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7 hours, 16 minutes ago

Travis Head calls BCCI rulers, ICC second in a cheeky one word game

In a cheeky game, Australian players including Steve Smith and Travis Head were made to describe the International Cricket Council, Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian team in one word. 🤭 Describe the BCCI, the ICC and Indian cricket in one word. pic.twitter.com/AxJZJT15P8 Seven Aussie players including skipper Pat Cummins, vice captain Head, Steave Smith, Nathan …

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15 hours, 26 minutes ago

Penn State beats Louisville 3-1 to make Schumacher-Cawley 1st female coach to win volleyball title

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jess Mruzik made 29 kills with a.315 hitting percentage, and Katie Schumacher-Cawley became the first female coach to win a NCAA volleyball championship as Penn State defeated Louisville 3-1 in Sunday’s final. The Nittany Lions earned their record eighth national championship and first since 2014 under the third-year coach, who has led the team while undergoing treatment …

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18 hours, 25 minutes ago

No. 3 Iowa State gets double-digit scoring from 6 players in a 99-72 win over Morgan State

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Iowa State extended its winning streak to seven games with a 99-72 win over Morgan State on Sunday. Curtis Jones added 19 points off the bench after scoring just four points in Iowa State’s last game, an 83-51 win over Omaha. Iowa State: The …

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20 hours, 39 minutes ago

Premier League 2024/25: Maresca pleased with Chelsea performance despite Everton draw

The Hindu

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was more pleased with his side’s performance in its 0-0 draw at Everton on Sunday than the previous week’s 2-1 win against Brentford as he hailed their fighting spirit in a fierce contest at Goodison Park. Both teams had good chances to win the game in difficult, windy conditions, but the goalkeepers made crucial saves and …

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23 hours, 59 minutes ago

Premier League 2024-25: Gary Neville says Rashford’s career at Manchester United nearing ‘inevitable ending’

The Hindu

Gary Neville believes Marcus Rashford is approaching the “inevitable ending” of his Manchester United career after the forward was again left out of the matchday squad on Sunday. Rashford was also omitted by new manager Ruben Amorim for last weekend’s 2-1 win at Manchester City and Thursday’s 4-3 League Cup quarterfinal loss at Tottenham. “It is getting to the point …

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1 day ago

There needs to be more incentives for top players to participate in the Senior Nationals: Gopi Chand

The Hindu

Chief National coach P. Gopi Chand stated that there needed to be more incentives for the nation’s top players to participate in the Senior Nationals. “It is always a challenge when athletes have to play two circuits, international and national, or national and state,” he said here on Sunday. I could have said this six years back too, and that’s …

National Coach Gopi Chand

1 day ago

When 2025 arrives, so will the end of the amateur athlete in college sports

Associated Press

When the page turns on 2024, it will be time to say goodbye, once and for all, to the amateur athlete in college sports. “We’ve got problems in college football,” Penn State coach James Franklin said. “I don’t know that fans have this really great love for the idea of 100% pure amateurism,” said Nels Popp, a University of North …

Football Athletes Players Money Schools End Going

1 day, 2 hours ago

International chess body announces proposed changes to FIDE Circuit 2025 regulations

The Hindu

The International Chess Federation announced on Sunday that it is planning several changes to the FIDE Circuit 2025 Regulations. “These changes are designed to create a more balanced and competitive system for awarding FIDE Circuit points, ensuring that players are fairly rewarded for their performance in high-quality tournaments,” reads the FIDE release. Changes to the Number of Players Eligible for …

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Serie A 2024-25: Napoli edges win against Genoa but Conte not satisfied with performance

The Hindu

Napoli manager Antonio Conte was far from satisfied despite his side’s narrow Serie A win at Genoa on Saturday, making it clear that the performance of his players did not meet his expectations. Napoli secured a 2-1 win thanks to goals from Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Amir Rrahmani in the first half, along with a heroic effort from keeper Alex …

