(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports) The NBA issued a two-game suspension to San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte' Graham on Wednesday for his 2022 arrest for driving while intoxicated. Graham pleaded guilty to a charge of impaired driving and was sentenced last week to 12 months of unsupervised probation following an arrest in his hometown of Raleigh, N.C., in July 2022. The two-game suspension without pay will c
The word swarm often carries negative connotations - think biblical plagues of locusts or high streets full of last-minute shoppers during the Christmas rush. However, swarming is essential for the survival of many animal collectives. And now research into swarming has the potential to change things for humans too.
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London [UK], August 2 (ANI): Following imposition of slow over-rate sanctions on Australia and England after the men's Ashes series, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting said that he does not get it where the time during the game is going despite getting half-an-hour extra play everyday and called for umpires to be more active in ensuring that play is sped up. After the completion of Ashes Series 2023, Australia and En
Chandigarh [India], August 2 (ANI): As the conditions in Haryana's Nuh, Faridabad and Palwal districts and in three sub-divisions of Gurugram remain critical and tense, the state government on Wednesday announced that mobile internet services will remain suspended in these districts till August 5. The order passed by the Haryana Home Secretary stated that the conditions in these districts remain critical and tense. "Where
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): FC Goa and NorthEast United FC find themselves in Group D of the 2023 Durand Cup as the 132nd edition of the tournament kicks off on Thursday, August 3. The Gaurs and the Highlanders will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign last season and will look to start afresh under their new head coaches. The two Indian Super League (ISL) outfits will be joined by Downtown Heroe
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): And the wait is over. On Wednesday, the makers for RajKummar Rao and Dulquer Salmaan-starrer 'GunsGulaabs' unveiled the trailer for their most anticipated web series.Set in the early'90s in the unpredictable and precarious town called Gulaabganj, the series is an ode to Bollywood in the nineties. 'The Family Man' creators Raj and DK have helmed the show. The trailer was launched at an ev
Kokrajhar (Assam) [India], August 2 (ANI): Kokrajhar is all set to host the 132nd edition of the historic Durand Cup for the first time at Sports Authority of India (SAI) Stadium. The trophy unveiling ceremony and the trophy tour conducted on July 22 have created euphoria amongst the local football enthusiasts to witness the best footballing action in India in their own city. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled on August 5
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Stressing the need to have the desires heard of all PGA Tour players, veteran Adam Scott said he is ecstatic that Tiger Woods will be part of making that process happen. On Tuesday, it was announced that Woods now is part of the board that will help steer the direction of the PGA Tour, which agreed to player demands that will prohibit making changes in the future withou
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Astros called up right-hander Ronel Blanco to start Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He has a tough act to follow after Framber Valdez fired a no-hitter for Houston on Tuesday. Blanco, 29, made 15 appearances (six starts) with the Astros earlier this season, going 2-1 with a 4.70 ERA. In his six starts, he had a 4.76 ERA. In 22 appearances over
(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports) The Milwaukee Brewers officially activated left-hander Wade Miley on Wednesday in advance of his start against the Washington Nationals, while shortstop Owen Miller was optioned to Triple-A Nashville. Miley is 6-2 with a 3.06 ERA this season in 13 starts. The 36-year-old has been sidelined since July 10 due to bone chips in his pitching elbow. His recovery included receiving a p
Beijing [China], August 2 (ANI): This week, China revealed two new chiefs of its People's Liberation Army Rocket Force, in a surprise shake-up that has raised doubts about the inner workings of the military unit in charge of the country's strong arsenal of nuclear and ballistic missiles, CNN reported. State media on Monday reported that, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has named Wang Houbin as commander of the Rocket Force and
Melbourne [Australia], August 2 (ANI): Australian opener Usman Khawaja has expressed his disappointment over International Cricket Council (ICC) imposing penalties on arch-rivals Australia and England for maintaining a slow overrate during the Ashes 2023 series. Khawaja in his Twitter post pointed out that Australia did not even get to bowl to England and set them a target to chase as rain on the final two days washed awa
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur has registered as the first participant for the Delhi Half Marathon. Procam International, which holds distance running events, on Wednesday, announced the opening of registrations for the World Athletics Gold Label Race, set to be held on October 15, 2023. The registrations for the physical and virtual races of the Vedanta Delhi Half Ma
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Good morning. The Texans are off for the first time since Saturday. They'll get back to it tomorrow morning at the Houston Methodist Training Center.
