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IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and senior Australia batter Steve Smith are up for massive milestones in the 4th Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India and Australia will face each other next in the Boxing Day Test match, set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Australia batter Steve Smith, who lit up …

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21 hours, 26 minutes ago

John Wall gives broadcasting a try, while still holding out hope for one more NBA shot

Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. — John Wall was at the G League Winter Showcase last year, trying out, hoping to get back in the game. “I’m always going to critique myself,” Wall said. “They’re like, ‘Shut up and let us watch,’” Wall said. “You do all you can to take care of yourself, and injuries are still part of the game of …

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Jayson Tatum’s big night: 1st 40-plus point triple-double for Celtics since Larry Bird in 1992

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics started slowly, tussling early with the Chicago Bulls. But the defending NBA champions came on and prevailed 123-98 on Saturday night, with Tatum’s 43-point, 16-rebound and 10-assist effort earning the five-time All-Star comparisons to former Celtics great and Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Tatum’s third career triple-double was the first for a …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

No. 2 Auburn’s Broome returns from injury scare with dominant performance

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “I feel like that kind of gave me a little extra kick because I was still kind of unsure because I hadn’t been full-speed in a game,” Broome said. “And the great thing about it is, we actually kind of got on him and he …

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Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson

Associated Press

Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson: ___ “A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey Henderson was the best ball player many know, but that is nothing in comparison to the brother he is to me.” — Former Athletics teammate …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Famous sports stars who died in 2024: Beckenbauer, OJ, West, Mays, Kiptum

Al Jazeera

A look back at the superlative sporting careers of some of the all-time greats who passed away in 2024. Kiptum exploded onto the marathon scene in October 2023 when he ran a scintillating two hours and 35 seconds in Chicago, taking 34 seconds off fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge’s previous world record. All that changed after his former wife Nicole Brown …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

The Times’ football back of the year: Madden Riordan of Sierra Canyon

LA Times

Going from 145 pounds to 160 pounds after hard work in the weight room last spring and summer paid off in a huge way for junior safety Madden Riordan of Sierra Canyon High. For a season that led to him being chosen co-Mission League player of the year, the USC commit has been named The Times’ back of the year …

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The Times’ football player of the year: Brady Smigiel of Newbury Park

LA Times

Junior quarterback Brady Smigiel of Newbury Park passed for 49 touchdown and ran for 11 during a 14-1 season. Newbury Park 14, Lincoln 7 pic.twitter.com/bNxr4aL2UN — eric sondheimer December 7, 2024 His big improvement this season was reducing interceptions from 14 in 2023 to three in 2024 and going from rushing for 52 yards in 14 games last season to …

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Who is Gongadi Trisha? India's U19 World Cup winner, now U19 Asia Cup final hero

India Today

Gongadi Trisha was the star for India in the inaugural edition of the Under-19 Women’s Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the next Super Four match, Trisha made 32 against Sri Lanka as the Girls in Blue finished atop the points table. For leading from the front and playing a vital innings of 52, Gongadi Trisha is awarded the …

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1 day, 21 hours ago

Rangers’ Matt Rempe is offered an in-person hearing, so the NHL could suspend him 6-plus games

Associated Press

Matt Rempe of the New York Rangers on Saturday was offered an in-person hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety to discuss his boarding and elbowing of Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen the previous night. The in-person hearing, which is scheduled to be held on Zoom Sunday as opposed to a phone call, allows senior vice president of player …

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2 days, 10 hours ago

PKL’s raiding sensation Devank Dalal wants to help Patna Pirates win its fourth title

The Hindu

In every sport, there occasionally comes a performance that disrupts its status quo. In this season of the Pro Kabaddi League, Patna Pirates’ Devank Dalal has been that player, whose brilliance has almost single-handedly elevated the team’s standing. It was the Pirates’ first win of the season, and Devank scored a staggering 25 points as his team pulled off a …

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2 days, 11 hours ago

Learner Tien sets-up all-American NextGen semifinal duel

The Hindu

Learner Tien set up an all-American last-four clash against close friend Alex Michelsen at the NextGen ATP Finals on Friday by knocking out top seed and 2023 runner-up Arthur Fils. It was great to rebound and have a good match after getting chopped by Joao Fonseca yesterday,” said Tien who avenged a loss to Fils in the first round of …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Paul Goldschmidt headed to Yankees: Reflecting on his Cardinals tenure

New York Times

Quiet but commanding, reserved yet respected, Paul Goldschmidt wasn’t always the most vocal player in the St. Louis Cardinals clubhouse. Though there’s no denying what Goldschmidt accomplished in St. Louis, there is the recognition that the team fell short of its ultimate goal when they traded for the first baseman ahead of the 2019 season. “It’s frustrating, disappointing, whatever negative …

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Always on the move, Rickey Henderson leaves legacy as one of baseball’s greatest showmen

New York Times

“What Jimmy really loved to do? Jimmy was the kind of guy who rooted for the bad guy in the movies.” — Ray Liotta as Henry Hill That’s a quote from “Goodfellas,” which premiered in September 1990, when the Oakland A’s were reigning champions and Rickey Henderson was the most electrifying player in baseball. Then, with Brock standing beside him, …

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2 days, 17 hours ago

Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says

Associated Press

Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros agreed Friday to a $60 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Houston acquired infielder Isaac Paredes from the Cubs last weekend in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago, and Walker’s agreement likely means the Astros plan to start Paredes at …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

