(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Golden Gophers will try to maintain their perfect start to the season when they host the Missouri Tigers on Thursday night in Minneapolis. Minnesota (2-0) is coming off victories over Bethune-Cookman and UTSA. The Golden Gophers won their first game by 20 points and their second by 26 points. Now comes Minnesota's toughest test yet. Missouri (2-1) knocked off Ar
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) After eight games, the St. Louis Blues were 3-4-1 with just 15 goals scored. Then they won five of their next six games while outscoring opponents 27-12. They defeated the Avalanche 8-2 in Denver on Saturday, then blanked the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 at home Tuesday. So the Blues are feeling good heading into their four-game western road swing, which starts Thursday in San Jose
(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports) Oklahoma City Thunder will catch the Golden State Warriors without Draymond Green and possibly without Stephen Curry when the clubs duel in an early-season rematch Thursday night in San Francisco. Green on Wednesday was suspended for five games for his aggressive role in pulling Minnesota's RudyGobert away from a Klay Thompson-Jaden McDaniels scuffle early in the Timberwolves
(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports) Evander Kane scored his third goal at 2:57 of overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a 4-3 victory against the visiting Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night. Kane scored twice in the final 6:32 of regulation, the latter with 46 seconds remaining and the Edmonton net empty for an extra attacker, to force overtime. Connor McDavid scored for the second consecutive game under
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China head coach Aleksandar Jankovic says his team is ready to begin its quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
BANGKOK, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- China men's national football team head coach Aleksandar Jankovic
(Photo credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports) Quinn Hughes scored the overtime winner to cap a three-point game as the host Vancouver Canucks claimed a comeback 4-3 victory over the struggling New York Islanders on Wednesday. Hughes, J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser all produced one goal and two assists and Filip Hronek also scored for the Canucks, who erased a two-goal deficit while improving to 10-1-1 in their past 12 games. V
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, including a 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining for an eight-point cushion, as the short-handed Boston Celtics defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers 117-107 on Wednesday night. Derrick White added 27 points and Jrue Holiday contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who have won four games in a row. The Celtics played without Jaylen Brow
New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar showered praises on Virat Kohli for his record-breaking ton against New Zealand during the World Cup semi-final match at the Wankhede Stadium. Kohli surpassed "Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar and became the first player in the history of ODI cricket to score 50 centuries. Moments later Virat's gesture stole the show as he bowed to Sachin who was ap
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 16 (ANI): Team India sealed its place in the final of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, beating New Zealand by 70 runs on Wednesday. Several B-town celebs took to their social media handles and congratulated Team India on their win. Actor Ajay Devgn shared a post on his Instagram stories and wrote, "Ab bas Sunday ka intezar hai!!! Thanks to TeamIndia. Now onto the finalsthe (trophy emo
(Photo credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports) The air-supported dome roof at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., set to become the home of the TGL virtual golf competition, collapsed Tuesday night because of a power outage. No injuries occurred in the incident. It is unclear whether the collapse will delay the scheduled opening of the Tiger Woods- and Rory McIlroy-backed TGL. Action is due to begin on Jan.
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Domantas Sabonis scored a season-high 29 points with 16 rebounds and De'Aaron Fox added 28 points as the visiting Sacramento Kings extended their winning streak to four games with a 125-110 victory Wednesday over the Los Angeles Lakers. Kevin Huerter matched his season high with 28 points and made six 3-pointers as the Kings improved to 2-0 against the Lakers, including an overt
(Photo credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports) Donovan Mitchell recorded 34 points and six rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 109-95 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Evan Mobley added 21 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots and Caris LeVert had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Cleveland, which completed a 2-2 road trip. Max Strus registered 14 points and sev
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 16 (ANI): Former England football captain David Beckham, who was in attendance as India beat New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, described his meet with iconic Sachin Tendulkar as "special". Beckham was one of the star celebrities at the Wankhede Stadium to witness India's World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand. Beckham met Sachin as well as players from the Indian and New Z
Palo Alto (California) [US], November 16 (ANI): In a strategic move to bolster the economic synergy between India and the United States, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, convened a meeting with Chartered Accountants from the San Francisco chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal posted on X, "Held a meeting with Chartered Accountants
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals, Joel Kiviranta had a goal and two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche buried the Anaheim Ducks 8-2 in Denver on Wednesday night. Samuel Girard and Devon Toews had a goal and an assist each, Ross Colton, Fredrik Olofsson and Andrew Cogliano also scored, and Alexandar Georgiev turned away 15 shots for Colorado. Cale Makar added three assists a
(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) For No. 16 Iowa, a win Saturday means a spot in the Big Ten championship game. For Illinois, a win Saturday at Iowa City would seal bowl eligibility. The Illini's late-season charge has been fueled by two quarterbacks, with usual starter Luke Altmyer set to return this week after senior backup John Paddock did stellar work the past two games. Last week, Paddock threw for a
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 16 (ANI): Iconic football player David Beckham admitted that he got goosebumps when he stepped into the Wankhede Stadium with Sachin Tendulkar and added that the cheering by the fans left him unable to decide whether football fans are louder or cricket fans. Beckham was one of the renowned celebrities present at the stadium for India's World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand.
(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports) Evander Kane scored his third goal at 2:57 of overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a 4-3 victory against the visiting Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night. Kane scored twice in the final 6:32 of regulation, the latter with 46 seconds remaining and the Edmonton net empty for an extra attacker, to force overtime. Connor McDavid scored for the second consecutive game under
(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports) Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer will return to the starting lineup against No. 16 Iowa on Saturday after missing the latest game with a head injury, coach Bret Bielema announced Wednesday. Speaking with SiriusXM Big Ten radio, Bielema said Altmyer cleared the concussion protocol on Tuesday. The sophomore sustained the injury toward the end of the Minnesota game on Nov. 4. Ba
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Shelly Englander, 72, a retiree in New Jersey, said she gets "annoyed" every time she visits the local grocery store.
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(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Kings have to wait four days for the next opportunity to end their two-game losing streak, but nobody seems to be complaining. The extra time at home gives the Kings a combination of rest, recreation and preparation heading into their matchup against the visiting Florida Pantherson Thursday night. Los Angeles took Sunday off following their 4-2 loss to the vis
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Devin Booker and Kevin Durant scored 31 points apiece as the Phoenix Suns ended the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves' seven-game winning streak with a 133-115 victory on Wednesday. Booker was back in action after missing the previous five games due to a right calf strain. Eric Gordon had 15 points, Grayson Allen scored 14, Drew Eubanks added 13 and Josh Okogie chipped in 1
New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Former England skipper Nasser Hussain was left awe-struck by Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's performance against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final at the Wankhede and called him a "genuine hero."Rohit's rollicking 47 off 29 balls ensured that India got off to a flying start, and his partnership with Shubman Gill laid the foundation for a massive score. India eventually went on to
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Dave Levy, who won four national championships as an assistant coach at USC before spending more than 20 years in various professional leagues, died of natural causes in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Wednesday, the school announced. He was 91. Levy coached on John McKay's USC staff from 1960-75, helping the Trojans to national titles in 1962, '67, '72 and '74. After McKay left to c