Новости за 13.06.2023

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 13 (ANI): The reigning Indian Super League (ISL) champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, announced that head coach Juan Ferrando signed a one-year contract extension with the club on Tuesday. Ferrando joined the Kolkata-based club in December 2021 from FC Goa. Under his guidance, they achieved a commendable third-place finish in that season and went on to secure the coveted ISL title in the

London [UK], June 13 (ANI): Peter Siddle, the experienced fast bowler, discussed the ongoing challenge faced by Australian bowlers when it comes to their batting performance in Test matches. Mitchell Starc's 41 in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final at the Oval against India was just the second 40-plus score by an Australian bowler in a Test match since his half-century at Old Trafford. Australia's number 8 to 11

Melbourne [Australia], June 13 (ANI): Australian seamer Scott Boland claimed that even two years ago, he would have never imagined pursuing his dream of playing Test cricket. Boland said he has enjoyed every moment thus far, with his career hitting new heights with each series. By collecting five wickets in Australia's 209-run victory against India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final last week in London, the seamer

New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Father's Day is a perfect opportunity to express our love and appreciation for the unsung heroes in our lives. Even if your dad insists he doesn't want anything for Father's Day, it's still important to show your appreciation and love for him. Small gestures and thoughtful gifts can go a long way in expressing your gratitude. Father's Day is coming on 18 June 2023, and it's a time to let

Peter Laviolette was hired as head coach of the New York Rangers on Tuesday, ending a lengthy search for Gerard Gallant's replacement. Laviolette has coached four other Metropolitan Division teams and last season coached the Washington Capitals, who missed the playoffs for the first time in his tenure that began in 2020. The club opted not to renew his contract. Terms were not released by the Rangers. ESPN reports it's

Merger or no merger with the PGA Tour, "long live LIV Golf" is the message players on the circuit are hearing from their bosses. LIV Golf's schedule will not change this season or next, Dustin Johnson said Tuesday in preparation for the U.S. Open in Los Angeles. Johnson said he heard straight from the boss -- future chairman of LIV-PGA Tour Yasir Al-Rumayyan -- that plans for any combined events outside of majors and se

The Toronto Raptors made it official Tuesday, naming Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Darko Rajakovic their new head coach. Rajakovic, 44, replaces Nick Nurse, who was fired by the organization in April after five seasons and an NBA championship. Terms were not released by the organization. "We're entering a new era -- one where we are embracing new ideas, a new attitude, and now a new head coach -- but our goals rema

Mirpur [Bangladesh], June 13 (ANI): Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott believes that his team needs to play more Tests in order to develop their own brand of cricket and to develop the players' mindset of being ambitious. After being awarded Test status in 2018, Afghanistan have played six Test matches so far while they played their last Test against Zimbabwe in March 2021. The one-off Test between Bangladesh and Afgha

The Minnesota Twins reinstated first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo from the injured list on Tuesday. Gallo missed the past nine games with a left hamstring strain. He returns after a three-game rehab assignment. The Twins made room for Gallo by optioning OF Kyle Garlick to Triple-A St. Paul. Gallo, 29, is batting .188 with 11 home runs and 23 RBIs in 46 games this season, his first with the Twins. Garlick, 31, went 1-

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is "very concerned" by the no-show of star wideout Stefon Diggs for the team's mandatory minicamp. Diggs skipped the team's entire offseason program, but those sessions were all voluntary until Monday. McDermott didn't disclose if the team is aware of why Diggs isn't there or if they're in contact with him. Whatever the reason for his absence, it likely isn't financial; Diggs jus

London [UK], June 13 (ANI): England all-rounder Moeen Ali disclosed that he may not have ended his Test retirement for the Ashes series against Australia had Ben Stokes not been the England skipper and persuaded him to reconsider his decision and return to the longest format of cricket. Ali, who had announced his retirement from Test cricket back in 2021, was included in England's squad for the first two Ashes Tests again

Buenos Aires [Argentina], June 13 (ANI): Uruguay defeated Italy 1-0 in the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Monday at the Diego Maradona stadium. The final match seemed to be heading towards a draw but Uruguay's Luciano Rodriguez scored in the 86th minute of the match to win the title for his team. It was Uruguay's third appearance in the under-20 final after losing in 1997 to Argentina and on penalties in 2013 to Fran

ISTANBUL, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye's tourism sector enjoyed a boom over the weekend after tens of thousands of football fans flooded to Istanbul for the final game of the UEFA Champions League, the Turkish Hoteliers Association (TUROB) said Tuesday.

