(Photo credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK) Texas AM freshman wide receiver Micah Tease was suspended indefinitely after he was arrested Friday, one day before the Aggies' season opener at home against New Mexico. Tease was by arrested by Texas AM University Police and charged with possession of 4 to 400 grams of a controlled substance, which is a second-degree felony. There was a separate charge of les
(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Dillon Gabriel threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, all in the first half, to lift No. 20 Oklahoma to a 73-0 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday at Norman, Okla. The Sooners' offense was dominant from the start, needing just five plays to drive 70 yards for a touchdown to start the game and finding the end zone on each of their first five driv
(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports) J.J. McCarthy threw three touchdown passes to Roman Wilson and No. 2 Michigan opened a season of high expectations by taking down visiting East Carolina 30-3 on Saturday afternoon at Ann Arbor, Mich. McCarthy completed 26 of 30 passes for 280 yards in the first meeting between the teams. Wilson had six catches for 78 yards. The Wolverines were without suspended coach Jim H
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) The Miami Marlins activated right-hander Johnny Cueto ahead of Saturday's start against the host Washington Nationals. Cueto was on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 21 because of a viral infection. His last appearance was Aug. 15 in a no-decision against the Houston Astros. After throwing two innings (39 pitches) of live batting practice before a Marlins game on Tuesday, Cu
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Orioles claimed right-hander Jorge Lopez off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Lopez spent parts of three seasons with the Orioles, from 2020-22, and made an All-Star appearance in that final campaign. He was traded to the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 2, 2022, in a deal involving right-hander Yennier Cano and others, and then was shipped to Miami on July 26
Salalah [Oman], September 2 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team was crowned Champions at the inaugural Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup on Saturday, which also served as Asia's qualifying tournament for the FIH Men's Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024, defeating Pakistan 4-4 (2-0 SO) in the all-important final. Subsequently, India qualified for the FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024. For India, Mohammed Raheel (19', 26') Jugraj Sin
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Indian athletics quartet of Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammad Ajmal Variathodi and Rajesh Ramesh, who all shattered the Asian Record in the semifinal heat of 4X400m Men's Relay at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, recalled how other teams praised them following their record-breaking performance. The Indian sporting fans witnessed a historic moment last week as the India
London [UK], September 2 (ANI): Chamari Athapaththu's knock of 55 runs helped Sri Lanka put up a complete performance at Chelmsford to clinch their first-ever women's T20I win against England. Sri Lanka women registered their first-ever T20I win over England in 11 attempts, cruising to an eight-wicket win with 40 balls to spare on Saturday in Chelmsford. The ongoing three-game series between the two sides is tied at 1-1.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 2 (ANI): Javelin star Kishore Jena, the first athlete from Odisha to represent India in the finals of the prestigious World Athletics Championship, was on Saturday was felicitated by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for his performance in Javelin throw. He represented India in the javelin throw in the World Athletics Championship at Budapest last
(Photo credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports) Officials with the American Athletic Conference have discussed the possibility of Army joining the conference, with the military academy the AAC's top choice for expansion, ESPN reported Saturday. The AAC is interested in adding a 14th member after SMU announced Friday it was departing for the Atlantic Coast Conference. The ESPN report said that if Army joins the AAC, it would
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago White Sox on Saturday recalled infielder Zach Remillard from Charlotte and optioned infielder Jose Rodriguez to the Triple-A club. Remillard, 29, batted .264 with one home run, 16 RBIs and 15 runs in 40 games with the White Sox from June 15 to Aug. 22. In one of the highlights of Chicago's disappointing season, he drove in the tying and go-ahead runs in his m
(Photo credit: Nigel Cook/News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) NASCAR driver Ryan Preece understands that others might expect him to sit out Sunday's Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway after his horrific crash a weekend earlier. But Preece said he's healthy and has been ready all week to get back to racing. "I get what you're saying, it's OK to notrace, but it's OK to race, and I think that's what really needs to be
