Новости за 15.12.2023

Manchester [UK], December 15 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola issued an update on the fitness of Erling Haaland, stating that he is hopeful of his return for the FIFA Club World Cup but in doubt for their weekend clash against Crystal Palace. The Norwegian goalscorer was absent from City's clash against Luton Town and the UCL clash against Red Star because of a "stress issue" with his foot. Ahead of their Prem

(Photo credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports) The Carolina Panthers are expected to move tight end Hayden Hurst to injured reserve as he continues to battle the side effects of a concussion sustained Nov. 9 in a game against the Chicago Bears, The Athletic reported Friday. In a Dec. 6 social media post, Hurst's father, Jerry, said an independent neurologist had diagnosed the player with post-traumatic amnesia and added,

(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) --Saturday games Minnesota Vikings (7-6) at Cincinnati Bengals (7-6): Nick Mullens starts for the 18th time in his career and first with the Vikings, who turn to a fourth QB this season in the thick of a playoff chase in the NFC. Neither team can afford a loss with a logjam of teams with mediocre records surrounding them in the standings. Benched was Josh Dobbs after a punc

(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Royals reportedly are finalizing deals with free agent outfielder Hunter Renfroe and right-hander Michael Wacha on Friday. MLB Network said Renfroe will get a two-year, $13 million contract plus incentives that includes a player opt-out after 2024. USA Today reported that Wacha's deal is for two years and $32 million and also includes an opt-out after next

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia 76ers extended president of basketball operations Daryl Morey's contract through 2027-28, the team announced Friday. Including a 16-7 record entering Friday, the Sixers have compiled a .653 winning percentage since hiring Morey in November 2020. Philadelphia reached the Eastern Conference semifinals in each of his first three seasons. "Daryl is one of the

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing right-hander Tyler Glasnow to a five-year, $135 million extension to complete a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, ESPN reported Friday. Multiple news reports Thursday said the Dodgers acquired Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot from the Rays in exchange for right-hander Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny Deluca. Glasnow, 30, is slated t

Perth [Australia], December 15 (ANI): Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who has been batting at the No.6 for his team in Test format, has no intentions of opening for his team in the cricket's longest format after David Warner retires in Sydney. Marsh has been tight-lipped about the open position in recent weeks, following Greg Chappell's suggestion of him as Warner's potential replacement in a column for this masthea

Anfield [UK], December 15 (ANI): Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp is not underestimating Manchester United after their previous encounter resulted in a 7-0 victory in favour of the Reds. Klopp's men will face Erik Ten Hag's Red Devils at Anfield on Sunday. While Liverpool currently sit at the top of the table, Manchester United got knocked out of the UEFA Champions League after finishing in the final spot of Group F earl

Johannesburg [South Africa], December 15 (ANI): The Indian squad for the ODI series against South Africa reached Johannesburg on Friday. In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), players were seen practising in nets ahead of the first ODI, which will take place on Sunday. Spinners Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal, pacer Arshdeep Singh, and skipper KL Rahul were seen sweating it out in the nets.

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia 76ers are extending president of basketball operations Daryl Morey's contract through 2027-28, ESPN reported Friday. Including a 16-7 record entering Friday, the Sixers have compiled a .653 winning percentage since hiring Morey in November 2020. Philadelphia reached the Eastern Conference semifinals in each of his first three seasons. Morey, 51, previously

MADRID, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- The triumph of the Spanish Women's Team in the World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand followed by a UEFA Nations League campaign that has seen them assure a semifinal tie against the Netherlands, has helped to take them to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time.

HANGZHOU, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark and home favorite Shi Yuqi both claimed 2-1 victories at the 2023 BWF World Tour Finals here on Friday, advancing to the men's singles last four.

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BEIJING, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- Heavy snowfall sweeping north China is presenting not only logistical challenges and disruptions to transportation but is also serving as a welcome surprise and opportunity for many.

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SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- The 2023-24 ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup kicked off here on Friday, with Chinese skaters successfully advancing in individual events.

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese paddlers had a good opening day as the 2023 Women's World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals kicked off in Nagoya, Japan on Friday.

MADRID, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona faces a vital game on Saturday when it travels to play Valencia with questions hanging over coach Xavi Hernandez after recent poor displays.

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Yankees traded outfielder Billy McKinney to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for international signing money. The amount of money was not included in Friday's announcement from the Yankees. McKinney, 29, re-signed with New York on a minor league deal last week. He batted .227 with six homers and 14 RBIs in 48 games with the Yankees in 2023. A first-round pick

(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Royals reportedly are finalizing a deal Friday with free agent outfielder Hunter Renfroe. MLB Network said it is a two-year, $13 million contract plus incentives and includes a player opt-out after 2024. Renfroe, 31, split the 2023 season with the Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds and hit .233 with 20 homers and 60 RBIs. The eight-year veteran is a ca

Dubai [UAE], December 15 (ANI): Bangladesh and UAE have reached the finals of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) U19 Asia Cup, following wins over India and Pakistan in Dubai on Friday. In the first semifinal, UAE registered an 11-run win over Pakistan. Pakistan U19 elected to field first, and they reduced UAE to 89/5 in 23 overs, despite a fine knock of 46 by Aryansh Sharma at the top in 70 balls, with six fours. Ethan D'So

New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): A 20-member rifle and pistol squad and a 12-member shotgun squad has been announced for the upcoming Asian Olympic qualifiers, scheduled next month in Indonesia and Kuwait respectively. A total of 16 Paris 2024 Olympic Games quotas will be available in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the Asian Olympic Qualification Rifle and Pistol event is scheduled between January 5-18, 2024, while as man

New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Star archer Sheetal Devi was the cynosure of all eyes on Friday's proceedings at the inaugural Khelo India Para Games in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.The Asian Para Games champion advanced to the gold medal round of the women's compound competition with a total score of 696 points. The armless sensation Sheetal Devi, representing Jammu and Kashmir, has been making waves in recent

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat is eyeing their third ISL victory as his team will face unbeaten Mumbai City FC in matchweek 10 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai on December 16. Cuadrat anticipated a tough challenge against Mumbai City FC. He opined that their experience playing in the AFC Champions League will surely help them

Sharjah [UAE], December 15 (ANI): The second season of the ILT20 is not too far away, and will kick off with Sharjah Warriors facing the defending champions Gulf Giants in the opener, at one of cricket's most loved venues, Sharjah. The Sharjah Warriors, who will be eyeing a strong start to the tournament, have announced the England cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore as their captain for the upcoming season. A hard-hitting right

New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, called for a pan-India inter-university football league for the development and awareness of the sport across the country. Speaking during the Flagship Summit Digii100 at the Habitat Centre in the capital, Chaubey was quoted as saying in an AIFF press release, "An inter-university footba

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): In a display of gratitude and admiration, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) on Friday posted an emotional tribute video dedicated to hugely successful captain Rohit Sharma after Hardik Pandya took the helm of five-time champions from 'Hitman.'After leading Mumbai Indians (MI) to five titles in a decade at the helm, hugely successful skipper Rohit