Новости за 28.06.2023

The Calgary Flames signed Yegor Sharangovich to a two-year, $6.2 million contract extension on Wednesday, one day after the center was acquired from the New Jersey Devils as part of the Tyler Toffoli trade. The Flames also secured a third-round pick in Wednesday's draft in the trade involving Sharangovich, who was set to become a restricted free agent on Saturday. "I'm really excited to be part of Calgary for two more y

Lloyd Howell was elected NFLPA executive director on Wednesday, replacing DeMaurice Smith as the head of the league's players association. Howell spent more than 34 years at Booz Allen Hamilton, including most recently as chief financial officer. Smith was the third executive director of the NFLPA and had been in the role since 2009. "We are excited to have Lloyd lead our union into its next chapter and succeed DeMauric

New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Indian boxer Sumit secured a resounding victory to confirm the bronze medal in the 86kg category on the second day of the Elorda Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan on Wednesday. Sumit dominated his quarterfinal bout against Bekzat Tangatar of Kazakhstan from the get go and showcased his power and precision to win 5-0 in a one-sided affair, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India

Gymnastics star Simone Biles will return to competition at the U.S. Classic in suburban Chicago in August. Biles, 26, a seven-time Summer Games medalist, has not competed since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The all-around gold medalist at the 2016 Olympics took a sabbatical, in part to focus on her mental health. The U.S. Classic takes place Aug. 4-5 at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. With a total of 32 world champi

The 2024 Major League Soccer All-Star Game will be contested at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus hosted MLS' midsummer showcase event on two previous occasions (2000, 2005). "We are pleased to award the 2024 MLS All-Star Game to Columbus, the third MLS All-Star Game for this terrific soccer city," MLS commissioner Don Garber said Wednesday. "In just over three years, the Haslams (Dee and Jimmy, who own both t

The New England Revolution are acquiring winger Tomas Chancalay on loan from Argentina's Racing Club, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The agreement reportedly includes a purchase option for Chancalay, 24, who has been on loan at Al-Wasl in the UAE Pro League. Chancalay has recorded 35 goals and 20 assists in 186 professional appearances with Al-Wasl, Racing Club and Argentina's Colon. The MLS secondary transfer wi

Sergio Garcia tipped his cap to the wives in revealing recent repairs to his fractured friendship with Rory McIlroy. Garcia detailed the turn of events in Valderrama on Wednesday. He reached out to McIlroy following a brief but cordial exchange between his wife, Angela, and McIlory's wife, Erica, at the U.S. Open. "I think that at the end of the day, the important thing is that we got together, we talked, we had a great

CHENGDU, China, June 28 (Xinhua) -- As the 30-day countdown to the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games commenced, a flurry of vibrant celebratory activities ignited the host city of Chengdu in southwest China on Wednesday.

SHANGHAI, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai Shenhua defender Jiang Shenglong scored a pivotal header, securing a 1-0 victory for his team over Nantong Zhiyun in the 2023 Chinese Super League (CSL) on Wednesday.

SYDNEY, June 28 (Xinhua) -- China and Japan recorded victories in contrasting styles on Wednesday to book semifinal spots at the FIBA Women's Basketball Asia Cup.

London [UK], June 28 (ANI): England have named a 16-member side for the three-game T20I series against Australia as part of the women's Ashes series. The Women's Ashes 2023 is a multi-format series comprising a one-off Test, three T20Is and three ODIs, according to ICC. The Test carries four points, while each of the T20Is and ODIs carry two points each. Australia won the one-off Test at Nottingham by 89 runs. The T20I se

Phil Mickelson believes golf is headed in the right direction. In his first public comments since the announced merger of the PGA Tour and the breakaway LIV Golf circuit on Wednesday, Mickelson painted an optimistic picture. "Going forward, we're all very optimistic about where the game of golf, professional golf specifically, is headed," Mickelson said. "Also, a lot of the changes that have been made because of LIV wer

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 28 (ANI): Skipper Hassan Maatouk 24th minute strike steered Lebanon to a 1-0 victory over the Maldives in a Group B match of the SAFF Championship 2023, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday. Lebanon has topped the group with an all-win record in the four-team group. With this win, Lebanon set up a semi-final clash with India to be played on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The two teams m

Carlos Alcaraz, and not seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, was named as the No. 1 seed in the men's tournament for Wimbledon on Wednesday. The All England Club went away from the formula it used until 2019 of taking into account results on grass at Wimbledon and other tournaments and elected to follow the ATP rankings to determine its seeds. Alcaraz rose to No. 1 in the world rankings on Monday, one day after the 20-ye

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 28 (ANI): Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is progressing with his recovery and is bowling five to seven overs a day at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, according to NCA sources. They said Bumrah is recovering steadily from a stress fracture in his back. He is likely to play a practice match at NCA in July. However, the time of his comeback to competitive cricket cannot be pr

New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, who has given high priority to reducing road accidents apart from his efforts at boosting road infrastructure, has said the government is spending about Rs 40,000 crore for removing "black spots" on roads. In an interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, Gadkari also talked about the positive ripple effect of investment in infrast

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Ryan Mallett, a quarterback with the Ravens for three seasons (2015-17), passed away Tuesday at the age of 35.

According to DeltaPlex News, Mallett passed away in a drowning accident in Florida.

"Our hearts go out to Ryan's family and we offer every condolence to them today. Ryan was a part of us," Head Coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. "I will always remember the love he had for

BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Super League (CSL) club Shanghai Shenhua announced on Wednesday they have signed midfielder Dai Weijun on a free transfer.

CHENGDU, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Chengdu exudes an enchanting aura in early summer, with its abundant vegetation, picturesque lotus ponds and vibrant atmosphere. This year, the city is all the more alive, as global student-athletes count down to 31st FISU World University Games.

Evan Longoria played for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2008-17, and the veteran third baseman is one of the most recognizable faces of that franchise's history. On Tuesday night, Longoria sent a reminder to the team with which he started his major-league career that he's still an impact player at age37. Longoria had two hits, including a homer, in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 8-4 win over the Rays in Phoenix. With Longoria help

Left-hander JP Sears hopes to exact a measure of revenge against his former team when the Oakland Athletics go for a second straight win over the visiting New York Yankees on Wednesday night. The A's got the first win of veteran Paul Blackburn's season and first save of Sam Moll's career in a 2-1triumph in the opener of the three-game series on Tuesday. The A's acquired Sears (1-5, 4.10 ERA) and two other pitchers curre

France's government on Wednesday announced heightened police presence around Paris and other big cities and called for calm after scattered violence erupted over the death of a 17-year-old delivery driver who was shot and killed during a police check.

SYDNEY, June 28 (Xinhua) -- China overcame South Korea with a tense 87-81 overtime victory on Wednesday to book a spot in the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Basketball Asia Cup in Sydney.

Mike Moustakas wasn't certain where his major league career was going when the Cincinnati Reds released him in January, but the 13-year veteran has started the past two games at first base for the Los Angeles Angels. Moustakas could be back in the lineup Wednesday night when the Angels host the Chicago White Sox in Anaheim, Calif. Injuries kept Moustakas, 34, out of the lineup for much of his time with the Reds, for who

Will Brennan made family and friends proud but surely disappointed a lot of Kansas City Royals' fans in his first major league game in the area. Brennan was the hero in his first contest at Kauffman Stadium and will look to help the Cleveland Guardians notch another victory when they visit the Royals on Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game set. There were only nine total hits in Tuesday's game but Brenn