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Former NBA player Zhou Qi will lead an 18-member roster of the Chinese men's basketball team as they begin a training camp next week for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

* Soccer connects not only Miguel Cantero Teran, a Spanish PE teacher, and his Chinese students, but also cities at opposite ends of the Eurasian continent.

GUANGZHOU/MADRID, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Immediately after the class was over, Zhao Yinran ran toward the soccer field with a ball in one hand and soccer boots in the other. While his peers were busy mingling and chatting, he had begun his jugg

Michael Andlauer won the bidding for the Ottawa Senators, reaching agreement to purchase the NHL franchise. While the club announced the agreement on Tuesday, no sale price was released. Multiple reports said Andlauer will pay nearly $1 billion for the Senators after agreeing to terms of the sale, which prohibited moving the team from Ottawa. He shared plans for a new arena as part of his bid. Under terms of the sale, A

London [UK], June 13 (ANI): Australian head coach Andrew McDonald backed Mitchell Starc ahead of the Ashes series starting from June 16 at Edgbaston and said that his wicket-taking brings balance to the side. "He has got a huge tour ahead of him and will play a huge role for us. The English side sets up slightly different as well. There are a few more left-handers. The wicket is going to be a bit different. I'm really hap

Vancouver [Canada], June 13 (ANI): Brazil's Amanda Nunes claimed UFC 289 victory over Mexico's Irene Aldana in Canada, defending her bantamweight belt. After the fight, Amanda Nunes announced her retirement from UFC. Nunes, also the UFC women's featherweight champion, won by scores of 50-44 on two judges' cards and 50-43 on the third one. "Brazil, come get these belts! I'm leaving!" Amanda Nunes said, according to UFC web

Madrid [Spain], June 13 (ANI): Real Madrid's returning player Brahim Diaz reflected on the impact that Los Blancos will face after Karim Benzema's departure last week. After three years Diaz found his way back to Madrid after spending three seasons with the Serie A side AC Milan. But as he makes his way back into the squad, the Spanish midfielder will miss the presence of the prolific striker at the final end of the pitch

Manchester [UK], June 13 (ANI): English defender Di'Shon Bernard has announced that he will leave Manchester United. The 22-year-old spent the second half of the season on loan with League One side Portsmouth, making 10 appearances after the move was confirmed during the January transfer window. "Although my time at Manchester United has come to an end, I am nothing but proud of my journey so far with all the experiences

London [UK], June 13 (ANI): Australian pacer Peter Siddle reminisces the time when he came out to bat in a peculiar situation at Edgbaston in 2019 and Steve Waugh's words kept ringing in his ears the entire time. Australia found themselves with a score of 122/8 on the opening day of the Ashes series, from this position Australia were bound to suffer a devastating loss. On that point, Siddle joined Steve Smith who was hold

Denver [US], June 13 (ANI): Denver Nuggets defeated Miami Heat 94-89 in the Game 5 held at the Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday. Nikola Jokic was named NBA Finals MVP (Most Valuable Player) after leading Denver Nuggets to their first championship. Nikola Jokic is the first player to average at least 30.0 points, 14.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in an NBA Finals series. The 28-year-old is the first player to have at least 500

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 13 (ANI): The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on Tuesday launched two warships of different classes together. The keel of a third vessel was also laid, highlighting GRSE's approach towards the timely delivery of warships to the Indian Navy, GRSE said in a release. INS Anjadip, the third Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) was launched by Priya Pandit, wife of Vic

Finals MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets finished the job, and his preference would be to return to Serbia and celebrate in his hometown of Sombor. But professional sports champions celebrate in the streets with a victory parade and, in the case of the Nuggets, that won't happen until Thursday, delaying Jokic's return to his home country. Asked after a Game 5 and Finals victory on Monday night if he was looking fo

The celebration following the Nuggets' first-ever NBA championship turned violent overnight, with at least 10 people injured in a shooting in downtown Denver. Three victims were hospitalized in critical condition. Police said a suspected gunman was among those wounded and had injuries not considered life-threatening. "We took him into custody pretty quickly and without incident," Denver police spokesman Douglas Schepman