Islamabad [Pakistan], January 5 (ANI): The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has criticised the government for allegedly reducing internet speeds under the pretext of addressing security concerns. The party claims that this policy disproportionately targets PTI while having grave economic consequences for the nation, Dawn reported. PTI officials urged the government to reconsider its approach, citing the detriment
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) Thomas Harley scored the overtime winner as the Dallas Stars edged the visiting Utah Hockey Club 3-2 on Saturday night. Harley snapped home a Matt Duchene pass past Karel Vejmelka at 3:01 of the extra period to secure Dallas's fourth straight win. Jamie Benn and Oskar Back also scored for the Stars, while Duchene and Wyatt Johnston each chipped in a pair of assists as Dallas impr
(Photo credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images) Nikola Jokic scored 46 points that included the first seven in overtime as the visiting Denver Nuggets rode their superstar to a 122-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in the second of back-to-back games on two nights between the teams. The Spurs won Friday's opener of the home-and-home 113-110 in Denver. Overall, the Nuggets have won four of their past five games bu
BERLIN, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- German icon Francesco Friedrich claimed his 50th IBSF World Cup victory by winning the 2-man bobsleigh title in Winterberg, Germany on Saturday.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images) Florida native Brice Sensabaugh scored a career-high and game-high 34 points off the bench as the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 136-100 win over the host Miami Heat on Saturday night. John Collins added 24 points and nine rebounds for Utah, which won for just the sixth time in 19 road contests this season. Walker Kessler added 14 points and a game-high 16 rebou
(Photo credit: David Banks-Imagn Images) Zach LaVine and Coby White scored 33 points each and Nikola Vucevic notched a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 139-126 win against the visiting New York Knicks on Saturday. Chicago matched a season high in points behind a 20-for-37 effort from beyond the arc. White set a career high for made 3-pointers, going 9-for-11. Josh Giddey contri
Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Australia broke the 10-year-long hiatus and successfully reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after conquering India at the Sydney Cricket Ground and thumping its authority in the fierce rivalry with a 3-1 series win. Rohit Sharma, who decided to sit out in the final Test, saw his side with downcast eyes. Head coach Gautam Gambhir looked dejected as he saw India's growing misery on the
(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images) Anfernee Simons scored 28 points with eight assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 105-102 win on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Deni Avdija added 19 points and 14 rebounds for Portland while Shaedon Sharpe scored 16. Deandre Ayton put forth a 10-point, 13-rebound double-double. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 31 and 11 rebounds. AJ Green
VIENNA, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's Liu Mengting captured her first FIS Freeski World Cup in the women's big air event in Klagenfurt, Austria on Saturday.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Cole Caufield and Kirby Dach scored shootout goals and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Denver on Saturday night. Caufield also scored Montreal's lone goal in regulation, while Jakub Dobes had 22 saves through overtime and two more in the shootout. Mikko Rantanen scored and Mackenzie Blackwood had 23 saves between regulation and overtime and one in the sho
Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Virat Kohli added a touch of drama to Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by engaging in banter with the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd, referencing Australia's infamous 2018 sandpaper scandal. The moment, coupled with Steven Smith's dramatic dismissal on the brink of a historic milestone, added layers of intensity to a gripping day of cricket. In the first session, Virat, who
(Photo credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images) Dylan Larkin scored twice to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 win over the host Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night. Lucas Raymond had a goal and two assists and Alex DeBrincat also scored for Detroit, which won its fourth straight under new coach Todd McLellan. Defenseman Moritz Seider added three assists and Patrick Kane had two. Alex Lyon made 21 saves. Josh Morrissey and Niko
(Photo credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images) Mats Zuccarello scored two goals, including an empty netter, and Filip Gustavsson made 20 saves as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 on Saturday night in Raleigh, N.C. Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy, who also had a pair of assists, scored for the Wild, while Marco Rossi logged a career-high four assists, bringing his season total to 22. Zuccarello added a
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) Matthew Knies recorded his first career hat trick and added two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Boston Bruins 6-4 on Saturday night. Mitch Marner added an empty-net goal and four assists for the Maple Leafs, who have won three games in a row. Auston Matthews (upper-body injury) returned after missing six games and had an empty-net goal and two assi
(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images) Cade Cunningham poured in a season-high 40 points to go along with nine assists to offset Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points as the host Detroit Pistons defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105 on Saturday. Edwards had been limited to 20 points or less in eight of his previous 14 games. His previous career high was 51 points, a mark he reached against the Washington Wiza
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], January 5 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while inaugurating Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 in Rajkot, stated that the state government aims to provide world-class infrastructure to athletes. The CM said that the government has progressively increased the sports budget to ensure easy access to equipment, training, and sports complexes. The budget, which was Rs 2.5 crore in 2002, has grown
Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Scott Boland joined legendary Glenn McGrath for an elusive record at the SCG after leaving India in tatters on Day 4 of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Boland has been the mastermind behind India's downfall in Adelaide, Brisbane and now Sydney. The seasoned pacer came in to replace Josh Hazlewood and didn't allow his absence to be felt for a single moment. After playing a
Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Prasidh Krishna stole Steven Smith's moment of glory by denying one of the modern-day greats the chance to reach the 10,000-run landmark in Test cricket on Day 3 of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Sunday. The stage was set for Smith to walk up in front of a jam-packed crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground. After a fiery start by young Sam Konstas, Australia had to r
(Photo credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Eagles activated tight end Dallas Goedert off of injured reserve Saturday ahead of the team's regular-season finale against the visiting New York Giants. Goedert, who turned 30 on Friday, has not played since suffering a knee injury in Philadelphia's 24-19 win at Baltimore on Dec. 1. He was a full participant in practice this week and will return after missing
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points to lead six Indiana scorers in double figures and the Pacers bookended the second half with big runs to send the visiting Phoenix Suns to a fourth consecutive loss and seventh in their last eight games, 126-108 on Saturday in Indianapolis. Indiana opened the second half with a 19-9 run that lasted a little more than four minutes and gave th
(Photo credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images) Buffalo wide receiver Amari Cooper has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the New England Patriots and didn't travel with the team after being excused for a personal family matter, the team announced Saturday. Cooper, 30, has started four of eight games that he's played with Buffalo since he was traded from Cleveland on Oct. 15 along with a 2025 sixth-round pick for a 2025 third
(Photo credit: The Enquirer/Sam Greene / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Cincinnati Bengals lead running back Chase Brown sat out Saturday night's crucial game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to his right ankle injury. Brown worked out on the field prior to the game to see if he could play, but it was quickly determined that he wasn't moving well enough to suit up. The Bengals then made Brown one of their inactiv
LONDON, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Following are the English Premier League results on Saturday (home teams listed first):
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ROME, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Following are the Italian Serie A results on Saturday (home teams listed first):
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PARIS, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Following are the French Ligue 1 results on Saturday (home teams listed first):
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