New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Punjab FC (PFC) will hope to have a turnaround in their season when they face Chennaiyin FC in Round 11 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season which will be played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday. The match is scheduled to kick-off at 8 PM. It will be a perfect turnaround for the season if they get a positive result against Chennaiyin as the Shers are looking f
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Curtains came down on the first-ever Khelo India Para Games after a week-long celebration of human spirit and inclusivity. In the games that had 173 gold medals up for grabs, Haryana bagged top honours with a total of 105 medals including 40 gold, 39 silver and 26 bronze medals on Sunday. Finishing second was Uttar Pradesh, with a total of 62 medals, including 25 gold, 23 silver and 1
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Sunday that the Khelo India Para Games have proven to be a catalyst that has sparked a fire of inclusion across the nation and athletes painted the playing arenas with not only their wins but also their "stories, spirit and unwavering passion". Thakur was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Khelo India Para Games in Delhi. Haryana topped
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 17 (ANI): A protest was staged at the Karachi fish harbour on Sunday over the murder of a cart vendor, ARY News reported. After the funeral of Saddam Hussain, the vendor, who was stabbed to death at the harbour, his relatives launched the protest. The protesters said that criminals extort protection money in the fish market and workers, who refuse to pay, are subjected to violence, ARY News
Perth [Australia], December 17 (ANI): Iconic Australian spinner Nathan Lyon achieved the significant milestone of 500 wickets in Test cricket during the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Sunday. Lyon became the eighth bowler to reach this elite feat, joining the distinguished company of legendary players in the long-format cricket. During the match, Lyon claimed his 500th wicket by dismissing Faheem As
Johannesburg [South Africa], December 17 (ANI): Adjudged the 'Player of the Match' after leading India to a facile win over the Proteas with his maiden five-for in ODIs, speedster Arshdeep Singh said skipper KL Rahul backed him to come back strongly following a dip in his bowling form in the preceding T20Is. The left-arm paceman revealed that the skipper told him to aim for a five-for after he claimed two prized scalps in
(Photo credit: Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK) One of the hottest offenses in college basketball looks to continue to run through their non-conference schedule as Iowa State hosts Florida AM on Sunday in Ames, Iowa. While the Cyclones (8-2) dropped tough battles to Virginia Tech and Texas AM to end November, they reeled off three straight lopsided wins to begin December. Iowa State has defeated oppo
Johannesburg [South Africa], December 17 (ANI): Following his side's eight-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI, Indian skipper KL Rahul said that it was finally great to have a win in the country after losing three ODIs as a captain last year. KL's men took a 1-0 lead in the series, beating South Africa by eight wickets in the first ODI at Johannesburg on Sunday. Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul and fifties by
Johannesburg [South Africa], December 17 (ANI): India's quick bowling pair of Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan wreaked havoc on the hapless Proteas in the opening ODI at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Sunday, handing them one of their worst records on home soil. Hunting in pairs to devastating consequences, Arshdeep and Avesh breathed fire, skittling out the Proteas for just 116. It turned out to be South Africa's lowest t
(Photo credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports) The NHL trade deadline is nearly three months away, but the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks already have been active. Both teams made deals this week, with one adding a player and the other subtracting one. San Jose acquired forward Jack Studnicka from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, while Colorado traded Tomas Tatar to the Seattle Kraken. Studnicka, 24, is expecte
(Photo credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports) Dillon Brooks is proving to be a perfect fit with the surging Houston Rockets, who bring a five-game winning streak into a matchup against the host Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. Brooks matched his season high with 26 points in a 103-96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Brooks is averaging 13.8 points in his first season with the Rockets after spending the past six
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Stephen Curry could feel the drama surrounding the Golden State Warriors wearing on him, what with the chatter about the team's dynasty bordering on extinction, the latest suspension for Draymond Green and the ledger showing more losses than victories. So when the going got tough Saturday night,Curry put the Warriors on his back in the final quarter and Golden State was so
Johannesburg [South Africa], December 17 (ANI): Half-century by debutant Sai Sudarshan and a historic five-wicket haul by Arshdeep Singh were the highlights as India dusted off the South African challenge by eight wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series at Johannesburg on Sunday. India leads the series 1-0. In the chase of 117, Indian opener Sai Sudarshan started his international career with a beautiful drive.
Perth [Australia], December 17 (ANI): Following his side's 360-run loss to Australia in the first Test, Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood said when the teams come to Australia, they look for progress in their game. Shan's men failed to end Pakistan's Test win drought in Australia as they were beaten by the all-round brilliance of the hosts in the opening Test at Perth on Sunday. "Look when you come to these shores, you lo
(Photo credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports) The New Jersey Devils couldn't stop making history on Saturday night. The Anaheim Ducks would like nothing more than to start winning on Sunday night. The Devils will bid to build off a noteworthy evening while the Ducks will look to end a lengthy skid Sunday when the teams meet in Newark, N.J. The Devils are completing a back-to-back set after Jack Hughes notched a hat
(Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports) Amid a rough stretch, the Carolina Hurricanes will aim to get back to playing their game when they host the Washington Capitals on Sunday evening in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes, who entered the season among the mix of Stanley Cup contenders, have struggled to string victories together and have won three in a row just once -- from Oct. 26-30. Since then, they've won consecu
(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago Blackhawks head into Sunday's home clash against the Vancouver Canucks looking to climb out of a deep hole. The Blackhawks will return home for the matinee matchup after they suffered a 7-1 beating from the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. Chicago capped a two-game trip in which it lost both times, by a combined 11-2 score. "I feel like we're a better group than that,
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Cricket commentator and former India player Aakash Chopra feels that Hardik Pandya as a captain is not a "finished product". Hardik made a return to the five-time champions in a trade deal between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. While many expected Hardik to play under Rohit's captaincy, MI's decision to hand the captaincy to the 30-yea
Perth [Australia], December 17 (ANI): Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh expressed his delight after dismissing former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam during their massive 360-run victory on Sunday in the first Test at the Optus Stadium. Marsh came in place of young all-rounder Cameron Green and didn't leave any stone unturned to make his mark on the game. In the first innings, Marsh removed Babar by luring the batter to pl
Perth [Australia], December 17 (ANI): After his bowlers ran riot, taking the hosts to a thumping 360-run win over Pakistan in the opening Test, Australian skipper Pat Cummins on Sunday lauded openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and spinner Nathan Lyon for their dazzling performances. Australia's all-round show on the field compounded Pakistan's agony and extended their win drought in red-bal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been withdrawn from the Test squad for the tour to South Africa due to personal reasons, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday. "Ishan Kishan has requested the BCCI to be released from the upcoming Test series against South Africa citing personal reasons. The wicket-keeper has subsequently been withd
Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 17 (ANI): Gulmarg, a world-renowned tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, turned into a winter wonderland with a fresh spell of snowfall on Sunday. One tourist expressed his delight at the beautiful view, saying, "The weather is good. We have been waiting for this view for so long."However, another tourist pointed out the drawbacks of the snowfall, saying, "The weather i
SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- China collected two gold medals at the 2023-24 ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup here on Sunday.
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Johannesburg [South Africa], December 17 (ANI): India's young pacers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan sunk South Africa in the 1st ODI, forcing the hosts to 116 in 27.3 overs on Sunday at the New Wanderers Stadium. South Africa skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to bat first. But left-armer Arshdeep and Avesh made the Proteas skipper chew hard on his decision as they took apart their batting line-up with their pr