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1 day, 10 hours ago

‘Losing nine points is not normal and we have to work on it,’ says Barca boss Flick after home loss to Atletico

The Hindu

Barcelona extended its poor run of form and slipped off the top of La Liga by losing 2-1 at home to Atletico Madrid on Saturday but coach Hansi Flick urged his side to move on and come back stronger after the winter break. Barca has now gone three games without a league win having picked up five points out of …

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1 day, 11 hours ago

Deandra Dottin after Gujarat Giants WPL comeback: Life has come full circle

The Hindu

Deandra Dottin wore a smile as she started speaking about the Women’s Premier League. I was supposed to be in the 2025 WPL, and I’ll be there to showcase my talent and what I do best…” The West Indies all-rounder, who came out of retirement earlier this year and went on to play for the national team in the Women’s …

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Barcelona disappointed after Atletico loss but life goes on, says coach Flick

The Hindu

Barcelona extended their poor run of form and slipped off the top of La Liga by losing 2-1 at home to Atletico Madrid on Saturday but coach Hansi Flick urged his side to move on and come back stronger after the winter break. Barca have now gone three games without a LaLiga win having picked up five points out of …

Flick Life Goes

1 day, 14 hours ago

Flames get goals from 6 players in a 6-4 victory over the Blackhawks

Associated Press

CALGARY, Alberta — Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Blake Coleman, and Matt Coronato each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4 on Saturday. Takeaways Blackhawks: After being outshot 15-8 in the first period, interim head coach Anders Sorensen flip-flopped the wingers on his top two lines and the new trio of Bedard between …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

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

Opinion: Football isn’t just violence. It’s democracy’s schoolhouse

LA Times

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is congratulated by UCLA offensive lineman Alani Makihele after the rivals’ game at the Rose Bowl on Nov. 23. Sadly, the shoves and punches on the football field reflect a broader trend surging across America: a CEO was gunned down in the street, reporters and media personalities face increasing threats, a presidential candidate was nearly assassinated. …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Delhi SG Pipers' Rajkumar Pal aiming for Hockey India League spotlight

India Today

For Delhi SG Pipers' Rajkumar Pal, the journey over the past years in hockey has been sensational. Now, set to be part of the revamped Hockey India League, Rajkumar is hoping to make the spotlight his own with the Delhi SG Pipers. Rajkumar Pal interaction India Today: Let's start with the Hockey India League again. Rajkumar Pal: I think our …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Frustrated Flick says 'losing 9 points not normal' after tough Atletico result

India Today

Barcelona’s disappointing run continued as they slipped off the top of LaLiga, suffering a 2-1 home defeat to Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Despite the setback, coach Hansi Flick urged his team to learn from their mistakes and come back stronger after the winter break. The loss extended Barcelona’s winless streak to three LaLiga games, with just five points earned from …

Barcelona Team Flick Tough Atletico

1 day, 16 hours ago

DANNY MURPHY: Pep Guardiola must dig out his stars... with the axe! It's time for the Man City boss to introduce youthful energy to solve their crisis

Daily Mail

After another miserable showing, Pep Guardiola has to be bold and give his senior players a kick up the backside. It’s time to introduce youthful energy into the Manchester City team, either through the January transfer window or throwing in the fittest, hungriest players already at the club. Pep Guardiola's side fell to a shocking ninth defeat in their last …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Wayne Rooney brands his Plymouth players 'naive' after a 'frustrating' 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough left them BOTTOM of the Championship table

Daily Mail

Wayne Rooney insisted he can steer Plymouth off the foot of the Championship after watching his side surrender the lead three times in the a helter-skelter second half at Home Park. Wayne Rooney insisted he can turn Plymouth around as his side fell to the bottom of the table The 39-year-old was reunited with his former Man United team-mate, Middlesbrough …

