Новости за 14.12.2023

Cardiff [UK], December 15 (ANI): An event was organised by the Indian consulate in Wales, to celebrate the 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in Cardiff in association with the Sikh Council of Wales. The event took place on November 27 at Cardiff University, Wales to celebrate the birth of the first of the ten Sikh gurus. Hundreds of people turned up for the event at Cardiff University, which was organised by the I

(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports) The visiting Atlanta Hawks will be out to gain a split of their two-game series with the Toronto Raptors on Friday and end their five-game losing streak. Toronto halted its own four-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 135-128 victory over Atlanta in the series opener. The Raptors, not known for their ability to hit from long range, shot 52.9 percent from 3-point range

(Photo credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Rangers are struggling with their attention to detail lately, especially with their defensemen. With three lopsided losses in their past four games, the Rangers will focus on their recent defensive woes Friday night when they play host to the skidding Anaheim Ducks. New York vaulted to the early lead in the Metropolitan Division by getting off to a 12-2-1 start. T

(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports) The San Antonio Spurs will not only get a second chance in three days to earn a victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, they get another opportunity Friday to put an end to their franchise-record losing streak. The Lakers barely escaped with a 122-119 win over the Spurs on Wednesday, needing to make clutch free throws in the final minute to hold off San Antonio. The Spu

(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) Quarterback Jalen Milroe said Thursday he's returning to Alabama for a final season in 2024. He made the announcement on "The Next Round," saying, "Yea, I'm coming back for my senior year." Milroe took over as the Crimson Tide starter from Bryce Young, who was selected No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. He finished sixth in Heisman Trophy balloting.

(Photo credit: Brian Hayes/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Oregon State quarterback Aidan Chiles announced Thursday he is following his former coach to Michigan State. Chiles played in five games for the Beavers as a freshman in 2023, completing 24 of 35 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions. Chiles entered the transfer portal on Dec. 4 and announced his commitment to the Spartans on soci

(Photo credit: Hali Tauxe/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Butler will continue its homestand and conclude nonconference play against Division II Saginaw Valley State on Friday in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs (8-2) ventured past regulation for the second time in three outings last Saturday with a 97-90 double-overtime victory versus California. Four Butler players scored in double figures, led by Posh Alexander's 21 points.

(Photo credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports) Aijah Blackwell and Bella Fontleroy posted double-doubles Thursday afternoon as No. 10 Baylor breezed to a 99-37 victory over Delaware State in the final women's basketball game at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. Both players finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Bears (8-0) outscored the Hornets (2-8) by a 33-9 margin in the fourth quarter. Sarah Andrews scored

(Photo credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports) Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Flacco now is officially a member of the Cleveland Browns. Flacco had been on the team's practice squad and elevated for the past three games, but the veteran quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Browns on Thursday, agency JL Sports announced. That puts him on the 53-man roster. No terms were disclosed. On Monday, head coach Kevin S

(Photo credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Islanders will look to extend one streak and end another on Friday when they host the Boston Bruins in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders will attempt to extend their season-high winning streak to five games with a victory on Friday. That result would also prevent a sixth consecutive loss tothe Bruins. Amid a 9-1-4 stretch, New York also has earned at least one poi

Johannesburg [South Africa], December 15 (ANI): Following his side's 106-run win over South Africa in the second T20I, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav gave fans an update on his injury scare, saying that his ankle is fine and he can walk. Suryakumar's record-levelling fourth T20I ton and Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul helped India beat Proteas by 106 runs in the third T20I to end the series 1-1. The batter had an injury

Johannesburg [South Africa], December 15 (ANI): A five-wicket haul by birthday boy Kuldeep Yadav and record-equalling fourth T20I ton by Suryakumar Yadav helped India secure a 106-run win over South Africa in the third and final T20I at Johannesburg on Wednesday. India has ended the series level at 1-1. The first match was called off due to rain. In the defence of 202 runs, India was off to a fine start as Mukesh Kumar re

