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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 4 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an excellent sporting environment has been created within the country in the past nine to ten years. The result of these activities is evident in the nation's rapid progress on the international stage in the field of sports, he added. Addressing the inaug

(Photo credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports) Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are down two quarterbacks on a short week, ratcheting up urgency entering a matching with the New England Patriots. Mitchell Trubisky draws the start at quarterback after Kenny Pickett underwent surgery on his ankle on Monday, and "QB of our defense," linebacker Elandon Roberts, is questionable, Tomlin said, with a groin injury. To

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Mets announced their coaching staff under new manager Carlos Mendoza on Monday, including the retention of pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and the hire of former big league manager John Gibbons as bench coach. Gibbons went 793-789 in two stints as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays (2004-08; 2013-18). Hefner returns for his fifth season as pitching coach for the

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 4 (ANI): The deep depression over the South Bay of Bengal, which has intensified into cyclonic storm Michaung, is being monitored due to its destructive nature and potential impact. The cyclone has claimed five lives in separate incidents across Tamil Nadu's Chennai, said the police on Monday. Several trees have been uprooted in the state due to the strong winds. The lives of the peo

(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) Could Brock Purdy go from Mr. Irrelevant to NFL Most Valuable Player in less than two years? San Francisco's quarterback is the 300 MVP favorite at DraftKings after leading the 49ers to a 42-19 victory at Philadelphia on Sunday. Not only did it serve notice that San Francisco might be the NFC'smost dominant team, but Purdy outplayed previous MVP favorite Jalen Hurts in his o

New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani was honoured and awarded at the CII Scorecard 2023 event held on Monday evening in New Delhi, with the "Sports Leader of the Year - Female" award for her exemplary leadership in driving India's sports story. In addition, Reliance Foundation was also awarded the "Best Corporate Promoting Sports in India" award for setting a ben

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year extension worth $12 million on Monday. The club announced that the extension will begin for the 2024-25 season. He's playing on a $4 million salary this season, too. Niederreiter, 31, has played all 23 games for the Jets this season and has 14 points (six goals, eight assists). The Switzerland native is in hi

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement has presented an opportunity for African countries to pursue climate policies, a senior United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) official has said.

London [UK], December 4 (ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday named two new players Maia Bouchier and Danielle Gibson in the latest central contract list for 2023-24. ECB confirmed 18 women's players to the list with Maia and Danielle receiving their first England Women Central Contract that will till October 31, 2024. ECB has also given development contracts to bowlers Mahika Gaur and Lauren Filer an

(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports) FC Dallas announced the signing Monday of 17-year-old Romanian winger Enes Sali to a four-year contract. The deal includes a one-year club option and is part of the MLS U-22 Initiative. He will occupy an international roster slot. Sali played the past two seasons at FCV Farul Constanta in the SuperLiga, Romania's top flight. At 15, he became the youngest goal scorer in

BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing Ducks defeated the Beijing Royal Fighters 109-106 in overtime, while the Guangdong Southern Tigers overcame the Fujian Sturgeons 122-115 in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) League on Monday.

MADRID, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona look set to lose key defenders for at least a month, with right back Dani Carvajal sidelined for Real Madrid and central defender Inigo Martinez out for Barca.

Yolinde Magill is a professional ski instructor from Cardrona, New Zealand. She was attracted by the advanced ski facilities and hospitality of local people during her first visit to China in 2016. Ever since then, she has come to China to provide ski training every winter. Magill came to Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin at the end of November this year, and worked as an instructor and examiner for Chinese sk

(Photo credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports) After a series of dominating wins against mid-major foes, No. 9 Baylor will move up in weight class on Tuesday against Seton Hall in a Big East-Big 12 Battle matchup in Waco, Texas. Tuesday's game will be the first encounter between Baylor and Seton Hall. They were scheduled to meet in November2020 before COVID issues within the Baylor program forced the cancellation of that c

New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Pakistan's iconic pacer, Wasim Akram, slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to sack Salman Butt after 24 hours of his appointment as the consultant to Chief Selector Wahab Riaz. Wasim took to X, slammed the PCB for their decision to remove Butt and stated that the board should stick to their decision. "Don't hold a press conference after every three minutes. Stick to your

New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday granted no-objection certificates to pacers Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan and leg-spinner Usama Mir for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League. PCB released an official statement to announce the approval for NOC to the players which read, "The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued no-objection certificates (NOC) to fast bowlers Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan an

New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar Ansari has moved the Supreme Court seeking his father's transfer from Banda Jail to any jail outside Uttar Pradesh apprehending an imminent and serious threat to his father. The petitioner has mentioned various incidents that took place in Uttar Pradesh including Atiq Ahmad killing case. On April 15 this year, Atiq Ahmed and his brother Khalid Azim alias Ashra

(Photo credit: Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK) Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is in concussion protocol, ESPN reported Monday. Henry left Sunday's 31-28 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter and did not return. The Titans (4-8) return to action next Monday night against the host Miami Dolphins (9-3). Henry, 29, rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns before exiti

(Photo credit: Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK) Clemson named former Ole Miss head coach Matt Luke as the Tigers' offensive line coach on Monday, and his salary indicates how badly head coach Dabo Swinney wanted him. Luke is slated to earn $975,000 in 2024, more than double what outgoing OL coach Thomas Austin was paid. Luke's second-year salary is $1.1 million and he's scheduled to be paid $1.2 million in 2026.

(Photo credit: Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Kansas will be looking to avoid a loss of focus in a potential trap game on Tuesday night when it hosts Kansas City in Lawrence, Kan. The fifth-ranked Jayhawks (7-1) trailed No. 4 UConn midway through the second half before mounting a come-from-behind 69-65 victory over the defending national champions on Friday night. Following the matchup with the Roo

(Photo credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) There's no doubt No. 4 UConn and No. 17 North Carolina have been tested in the first month of the season. Another exam awaits Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York as part of the Jimmy V Classic, when the Tar Heels and Huskies square off as part of a doubleheader of Top 25 matchups.Florida Atlantic and Illinois meeting in the other game on Tuesday. UConn (7-1

(Photo credit: Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Kansas State, which has claimed back-to-back overtime wins against mid-major programs, will take a step up in competition on Tuesday against No. 18 Villanova during the Big 12/Big East Battle in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State (6-2) has won three straight games, including an 88-78 victory over OralRoberts last Tuesday and a 75-74 decision versus North Alab

(Photo credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK) Ohio State starting quarterback Kyle McCord entered the transfer portal on Monday. McCord thanked Buckeyes teammates, coaches and fans for his past three years in Columbus but said it was time "to explore other opportunities." Replacing 2023 No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick C.J. Stroud, McCord completed 65.8 percent of his passes for 3,170 yards with 24 touch

(Photo credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK) Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel entered the transfer portal while weighing his plans for the 2024 season. Gabriel would be one of the most coveted transfers available for his final year of college eligibility. But he's also likely to engage the college advisory committee to vet his status for the 2024 NFL Draft. Gabriel declared Oklahoma was "forever home

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor returned to practice Monday as New York opened his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve. If Taylor proves healthy, he's an option to leap back into the starting role over rookie Tommy DeVito for next Monday night's game against the Green Bay Packers (6-6), NFL Network reported. The Giants (4-8) are returning from a bye week