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(Photo credit: Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK) For the 28th and final time as head coach and quarterback, Kalen DeBoer and Michael Penix Jr. take the field on Monday exactly where they expected to be -- with a chance to walk away national champions. The combination of DeBoer and Penix Jr. was introduced to a wider audience on New Year's Daywith a Sugar Bowl shootout win over Texas that pushed their r

Makara Road in Wellington is blocked following a motorcycle crash this afternoon.

(Photo credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports) The PGA Tour season kicks off in Hawaii for the first time in 10 years, and it's doing so with the first of eight "signature events" slated for the new 2024 calendar season. Previously reserved strictly for winners from the previous season, the field now is open to all players who finished withinthe top 50 in the previous season's FedEx Cup standings. There's a $20 million pur

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Rams will rest starting quarterback Matthew Stafford in their season-finale this week and turn the ball over to primary backup Carson Wentz against the San Francisco 49ers. Rams coach Sean McVay announced the move Wednesday, three days after his team secured a playoff spot. The start will mark Wentz's first since Jan. 2, 2023, his final game in a Washington Comm

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) FC Cincinnati announced the signing of free agent defender Miles Robinson on Wednesday. The U.S. men's national team veteran is under contract through the 2024 MLS season with an option for 2025. Robinson, 26, spent the past six seasons with Atlanta United, appearing in 123 MLS matches (111 starts). "We are thrilled that Miles chose to continue his career in Cincinnati," FCC

(Photo credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports) The Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins look to maintain their recent winning form when they meet for the first of three times this season on Thursday night in Boston. Both teams were last in action on Tuesday. Boston extended its perfect run following the NHL's holiday break (4-0-0) and returned to the top of the overall league standings with a 4-1 win at Columbus, whi

(Photo credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports) Scottie Scheffler won his second straight Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season. Scheffler is the first player to win the honor in back-to-back seasons since Tiger Woods won three in a row from 2005-07. The PGA Tour also announced Eric Cole on Wednesday as the winner of the Arnold Palmer Award as the tour's Rookie of the Year. Both a

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Stephen Cachia, lecturer in Chinese history at the University of Malta, has visited China several times. "China in winter is a wonderland of festivals, lanterns, ice sculptures and good hearty food," he said.

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(Photo credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports) New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio is recovering from surgery to repair a torn right ACL. Mauricio, 22, underwent the knee reconstruction Tuesday at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery and faces a recovery timeline of eight to 12 months. He made his major league debut on Sept. 1 and hit .248 with two home runs, nine RBIs and seven stolen bases in 26 games for the Mets.

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy admitted to being a "little judgmental" toward the early players who defected from the PGA Tour to join the renegade golf circuit LIV golf. McIlroy made the comments in the "Stick to Football" podcast on Tuesday. McIlroy morphed into a role as unofficial spokesperson for the PGA Tour in the early days of LIV, blasting golfers who jumped s

Dharwad (Karnataka) [India], January 3 (ANI): R Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday, slammed the Siddaramaiah government for the arrest of a kar sevak (volunteer) in Hubballi, saying that the situation in the state is such that one is sent to jail for chanting 'Jai Sri Ram'. The kar sevak, Srikanth Poojari, was arrested recently for his alleged involvement in violence after

New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): The Consulate General of India in Vancouver, the Consulate General of India in New York and the High Commission of India in Nicosia, Cyprus bagged the National One District One Product Awards in the 'Missions' category for championing the creativity and dynamic craftsmanship of Indian artisans at the global level. The awards were given by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union

Beijing [China], January 3 (ANI): In a bid to revitalise its tourism industry and boost its struggling economy post-pandemic, China has engaged in a series of diplomatic moves to attract foreign tourists, CNN reported. The most recent development is an agreement with Thailand, wherein both countries have decided to permanently waive visa requirements for each other's citizens, effective in March. This reciprocal visa-free

Dubai [UAE], January 3 (ANI): Number one T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav was on Wednesday nominated for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023. Suryakumar appeared in 17 T20I innings where he scored 733 runs at an average of 48.86 and had a strike rate of 155.95. "A known danger man from India, a versatile New Zealand all-rounder, and two key performers from Africa headline a strong fie

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 3 (ANI): Olympian Dipa Karmakar hogged the limelight on day 2 of the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship 2024 on Wednesday as she topped the all-around performance with a total of 49.55 points in Bhubaneswar. Railways emerged champions in the women's team category with 182.60 points. Maharashtra finished in second position with 169.95, while West Bengal finished third wit

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) Cleveland quarterback Joe Flacco has gone from resting on his couch to resting up for the playoffs. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that backup Jeff Driskel will start on Sunday at Cincinnati. Driskel was signed off the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad last week. Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing was on Stefanski's staff in Cleveland from

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports) With no ground to gain in the AFC playoff picture by beating the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs are in preservation mode. Blaine Gabbert will start in place of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and multiple regulars are headed for plenty of rest in a game head coach Andy Reid said would be used as a good audition for younger players. Gabbert said he told th

(Photo credit: Jim Rassol / USA TODAY NETWORK) Jets quarterback Zach Wilson remains in concussion protocol and won't play Sunday against the New England Patriots, ending his season and perhaps his career in New York. Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters Wednesday that Wilson remains out, meaning veteran Trevor Siemian is in line to start his third straight game. Saleh was noncommittal Wednesday when asked if Wilson, t

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Foolad football team defeated Nassaji 1-0 in the 2023-24 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Wednesday.

VALLETTA, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Images of the enchanting ice and snow landscapes of China, disseminated by the China Cultural Center in Malta, have sparked enthusiasm and admiration among Maltese people.

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 3 (ANI): In a crucial move towards ensuring the sustainable growth of India's marine fisheries, the NITI Aayog is bringing together the central government and various coastal states under one roof to address critical challenges in the sector and develop a roadmap for a collective approach. "The government's premier think tank is set to organise a high-level national workshop on harnessing t

New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal called on Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the CM's residence in Chandigarh on Wednesday. The 33-year-old athlete was with her family members when she met CM Khattar. Olympic and World Championships medalist shuttler Saina Nehwal is experiencing inflammation in her knees, which has kept her out of the competitive sport. Due to this injur

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], January 3 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey team arrived in Ranchi ahead of the upcoming FIH (International Hockey Federation) Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 matches. While talking to the press, the skipper of the Indian women's hockey team Savita Punia said that they have come well-prepared for their upcoming matches. She added that their training sessions for the Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024

Colombo [Sri Lanka], January 3 (ANI): Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday announced a 17-member ODI squad for their 50-over series against Zimbabwe. Kusal Mendis will lead the Sri Lankan side and Charith Asalanka will be his deputy. All-rounder Dasun Shanaka has also been included in the final 17-member ODI squad for the three-match series beginning later this week. Wanindu Hasaranga returned to ODI squad after missing the ODI

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The San Diego Padres are nearing a deal with Korean closer Woo Suk Go, MLB Network reported Wednesday. The 25-year-old right-hander spent the past seven seasons with the LG Twins of the Korean Baseball Organization. Go, whose brother-in-law is San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, had a 3.68 ERA in 44 innings last season. His numbers were down from 2022 when he posted