last five games while recovering from a flu-like illness. During that time it has been reported that Butler wants to be traded amid a contract negotiation, though he was vague a
(Photo credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images) Former infielder Lenny Randle, who played 12 major league seasons, died Sunday. He was 75. Randle died at his home in Murrieta, Calif., according to reports. Randle was once dubbed "The Most Interesting Man in Baseball" by Rolling Stone magazine, but his career was overshadowed by a punch he threw at Texas Rangers manager Frank Lucchesi on March 28, 1977. The switch-hitting Ran
(Photo credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images) The Chicago Bulls are vying to open the new year with a third straight victory as they travel to D.C. for a showdown with the struggling Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The Bulls are coming off a 115-108 overtime win over the Hornets in Charlotte on Monday. Coby White led the way with 23 points,10 rebounds and nine assists as the Bulls outscored Charlotte 17-10 in OT after allowin
Fan Zhendong (L) and Wang Chuqin in action during the Chinese Table Tennis Super League men's semi-finals in Shanghai, China, December 31, 2024. /CFP
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) Xander Schauffele hasn't forgotten nor given up on one of his biggest career goals, though he knows how difficult the climb will be. Schauffele has said in the past that he wants to earn the No. 1 spot in the Official World Golf Ranking someday, but even with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler out ofthe field this week at The Sentry, it's not as simple as Schauffele winning a few more t
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) The Orlando Magic head into the new year waiting for their two best players to return. In the meantime, they'll try to hold onto their tenuous lead in the Southeast Division. The Magic emerged from 2024 with 20 wins this season despite major oblique injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. They'll try to get 2025 off to a good start when they visit the Detroit Pistons o
(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images) Kirby Dach scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and Sam Montembeault made 27 saves as the Montreal Canadiens scored three unanswered goals to rally for a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday afternoon in Las Vegas. Cole Caufield scored his 100th career goal and Emil Heineman also scored for Montreal, which won its third straight game wit
(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images) With one game left in their season, the Dallas Cowboys waived veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday afternoon. The team said it made the move to allow Elliott a chance to latch on with a playoff team should he clear waivers. The Cowboys (7-9) aren't part of the playoff picture and conclude their season against the visiting Washington Commanders on Sunday. "Out of respec
(Photo credit: Omar Ornelas / USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Harrison Bailey threw for three touchdowns Tuesday and Louisville held off Washington 35-34 to win the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Bailey was more efficient than spectacular, completing 16 of 25 passes for 164 yards, but also directed a turnover-free offense that boasted good balance. The Cardinals (9-4) rushed for 207 yards, getting 99
PARIS, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged on Tuesday night that dissolving the French National Assembly in June created more division than resolution.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images) Giannis Antetokoumpo scored 30 with 12 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a comeback 120-112 road win against the Pacers on Tuesday. Brook Lopez added 16 points for Milwaukee, which rallied from 19 down in the second half. Khris Middleton added 15 points and Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr. each scored 14. Benedict Mathurin led Indiana with 25 points while Pascal Siakam added