(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep withdrew from qualifying for the Australian Open, citing knee and shoulder pain. Halep announced Thursday via Instagram that she also won't compete in the ASB Classic in Auckland, a tune-up for the Australian Open that begins next week. Halep said she began feeling discomfort after playing in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. "... After d
(Photo credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images) The Detroit Red Wings fired Derek Lalonde and named Todd McLellan their new head coach on Thursday. Lalonde, 52, is 13-17-4 in his third season on the bench and 89-86-23 overall. Detroit is seventh in the Atlantic Division and on pace to miss the playoffs for the ninth straight season. McLellan, 57, was fired as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings last February after compiling a 1
Nottingham Forest continued charting their climb up the Premier League table after they beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Thursday.
(Photo credit: Christine Tannous/USA Today Network via Imagn Images) If the Tennessee Titans' contest against the host Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday were a bowl game, some might term it the Tank Bowl. In a matchup of 3-12 AFC South teams playing out the string of forgettable seasons, it could be argued that the loser will come out ahead in the long run. After all, that team would enhance its chances to earn the No. 1 ov
(Photo credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images) Thanks to a strong homestand, the Nashville Predators return from the Christmas break playing perhaps their best hockey of a dismal season. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues will try to post back-to-back victories for the first time in more than three weeks. Riding a four-game point streak, thePredators will look for rare road success when they visit the Blues on Friday night. Wi
Centurion [South Africa], December 26 (ANI): Aiden Markram spearheaded South Africa's counterattack after Pakistan's pace unit rattled the hosts early on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test on Thursday. At stumps, South Africa's scoreboard read 82/3, trailing Pakistan by 129 runs. Aiden Markram remained unbeaten on 47 off 67 balls, while skipper Temba Bavuma held steady at 4 off 23 deliveries. Day 1 at SuperSport Park in Centuri
Shenzhen [China], December 26 (ANI): Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen is among the eight elite players set to compete in the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open 2024, scheduled from December 27 to 29 in Shenzhen, People's Republic of China. The inaugural edition of the tournament, launched by two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan of China, will feature eight men's singles players vying for the prestigious title. Th
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 26 (ANI): Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan penned a heartfelt and emotional note for his son Zoraver on his birthday. Taking to Instagram, Shikhar wrote, "No matter the distance, even if we can't connect as we once did, you will always be in my heart. Wishing you a year filled with madness, love, and happiness, Zora beta!"Dhawan and his former wife, Ayesha Mukherjee, parted ways a
(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images) After ending a 13-game winless drought, the Buffalo Sabres will look to start stringing some victories together when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Buffalo's nightmarish 0-10-3 streak was snapped in emphatic fashion in Monday's 7-1 win over the New York Islanders. All of the Sabres' frustration over the previous four weeks seemed to be channeled into Monday's r
(Photo credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK) With the quarterback position suddenly an uncertainty, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Ian Book to the practice squad on Thursday. Book, who was brought in for a visit on Christmas Day, has some familiarity with the organization. He was waived by the Eagles in August 2023 as they finalized their 53-man roster. Starter Jalen Hurts is in the concussion p
(Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed starting safety Christian Izien on injured reserve Thursday, likely ending his season. Izien, 24, sustained a pectoral injury during last Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The second-year player has 75 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble in 14 games (10 starts) this season. Undrafted out of Rutgers
(Photo credit: Cris Tiller / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Miami Dolphins are waiving two-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Shaquil Barrett from the reserve/retired list on Thursday, his agent confirmed to ESPN. Barrett, 32, would be eligible to play again this season if he clears waivers and signs with another team. If another team claims him, however, the veteran linebacker would be ineligible to play the rest of thi
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Jim Larranaga is stepping down immediately as coach of the Miami Hurricanes, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The school has scheduled a news conference for Thursday afternoon. Larranaga, 75, led the Hurricanes to their first Final Four in school history in 2023, losing to eventual champion UConn in the semifinals -- but Miami has had rough going since. The Hurricanes are off
(Photo credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images) Baylor is back in the Associated Press Top 25 after a two-week hiatus -- checking in at No. 25 -- and will return to action after more than two-week break when the Bears host Arlington Baptist on Friday night in Waco, Texas. By all accounts, this should be a tuneup as Baylor prepares for Big 12 play. The Bears (7-3) will host Utah in the league opener on New Year's Eve. For Baylo
David Gray was delighted for everyone as Hibs beat Hearts 2-1 at Tynecastle. An own goal from Kye Rowles and a second-half strike from Dwight Gayle secured all three points for the Hibees, our first Edinburgh Derby victory away from home since this very day in 2019. When speaking after the game, Gray expressed his immediate emotions. Im delighted. Im delighted for everyone involved. Its been a long time coming, five years
(241226) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Stephen Curry (R) of Golden State Warriors shoots during the NBA regular season game between Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers in San Francisco, the United States, Dec. 25, 2024. (Photo by Arthur Dong/Xinhua)
(241226) -- TA' XBIEX, Dec. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in the traditional Boxing Day Fun Race for charity in Ta' Xbiex, Malta, Dec. 26, 2024. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)
(241226) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sun Minghui (R) of Zhejiang Lions tries to pass the ball against Hu Junlin of Sichuan Blue Whales during a match at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Hampshire Firefighters were called to what certainly must have been their most obscure rescue of the year on Christmas Day after a horse became stranded in a Swanmore swimming pool.
(Photo credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images) The Miami Heat announced the signing of NBA G League standout Keshad Johnson on Thursday. The team converted his two-way contract to a standard two-year NBA deal. Terms were not disclosed. Johnson, 23, has averaged 21.2 points and 8.2 rebounds in 13 starts for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami's G League affiliate. The 6-foot-7 forward is shooting 54.9 percent from the field and 39.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in a Christmas day social media post that Wayne Gretzky, an ice hockey legend from Canada, should run for prime minister of his country, which Trump again suggested should be a U.S. state.
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 26 (ANI): Odisha FC (OFC) will take on Mohammedan SC (MSC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on December 27, Friday, at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata at 7:30 pm IST. This will be the first ISL encounter between the two sides, with Odisha FC looking to extend their strong form, while Mohammedan SC seeks their second win in the league. Odisha FC have won their last t
Melbourne [Australia], December 26 (ANI): Former cricketer and head coach Justin Langer revealed the conversation he had with KL Rahul about Sam Konstas going all guns blazing against India on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Konstas was added to Australia's squad ahead of the fourth Test in place of Nathan McSweeney, who struggled for runs, but to no avail. Australian selectors evaluated the opening con
(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images) The Eagles are looking to clinch the NFC East title while completing a rare sweep of the rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Philadelphia. The Eagles (12-3) may have to play without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who sustained a concussion during last weekend's 36-33 loss at Washington that snapped their team-record 10-game winning streak. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett suffer
Swimmers pictured back on dry land at the Fraserburgh Lifeboat Boxing Day Swim. All images: Duncan Brown