But so much has happened the last few days. Our guy John Harris broke down what he saw on Tuesday with the Harris Hits.
One guy who's been featured prominently in those Harris Hits over the last week has been "The Termina
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin maintained his spot at the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings even as the Ashes series triggered some changes. England produced a strong fight during the second half of the series to tie the Ashes at 2-2 and a host of their best performers were rewarded on the updated rankings lists. Former skipper Joe Root rose one spot to second on the Test batter ra
Florida [US], August 2 (ANI): Inter Miami's latest recruit Jordi Alba admitted that he had offers from different clubs but he decided to reunite with his former teammate Lionel Messi. Messi and Alba have shared almost 11 years together at FC Barcelona. Messi left his dream club two years ago after his contract expired to play for Paris Saint Germain in Ligue 1. Speaking during his unveiling ceremony at DRV PNK Stadium, Al
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Former Indian batter Mohammed Kaif on Wednesday said that a fully fit Jasprit Bumrah will be key to India's chances in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 being held in India this year, especially during the much-anticipated match with arch-rivals Pakistan. Bumrah makes his return to competitive cricket as he will lead India during the T20I series against Ireland, starting in August, announce
Tarouba [Trinidad and Tobago], August 2 (ANI): India all-rounder Shardul Thakur talked about his role in the batting set-up after team India clinched a mammoth 200-run victory against West Indies to win the ODI series 2-1. Shardul didn't get the opportunity to showcase his form with the bat, but he marked his presence with the ball. He dismantled the middle order of the West Indies batting line-up by taking four wickets i
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) The Anaheim Ducks and forward Troy Terry are in agreement on a seven-year contract extension that runs through the 2029-30 season. The team announced the deal on Wednesday but not the financial terms. Multiple outlets reported the contract carries a $7 million annual average value. The Ducks selected Terry in the fifth round of the 2015 NHL Draft. Since then, he's appeare
(Photo credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK) Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley took a step in the right direction simply by changing his cleats. Ridley sat out practice Tuesday because he was dealing with what the team termed a minor toe injury, coach Doug Pederson confirmed Wednesday. But Pederson clarified that Ridley was good to go now that he punted his ill-fitting cleats. "H
(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports) Diana Taurasi has a chance to reach 10,000 career points when she and her Phoenix Mercury teammates host the Atlanta Dream on Thursday night. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, put herself in position to reach the milestone after scoring a season-high 29 points in a 72-71 road loss to the Indiana Fever on Tuesday. That surpassed her previous season-high of 24 that s
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) The Texas Rangers revealed a positive injury prognosis for a pair of All-Stars, with both shortstop Corey Seager and catcher Jonah Heim on best-case-scenario recovery timetables. Seager was expected to miss more than two weeks following a right thumb sprain on July 21, but the club is saying his recovery is now ahead of schedule, according to the Dallas Morning News. Seager
(Photo credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports) Justin Thomas, Irishman Shane Lowry, Australia's Adam Scott and other desperate golf dignitaries are making their last push toward the FedEx Cup playoffs when the Wyndham Championship tees off Thursday in Greensboro, N.C. The PGA Tour's regular-season finale at Sedgefield Country Club serves as the last opportunity to qualify for next week's FedEx St. Jude Championship, the f
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 2 (ANI): The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup begins on August 3 and 24 teams will enter the fray with the dream of lifting the trophy on September 3. Group A at the 2023 Durand Cup consists of two Kolkata giants: East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, along with Punjab FC and Bangladesh Army FT, a team from the armed forces in Bangladesh. The Red and Gold Brigade and the Mariners
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Indian opener KL Rahul, who had suffered an injury during the IPL, has started batting and wicketkeeping practice ahead of the peak cricketing season which will see teams contesting for the Asia Cup and ICC Cricket World Cup titles. Asia Cup will start on August 30 and will be hosted jointly by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with the majority of matches in the island nation. ICC Cricket World C