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1 day, 19 hours ago

George Eastham obituary: One of England's boys of 1966 who ended football 'slavery' - today's players owe a debt of gratitude to former Arsenal, Newcastle and Stoke star

Daily Mail

Big moments – they are what every footballer wants: to be part of glory and to leave fingerprints on the days that matter. With his short, blond hair and his slender shoulders, he was a beautiful player for Newcastle and Arsenal, one of the boys of that golden summer in 1966 who went onto score the goal at Wembley in …

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1 day, 21 hours ago

Women’s players arrested over racist incident in Brazil soccer semifinal

Associated Press

SAO PAULO — Four River Plate women’s players were arrested by Sao Paulo police and accused of making a racial slur, Sao Paulo’s public security secretariat told The Associated Press on Saturday. On Friday, a Brazil Ladies Cup soccer semifinal between Argentina’s River Plate and Brazilian team Grêmio was stopped in the first half after River Plate’s Candela Díaz was …

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History looms in NCAA volleyball championship with female coaches poised as first to win a title

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Players and coaches who will make history at the NCAA volleyball championship still find it hard to believe that a female coach hasn’t already won a title. That hasn’t happened yet -- but it will on Sunday when either Penn State’s Katie Schumacher-Cawley or Louisville’s Dani Busboom-Kelly become the first female coach to hoist the trophy in …

Sport Players Championship Title Volleyball State Win

2 days, 3 hours ago

Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England — One of the most striking moments of soccer in 2024 was when Rodri hobbled onto a stage in Paris on crutches to receive the prestigious Ballon d’Or for best male player of the year. Already pushed to their limits, some players say FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup, to be held in the United States next year, …

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2 days, 3 hours ago

Cal hosts Raising the B.A.R. tournament that features Black female head coaches

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Cal coach Charmin Smith had a vision four years ago of creating a tournament to lift up Black female head coaches. “In our sport, it’s a huge issue with only 17% of head coaches are women of color,” Smith said in a phone interview. “This …

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Travis Head calls BCCI rulers, ICC second in a cheeky one word game

Penn State beats Louisville 3-1 to make Schumacher-Cawley 1st female coach to win volleyball title

No. 3 Iowa State gets double-digit scoring from 6 players in a 99-72 win over Morgan State

Premier League 2024/25: Maresca pleased with Chelsea performance despite Everton draw

Premier League 2024-25: Gary Neville says Rashford’s career at Manchester United nearing ‘inevitable ending’

There needs to be more incentives for top players to participate in the Senior Nationals: Gopi Chand

When 2025 arrives, so will the end of the amateur athlete in college sports

International chess body announces proposed changes to FIDE Circuit 2025 regulations

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli edges win against Genoa but Conte not satisfied with performance

‘Losing nine points is not normal and we have to work on it,’ says Barca boss Flick after home loss to Atletico

Deandra Dottin after Gujarat Giants WPL comeback: Life has come full circle

Barcelona disappointed after Atletico loss but life goes on, says coach Flick

Flames get goals from 6 players in a 6-4 victory over the Blackhawks

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

Opinion: Football isn’t just violence. It’s democracy’s schoolhouse

Delhi SG Pipers' Rajkumar Pal aiming for Hockey India League spotlight

Frustrated Flick says 'losing 9 points not normal' after tough Atletico result

DANNY MURPHY: Pep Guardiola must dig out his stars... with the axe! It's time for the Man City boss to introduce youthful energy to solve their crisis

Wayne Rooney brands his Plymouth players 'naive' after a 'frustrating' 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough left them BOTTOM of the Championship table

George Eastham obituary: One of England's boys of 1966 who ended football 'slavery' - today's players owe a debt of gratitude to former Arsenal, Newcastle and Stoke star

Women’s players arrested over racist incident in Brazil soccer semifinal

History looms in NCAA volleyball championship with female coaches poised as first to win a title

Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

Cal hosts Raising the B.A.R. tournament that features Black female head coaches