Cape Town [South Africa], January 6 (ANI): Temba Bavuma-led South Africa on Monday clinched a massive 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second and final match of the series at the Newlands in Cape Town. With the win, the Proteas whitewashed Pakistan in the two-match Test series. According to ICC, Pakistan began Day 4 of the second Test trailing South Africa by 208 runs with nine wickets in hand in their second inning
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2025 at Delhi Cantt on Monday. During his address, he lauded the NCC cadets for their high standards of display and immaculate turnout. He further encouraged them to carry the ethos of NCC to each and every corner of the country with high spirit and enthusiasm, the Ministry
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla criticized Cricket Australia for snubbing former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation after the end of the Sydney Test. Rajeev Shukla pointed out that the prestigious trophy is being named after their names. Earlier on Sunday, Gavaskar was snubbed from the presentation ceremony
Sydney [Australia], January 6 (ANI): Ricky Ponting believes the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has set a high standard for the Ashes to live up to when Australia hosts the series next summer. Speaking on a special episode of The ICC Review following Australia's 3-1 series victory, Ponting highlighted the exceptional quality of cricket and the impressive fan turnout during the Australian summer, suggesting the historic Ashes rival
(Photo credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images) The Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten each have four teams inside the top 10 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll released Monday. No. 1 UCLA (15-0), No. 4 Southern California (14-1), No. 8 Maryland (14-0) and No. 9 Ohio State (14-0) represent the Big Ten, while No. 2 South Carolina (14-1), No. 5 Texas (15-1), No. 6 LSU (17-0) and No. 10 Oklaho
(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images) Homegrown midfielder Noel Buck has returned to the New England Revolution from his loan to English Premier League side Southampton FC. Buck, 19, recorded five goals and three assists in 45 MLS matches (30 starts) for the Revs from 2022-24 before heading to Southampton on a six-month loan on Aug. 31. Buck had been assigned to Southampton's Under-21 squad. He is now reunited wi
(Photo credit: Gary Mook/For IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves is set to make his NASCAR debut as he attempts to qualify for the Feb. 15 Daytona 500 for Trackhouse Racing, The Athletic reported. A longtime open-wheel competitor, the 49-year-old Castroneves won the Indy 500 in 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2021. He has familiarity with the Daytona International Speedway, winning the
(Photo credit: Adam Cairns-Imagn Images) Austin FC acquired U.S. striker Brandon Vazquez from Mexico's CF Monterrey for a club-record transfer fee on Monday. The club did not disclose the amount, but multiple reports put the fee at $10 million for the former MLS All-Star. Vazquez, 26, joins Austin as a designated player on a four-year contract through 2028 with an option for 2029. Vazquez scored 14 goals during his lon
(Photo credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images) Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb was fired by the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, according to multiple reports. The Seahawks finished the 2024 season 28th in rushing (95.7 yards per game) and 18th in points per game (22.1). First-year head coach Mike Macdonald hired Grubb after also interviewing then-UCLA head coach Chip Kelly and being denied an interview request for Giants offen
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers avoided a season-ending right knee injury and is day-to-day, head coach John Harbaugh said Monday. Flowers left the regular-season finale on Saturday against the visiting Cleveland Browns with what was feared to be a long-term lower-leg injury. "It's not a season-ending injury. It's going to be day-to-day and him doing everything he ca
(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) The New York Jets requested interviews with at least a half-dozen coordinators and other assistants as their coaching search intensified Monday, per multiple reports. Offensive coordinators Arthur Smith (Steelers), Bobby Slowik (Texans) and Joe Brady (Bills), defensive coordinators Aaron Glenn (Lions) and Vance Joseph (Broncos), and quarterbacks coach Brian Griese (49ers) were c
LONDON, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain over the weekend, bringing joy to some but causing travel disruptions and power cuts for others.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced the 16-member squad for their upcoming tour of the West Indies, starting from January 19. According to ICC, the upcoming series will be historic since it will be the first time Bangladesh Women will be travelling to the West Indies. The series will comprise three ODI and T20I matches with all matches scheduled to take place at Warne
(Photo credit: Brent Skeen-Imagn Images) The Chicago Bears submitted formal requests to interview Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as well both coordinators from the Detroit Lions, NFL Network reported Monday. The Bears (5-12) fired head coach Matt Eberflus on Nov. 29 after a 4-8 start. The Bears put in requests to interview Lions OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn, per the report. Both are expected t
(Photo credit: Ken Ruinard - Imagn Images) Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after three seasons in the role. Goodwin was promoted to replace Brent Venables in 2022. Swinney said he informed Goodwin of the decision Sunday night. "Wes has been a part of our program for 13 of the past 16 years, and he played an instrumental part in all of our success," Swinney said in a statement
BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Cangzhou Mighty Lions announced on Monday that it has regretfully accepted the decision of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) to deny its entry into the Chinese professional leagues for next season.
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(250106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Kavell Bigby-Williams (L) of Jilin Northeast Tigers dunks during the 27th round match between Beijing Royal Fighters and Jilin Northeast Tigers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Beijing, China, Jan. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
(250106) -- JINAN, Jan. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Jordan Floyd (R) of Nanjing Monkey Kings dribbles the ball during the 27th round match between Shandong Heroes and Nanjing Monkey Kings at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
(250106) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Eric Bledsoe (L) of Shanghai Sharks passes the ball during the 27th round match between Tianjin Pioneers and Shanghai Sharks at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Jan. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ran)
(250106) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Dezmine Wells (R) of Liaoning Flying Leopards goes for the basket during a match between Liaoning Flying Leopards and Zhejiang Lions at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
"At my age, competing in a Grand Slam main draw is something I'm incredibly proud of," said 36-year-old Chinese tennis veteran Zhang Shuai.
(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images) Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic hammered 22 aces in a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2 first-round win against Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Monday at the Adelaide International in Australia. It was Vondrousova's first match since a first-round loss at Wimbledon six months ago followed by shoulder surgery in August. Her previous career high for aces in a match was nine. No. 3
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): Indian Para shooter Avani Lekhara recently made an appearance at the House of Glory podcast, an initiative started by the Olympic medalist Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation. The two-time Olympic Gold medalist reflected on her journey of becoming a para-athlete and the importance of mental health in the process of becoming a successful shooter. At the age of 10, Avani was paralyze
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan shared his insight on the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India, and said that 'Men in Blue' were "blown away" after their triumph at the Perth Test. India, who began the series with a historic win in Perth, failed to sustain their momentum and lost the series by 1-3. This marked Australia's first Border-Ga
(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images) Eighth-seeded Alex Michelsen survived a 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-2 challenge from Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal on Monday to reach the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. Michelsen bounced back after failing to convert six set points in the opening set, finishing in 2 hours, 40 minutes. He saved seven of 10 break points. No. 7 seed Nuno Borges of Portugal, the only