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

Cape Town [South Africa], January 4 (ANI): Skipper Rohit Sharma labelled their maiden Cape Town Test victory as being right up with India's famous Gabba victory in 2021. The second Test at Newlands, saw India claiming a seven-wicket win with a total of 642 deliveries bowled in both innings. The Test was the shortest in the history of red-ball cricket, eclipsing the previous shortest involving Australia and South Africa in

Hubli (Karnataka)[India], January 4 (ANI): The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), Karnataka Cricket Association for the Blind(KCAB) in association with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled on Wednesday announced that the Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024 will kick start from January 8 in Hubli-Dharwad. A total of 16 teams, divided into four groups, will engage in spirited competition

By Vipul KashyapNew Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI): DelhiDistrict Cricket Association (DDCA) has allowed the fans to watch Ranji Trophy matches for free. The premier domestic red-ball event kicks off on Friday. Ranji season will start with the Delhi team facing Paundicherry in their first clash. Young batter Yash Dhull will lead the Delhi team lead by will be ready to face this year's challenge. Ishant Sharma who once led

(Photo credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) The Atlanta Braves signed newly acquired left-hander Chris Sale to a two-year, $38 million contract extension on Thursday. The deal restructures his previous contract with the Boston Red Sox that expired after the upcoming season. Sale, 34, is now scheduled to make $16 million in 2024 and $22 million in 2025. Atlanta added a buyout-free club option for $18 million for the

(Photo credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports) The New England Revolution announced the signing Thursday of decorated defender Jonathan Mensah. The 33-year-old free agent arrives on a one-year contract with an additional option for the 2025 season. Mensah played six seasons with the Columbus Crew (2017-22) before spending 2023 with the San Jose Earthquakes. He has recorded seven goals and three assists in 185 MLS matche

KAMPALA, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Ugandan First Lady Janet Museveni on Thursday mourned the death of the country's Olympic star athlete, Benjamin Kiplagat, who was stabbed to death in neighbouring Kenya on New Year's Eve.

WARSAW, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- After beating Zheng Qinwen of China in the United Cup quarterfinal, the World No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland expressed her happiness and praised the organisers of the competition.

DHAKA, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- A total of 512 people were killed and 793 injured in 517 road accidents in Bangladesh last month, said a report published on Thursday.

Cape Town [South Africa], January 4 (ANI): South Africa skipper Dean Elgar labelled the Newlands pitch as a "ripper" following India's seven-wicket victory on Thursday in the second Test. On a surface where the ball played all kinds of tricks on the batters, India made short work of the hosts with the ball on the second day, despite a heroic ton by opener Aiden Markram, and chased down a paltry target under 11 overs. Elga

Cape Town [South Africa], January 4 (ANI): India skipper Rohit Sharma called out the International Cricket Council (ICC) as well as the match referees over the standard of rating pitches after the second Test between India and South Africa ended inside two days on Thursday. The second Test at Newlands, saw India claiming a seven-wicket win with a total of 642 deliveries bowled in both innings. The Test was the shortest in

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], January 4 (ANI): A new season of the World Rally-Raid Championship kicks off this week with the Honda Team all set to tackle the Dakar Rally aboard the new Honda CRF450 Rally. The current FIM Manufacturers' World Championship holders will see a lineup featuring world-leading riders with victories on the Dakar and the very hardest of W2RC rallies under their belt. With the only American to win the Da

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Philadelphia hasn't won on the road since before Thanksgiving, and the Eagles didn't beat anyone in December except the New York Giants. The Eagles (11-5) will try to sweep their NFC East rivals and collect their first away win since Nov. 20 when they face the Giants (5-11) again in Sunday's regular season finale in East Rutherford, N.J. Despite a 1-4 December, a win still

(Photo credit: Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Buffalo Bills were three games behind the Miami Dolphins in the AFC East with five games remaining. Now the Bills stand one victory away from their fourth consecutive division crown when they face the suddenly reeling Dolphins on Sunday night at Miami Gardens, Fla., a primetime main event that serves as the last gam

Cape Town [South Africa], January 4 (ANI): Star speedster Jasprit Bumrah further etched his name as one of the most successful Test bowlers for India in overseas conditions following the visitors' seven-wicket victory against South Africa in the second Test on Thursday. Bumrah ended the second Test with a six-fer which marked the eighth occasion in 28 matches when he claimed more than five wickets in overseas conditions.

New Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI): Indian golf legend Arjun Atwal has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for Pravasi Sports. Atwal, who is the only Indian to win on the coveted PGA Tour, shared his thoughts with the Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA), the first organization to be exclusively set up with an aim to promote and 'Integrate' PravasiBhartiya youth with their motherland throug

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) On the brink the of the playoffs, a preseason feel surrounds the regular-season finale between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif. With a wild-card spot clinched, the Rams take a nine-game regular-season losing streak to the 49ers to San Francisco, whereCarson Wentz replaces starting quarterback Matthew Stafford. San Francisco (12-4) cli

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) The Las Vegas Raiders can extend their winning streak against the visiting Denver Broncos to eight games when they meet on Sunday afternoon. The Broncos (8-8) last defeated the Raiders (7-9) in the regular-season finale on Dec. 29, 2019. Las Vegas beat Denver 17-16 in the season opener on Sept. 10. Since then, major changes have altered each team. Among those impacted b

Dubai [UAE], January 4 (ANI): Four of the best stars in the 50-over format Chamari Athapaththu, Ashleigh Gardner, Amelia Kerr and Nat Sciver-Brunt have been shortlisted for the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 award. Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka): 415 runs and 1 wicket in 8 matchesChamari Athapaththu showcased exceptional skills and leadership throughout the year, excelling both as a captain and a player in th

Cape Town [South Africa], January 4 (ANI): Dean Elgar labelled Jasprit Bumrah as a "world-class" bowler following India's seven-wicket victory against South Africa on Thursday. India's star speedster Bumrah was exceptional throughout the Test match, especially in the second innings where he scalped six in his 13.5 overs spell. He was named man of the series alongside South Africa skipper Dean Elgar. Elgar who had his last

Dubai [UAE], January 4 (ANI): The Vipers Voices podcast featuring Desert Vipers Strength and Conditioning Coach Darren 'Daz' Veness, is now live across all major podcast platforms. The conversation offers some great insights into how a team's strength and conditioning coach can help players maintain their fitness, in their relatively short time together, at a franchise competition like the ILT20. A key area of focus for D

Cape Town [South Africa], January 4 (ANI): India skipper Rohit Sharma had some special words in store for his counterpart Dean Elgar who played his final game of his international career during the visitors' seven-wicket victory against South Africa on Thursday. Elgar brought down the curtains to his international career following the conclusion of the two-match Test series between India and South Africa. In his farewell

(Photo credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports) For the second year in a row, the Seattle Seahawks enter the final week of the regular season needing a win and a big assist. A loss last week left the Seahawks in the same predicament they were in at this time last season: They need a victory over a division opponent and a Green Bay Packers loss to make the NFL playoffs. Things worked out for the Seahawks last season, but

(Photo credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin) Green Bay can clinch a playoff berth with a victory against visiting Chicago on Sunday afternoon in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers (8-8) have won five of their past seven games to gain control of their playoff fate. They are coming off a 33-10 win on the road against the Minnesota Vikings last weekand only the Bears can block Green Bay from claiming a wild-card spot. O

New Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI): Amid concerns around the suspected drone strikes on merchant vessels, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said New Delhi was closely monitoring the 'unfolding situation' in the Red Sea, with Indian Navy ships actively patrolling the region. The newly-appointed MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasised India's commitment to the freedom of navigation and the 'unimpeded