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(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart each posted double-doubles Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who snapped a three-game losing streak by gradually pulling away from the Toronto Raptors for a 112-98 win. Towns, who was listed as questionable after missing Monday's 103-94 loss to the Orlando Magic with a knee injury, finished with 27 points and 13 rebounds in his 31st dou

Fatorda (Goa) [India], January 9 (ANI): FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez conveyed his dissatisfaction with sharing the points with Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa during the opening fixture of Matchweek 16. It was an end-to-end game with both teams having their chances and trying to gain control of the pitch. The Gaurs broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute with a clinic

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) Hideki Matsuyama opened the PGA Tour season in record-breaking style last weekend at the Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. The Japanese star will ride a wave of birdies to Honolulu this week as he tries to make it a two-week sweep at the Sony Open in Hawaii, beginning Thursday at Waialae Country Club. Matsuyama won The Sentry on Sunday with a 35-under-par 257, the lowest 72-h

(Photo credit: Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Though its viewership took a 2.2 percent tumble in 2024, the NFL's numbers far eclipsed another other programming in U.S. broadcasting -- sports or otherwise. Among the top 100 broadcasts in the U.S. in 2024, the NFL claimed 70 -- down from 93 the previous year. Across all networks, the NFL averaged 17.5 million viewers, down

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points, including the go-ahead basket with 24 seconds remaining, to elevate the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers past the visiting Washington Wizards 109-103 on Wednesday. Maxey's driving finger roll to break a 103-103 stalemate made up for the previous possession when the game's high scorer missed a contested fadeaway jumper. Maxey got his second chance when

(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) Jarrett Allen collected 25 points and 12 rebounds to lift the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday in a battle of the top two teams in the NBA. Evan Mobley contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Cavaliers, who have won 11 in a row overall and improved to 11-0 against Western Conference opponents. Oklahoma Cit

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images) Malik Beasley scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons moved over .500 and pushed their winning streak to five games by defeating the depleted Brooklyn Nets 113-98 on Wednesday night in New York. The Pistons led most of the way in winning for the eighth time in nine games and improved to 19-18 by beating the Nets for the second time this season, both times decisively. Detroit also

Canberra [Australia], January 9 (ANI): Right-hand batter Steve Smith has been appointed as the interim skipper of the national side as team Australia announced a 16-player squad for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will begin on January 29. Smith will lead the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is both on paternity leave and dealing with a slight ankle issue during the recent home summer. There is

(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images) Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. announced Wednesday that he is declaring for the NFL Draft. The standout Conerly earned first-team All-Big Ten honors this season for a team that earned the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The Ducks were eliminated by Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. "It's been real Eugene," Conerly said while posting his social media announcement

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) Pascal Siakam scored 26 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 129-113 in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Thomas Bryant added 22 points and eight rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton collected 16 points and 13 assists as the Pacers won their fourth straight game. Andrew Nembhard had 14 points, and Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker chipped in 12 apiece. Zach LaVine led Chica

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Wednesday was a good day for FC Barcelona as it qualified for the final of the Spanish Supercup and received the news that for the near future, at least they will be able to register forward Dani Olmo.

The 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang Province features a stunning array of ice sculptures and winter sports and recreational activities. /CFP

Visitors enjoy a slide built ice blocks during the opening ceremony of the Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, January 5, 2025. /CFP

(Photo credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images) Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard left Denver before the team's game against the Nuggets on Wednesday night due to the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Denver will be without center Nikola Jokic for the second straight game due to illness. Leonard departed with the support of Los Angeles coach Tyronn Lue to deal with his family and his house. "You definitely have to take care

BEIJING, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Thursday:

BEIJING, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.

Winter tourism in northeast China entered peak season with the opening of the 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, which coincides with the 9th Asian Winter Games, which will be held in Harbin in February. Harbin Ice and Snow World is also home to a China Media Group studio, which plans to broadcast programs related to the Asian Winter Games from the heart of China's "Ice City."

(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) The Toronto Maple Leafs believe they can play even better than they already are. That could mean trouble for the Carolina Hurricanes when the teams meet Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C. The Maple Leafs head to Carolina on a five-game winning streak after Tuesday's 3-2 victory at Philadelphia. They'll return to Toronto for three games after wrapping up their two-game trip Th

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Orlando Magic superstar Paolo Banchero caused a bit of a stir on social media Tuesday by saying that "the wait is almost over," presumably referring to his impending return from a torn right oblique. The wait could finally end Thursday, when the Magic begin a three-game homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Banchero was reportedly given the green light on Wednesday

Watch highlights as goals from Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate down Dundee United to send Celtic 16 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. (UK only)

LONDON, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- West Ham United sacked coach Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just half a season in charge at the club.

Lucas Bergvall of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring a goal in the first-leg game of the English League Cup semifinals against Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, January 8, 2025. /CFP

(Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images) It's been a roller coaster of a season for the Buffalo Sabres. It started with three straight losses before an 11-6-1 run, including a 7-2-0 stretch from Nov. 5-23. Then they lost 13 straight, going 0-10-3. Since snapping that skid Dec. 23, they are 4-2-1. The Sabres will look to continue thatsolid stretch when they kick off the second half of their season with a visit to the O

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) The Pittsburgh Penguins have a tough task ahead of them as they try to snap a four-game losing streak, welcoming an Edmonton Oilers squad that enters Thursday's contest winners of four straight. Pittsburgh lost 4-3 in a shootout Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team's third straightgame to go past regulation. Besides losing again, the Penguins also played without

(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images) Former Miami and Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has decided to continue his football career at SMU. Van Dyke started for the Hurricanes from 2021-23 before transferring to Wisconsin. But during his third game with the Badgers last season, Van Dyke sustained a season-ending right knee injury against Alabama. Van Dyke recently entered the transfer portal and he chose the Mus