Новости за 30.08.2023

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) It's been well over a decade since there was this much anticipation for Kansas football heading into a season. The Jayhawks will host the Missouri State Bears on Friday night, looking to build on last season's 6-6 regular season. Coach Lance Leipold's team is getting noticed in ways not seen in Lawrence since the late 2000s. Kansas' last winning season was in 2008 when it

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 30 (ANI): FC Goa are quite close to making their second Durand Cup final appearance in three seasons, but will have to overcome the challenge of Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the semi-final to do so. The high-voltage semi-final clash will take place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday, with the kick-off slated for 6:00 pm IST. Led by head coach Manolo Marquez

(Photo credit: Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK) A once highly touted quarterback gets a chance to put a new spin on the narrative around his college football career in what amounts to a fresh start with No. 18 Oregon State. The first chance for former Clemson signal-caller D.J. Uiagalelei arrives Sunday afternoon when the Beavers open their regular season in a nonconference match on the road against San Jose Stat

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) The Dallas Mavericks have parted ways with veteran center JaVale McGee. The Mavericks waived McGee on Tuesday, 13 months after signing him to a three-year, $17.2 million deal. Dallas plans to stretch the remaining $11.7 million it owes him over the next five years, ESPN reported. McGee, 35, averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 42 games (seven starts) with the Mavs la

When Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales refused to step down after kissing Spanish football player and 2023 World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso without her consent, he instead justified his actions. In a speech to the general assembly of the Spanish Football Federation, Rubiales centered himself as the victim,

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran international goalkeeper Amir Abedzadeh joined Portuguese football team Maritimo.

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) The Pittsburgh Steelers will sign former All-Pro defensive back Desmond King, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The Houston Texans released the 28-year-old veteran on cut-down day Tuesday. King recorded 89 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 17 games (13 starts) with Houston in 2022. He has registered 426 tackles, nine interceptions and 8.5 sacks in

(Photo credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Vikings are adding former Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin to the active roster, his agents told ESPN on Wednesday. ESPN also reported that Minnesota is waiving wide receiver and return specialist Jalen Reagor, a former first-round draft pick. Gaskin, released by Miami on Tuesday, will be reunited with Brian Flores, the former Dolphins head coach who n

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 30 (ANI): Star India all-rounder and vice-captain Hardik Pandya said that the Asia Cup will be a tournament that will test his team's character and personality. In an exclusive interview with Star Sports on 'Follow the Blues', Pandya delved into the significance of the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan at the Asia Cup 2023. Reflecting on the intense emotions evoked by f

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 30 (ANI): Star India batter Virat Kohli said that the ODI format has brought the best out of him as a batter, adding that in this format, a batter gets tested completely in terms of his technique, composure and patience. In an exclusive interview with Star Sports on 'Follow the Blues', India cricket superstar Virat Kohli expressed his deep affinity for One Day International cricket, em

Multan [Pakistan], August 30 (ANI): Fiery centuries from captain Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed powered Pakistan to a huge total of 342/6 against Nepal in the opening game of the Asia Cup here in Multan, Pakistan on Wednesday. Babar Azam became the captain to play the highest knock in the Asia Cup. He scored 151 while Iftikhar smashed an unbeaten 109 runs. Choosing to bat first, Pakistan did not get to an ideal start as th

Wellington [New Zealand], August 30 (ANI): Former Wellington first-class cricketer Scott Weenink has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Cricket (NZC), with Test cricket and keeping Kiwis best players playing for the country as top priorities. As per ESPNCricinfo, Weenink has taken over from David White. He was also the chair of the New Zealand Cricket Players Association (NCPA), a position he will va

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): India will kickstart their Asia Cup 2023 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday and though Men in Blue's first and foremost priority will be the trophy, there are some personal milestones worth watching out for as well. Players could be involved in upto six matches if they reach the final. That gives them plenty of game time to reach some personal milestones and boost their s

(Photo credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK) During his time as a defensive coordinator at Clemson and before that at Oklahoma, Brent Venables established a reputation as one of college football's top defensive minds. So it was especially disappointing for Venables, during his first season as Oklahoma's head coach, that the Sooners' defensestruggled as they slipped to a 6-7 finish in 2022. The defense f

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran national basketball team icon Hamed Haddadi says that they're looking for the future.

(Photo credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports) Michigan State will enter the season with a new starting quarterback. Head coach Mel Tucker won't say who will get the nod, however. The Spartans, coming off a disappointing 5-7 season, will host Central Michigan in their opener on Friday night in East Lansing, Mich. Payton Thorne, who started at quarterback the past two seasons, has transferred to Auburn. A number of Michi

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Dodgers' second-half momentum has continued to build through a historic August. They'll look to add to their good fortune on Wednesday with a chance at a three-game sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles earned a 9-1 victory over Arizona on Tuesday to win the current series and take the season series. The Dodgers have won seven of the 12 games between t

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) Sometimes a team has your number. The Colorado Rockies certainly understand that when they face the Atlanta Braves. Colorado has lost all six games between the teams this season, eight straight overall and 12 of the past 13. The Rockies get one more chance to break through when they host Atlantaon Wednesday night to wrap up a three-game series. Colorado will send lefty Kyle Fr

(Photo credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Royals will turn to left-hander Angel Zerpa on Wednesday in their effort to avert a three-game series sweep against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. The Royals dropped a 5-0 decision in the series opener on Monday and a 6-3 setback on Tuesday. Zerpa (1-2, 7.27 ERA) is getting the starting nod in place of Brady Singer, who will miss Wednesday's scheduled start

(Photo credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports) When the Tampa Bay Rays and the host Miami Marlins end their brief two-game series on Wednesday, one of the big stories will be the injury status of Jorge Soler. The outfielder, who leads Miami in homers (35) and RBIs (71), was hurt during a swing in Tuesday's 11-2 loss to Tampa Bay. Soler, who foul-tipped the pitch, immediately dropped his bat and walked away from the pl

Zurich [Switzerland], August 30 (ANI): Javelin throw World champion Neeraj Chopra and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar will be the two Indian athletes in action at the Zurich Diamond League 2023 in Switzerland on Thursday. The Zurich meet also known as the Weltklasse Zurich, is the 11th leg of the Diamond League 2023 season, as per Olympics.com. Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will go into the Zurich meet after winn

Foreign threats won?t weaken public support for President Vladimir Putin, the Hungarian PM believes

(Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Yankees have two chances to do something they haven't been able to accomplish in over a month -- win a series. They have taken the first two contests of a four-game series in Detroit. The last time they won a series was July 21-23, when they swept a three-game home series against theKansas City Royals. Right-hander Gerrit Cole (11-4, 2.95 ERA), Wednesday'

BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Hong, former vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chongqing Municipal People's Congress, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) due to serious violations of Party discipline and laws.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 30 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that if the Indian top order consisting of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli gives Men in Blue a fine start and do not lose their wickets, it will be their match to win. The Asia Cup kickstarted on Wednesday with a match between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan. India will start their campaign against Pakistan in Kandy on Sep