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Sharjah [UAE], August 9 (ANI/WAM): Devon Henry Scott, a seasoned American professional with a diverse background in basketball across America, Europe, and Asia, has signed with Sharjah Basketball for the upcoming season. A 12-year career includes playing in various leagues, including the Canadian and Italian basketball leagues. His selection was based on his expertise, compatibility with the team's style, and experience i

Wolverhampton [UK], August 9 (ANI): After parting ways with Spanish head coach Julen Lopetegui, Wolverhampton Wanderers announced Gary O'Neil as the club's new head coach ahead of the Premier League 2023-24 season on Wednesday. Wolver released a statement about O'Neil's appointment. "Wolves have appointed Gary O'Neil as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season," it said. The highly regarded you

London [UK], August 9 (ANI): Chelsea's record signing Enzo Fernandez laid down the objective of lifting the Premier League ahead of their campaign opener of the 2023-24 season. The Argentine arrived at Stamford Bridge in January, and has started every single competitive fixture for the Blues since then. After enjoying an excellent pre-season campaign in the US tour last month, Enzo spoke of Chelsea's targets for the upcom

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions announced the signing of running back Devine Ozigbo on Wednesday. Ozigbo, 26, appeared in four games with the Denver Broncos last season, mostly on special teams. He has rushed for 29 yards and caught 14 passes for 75 yards in 25 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2019-21), New Orleans Saints (2021) and Broncos (2022) since going undrafted out of Ne

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) Jets head coach Robert Saleh identified 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young as the best point guard on the field in joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. Young placed multiple throws in the perfect spot through tight coverage in full-team work against New York, which had a top-five overall defense in 2022. "He's got a great head on his shoulders," Jets quart

(Photo credit: Danielle Parhizkaran, Danielle Parhizkaran / USA TODAY NETWORK) Even a rekindled friendship with Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy might not be enough for Spaniard Sergio Garcia to return to Team Europe at the Ryder Cup in September. Garcia and countryman Jon Rahm teamed to win all three matches they played at Whistling Straits in 2021 and are close friends. McIlroy has been a part of Team Europe for most of

(Photo credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports) Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Broderick Washington signed a three-year contract extension on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported that the maximum value of the deal is $17.5 million with incentives. Washington, 26, was entering the final year of his rookie contract. He had 49 tackles and one sack in 17 gam

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced to three to 10 years in a Nevada state prison on Wednesday after a Clark County District Court judge accepted the plea deal stemming from the fiery DUI-related death of a woman in 2021. Ruggs, 24, will be eligible for parole after three years. He was facing more than 50 years for causing the death of Tin

(Photo credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports) A vast majority of the 70 players who qualified for the playoffs ditched an informational meeting with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan on Tuesday. Tour player directors Patrick Cantlay and Rory McIlroy were among the absentees and only 25 players were counted in roll call at a meeting scheduledto share "information and new details" around the pending framework agreement to mer

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) Front Row Motorsports exercised its options Wednesday to retain drivers Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. "Both Michael and Todd are like family to me," team owner Bob Jenkins said in a news release. "They have been determined to make the team better each season and they just keep fighting to do that. I'm proud of both and now we will be

Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 9 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side NorthEast United FC have signed defensive midfielder Mohammed Ali Bemammer for the 2023-24 season, the club announced on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Moroccan reunites with head coach Juan Pedro Benali and he becomes the fifth foreign player for the campaign. Bemammer took his first steps in football at Maghreb de Fes in Morocco. Interestingly, it was

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 9 (ANI): Hockey India (HI) Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh on Wednesday suggested that if the Pakistan hockey team can come to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai, then the Men in Blue should also tour their neighbouring country. If India men's hockey team failed to win a gold medal in Asian Games they will have to play in Pakistan to qualify for Paris 2024 Olym

London [UK], August 9 (ANI): American goalkeeper Matt Turner has joined Nottingham Forest on a permanent transfer from Arsenal on Wednesday. Turner is leaving the Gunners with a silverware, as he was part of the squad which won the FA Community Shield on Sunday against Manchester City. Arsenal released an official statement to announce the departure of the 29-year-old goalkeeper which read, "Matt Turner has joined Notting

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Spain's Jon Rahm are the first two players confirmed for the Team Europe roster at the 2023 Ryder Cup. Captain Luke Donald welcomed McIlroy, 34, for a seventh consecutive Ryder Cup appearance. Rahm, 28, will make his third straight Ryder Cup roster. McIlroy currently leads the European Points List, finishing ninth or better in his past seve

(Photo credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) It's Baker Mayfield to start preseason Game 1 and Kyle Trask in preseason Game 2. So said Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles on Wednesday as the Buccaneers prepare for their first season without Tom Brady and uncertainty at the quarterback position. Bowles said "not really" when asked if there was thought that went into the starter for Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh

New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): The counsel for BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan on Wednesday argued on the point of charges in sexual harassment case that hugging or touching a woman without a sexual intent is not an offence. The counsel also submitted before Rouse Avenue Court on the point of jurisdiction and limitations in the matter. He said the allegations are time barred. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM)

Dubai [UAE], August 9 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets will go on sale on 25 August, as the updated match schedule for the biggest Cricket World Cup was released. The tickets for all matches not featuring India - in the warm-ups and in the tournament - will go on sale first, on August 25. "Ah

ABU DHABI, 9th August, 2023 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi City Municipality emphasised the necessity of establishing and maintaining the highest standards and requirements for public swimming pools. This is crucial to safeguard the well-being and safety of the community.

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Jon Rahm grabbed the No. 1 spot in the FedEx Cup points standings in January and never let go. But the two-time major winner from Spain has a lot of work to do in order to lift his first FedEx Cup, starting this week with the first leg of the playoffs, the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis,Tenn. "Obviously you want to win every time we tee it up, but yeah, the goal is to

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle sustained an apparent injury to his right midsection at Wednesday's joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons. Waddle remained down on the field after reeling in a catch during team drills. He was holding his right side while walking under his own power to the locker room with trainers. The severity of the injury was not immediately kn

BEIJING, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Cephas Malele scored twice as Shanghai Shenhua beat Shenzhen 3-0 in the Chinese Super League on Wednesday.

LONDON, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- West Ham United are close to sealing the arrivals of England center-back Harry Maguire from Manchester United and midfielder James Ward-Prowse from Southampton, after the British press reported on Wednesday that they had agreed 30 million pound (38.2 million U.S. dollar) transfer fees with each of the clubs.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Singapore held a National Day Parade on Wednesday to celebrate its 58th anniversary at Padang, an open playing field near the iconic Marina Bay, with a military show, performances and fireworks.

TOKYO -- The average retail gasoline price in Japan has exceeded 180 yen for the first time in 15 years, industry ministry data showed Wednesday.

Karachi [Pakistan], August 9 (ANI): Pakistan batter Babar Azam's captaincy has faced scrutiny over his captaincy during a disappointing home season however, Pakistan Cricket Board chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday said that the top-ranking batter in ODI is performing well as a captain, it would be prudent to have a backup captaincy option available. In December 2020 Babar was named Pakistan's captain across all f