ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a written message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, discussing the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Morocco and ways to enhance them for the benefit of both nations and their people.
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(Photo credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK) Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary came off the physically unable to perform list on Monday, nine months after tearing his right anterior cruciate ligament. "He'll be out there," said LaFleur before Monday's practice. "It's going to be more or less, mostly individual (drills). Maybe some of the walk-through/jog-through, but he's not going to
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) Former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette was sentenced to community service on Monday after agreeing to a plea deal in a gun case and said he hopes for another NFL opportunity. Arnette, who turns 27 next month, was indicted in May on felony gun charges stemming from an incident in January 2022 in Las Vegas. He reached the deal with prosecutors last week to plead
(Photo credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY) The World Series champion Houston Astros visited the White House on Monday, with their age-defying manager Dusty Baker finding a kindred spirit in the oval office. "Houston has the best baseball fans in America. We couldn't have done it without their support," said Baker, 74, in a ceremony recognizing Houston's World Series win last season. "I said once we won one, we'd win two. I li
(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was suspended six games and Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez three for their benches-clearing fight on Saturday. Major League Baseball also fined both players an undisclosed amount for fighting. The suspensions were to begin with their Monday night games, but both players have appealed, delaying any suspensions. In all, eig
DUBAI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Election Commission of the National Olympic Committee announced that Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has won the presidency of the National Olympic Committee for the period until 2024, after he decided on the seat of the president before the elections of the Board of Directors of the Olympic Committee, which will be held on 22nd August.
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Left-hander Clayton Kershaw is "very likely" to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation on Thursday, manager Dave Roberts said Monday. Kershaw hasn't pitched since June 27, when he held the Colorado Rockies to one hit over six innings. After that outing, he was placed on the injured list with left shoulder soreness. The Dodgers have set their rotation for the
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Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard made his practice debut Monday as Week 3 of Ravens training camp kicked off.
Ricard has been working his way back from offseason hip surgery. It's the second time he had a hip procedure during his career. He passed his physical Monday and was removed from the PUP list.
The bruising blocker has gone to four straight Pro Bowls, but the fullback's role will evo
GLASGOW, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- UAE Team Emirates's Tadej Pogaar took 3rd place in the World Championships Road Race in Glasgow today.
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(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) The Cleveland Guardians claimed outfielder Ramon Laureano off waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Laureano, 29, was designated for assignment by the A's on Saturday. He was batting .213 with six homers and 21 RBIs in 64 games this season, his sixth with Oakland. Laureano is a career .246 hitter with 68 home runs and 205 RBIs in 471 games. Laureano has spent t
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Darrian Beavers never missed a game because of injury at Colerain High School in Ohio or in college at the universities of Connecticut and Cincinnati. Then the Giants selected him in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he sat out his entire rookie season because of a torn left ACL.
"Last year was the first year that I had any major injury where I had to miss a game," Beavers said
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The Giants returned to the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday for a short morning practice before departing for Detroit.
Coach Brian Daboll spoke to the media before practice, while wide receiver Parris Campbell, defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson and cornerback Darnay Holmes met with reporters after the session.
Here are the highlights from Monday's press conferences:
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Brian Daboll is taking his show on the road.
The head coach addressed the media before a shortened Monday practice as the bags were packed in the hallways at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center. The Giants will fly to Detroit later in the day for joint practices with the Lions ahead of their preseason opener on Friday night.
Here's what you need to know from Monday's presser:
(Photo credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports) The Dallas Cowboys released struggling kicker Tristan Vizcaino, head coach Mike McCarthy announced Monday. His exit leaves former soccer player Brandon Aubrey as the only kicker on the 90-man roster at training camp in Oxnard, Calif. Vizcaino, 27, missed four straight kicks during the Cowboys' most recent practice on Saturday. He made 22 of 35 attempts across eight padded prac
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): The anticipation for the upcoming International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023, Birmingham is thriving with each passing day as blind cricket gears for its maiden appearance in the mega event. The 2023 IBSA World Games, organized by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA), would witness over 1250 players and officials from 70 countries participating. Powerliftin
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 7 (ANI): Following his side's win over China in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, Pakistan skipper Umar Bhutta admitted that Team India, their next opponent in the tournament, is better than their side. He said Pakistan side has a lot of junior players. Malaysia made a strong comeback after a loss to India and secured a 3-1 win over Japan, while Pakistan also bagged
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): New Zealand batter Kane Williamson, one of the greatest batters of the modern era and a leader known for leading from the front and rising up during the big stages, will turn 33 on Tuesday. Making his international debut for Kiwis in 2010, Williamson has made a name for himself with his consistency and is considered as one-fourth of the 'Fab Four' batting stars of the modern era, a batti
(Photo credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports) Chris Buescher held off Martin Truex Jr. for his second straight win Monday afternoon, claiming the postponed Firekeepers Casino 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The RFK Racing driver, who earned a playoff spot with a win at Richmond Raceway last Sunday, denied a pass by Truex with 13 laps to go and won by 0.152 seconds in a race that
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports) The Anaheim Ducks signed veteran goaltender Alex Stalock to a one-year contract on Monday. Terms were not disclosed but The Athletic reported the 11-year NHL veteran will earn $800,000 in 2023-24. Stalock, 36, was 9-15-2 with two shutouts, a 3.01 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage with the Chicago Blackhawks last season. He is 70-65-20 with 11 shutouts, a 2.70
(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) Defending national champion UConn will face North Carolina at the Jimmy V Classic on Dec. 5 at New York City's Madison Square Garden. The matchups for the 29th annual doubleheader were announced on Monday, with 2023 Final Four participant Florida Atlantic facing Illinois in the other game. Both contests will air on ESPN. The event is named for legendary North Carolina State co
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 7 (ANI): The Bangladesh Army Football Team (BAFT) held a 10-man Emami East Bengal 2-2, after an exciting last-few minute in the Group A Durand Cup game between the two teams here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK). As per the press release, in the second game of the first Sunday of the tournament, the Kolkata side went 2-0 up in the first half through goals from Saul Cre
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 7 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team beat South Korea in a tight match by 3-2 in its fourth game at the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy on Monday, solidifying Men in Blue's position at the top of the points table and guaranteeing them a semifinal spot. The match happened at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai. India is at the top with three wins and a draw in four matches. They
Dubai [UAE], August 7 (ANI): Two Australians and England's star all-rounder, who starred in the recently completed Women's Ashes series, have been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for July 2023. -Ellyse Perry (Australia)Ellyse Perry, Australian all-rounder, had a good month of July 2023, which has led to her nomination for the ICC Women's Player of the Month. Her performance in both the ODI and T20I
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 7 (ANI): Hockey India on Monday congratulated Indian Men's Hockey Team goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak for earning his 100th international cap. The goalkeeper, who hails from Kapurthala, Punjab, achieved the feat during India's fourth match of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 against Korea at the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. India have been unbeaten so far at the ongoing Asia
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OXNARD, Calif. - Last week, special teams coordinator John Fassel said we'd find out a lot about the kicking competition in the next few days.
Apparently, the Cowboys learned enough to make a change, cutting Tristan Vizcaino on Monday.
That leaves Brandon Aubrey as the only kicker on the roster for now, although the Cowboys could still add competition for him.
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