(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports) The Milwaukee Bucks will once again host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night for the second consecutive game with an opportunity to win the season series. The Bucks took down the Cavs 126-116 on Wednesday night in their first game after dismissing head coach Adrian Griffin. Assistant Joe Prunty served as interim head coach. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered his second consec
(Photo credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports) While the Vegas Golden Knights may be starting to heat up again after a lull, the New York Rangers are seeking some of the consistency that helped them speed out to a sizable lead in the Metropolitan Division. With four wins in five games (4-0-1), the Golden Knights attempt to run their points streak to six games on Friday night when they visit New York. The Rangers are
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Clippers will take aim at their fourth consecutive victory Friday night when they open a seven-game road trip against the Toronto Raptors. The Clippers have won 11 of their past 13 games and are 20-4 since the start of December to signal they will be a formidable opponent for therevamped Raptors, who have lost three straight and eight of their past 10. The
(Photo credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports) Levi Strauss and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to extend the company's naming-rights deal at Levi's Stadium through 2043. The current 20-year deal with the facility in Santa Clara, Calif., was due to run through 2033 but has been extended for another decade. The existing contract pays out $11 million per year from 2013 through 2032, while the next deal increases the valu
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): India's star tennis player and men's doubles World No. 1 Rohan Bopanna, squash player Joshna Chinappa and former field hockey player Harbinder Singh are honoured with the Padma Shri award, the Centre announced on Thursday. Bopanna at the age of 43, secured the top spot in the ATP rankings and became the oldest World No. 1 after surpassing Rajeev Ram of the USA, who held the first place
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With promised benefits such as fuel cost savings and low maintenance, many people have chosen to invest in electric two-wheelers. However, there have been many cases where the overall experience hasn't turned out as expected. A recent example involves Tork Kratos R electric motorcycle that has multiple complaints reported by owners.
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(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports) The Pittsburgh Penguins might feel as though they are at a crossroads heading into their home game against the Florida Panthers on Friday. After all, it seems that every time the Penguins make some strides toward getting into a postseason spot and playing at a level consistent with their perceived talent and star power, they take an awkward step back. This time, Pittsburgh d
(Photo credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports) Universal bewilderment from loud media voices met the signing of free agent David Montgomery, and even more exclamatory doubts and darts followed when the Detroit Lions used their first-round pick in the 2023 draft to select Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs. Lions head coach Dan Campbell's reaction each time was identical: You must have no clue who we are. But even Gibbs admitted he
(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been arrested on charges related to illegal online gaming while he was at LSU, Louisiana State Police said Thursday. Boutte, 21, created a fraudulent online account, using an alias, police said in a news release, which detailed the volume of bets placed from that account. "Between April 6, 2022, and May 7, 2023, the alias
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) John Harbaugh is 1-4 against Kansas City since his former boss, Andy Reid, became head coach of the Chiefs. Sunday afternoon is another chance for the pupil to get the better of his teacher, and with the AFC Championship on the line. Harbaugh has been the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens since 2008. He was hired away from Reid's coaching staff in Philadelphia, where he serve
(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been arrested on charges related to illegal online gaming while he was at LSU, Louisiana State Police said Thursday. Boutte, 21, created a fraudulent online account, using an alias, police said in a news release, which detailed the volume of bets placed from that account. "Between April 6, 2022, and May 7, 2023, the alias
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- A tourism official of Los Angeles said more Chinese tourists are welcome to visit the city, while expecting closer tourism and cultural exchanges between the United States and China.
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(Photo credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports) The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Zach Werenski off injured reserve on Thursday. Werenski has missed the past 10 games since sustaining an ankle injury during the second period of Columbus' 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils on Dec. 27. Werenski, 26, leads the team in assists (24) and average time on ice (24:04) in 34 games this season. He also has on
(Photo credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports) Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and edge rusher Josh Allen will be with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the long term, general manager Trent Baalke said Thursday. Baalke told reporters that the team is prioritizing both franchise cornerstones -- Lawrence with a contract extension and Allen with a new deal. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, Lawrence signed a four-year,
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) There is plenty of misery to go around for the Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets. One of them should find at least some temporary satisfaction when they meet Friday at Charlotte, N.C. The Hornets have split their past four games, falling 113-106 to the lowly Pistons on Wednesday night atDetroit. Still, that equals the Hornets' best four-game stretch of the season. They
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The Chargers on Thursday confirmed they have conducted a second round interview with Brandon Brown for their general manager position.
The interview was conducted in-person. Brown's first interview with the Chargers was on January 11.
Brown just completed his second season as the Giants assistant general manager. He has 10 seasons of NFL experience, including time with the Eagles and Colts
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DAVE KITLAK FROM UHRICHSVILLE, OH: I believe the Steelers are now 1-10 during the regular season without T.J. Watt. I know in his time, Troy Polamalu missed some games and he had as much of an impact on games during his career as Watt does now. What was the Steelers' record in games played without Troy Polamalu?
ANSWER: During his 12-year career, Troy Po
(Photo credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports) Two Pac-12 Conference basketball teams headed in a positive direction of late hope to continue their improved play at each other's expense when Stanford and California duel Friday night in Berkeley, Calif. Stanford (10-8, 5-3) has won five of its last seven games, while Cal has prevailed in three of five, as the San Francisco Bay Area rivals prepare for the first of their t
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Thursday banned all-rounders Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta from all cricket for four months "for recreational drug use". Along with the ban, both players have been fined 50 per cent of their salaries for three months with effect from January 2024. ZC released a statement to announce the ban imposed on two players. "ZC has banned national team players Wess
Dubai [UAE], January 25 (ANI): India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli was crowned as the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023 on Thursday. He was in contention with his compatriots Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami and New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell. Kohli brought his best out in the ODI World Cup amassing a record tally of 765 runs in the tournament, with his contributions playing a major part in India's run to the fi
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 25 (ANI): A week after Uttar Pradesh long jumper Mohd Tauseef joined the SAI STC at Bareilly in 2020, his mother fractured both her legs and injured her hands after falling from the terrace at their home in Pratapgarh. With his father away on a job as a driver in Saudi Arabia, the then 15-year-old had to rush back home and put his career on hold. Back home, Tauseef had no facilities t
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): The Padma Awards 2024 were announced on Republic Day eve, Thursday. For this year, the President has approved the conferment of 132 Padma Awards, including 2 duo cases (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one). The list also comprises 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri Awards. 30 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 8 honorees from the category of
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 25 (ANI): Through an enthralling display of bowling prowess, MI Emirates skittled out Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for 95 runs in 14.1 overs to record a resounding nine-wicket win in the sixth match of the ILT20 Season 2 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Trent Boult (3 for 14) wiped away the cream of the Knight Riders' batting backed by Akeal Hosein with two wickets for 21 runs. Knight Riders' experienced
Brisbane [Australia], January 25 (ANI): Australia left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc opines that it was "humbled" to surpass 350 Test wickets during the second Test of the two-match series against West Indies at The Gabba on Thursday. Till the end of play on Day one at Brisbane, the experienced speedster has snapped four wickets in his spell of 20 overs where he has conceded 68 runs so far. He has grabbed the wickets of Alick
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