Новости за 01.03.2023

With the postseason right around the corner, Northwestern will look to stop the bleeding Wednesday when Penn State pays a visit to Evanston, Ill. The Wildcats (20-9, 11-7 Big Ten) famously have only advanced to the NCAA Tournament one time -- in 2017 -- but things are looking positive for the school to land a second berth in the Big Dance. Northwestern may even be a lock at this point, thanks to a resume that includes w

Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin and coach Zac Taylor both shot down rumors that receiver Tee Higgins is on the trading block. Speculation has been rampant about the receiver entering his fourth season, and Tobin said Tuesday at the NFL combine that the chatter is ill-advised. "If they want a receiver, go find your own," Tobin said. "In my opinion, Tee Higgins is a good piece for the Cincinnati

ABU DHABI, UAE - The General Assembly of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) on Tuesday granted the membership bid of the Russian Chess Federation (RCF).

The New York Rangers are bringing "Showtime" to Broadway. The Rangers acquired star forward Patrick Kane from the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional 2023 second-round draft pick, which could turn into a 2024 first-round selection, and a 2025 fourth-round pick. New Yorkalso received defenseman Cooper Zech from Chicago in the three-team deal which also involved the Arizona Coyotes. The Blackhawks

The Minnesota Wild made a pair of trades for forwards on Tuesday, acquiring Marcus Johansson from the Washington Capitals and Gustav Nyquist from the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Wild landed Johansson in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Later Tuesday night, they sent a 2023 fifth-round pick originally belonging to the Boston Bruins to Columbus to acquire Nyquist. Johansson, 32, has recorded 28 points

The Nashville Predators traded defenseman Mattias Ekholm to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. In return, the Oilers sent defenseman Tyson Barrie, forward prospect Reid Schaefer, a 2023 first-round draft pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick to Nashville. The Predators also gave the Oilers a 2024 sixth-round pick to complete the deal. The move gives Edmonton a top-four defenseman as it vies for position in the Western Conferen

Bolstered by recent trades, the Toronto Maple Leafs will go for their fourth consecutive victory Wednesday night when they visit the Edmonton Oilers, who have also gotten busy ahead of the trade deadline. The Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Jake McCabe and forward Sam Lafferty in a trade with theChicago Blackhawks on Monday. The deal followed a Feb. 17 trade in which Toronto obtained forwards Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acci

Longtime Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane could be wearing a new uniform for the first time in his decorated NHL career Wednesday night when the New York Rangers visit the Philadelphia Flyers. The Rangers acquired Kane and Cooper Zech from Chicago in exchange for Andy Welinski, a conditional2023 second-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick. The Arizona Coyotes were also involved in the deal, acquiring a 2025 condit

Houston Rockets leading scorer Jalen Green was back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game with the Denver Nuggets while fellow guard Kevin Porter Jr. could return Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Green missed two games with a groin injury sustained Feb. 15 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It also caused him to pull out of the Rising Stars game as part of All-Star festivities. Green, who was selected second

First Nations, Metis and Inuit athleteswill have a chance to compete in the inaugural Indigenous Golf Championship of British Columbia this May at the Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course in the south Okanagan.

Behind the scenes footage has captured the moment Bombers officials attempted to lure its top trade target to the club using James Hirds jumper.

Sydney coach John Longmire has told fans they will have to be patient with Lance Franklin, who he says will take some time to build into the AFL season.

Even the umpires didn't stick around, but the Baltimore Orioles and host Pittsburgh Pirates decided to play the bottom of the ninth after the Pirates had locked up a 7-4 win during a spring training game Tuesday in Bradenton, Fla. Managers Derek Shelton of Pittsburgh and Brandon Hyde of Baltimoredecided they wanted to get in more baseball after the umpire crew had already left the field. Orioles catcher Maverick Handley

Giannis Antetokounmpo is back in the starting lineup Tuesday as the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo missed Sunday's victory over the Phoenix Suns due to a right quadriceps injury. He was injured during Friday's win over the Miami Heat. Antetokounmpo was cleared to play Tuesday after pre-game warmups. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said during his pregame session with reporters that Antetokounmpo was

At just 16 years old, Mia Brookes became the youngest snowboarding world champion after winning gold in the women's slopestyle at the Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships in Bakuriani, Georgia on Monday.

Supporters of Turkish soccer team Fenerbahe, who chanted anti-government slogans during a previous match, have been banned from attending this weekend's game against Kayserispor, according to a team statement.

Confidence Game, and jockey James Graham, won the $1 million Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn by one length to earn 50 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby.

Lyon advanced to the semi-finals of the Coupe de France on Tuesday night with a 2-1 win over Grenoble.

Ted Cruz was furious after Iranian warships docked in Rio de Janeiro over American objections

The Tennessee Titans are moving forward with Ryan Tannehill as their starting quarterback in 2023. So says general manager Ran Carthon, who didn't sound sold during his introductory press conference last month. Carthon said then that he needed to further evaluate Tannehill, who turns 35 in July. It was a different tune at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday. "Ryan is under contract," Carthon said. "I know everyb

The Nashville Predators are trading defenseman Mattias Ekholm to the Edmonton Oilers, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. In return, the Oilers will send defenseman Tyson Barrie, forward prospect Reid Schaefer, a 2023 first-round draft pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick, per the reports. The deal gives Edmonton a top-four defenseman as it vies for position in the Western Conference playoff race. Ekholm, 32, averages 21:4

The New York Giants remain hopeful they can reach long-term agreements with both quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley this offseason. Both players are slated to become free agents with the franchise tag possibly being utilized on one of them. Giants general manager Joe Schoen said Tuesday that he was "cautiously optimistic" the team would get deals done with both Jones and Barkley. Schoen reiterated

The New York Islanders acquired forward Pierre Engvall from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. The trade was the second of the day for the Maple Leafs. They sent Rasmus Sandin to the Washington Capitals for fellow defenseman Erik Gustafsson and a first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Engvall, 26, has recorded 21 points (12 goals, nine assists) in 58 games this

Former Baltimore Colts star defensive tackle Fred Miller died on Sunday at age 82. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed the death of Miller, who spent his entire NFL career with the franchise when it was located in Baltimore. "Rest in peace, FRED MILLER, 76, 10-year starting DT of the Baltimore Colts. A three-time Pro Bowl selection," Irsay said on Twitter. Miller played 133 games (124 starts) with the Colts fr

Playing a big game on Saturday at then-No. 9 Baylor, Texas jumped out to an 18-4 lead and saw the Bears lose leading scorer Keyonte George for the rest of the game with an ankle injury. Which made the Longhorns' eventual 81-72 road loss to the Bears even more perplexing. The Longhorns gave up an18-0 run in the first half to cede control of the game and made enough mistakes to keep Baylor in command. They committed 15 tur