Kabul [Afghanistan], July 3 (ANI): At least 2 people were killed, and 168 others were injured in traffic accidents in the eastern province of Nangarhar, Afghanistan, during the Eid days, Khaama Press reported. The Khaama Press News Agency is an online news service for Afghanistan. The incidents involved reckless driving and occurred in various parts of the province; two people were killed on the spot, and 168 were wounded
By Vipul KashyapHarare [Zimbabwe], July 3 (ANI): Oman cricket team captain Zeeshan Maqsood has said that India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli is a legend in the world of cricket and he also wants to learn from the former Indian skipper MS Dhoni. Maqsood, whose ancestors migrated from Hoshiarpur in Punjab, also lauded young Indian players. "Definitely Virat Kohli is a legend. Rohit Sharma is good as well. Learning from both
The Chicago White Sox will shut down Michael Kopech through the All-Star break, placing the right-hander on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. Chicago purchased the contract of veteran right-hander Bryan Shaw from Triple-A Charlotte, while infielder Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day IL. White Sox manager Pedro Grifol told reporters in Oakland that Kopech is expected to rejoin the rotation
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired guard Patty Mills from the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in a deal that also involves the Houston Rockets, ESPN and The Athletic reported. The Thunder will also receive draft picks in the deal in order to take Mills' $6.8-million expiring contract, ESPN reported. Mills, 34, averaged 6.2 points in 40 games (two starts) with the Nets last season. In 860 career (107 starts) games over 14 NBA se
CHICAGO -- Drenching rain and standing water on the Chicago Street Course forced NASCAR to declare Cole Custer the winner of The Loop 121 NASCAR Xfinity Series race three laps short of halfway and five laps short of the completion of Stage 2. Custer had led all 25 laps of NASCAR's first-ever street course race before lightning strikes in the area on Saturday caused NASCAR to red flag the race and then to postpone complet
Rickie Fowler birdied the first playoff hole to defeat Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit on Sunday, giving Fowler his first PGA Tour since the 2019 WM Phoenix Open. Fowler entered the final round with a one-stroke lead over Canada's Hadwin and birdied hole No. 18 to finish at a 24-under 264 for the tournament. Hadwin fired a bogey-free 67 and Morikawa had eight birdies on the day t
Jordan Westburg drove in the go-ahead run after being hit by a pitch in the eighth inning to lift the host Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Baltimore, which snapped a season-high four-game losing skid, was five outs away from being swept in a three-game series for the first time this season. With Minnesota nursing a 1-0 lead, Adley Rutschman reached on an infield single with one out in
Nagaon (Assam) [India], July 2 (ANI): Three people including two children died after a dumper truck hit a motorcycle from the rear in Assam's Nagaon district on Sunday. The incident took place in the Doboka area in Nagaon district where a dumper truck hit a motorcycle. Bipin Borah, a police officer at Doboka police station said that three people including two children who were traveling in the motorcycle died in the accid
Harare [Zimbabwe], July 2 (ANI): Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that the decline of the Caribbean team began before the current group of players. West Indies suffered yet another heartbreak, this time at the hands of Scotland on Saturday, as their hopes of playing in the World Cup 2023 ended on Saturday. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Bishop said it has been a gradual decline for the team. "I've always said this
Nagaon (Assam) [India], July 2 (ANI): Three persons, including two children, died after a dumper truck hit their motorcycle in the Nagaon district, on Sunday, the Police informed. According to the police, the incident took place in the Doboka area in the Nagaon district where a dumper truck hit a motorcycle from the back side. "Three people, including two children, who were travelling by motorcycle died in the accident",
London [UK], July 2 (ANI): After Australian cricket team players were verbally abused by members in Lord's Long Room, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to the players after the end of the first session. In the midst of an engaging Test, Australia's opening duo Usman Khawaja and David Warner were confronted by spectators in Lord's Long Room after the end of the first session of Day 5 of the second Test Match of the Ashes 2
London [UK], July 2 (ANI): The final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's Cricket ground witnessed a debatable moment in the 52nd over when Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey ran out English batsman Jonny Bairstow with a direct throw. England's former captain Mike Atherton said that it was dozy cricket from Bairstow. Alex Carey with his direct throw ran out Jonny Bairstow who was outside of his crease. Jonny Bairstow wa
