Новости за 12.08.2023

(Photo credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports) Jessica Pegula got the best of No. 1 Iga Swiatek yet again, finishing off a 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-4 victory on Saturday in the semifinals of the National Bank Open at Montreal. Pegula defeated the Poland native for the second time this year. She advanced to the final Sunday where she will meet either No. 3 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan or No. 15 Liudmila Samsonova of Russia. Pegul

(Photo credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Astros placed first baseman Jose Abreu on the 10-day injured list Saturday and sent right-hander Phil Maton on the 15-day IL. The Astros recalled infielder David Hensley and left-hander Parker Mushinski from Triple-A Sugar Land to take the roster spots of Abreu (lumbar spine inflammation) and Maton (right elbow contusion). The move involving Abreu is retroactive

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 13 (ANI): India men's hockey head coach Craig Fulton hailed the character of his team after India scripted a scintillating comeback to clinch the Asian Champions Trophy title on Saturday. India produced a sensational comeback to overcome a two-goal deficit and clinch the game by 4-3 to become the most successful team in the history of the competition. With this victory, India became th

(Photo credit: Bob Goshert/For IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) SPEEDWAY, Ind. -- Needing a strong performance on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course to bolster his Playoff hopes, Daniel Suarez got off to the best possible start on Saturday. Touring the 2.439-mile, 14-turn circuit in 87.968 seconds (99.814 mph) in his No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, Suarez earned the pole position for Sunday's Verizon 200 at the

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Indian men's hockey team after they secured a record fourth Asian Champions Trophy against Malaysia on Saturday. India produced a sensational comeback to overcome a two-goal deficit and clinch the game by 4-3 to become the most successful team in the history of the competition. With this victory, India became the most successful team in th

Florida [US], August 13 (ANI): India sealed off a comfortable 9-wicket victory for the visitors to level the five-match T20I series against West Indies on 2-2 at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground on Saturday. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed with the bat in the fourth T20I as they stitched up a 165-run partnership to keep the WI bowlers at bay. While chasing a target of 179, Gill and Jaiswal

(Photo credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports) The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to getting the back of their bullpen intact, sending All-Star closer Jordan Romano on a rehab assignment Saturday to Triple-A Buffalo. The Blue Jays also recalled Nate Pearson from Triple-A and placed fellow right-hander Hagen Danner on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Romano, 30, has been out since late July with lower ba

(Photo credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports) Lilia Vu carded a 5-under-par 67 to elevate into a share of the lead on Saturday entering the final round of the AIG Women's Open at Surrey, England. Vu collected seven birdies against two bogeys to reside in a tie for first place with England's Charley Hull at 9-under 207 at the Walton Heath Golf Club. Hull had six birdies and two bogeys to finish her third round with a 68. S

(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports) Win or lose, Damar Hamlin achieved the ultimate victory on Saturday in his Buffalo Bills preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. He played professional football again. Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest on Jan. 2 during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, entered Saturday's game on the second defensive series for the Bills. It was a moment the crowd in Cincin

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan appointed Anwaar-ul-haq Kakar as the caretaker prime minister Saturday to run the country and steer it toward national elections, which are to be held within 90 days.

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 12 (ANI): With an increase in the number of mental health concerns among prisoners, Odisha jail officials implemented the prisoner reformation skills programme and engaged mental health professionals. In Odisha, there are around 20 thousand prisoners housed in 87 facilities with the aim of preventing depression, acquiring abilities for their livelihoods, and keeping away from crime. As

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 12 (ANI): Actor Vicky Kaushal on Saturday shared his experience after watching the iconic derby match- East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan at the 132nd Durand Cup in Kolkata. Vicky took to Instagram and treated fans with a glimpse of the match. From posing with the football to meeting the players, Vicky can be seen smiling while dressed in a black-white outfit. Sharing the pictures, he wrot

Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 12 (ANI/WAM): Marking International Youth Day on August 12, the Arab Youth Centre (ATC) has renewed its commitment to empowering the Arab youth and enhancing their leadership across various fields. The centre aims to help shape a generation of young Arab leaders who can shape a brighter future for the Arab world, through organising initiatives, events and programmes that refine their capabilities,

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli heaped praise on Pakistan skipper Babar Azam calling him probably the top batter across formats in the entire world. Kohli and Babar have been setting new batting standards in the world of cricket. While they compete on the field against each other, off the field Virat admitted that he has always held a lot of regard as well as respect for the top ODI

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): After 16 days of thrilling arm wrestling action, over 180 bouts, and intense drama, Kiraak Hyderabad and Kochi KD's made their way into the final of the inaugural edition of Pro Panja League, defeating Rohtak Rowdies and Mumbai Muscle in the Semi-Final at the IGI Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. The occasion was graced by Olympic-medal-winning boxer Vijender Singh and Paralympic India

Hooghly (West Bengal) [India], August 12 (ANI): A police team along with the Detective Department on Thursday arrested six people and seized about 110 gm of gold and Rs 13,90,400 in cash in West Bengal's Hooghly district, officials said on Saturday. According to the Chandan Nagar Commissionerate, "On the basis of source information, DD and Uttarpara Police Station team conducted raid at Uttarpara and Serampore Police Stat

(Photo credit: MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL / USA TODAY NETWORK) Green Bay Packers tight end Tyler Davis tore an anterior cruciate ligament in Friday night's preseason opener, NFL Network reported Saturday. Davis made two receptions for nine yards against the Cincinnati Bengals, the first one for a 5-yard score in the second quarter. The injury reportedly occurred on his second reception, when Davis got up lim

Manchester [UK], August 12 (ANI): Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez said that playing for the Red Devils demands everything out of a player ahead of their Premier League opening match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Martinez has now fully recovered from an injury which ruled him out of the previous season in April. The Argentinian is already up and running for the season as he has already made six appearances

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will sit out Saturday's FIBA World Cup exhibition game against the United States "as a precaution," his home country Slovenia announced. Doncic, 24, tweaked his left knee in the second quarter of Friday's exhibition against Spain as he was fouling Santi Aldama of the Memphis Grizzlies on a 3-point try. Doncic stayed in the game, scoring 17 po

SHANGHAI, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- A last-minute goal from Zimbabwean striker Nyasha Mushekwi saw Zhejiang FC edge Shanghai Port 4-3 in the Chinese Super League on Saturday.

© Provided by Xinhua

England battled past Colombia 2-1 and Australia survived a thrilling penalty shootout against France on Saturday to set up a blockbuster Women's World Cup semifinal.

SYDNEY, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Co-hos

SYDNEY, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw on Saturday to reach the FIFA Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time, while England edged Colombia 2-1 to also progress.

SYDNEY, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Leicy Santos's stunner for Colombia was not enough, as England fought back for a 2-1 victory here on Saturday, setting up a clash with Australia in the semifinals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Twins recalled right-handed pitcher Cole Sands from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday. Since being sent down to the Saints on July 28, Sands pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings, allowing four hits, one walk and 10 strikeouts over four games. He notched one save. Sands, 26, has made 10 relief appearances with the Twins over three stints this season, recording a 4.50 ERA

Phagwara (Punjab) [India], August 12 (ANI): The top officials of the All India Football Federation, on Saturday, held fruitful discussions with representatives from the Punjab Football Association and the Government of Punjab in Phagwara, on the developmental road for football in the state from the grassroots to the premier level. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister for School Education, Government of Punjab, met with AIFF Presi