(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett have been ruled out of Saturday's AFC North clash in Pittsburgh. Chase separated his shoulder in the fourth quarter of Cincinnati's 27-24 overtime victory against the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday. NFL Network reported Monday that he could end up missing multiple weeks of action for
(Photo credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports) The fallout from Florida State's College Football Playoff snub continued Thursday as the school called an emergency meeting of the board of trustees for Friday morning. No official reason for the meeting was announced but ESPN and other media outlets said the board plans to discuss the long-term future of Seminoles athletics -- including a potential exit from the Atlantic Co
New Delhi [India], December 21 (ANI): The para-athletes from Uttar Pradesh performed to the best of their abilities during the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Para Games 2023, which was hosted in three venues across seven days in New Delhi. In second place on the medal tally, the north Indian state finished with 62 medals--25 gold, 23 Silver and 14 bronze medals--to their name. Among the top performers from the state
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) Wounded after its first loss of the season last weekend, No. 18 Clemson aims to bounce back Friday when it hosts Queens. Clemson (9-1) fell five spots in the AP Top 25 poll this week after losing on the road at Memphis last Saturday 79-77. The visitors went cold in the second half, making just 2of 12 shots from behind the arc. Clemson also committed 15 turnovers while f
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 21 (ANI): Superstar Salman Khan on Thursday marked his presence at the star-studded birthday bash of film producer Anand Pandit in Mumbai. The 'Dabangg' actor looked dapper as she donned a black suit over a blue shirt. Several pictures of the actor posing at the bash surfaced on social media. Apart from him, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff
New Delhi [India], December 21 (ANI): Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop and former Indian batters Suresh Raina lauded Indian batter Sanju Samson for his maiden ODI century against South Africa in the third ODI at Paarl on Thursday. A maiden ODI century by wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and a half-century by Tilak Varma helped India post a competitive 296/8 in the third ODI against South Africa at Paarl on Thursday
(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports) Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips will go on injured reserve following wrist surgery, coach Sean McDermott confirmed Thursday. McDermott also said starting safety Micah Hyde (neck) is not expected to play Saturday night when the Bills (8-6) visit the Los Angeles Chargers (5-9). A trip to IR means the end of the regular season for Phillips, who started nine of
(Photo credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports) Pelicans star center Zion Williamson isn't guaranteed to remain in New Orleans for the duration of his contract, The Athletic reported on Thursday. Since Williamson missed more than 22 games in 2022-23, his absence reportedly trigged a clause in his contract eliminating the guarantee on the final three seasons of his five-year, $197,230,450 contract. Therefore, the small-mark
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) When it comes to the annual Braggin' Rights Game between Illinois and Missouri in St. Louis, just assume there'll be an upset. That's not good news for No. 13 Illinois (8-2), which enters Friday night's game against Missouri (7-4) at Enterprise Center as the healthy favorite. But it's also an oldstory for Brad Underwood's Fighting Illini. Illinois entered the last four Braggin
(Photo credit: EM Dash-USA TODAY Sports) Racing Louisville signed free agent midfielder Marisa Viggiano to a two-year contract on Thursday. Viggiano, 26, spent the past two seasons with the Houston Dash after three seasons with the Orlando Pride. She has recorded four goals and two assists in 80 career NWSL matches from 2019-23. "We are so excited to welcome Marisa as our club's first free agent signing," Racing genera
(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos are nearly 10 years removed from the final regular season meeting that pitted Tom Brady against Peyton Manning. New England won that game 43-21 on Nov. 2, 2014, behind four passing touchdowns from Brady. If Sunday night's clash between Denver and the visiting Patriots proves anything, it might just be how much truly can change
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The tug-of-war will make its debut in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games skills competitions, the NFL announced. The Pro Bowl Skills Show will take place in the Nicholson Fieldhouse at UCF in Orlando, Fla. Teams of five players representing both the AFC and NFC will compete in a best-of-three format. This league's intent is likely to capture the attention of the offensive linemen, who may