LIV adds Florida State alum for second signing of a young player

Associated Press

LIV Golf is looking younger as it adds new players to the team rosters, the most recent Friday when the Cleeks announced it was signing Fredrik Kjetterup of Denmark, who finished among the top 10 in the PGA Tour University ranking at Florida State. The Iron Heads two weeks ago signed 22-year-old Yubin Jang, the Korean Tour’s player of the …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

Gukesh tries to be objective, which is not very usual for Indian chess players: Grzegorz Gajewski

The Hindu

Grzegorz Gajewski commands respect as a coach. His ward D. Gukesh, at 18, became the youngest World chess champion recently. The Hindu caught up with the Polish Grandmaster, who has also worked with Gukesh’s mentor Viswanathan Anand, for a lengthy interview at Sentosa, the small island off the southern coast of mainland Singapore that hosted the World Championship. Anish Giri …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

The Crown star Vanessa Kirby 'engaged' to lacrosse player love Paul Rabil after two years together

Daily Mail

Vanessa Kirby is reportedly engaged to boyfriend Paul Rabil after two years together. The actress, 36, who starred as Princess Margaret in Netflix's The Crown, is allegedly set to head down the aisle with lacrosse player love, 39, after he popped the question, according to Page Six MailOnline have contacted representatives of Paul and Vanessa for comment. Vanessa Kirby is …

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2 days, 21 hours ago

Instagram models tackled to ground by NBA security after storming onto court as star player gets close-up view

Daily Mail

Two Instagram models were tackled to the ground by security after storming onto the court during Thursday night's NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks. While Toochi managed to get away, one quick-thinking security guard grabbed Amber by her ankles and brought her down on the side of the court, where Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns hilariously stood …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

Today in Sports - Barry Sanders becomes the third player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1997 — Barry Sanders of the Detroit Lions becomes the third player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season when he gains 184 in a 13-10 win over the New York Jets. 2008 — Cleveland’s Jamal Lewis becomes the 24th player in NFL history …

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Troy Deeney names Man United player Ruben Amorim MUST 'cut ties' with IMMEDIATELY - even if they have to pay a club to take him off their hands

Daily Mail

Troy Deeney has called on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim to flog one player immediately after he failed to impress yet again in Thursday's defeat by Tottenham. 'As soon as Manchester United took Antony off, everybody else started running,' Deeney told CBS Sports. Troy Deeney has called on Man United boss Ruben Amorim to cut ties immediately with Antony Antony …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

R Ashwin was ready to evolve all the time, made him stand out: Ravi Shastri

India Today

Former India coach Ravi Shastri highlighted how Ravichandran Ashwin’s eagerness to adapt and evolve with the changing dynamics of cricket made him an exceptional player throughout his career. Ashwin revealed his decision to retire from international cricket during the post-match press conference following India’s hard-fought draw against Australia in the Brisbane Test, leaving fans and experts alike surprised. While many …

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World Pickleball League: Gaurav Natekar confident of revolutionary inaugural season

India Today

Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide, is poised to make a significant splash in India with the inaugural edition of the World Pickleball League. The WPBL, co-founded by former Indian tennis stars Gaurav Natekar and Arati Ponnappa Natekar, promises a competitive and inclusive spectacle while tapping into pickleball's growing community appeal. For Gaurav Natekar, a seven-time national tennis champion …

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Ruben Amorim has no regrets over Rashford snub after Manchester United's Carabao Cup exit

India Today

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim defended his decision to omit Marcus Rashford from the squad for their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Tottenham Hotspur, a match that ended in a dramatic 4-3 defeat on December 20. Pre-match discussions were dominated by Rashford’s absence in United's loss to Tottenham on Friday, following recent comments where the 27-year-old forward expressed his desire for …

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IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test

John Wall gives broadcasting a try, while still holding out hope for one more NBA shot

Jayson Tatum’s big night: 1st 40-plus point triple-double for Celtics since Larry Bird in 1992

No. 2 Auburn’s Broome returns from injury scare with dominant performance

Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson

Famous sports stars who died in 2024: Beckenbauer, OJ, West, Mays, Kiptum

The Times’ football back of the year: Madden Riordan of Sierra Canyon

The Times’ football player of the year: Brady Smigiel of Newbury Park

Who is Gongadi Trisha? India's U19 World Cup winner, now U19 Asia Cup final hero

Rangers’ Matt Rempe is offered an in-person hearing, so the NHL could suspend him 6-plus games

PKL’s raiding sensation Devank Dalal wants to help Patna Pirates win its fourth title

Learner Tien sets-up all-American NextGen semifinal duel

Paul Goldschmidt headed to Yankees: Reflecting on his Cardinals tenure

Always on the move, Rickey Henderson leaves legacy as one of baseball’s greatest showmen

Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says

LIV adds Florida State alum for second signing of a young player

Gukesh tries to be objective, which is not very usual for Indian chess players: Grzegorz Gajewski

The Crown star Vanessa Kirby 'engaged' to lacrosse player love Paul Rabil after two years together

Instagram models tackled to ground by NBA security after storming onto court as star player gets close-up view

Today in Sports - Barry Sanders becomes the third player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season

Troy Deeney names Man United player Ruben Amorim MUST 'cut ties' with IMMEDIATELY - even if they have to pay a club to take him off their hands

R Ashwin was ready to evolve all the time, made him stand out: Ravi Shastri

World Pickleball League: Gaurav Natekar confident of revolutionary inaugural season

Ruben Amorim has no regrets over Rashford snub after Manchester United's Carabao Cup exit