(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images) A three-game winning streak against playoff contenders has vaulted the Montreal Canadiens into the postseason hunt and buoyed their self-confidence. Montreal will aim to keep its good fortunes rolling Friday on the road against the skidding Chicago Blackhawks, a foe that will take any positive vibes it can get. Chicago totes a season-high-tying five-game losing streak int
(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images) The Toronto Raptors are out to win consecutive games for just the third time this season when they host the Orlando Magic on Friday night. With Immanuel Quickley (elbow) back after missing 22 games, Toronto ended an 11-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 130-113 home victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Quickley had 21 points and 15 assists while Scottie Barnes had 33 points and
Sydney [Australia], January 3 (ANI): Jasprit Bumrah-led Team India won the toss and decided to bat against Pat Cummins' Australia at the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Talisman India pacer Jasprit Bumrah came out in the blazer at the time of the toss and confirmed that top-order batter Rohit Sharma will be missing out on the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sy
(Photo credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images) Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and linebacker Jihaad Campbell declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. A two-year starter for the Crimson Tide, Milroe had one season of eligibility remaining. Milroe's season ended Tuesday with a 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl. "To my teammates, my brothers, thank you for the blood, sweat and tears we've shared," Milroe po
(Photo credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images) The Detroit Pistons have won four of their last five games but they're not in a celebratory mood. Starting guard Jaden Ivey suffered a broken left fibula during their victory over Orlando on Wednesday night. Ivey, who scored a team-high 22 points, was injured with 10:07 remaining when Orlando's Cole Anthony collided with him while battling for a loose ball. Ivey, second on the P
(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) The NHL suspended Nashville Predators rookie forward Zachary L'Heureux for three games on Thursday for slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon. The discipline was handed down after L'Heureux had a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at the 3:19 mark of the second period during the Predators' 5-3 road loss to t
(Photo credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images) After experiencing a major life event in 2024 with her retirement from full-time play on the LPGA Tour, Lexi Thompson announced another milestone on New Year's Day -- she and boyfriend Max Provost got engaged. Thompson, 29, posted on Instagram from Whistler, British Columbia, where Provost got down on one knee to make the wedding proposal. Thompson also shared a photo of the co
(Photo credit: Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The viewership of "Thursday Night Football" on Amazon Prime Video increased for the third straight season, up 11 percent from last season and 38 percent over the 2022 campaign. Including the Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs matchup on Black Friday (average of 13.5 million viewers), the increase over last season's viewership improves to 13 perce
(Photo credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images) At the end of another unproductive season, the Cleveland Browns will turn to their fourth starting quarterback of the year and their 40th since 1999. The Browns on Thursday named Bailey Zappe their starter for the season finale Saturday at the Baltimore Ravens. Cleveland (3-13) has lost five straight games as Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson had turns under center. Wi
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 3 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday felicitated the Bengal football team for their historic triumph in the 2024 Santosh Trophy. In a grand ceremony held at Nabanna, the CM lauded the players and the team's coach, Sanjay Sen. During her address, the Chief Minister expressed her optimism about the potential of these players, emphasizing the need for proper
Bhiwani (Haryana) [India], January 3 (ANI): Professional boxer Nitu Ghangas and Paralympic Bronze medallist and para-badminton player Nithya Sre expressed their delight on being conferred the Arjuna Award 2024 on Thursday. "I thank my parents and coach for always supporting me. This award will give me a lot of confidence and will help me perform better in the upcoming competitions," Nitu Ghangas said while speaking to ANI
New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government honoured five players and a coach from Delhi who brought glory to India in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics by providing them with a fixed amount under a cash incentive scheme. Chief Minister Atishi awarded cheque of Rs 2 crore to Sharad Kumar, Rs 1 crore to Aman, Rs 10 lakh each to Sharad Kumar's coach Sajal Kumar Rai, Tulika Maan, and Vikas Singh,
(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images) Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell brings intensity to every game. As for Sunday night's matchup between the Lions and Minnesota Vikings, which will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC, Campbell knows his adrenaline will be pumping. "You couldn't write a better scenario," Campbell said. "This isfairytale stuff." The stakes are clear for the latest game in a longtime rivalry between
(Photo credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images) Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. A two-year starter for the Crimson Tide, Milroe had one season of eligibility remaining. Milroe's season ended Tuesday with a 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl. "To my teammates, my brothers, thank you for the blood, sweat and tears we've shared," Milroe posted. "The bonds we've built wi
(Photo credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images) After they celebrated New Year's Eve with victories, two of the top teams in the Big East will go at it in Milwaukee when No. 8 Marquette hosts Creighton on Friday night. Marquette (12-2, 3-0 Big East) took care of Providence on the road on Tuesday, dominating 78-50. It was the Golden Eagles' first win at Providence in six seasons. Kam Jones led the way with 18 points and 10 assis
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) The Miami Dolphins remain in the hunt for a playoff berth as they take on the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins (8-8), who have won two straight, need to beat the Jets (4-12) and hope the Denver Broncos lose at home to the Kansas City Chiefs in order to clinch the AFC's final playoff berth. If Miami achieves this, it would be the first time i
(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images) Out of the postseason race, the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are preparing to start backups because of injuries for their season-ending matchup Sunday in Glendale, Ariz. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan announced Wednesday that Joshua Dobbs will start at quarterback in place of Brock Purdy, who suffered a right elbow contusion with nerve inflammation in Monday's 4
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], January 3 (ANI): Indian women's hockey captain Salima Tete is set to be conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award, a recognition of her exceptional achievements in the sport. This honour has brought immense pride to her home state, with officials from the Jharkhand Hockey Board expressing their joy and congratulations. Bijay Shankar, the General Secretary of Hockey Jharkhand, shared his happi
New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), has contributed immensely to promoting sports across the Country since 1928. The modest beginning of promoting Hockey, Athletics and Tennis, now RSPB has become an important organization in the promotion of Sports in the country and presently has 29 Game Disciplines- 18 individual games11 team games. RSPB is affiliated with 28 National Sports F