Paarl [South Africa], December 21 (ANI): Indian batter Sanju Samson smashed a sensational ton for India in the third ODI against South Africa in Paarl, expressing delight over his maiden ODI century, Samson said that it feels emotional after seeing results go his way following so much hard work. A maiden ODI century by wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and a half-century by Tilak Varma helped India post a competitive 296/8
Harare [Zimbabwe], December 21 (ANI): Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Thursday suspended all-rounders Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta with immediate effect for "allegedly breaching anti-doping rules". "Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has with immediate effect suspended two Zimbabwe international players from all cricket activities, pending a hearing, for allegedly breaching anti-doping rules," a statement from ZC read. The concerned p
Perth [Australia], December 21 (ANI): Australian opening batter Usman Khawaja has been charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaking regulations by wearing a black armband during the first Test against Pakistan at Perth without any prior approval, reported ESPNCricinfo on Thursday. Khawaja wore the armband on the field instead of writing and wearing the message "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a hum
(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Vikings are switching to a safer version of artificial turf next season. U.S. Bank Stadium currently is one of three NFL facilities that still uses slit-film turf, which has the highest rate of lower-extremity, non-contact injuries among the various artificial surfaces used around the league. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, owner and operator of th
KAMPALA, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has maintained its top position in the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Zone on the latest FIFA rankings.
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(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Red Bulls signed midfielder Daniel Edelman to a new four-year MLS contract through 2027. The deal announced Thursday for the 20-year-old New Jersey native includes a 2028 team option. Edelman has recorded two goals and one assist in 39 MLS matches (32 starts) over the past three seasons. "We are very excited to keep Daniel at the club for the long-term an
(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos are nearly 10 years removed from the final regular season meeting that pitted Tom Brady against Peyton Manning. New England won that game 43-21 on Nov. 2, 2014, behind four passing touchdowns from Brady. If Sunday night's clash between Denver and the visiting Patriots proves anything, it might just be how much truly can change
(Photo credit: Chris Pedota / USA TODAY NETWORK) The New York Jets made news activating quarterback Aaron Rodgers, although the reality of the transaction is yet another signal that the focus of the franchise has shifted to next season. Rodgers, who suffered an Achilles tear in the season opener, was elevated from injured reserve to allow him to practice in the Jets' final few weeks of the season, coach Robert Saleh expl
(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports) Texas State is rewarding football coach G.J. Kinne with a new five-year deal through 2028, ESPN reported Thursday. He guided the Bobcats (7-5) to their first-ever bowl game in his first season with the program in 2023. Texas State joined the FBS in 2012 and had not experienced a winning season since 2014. Texas State takes on Rice (6-6) in the First Responder Bowl on
Johannesburg [South Africa], December 21 (ANI): SA20 revealed its commentary and analysts panel on Thursday for the new season, which will start on January 10 next year. Legendary Indian cricketer and former head coach Ravi Shastri will be joining the commentary box. He will joining a star-studded lineup including Kevin Pietersen, Chris Morris, Stuart Broad, and Mark Butcher. Set to unfold from January 10 to February 10,
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 21 (ANI): A good start from the batters ensured that India were in control after bowlers dismantled Australia on the first day of the one-off Test at Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday. At the time of stumps, India were 98/1 with Smriti Mandhana (43) and Sneh Rana (4) unbeaten at the crease. The hosts asserted their dominance early dismissing Australia for 219. The momentum ebbed and
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 21 (ANI): East Bengal FC will look to extend their unbeaten streak when they host the high-flying Odisha FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Friday in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24. The Red and Gold Brigade have drawn thrice and won once in their previous four ISL encounters, which includes their biggest-ever victory in league history, i.e. a 5-0 outcome against NorthE
Paarl [South Africa], December 21 (ANI): Maiden ODI century by wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and half-century by Tilak Varma helped India post a competitive 296/8 in the third ODI against South Africa at Paarl on Thursday. Put to bat first by Proteas, India was off to a decent start. Debutant Rajat Patidar opened the batting with Sai Sudharsan. Patidar targetted pacers Nandre Burger and Lizaad Williams, particularly Wi