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): From directing films like 'Haasil', 'Paan Singh Tomar', 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster', and others, Tigmanshu Dhulia is also a screenwriter, actor, producer, and casting director. His first directorial project was 'Haasil' which was released in 2003. It opened the door for Tigmanshu Dhulia's career. He is well known for playing Ramadhir Singh in Anurag Kashyap's crime thriller 'Gangs
Talor Gooch fired a final-round 67, including at birdie at the 18th hole, to take a one-shot victory over Bryson DeChambeau at the LIV Golf Invitational Andalucia in Sotogrande, Spain. Gooch's win at Real Club Valderrama was his third on the LIV season, following wins in Adelaide and Singapore. He is the first three-time individual winner since LIV play began last year. "Last year I didn't get a win, so this year I was
T1 mid-laner Sang-hyeok "Faker" Lee said Sunday that he has been dealing with an arm injury that has been affecting his performance. Faker revealed following Sunday's match against Nonshim RedForce that he has been plagued by the issue since T1's clash versus BRION on June 17. A T1 official confirmed that Faker will be headed to the hospital to receive a "more detailed diagnosis," per Dexerto. Faker, 27, signed a deal
The Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts are off to a running start, while the visiting BC Lions will provide an early test, in a meeting of undefeated teams Monday night. Led by quarterback Chad Kelly, the Argonauts (2-0) are averaging a CFL-best 152 yards rushing per game. Last season, they averaged a league-worst 81.7 yards. The Argonauts have scored seven rushing TDs with Kelly and running back A.J. Ouellette account
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced the Indian Women's ODI and T20I squad for their upcoming tour of Bangladesh. "The Women's Selection Committee has picked India's squad for the upcoming three-match T20Is and ODI series against Bangladesh respectively. All six matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur," BCCI sai
London [UK], July 2 (ANI): Australia skipper Pat Cummins and England skipper Ben Stokes shared opposing views on Jonny Bairstow's debatable run out on Day 5 of the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series on Sunday. On the final day of an absorbing Test match between Australia and England, there were two deciding moments of the game. Stoke's wicket was one while the second one was Carey's direct hit to dismiss Bairstow.
Cairo - Clashes between Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensified on Sunday, as the war in the country's capital and western regions entered its 12th week with no attempts in sight to bring a peaceful end to the conflict.
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London [UK], July 2 (ANI): After a heart-shattering defeat in the 2nd Ashes Test, England has restricted their squad for the upcoming 3rd Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley, Leeds commencing on July 6. Ben Stoke's incredible knock of 155 runs couldn't secure the win for his side as Australian bowlers bounced and won the 2nd Ashesh Test by 43 runs at the Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. Australia are 2-0 up in the
The Washington Capitals re-signed defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, two-way contract, while forward Matthew Phillips was added on a one-year deal Sunday. McIlrath, 31, played six games with the Capitals last season with an assist. He also played 60 regular-season games with Hershey in the American Hockey League and delivered 13 assists with a team-leading 102 penalty minutes. He captained the Bears to the Calder C
The Colorado Avalanche re-signed defenseman Jack Johnson to a one-year contract on Sunday that runs through the 2023-24 season. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Avalanche, with whom Johnson helped win a Stanley Cup in 2021-22. Johnson, 36, recorded eight points (two goals, six assists) in 83 games last season split between the Chicago Blackhawks and Avalanche. He has totaled 320 points (74 goals, 246 assists)
The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Christian Fischer to a one-year contract worth $1.1 million on Sunday. Fischer, 26, was set to become a restricted free agent on Saturday but was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Arizona Coyotes, with whom he played his entire NHL career. The Chicago native recorded 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 80 games last season with Arizona. Fischer has 111 points (56 goals, 55 assi
The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated outfielder Bryan Reynolds from the injured list Sunday, while infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae was placed on the 10-day IL. Reynolds, 28, has been out since June 19 with lower back inflammation. He was batting .279 with eight home runs and 40 RBIs in 68 games this season and is a career .281 hitter with 82 home runs and 279 RBIs over five seasons with the Pirates. On April 25, he signed
OL Reign extended the contract of head coach Laura Harvey through the 2025 season. She is the three-time National Women's Soccer League Coach of the Year. "Laura is the most successful coach in league history and has accomplished so much for our club over the last decade," Vincent Berthillot, the Reign's CEO, said in a news release. "Beyond her on-field achievements, she has built strong and trustworthy relationships wi