(Photo credit: Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will be out for a third straight game due to a thumb injury. Head coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Taylor won't play Saturday when the Colts (7-6) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) in a game crucial to both teams' wild-card chances in the AFC playoff race. Steichen also ruled out starting right tackle Braden

(Photo credit: JIM RASSOL/THE PALM BEACH POST/ USA TODAY NETWORK) Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says concern about star receiver Tyreek Hill's injury status goes beyond Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Hill, who leads the NFL with 1,542 receiving yards and 12 touchdown catches, sustained a left ankle injury in Monday night's loss to the Tennessee Titans. The Dolphins did not practice on Wednesday, but McDan

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports) The Indiana Pacers continue a lengthy road trip Friday night when they visit the Washington Wizards. Indiana played its fourth straight game away from Indianapolis -- including its NBA in-season tournament games in Las Vegas -- with a 140-126 loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday. The Pacers surrendered a Bucks' franchise-record 64 points to Giannis Antetokounmpo in the loss, which m

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) The New Orleans Pelicans might be hitting their stride, especially on offense. That could mean trouble for the Charlotte Hornets when the teams meet Friday night in Charlotte, N.C. The Pelicans racked up their biggest point total of the season in a 142-122 road victory against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. "You got shooting," New Orleans coach Willie Green said.

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Shohei Ohtani already has set one record with the Los Angeles Dodgers, even before his new team introduces him as an official team member. The Dodgers signed Ohtani to a record 10-year, $700 million deal on Saturday, and that sent fans scurrying to the internet and to the Dodgers' team store to buy their own replica Ohtani jersey. Fanatics reported Wednesday that sales o

New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Kerala Blasters FC midfielder Vibin Mohanan has been awarded the Emerging Player of the Month for November 2023 for his outstanding performances as the Blasters remained unbeaten that month in the Indian Super League (ISL). The central midfielder faced stiff competition from FC Goa's Jay Gupta, who also received four 1st picks from the experts. In a close contest, Mohanan secured the

New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Australia's star opener David Warner opened up on his trademark celebration after slamming a century against Pakistan on Day 1 of the opening Test match at the Perth Stadium on Thursday. Warner hushed all doubters about his form in Test cricket on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan, slamming a typically explosive 164 off 211 balls in a spectacular start to his farewell

Johannesburg [South Africa], December 14 (ANI): Star India batter and stand-in T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday smashed his 4th T20I century equalling compatriot Rohit Sharma and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's record of most centuries in the format. Suryakumar accomplished this milestone during India's third and final T20I against South Africa at Johannesburg. The Indian skipper continued his incredible T

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) FC Dallas announced the signing Thursday of 17-year-old midfielder Alejandro Urzua. The academy product is the club's 36th homegrown player, tying Real Salt Lake for the most in MLS history. Urzua's two-year contract includes club options for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Urzua played for MLS NEXT Pro side North Texas SC for the past two seasons, making 21 appearances. He spent fiv

(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia 76ers will have another chance to send the Detroit Pistons toward a record-setting NBA losing streak. The Sixers defeated the Pistons 129-111 Wednesday night and will complete the home-and-home matchup Friday night in Philadelphia. Detroit suffered its franchise-record-tying 21st loss in a row on Wednesday; the NBA single-season skid mark is 26 by both the

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Giants designated tight end Darren Waller for return from injured reserve, and he was set to return to practice Thursday. Waller was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 4 with a hamstring injury sustained Oct. 29 in an overtime loss to the New York Jets. The Giants (5-8) have won three straight games behind third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito. At the time

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(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) The focus will be on the big men when No. 1 Arizona plays No. 3 Purdue on Saturday in Indianapolis. One of the best nonconference matchups of the college basketball season starts down low, where the Boilermakers (9-1) unleash 7-foot-4, 300-pound senior Zach Edey, an All-American who is averaging24.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Arizona (8-0) counters with 7-foot,