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London [UK], December 18 (ANI): Nottinghamshire on Monday announced the signing of New Zealand opener Will Young for the 2024 season. "Nottinghamshire's batting order has been bolstered ahead of the 2024 season, with the return of New Zealand international and multi-format talisman Will Young," Nottinghamshire said in a statement. The Kiwi, who impressed on a three-game stint in the heart of the 2023 County Championship s

(Photo credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports) Without the coach and quarterback who helped the Orange reach the postseason, Syracuse stomps forward to face South Florida in the Boca Raton Bowl on Thursday. The Orange (6-6) fired coach Dino Babers last month near the end of his eighth season at Syracuse. His temporary replacement was Nunzio Campanile, who defeated Wake Forest in the regular-season finale to make the

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader is out for the Boca Raton Bowl following shoulder surgery, ending his six-year college career. Shrader said he would've had the surgery earlier in the season but opted to play through a "tear" for two months, he said Monday. He threw three touchdown passes to lead Syracuse past Wake Forest, 35-31, in the regular-season finale to cement bowl

NICOSIA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- The humanitarian corridor from Cyprus to Gaza was inaugurated with the sailing of a ship loaded with 80 tons of aid for the conflict-beleaguered Gaza residents, state broadcaster CyBC reported on Monday.

(Photo credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports) Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis will have an MRI on his sprained ankle on Monday, NFL Network reported. The 2023 second-round pick was injured with 1:49 left in overtime in Sunday's 19-16 loss to Houston. His body bent backward on a twisting tackle by safety Desmond King on the Texans' seventh sack of the game. Levis appeared to be in serious pain a

MADRID, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Sevilla Football Club on Monday named Quique Sanchez Flores as their new coach with a contract until the end of June 2025.

By Oliver Trust

BERLIN, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- If Harry Kane's dreams about reaching the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League final at Wembley on June 1 come true, Kane and his Bayern Munich would go wild with joy.

The 30-year-old Three Lions captain's chances to experience a final in the UK seem alive after the draw for the last-16 round.

While Lazio isn't seen as an unbeatable opponent, Bayern Munich's to

MADRID, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta insisted on Monday that coach Xavi Hernandez retains the club's full support despite a run of poor results and form.

By Xinhua writers Lian Yi, Shan Lei

GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Tucked deep in the Alpine mountains, the Swiss chalet Hotel Dufour in Zermatt, Switzerland, has been packed with guests since early December. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts.

Carrying skis or snowboards, they tread o

PARIS, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw on Monday:

PARIS, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion Manchester City is set to clash with Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, while current Premier League leader Arsenal will take on Portuguese side Porto.

Los Angeles [US], December 18 (ANI): Actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck showed his basketball skills while leaving 11-year-old son Samuel's game in Los Angeles. The Oscar-winning actor was photographed expertly spinning a basketball on his finger, reported Page Six. The child, who was sporting a Junior Lakers team jersey and red sneakers, could be seen grinning when his father performed the impressive trick. Throughout the o

New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Novak Djokovic, playing some of his best tennis at 36, can officially declare 2023 as his year as he ended the year on the top of the ATP Year-End World No. 1 ranking for a record-extending eighth time and officially became the first man to win 24 Grand Slam titles. He has tied Margaret Court for the most ever of any player in any era. The record 24-time Grand Slam champion has script

New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Graeme Smith, the SA20 League Commissioner, has been pivotal in making the South African T20 league an even bigger success, following a stellar first season. The former Proteas skipper shared his insights on the league's aspirations to connect with the passionate Indian cricket audience and the strategic emphasis that digital engagement holds in this relationship. He expressed his app

New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The draw for the group stage of the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 was conducted at the Football House in New Delhi on Monday. The tournament will see 16 teams (12 from the Indian Super League and four from the I-League) divided into four groups of four teams each. The Kalinga Super Cup will be held in Odisha from January 9 to 28, 2024. AIFF acting secretary general Satyanarayan M thanked the

(Photo credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Ravens clinched a playoff spot Sunday night but likely lost playmaker Keaton Mitchell for the season. The undrafted rookie running back sustained a serious injury to his left knee during the fourth quarter of the 23-7 victory at Jacksonville. Mitchell's left leg bent awkwardly after he was tripped up by Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard near the end of the game. He

(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Vikings are expected to stick with Nick Mullens at quarterback in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions, ESPN reported Monday. Mullens threw for 303 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in Saturday's overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The 7-7 Vikings are currently the sixth seed in the NFC playoff picture. Saturday was Mullens' first start in pla

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Warriors forward Draymond Green began league-mandated counseling and is expected to miss at least three weeks, The Athletic reported Monday. Green was suspended indefinitely for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic. Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy revealed that the team and Green worked with the NBA on setting the terms of the suspension. The NBA's stateme

New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is expected to be played between March 22 and the end of May and with India likely to go for general elections in April-May, IPL has told franchises that the schedule would be made once the poll dates are announced formally, according to ESPNcricinfo. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction will take place in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena on Tu

(Photo credit: Corey Perrine / USA TODAY NETWORK) Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is starting the week in concussion protocol and his status for Jacksonville's Christmas Eve trip to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers is uncertain. Lawrence suffered the concussion on the Jaguars' last possession of Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, head coach Doug Pederson said. Lawrence finished the game. Lawrence fumbled tw

(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) Eric Montross died Sunday following a nine-month battle with cancer, his family announced Monday. Montross was 52. Montross' family issued a statement through the University of North Carolina, where he was a member of the Tar Heels 1993 national title team. "Carolina Athletics, the Tar Heel basketball family and the entire University community are profoundly saddened and stunn

Sydney [Australia], December 18 (ANI): Sydney Thunder's head coach, Trevor Bayliss, will skip his team's clash against Adelaide Strikers on Tuesday in the Big Bash League (BBL) to attend the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction in Dubai on behalf of IPL franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS), as ESPNcricinfo reported. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction will be taking place in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena on December

Christchurch [New Zealand], December 18 (ANI): Sadia Iqbal and Aliya Riaz played key roles for Pakistan with bat and ball respectively to help their team beat New Zealand in a Super Over after a nail-biting third ODI concluded in a tie in Christchurch on Monday. With the triumph, Pakistan denied New Zealand a series whitewash after the first two matches were clinched by the hosts. The hosts won the series 2-1. Pakistan ap

Nyon [Switzerland], December 18 (ANI): The draws for the final 16 of the UEFA Champions League, the holy grail of football were drawn in Nyon on Monday with holders Manchester City taking on FC Copenhagen, the Danish champion who defeated Manchester United in a group-stage tie at home last month, while Arsenal to play Portuguese side FC Porto. Following a thrilling couple of months of group-stage action, the focus now shi