Новости за 29.12.2023

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) Missouri will try to put a positive ending to a disappointing nonconference season Saturday when it hosts Central Arkansas in Columbia, Mo. The Tigers (7-5) return home after suffering a 97-73 loss to then-No. 13 Illinois on Dec. 22 in St. Louis. The Bears (3-11) visit on the heels of an 88-72 loss at No. 12 Oklahoma Thursday. Missouri coach Dennis Gates hopes the holiday

(Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports) Yet to play this season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, veteran forward Max Pacioretty may make his Washington Capitals debut on Saturday against the visiting Nashville Predators. Pacioretty, 35, practiced on a line with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Matthew Phillips on Thursday, but won't play Friday at the New York Islanders. Ethan Bear, who signed a two-year deal Th

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Cleveland Browns are signing veteran quarterback Jeff Driskel to the active roster, multiple outlets reported Friday. Driskel has been on the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals. The Browns (11-5) have had a revolving door at quarterback this season due to injuries, and former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Flacco has given the team stability at

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New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): Cricket commentator and former India player Aakash Chopra has said Shubman Gill has "a slight technical deficiency in his batting" and while this approach may suit flat pitches and white ball cricket, "it does not work in Test cricket". Gill, 24 has played 19 Test matches for the nation since making his debut in 2020 against Australia in Melbourne. He has scored 994 runs in 35 innings

Seoul [South Korea], December 29 (ANI): A revolutionary study performed by UNIST's Department of Biological Sciences' Professor Sebyung Kang and Professor Sung Ho Park has shown a significant advance in cancer therapy. The study team has successfully generated novel "NK cell-engaging nanodrones" capable of specifically targeting and killing cancer cells, providing a viable treatment for difficult-to-treat tumours. The fin

Washington [US], December 29 (ANI): Canadian rapper, singer and songwriter Drake shared glimpses of special moments he spent with his mom, Sandi Graham, and his son, 6-year-old Adonis, reported People. The three can be seen posing together next to a Christmas tree. "Gifted you things with and without barcodes, gave with every fiber of my soul, Gia stones that glowed and Chanel flaps that overflowed, I even gave you the to

Sharjah [UAE], December 29 (ANI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century powered Afghanistan to clinch a 72-run win over United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first T20I match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. After winning the toss, UAE opted to field first but their decision did not go in their favour after the hosts' bowling attack failed to keep a check on Afghanistan's run rate in Sharjah. Afghan opener Hazratullah Zazai (13 r

Washington [US], December 29 (ANI): Travis Kelce talked about the Christmas gift he received from Taylor Swift's brother, Austin, that made him 'feel like a child', reported Page Six. Travis Kelce revealed that for Christmas, Taylor Swift's brother, Austin Swift, sent him a VHS tape of his "favourite" movie. According to Page Six, the Kansas City Chiefs player revealed that Austin dressed up as Santa Claus and gave him th

Liverpool [UK], December 29 (ANI): Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed Diogo Jota's "football brain" after the Portuguese forward scored in their midweek 2-0 victory over Burnley. Jota missed eight matches as he was nursing a hamstring injury. He marked his return on a prominent note as he scored the second goal of the game to ensure Liverpool didn't suffer any late setbacks. With Mohamed Salah joining Egypt's national

New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): Former cricketer Aakash Chopra heaped praise on South African batter Dean Elgar for his "outstanding" performance in the first Test match at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday. Speaking on JioCinema's daily sports show 'AAKASHVANI', Chopra said that Rohit Sharma's side can still level the series against South Africa. "We have not been able to conquer the 'Final Frontier' once ag

(Photo credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports) Having already equaled last season's win total, South Carolina will try to finish its nonconference schedule with another victory when the Gamecocks face Florida AM on Saturday afternoon in Columbia, S.C. Victors in four straight contests, coach Lamont Paris' group has crafted an 11-1 mark for the fourth time in school history. South Carolina's eight-game home winning streak i

(Photo credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports) Two of the hottest teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference will square off in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Saturday as Wake Forest hosts Virginia Tech in a game between two teams that haven't lost in more than a month. The Demon Deacons (8-3, 0-0 ACC) have won six straight, all in double-digit fashion. The most recent big win came on Dec. 21 in a 91-68 home rout of Presbyterian.

(Photo credit: Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. cleared concussion protocol but running back Zack Moss has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed on Friday that the Colts (8-7) won't have Moss (forearm) but that Pittman "should be ready to roll." Pittman, who also cleared protocol last we

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett is questionable for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers due to a hamstring injury. Brissett reported tightness in his hamstring after practice on Thursday, one day after the team announced that he was replacing Sam Howell as the starter. Brissett received treatment on Thursday and Friday, when he was added to

(Photo credit: Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Michigan State returns from its Christmas break with a tough opponent and a thin backcourt. The Spartans (7-5), who won their last three games before the holiday, host Indiana State (11-1) in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday afternoon. Spartans freshman guard Jeremy Fears Jr. suffered a gunshot wound in his leg near Joliet, Ill., last weekend. He underw

(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports) Joe Flacco already has cemented his status as a cult hero in Cleveland by leading the Browns to the franchise's second playoff berth in 21 years, just five weeks after signing with the team. In a typical year, a team's fourth starting quarterback of the season accomplishing what Flacco has in just over a month might be enough to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors. But

(Photo credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports) Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore was hospitalized overnight Thursday with a head injury. The front of his helmet slammed into the ground while he was getting tackled in the second quarter of the Browns' 37-20 home win against the New York Jets. Moore's body began shaking while he remained prone as trainers rushed to his aid. He eventually was helped to the injury

(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports) Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, who has missed the past five games with an ankle injury, is available to return to play Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced. Acquired in an offseason trade with the Washington Wizards, Beal has appeared in just six games for the Suns. He was sidelined at the beginning of the season due to back issues. The Suns hoped

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Wild have seemingly turned their season around since John Hynes was installed as coach last month. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets have been solid from the start. The surging Wild aim for a season-high fifth straight victory Saturday when they visit the Jets, who look to extend their home point streak to seven games. Minnesota was 5-10-4 when coach Dean Evaso

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) The Arizona Cardinals are shutting down wide receiver Marquise Brown for the season. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Friday that Brown will be placed on injured reserve with a heel injury. Brown caught 51 passes for 574 yards and four touchdowns in 14 starts this season for the Cardinals (3-12). The 2019 first-round pick has 313 catches for 3,644 yards and 28 TDs in 72 ga

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By Vivek Prabhakar SinghMeerut (Uttar Pradesh)[India], December 29(ANI): Bhupinder Singh Bajwa, the newly appointed chairman of the ad-hoc committee, expressed the significance of the upcoming period for Indian wrestlers, especially with the Paris Olympics on the horizon. "IOA have appointed me as the chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee and alongwith it MM Somaya and Manjusha ji are members of the committee to look into the

London [UK], December 29 (ANI): Brentford manager Thomas Frank issued an update on the future of English forward Ivan Toney ahead of their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace. Toney was banned for eight months in May from all football activities due to his involvement in betting activities. Toney's ban has been issued by an independent Regulatory Commission. Now the 27-year-old striker is close to returning to on-

Katni (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 29 (ANI): The ACC Higher Secondary School commemorated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of imparting quality education and shaping the lives of over 17,000 individuals in Kymore town of Katni district on Friday. According to an official release, "Established in 1923 by C.P. Portland Cement Limited in Kymore, the school has evolved over the years, leaving a significant mark