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) Second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the U.S. Open with a convincing 6-1, 6-1 victory over Clara Burel on Saturday in New York. Saturday's result marked the second time in as many years that Sabalenka dropped two games against Burel in a third-round match at the U.S. Open. The Belarusian posted a 6-0, 6-2 triumph over the Frenchwoman in 2022. Sabalenk
(Photo credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Liberty will look to keep their foot on the gas in their drive toward the playoffs on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Chicago Sky. The Liberty (29-7) posted their fifth straight win with a decisive 89-58 decision over the Connecticut Sun on Friday night. Breanna Stewart paved the way with a double-double as New York benefited from five players scoring in dou
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): The All India Football Federation unveiled its strategic roadmap with 'Vision 2047 to the media on Saturday with AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey stating that they want to revive the "glory days" of Indian football. Developed in conjunction with all stakeholders within Indian Football, the roadmap has also sought and incorporated inputs from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIF
Kandy [Sri Lanka], September 2 (ANI): Former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir slammed compatriot Virat Kohli for his poor shot selection during India's high-octane clash against arch-rival Pakistan during the Asia Cup at Kandy in Sri Lanka, calling him out for being "casual". In the match against Pakistan at Kandy, Virat started off with his signature cover drive and it looked like he would play another brilliant knock agains
Nyon [Switzerland], September 2 (ANI): The fixtures for the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 were announced on Saturday, with a clash between AC Milan and Newcastle United set to open the league on September 19 and big matches between Bayern Munich and Manchester United, Barcelona and Antewerp, PSG and Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven being scheduled for the first week. Eddie Howe-managed Newcastle will kick o
New York [US], September 2 (ANI): No.6 seed Coco Gauff defeated Belgium's Elise Mertens 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 in the third round of the US Open on Saturday. Gauff's victory marks her second successful comeback of the competition. She overcame a set down to overcome Laura Siegemund in the opening round. On Sunday, Gauff will play Caroline Wozniacki, a former world number one, for a place in the quarterfinals. "She's the type of pl
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The host Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls will meet Sunday night, with both looking to avenge disappointing midweek performances on the road. Philadelphia (13-8-4, 43 points) saw a three-match win streak halted Wednesday in a 3-1 defeat at last-place Toronto FC, which snapped their eight-match losing streak. Of more concern than the uncharacteristic performanc
Kandy [Sri Lanka], August 2 (ANI): The group stage match between India and Pakistan has been called off due to rain, with both teams sharing one point each. With this, Pakistan has secured a total of three points in two matches. They had got two points previously after winning their first match against Nepal. They have qualified for the Super Four stage. India has one point now and they must beat Nepal in their next match
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Sparks need help to qualify for the WNBA playoffs. Los Angeles is presently tied with Chicago for the eighth and final spot at 15-21 but the Sky hold the tiebreaker, thanks to a 76-75 win on Tuesday night that gave them a 3-1 advantage in the season series. So the Sparks need wins, starting with Sunday's home game against the Washington Mystics -- and some he
New York [US], September 2 (ANI): World no. 2 Novak Djokovic sealed the match against Laslo Djere with a remarkable comeback in the third round of the US Open third round on Saturday. Djokovic rallied to defeat his countryman 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 in three hours and 45 minutes after falling behind two-sets-to-love. Djere had the upper hand in long rallies but 95-time tour-level champion collected himself and promptly im
(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) South Sudan, making its first appearance in FIBA World Cup play, qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday. The team, championed and largely funded by former NBA forward Luol Deng, will represent Africa in the Olympics after its 101-78 win over Angola on Saturday. Japan, which beat Cape Verde 80-71, also earned the right Saturday to represent Asia next summer. Deng
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Saturday named a 33-member Indian Shooting team that will take part in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, beginning September 23. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the governing body for the Olympic sport of Shooting in the country, also announced on the day a 35-member team for the Asian Championships in Changwon,
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Veteran paddler Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra will spearhead the Indian team at the Asian Table Tennis Championships 2023 scheduled to be held in Pyeongchang in South Korea from September 3 to 10. The 26th edition of the continental championships is also a qualification tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The winners of the two team events (men and women) and the mixed doubles wi