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Alex Ovechkin could return to lineup as Capitals visit Leafs

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(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) Washington's Alex Ovechkin might play, but Toronto's Auston Matthews is expected to be out again on Saturday night when the Capitals visit the Maple Leafs. Ovechkin, who last played on Nov. 18 due to a fractured left fibula, put in a full practice with the Capitals on Friday. "We will see," Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said of Ovechkin's potential involvement on Saturday.

Mavericks, facing Blazers, strive for another win without Luka Doncic

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(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) The Dallas Mavericks won't have Luka Doncic back on the court for at least another month but they aren't having issues recording victories without his services. The Mavericks will attempt to improve to 8-2 without Doncic this season when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.Doncic sustained a left calf strain during a Christmas Day game against the Minnesota Ti

The new karting league aiming to tackle F1's representation problem

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Sobering. Thats the word Id use to describe what its been like since I took the decision in 2019 to step away from working directly with Formula 1 teams and discover what its like in the outside world. Back then, I didnt know what would come next, I just wanted to stop. Then I decided whatever I did, I wanted to give back to the community, to do something that was more purpose ... Keep reading

Pistons look to complete perfect road trip vs. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

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(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images) In 2023, the Detroit Pistons didn't record their first win in December until their final game of the month. On Saturday night, they have a chance to close out this December with a winning record when they wrap up a four-game road swing in Denver. Detroit has won the first three contests of the trip, including Thursday night's 114-113 victory over the Sacramento Kings on a four

Reddy family a "bundle of emotions" after Nitish slams maiden Test ton in MCG

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Melbourne [Australia], December 28 (ANI): Emotions took over the Reddy family when Nitish Kumar came out to meet his family after lighting up the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with his maiden Test century. With stakes going off the roof, it was euphoria for the Indian team and fans when Nitish pulled off a unique celebration after scoring his maiden Test ton in his first outing at the MCG. His unbeaten 105 became

"I still feel there's something for bowlers": Washington Sundar on Melbourne wicket

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Melbourne [Australia], December 28 (ANI): Washington Sundar's crucial 127-run partnership with Nitish Kumar Reddy late on the third day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia has breathed new life into the game. Australia had removed half of the Indian batting lineup on the second day of the match and they seemed to have a strong grip, especially after taking the wickets of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja in Melbourne

Warriors, Suns fighting for post-holiday win

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(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The Golden State Warriors will host the Phoenix Suns in San Francisco on Saturday with each team looking to bounce back from disappointing showings on Friday. Phoenix enters as losers of four of its past five games, most recently 98-89 at home against the Dallas Mavericks in which the Suns mustered just 14 points in the second quarter and shot 38.6 percent from the field for t

Harold Perkins- LSU football linebacker will return in 2025 - LSU

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LSU football star linebacker Harold Perkins is returning for his senior season with the Tigers instead of entering the 2025 NFL Draft, bringing one of the most athletic defenders in college football back to Baton Rouge.

Knicks look to extend win streak vs. depleted Wizards

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(Photo credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images) The New York Knicks are not collecting many style points during their six-game winning streak, but they don't seem bothered. The Knicks will look to continue their impressive month when they visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. The teams will meet again in the nation's capital on Monday. Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and Josh Hart added a season-high 23 points along

Marquez recommended Lorenzo to Honda to prevent Ducati domination

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Marc Marquez has revealed he pitched Jorge Lorenzo's name to Honda for the 2019 MotoGP season in order to stave off a growing threat from Ducati. Lorenzo, the only rider to beat Marquez to the title during the latter's purple patch in the 2010s, had joined Ducati in 2017 after splitting from his long-term employer Yamaha. But before he could fully adapt to the Desmosedici and start winning ... Keep reading

When a BTCC star drove the genesis of Britain's F1 domination

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Vanwall, BRM, Cooper and Lotus. These are the names that usually get the credit when it comes to the early days of British motorsport success. They certainly all played their part in Formula 1 in the 1950s, but two decades earlier a different firm had hinted at what was possible for a UK operation. When English Racing Automobiles started building voiturettes effectively a pre-Second World ... Keep reading

Hurricanes seek increased scoring in rematch with Devils

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(Photo credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images) A home-and-home set between the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes might be a preview of a potential playoff matchup. On Friday night, both teams realized they still have a lot of work to do between now and then. The Devils will look to sweep the weekend home-and-home set while the Hurricanes will aim to salvage a split Saturday night as New Jersey visits Carolina in Ral

"We are in a pretty strong position": Australia's Scott Boland on 4th test

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Melbourne [Australia], December 28 (ANI): Australia fast bowler Scott Boland believes his team is still well-placed for victory against India with two days left in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Despite a rain-affected day at the MCG on Saturday, where Australia managed to pick up only four Indian wickets, they still hold a lead of 116 runs and are in a strong position to open up a 2-1 series lead. Australia's first ta

Washington Sundar credits Gautam Gambhir, support staff for confidence boost

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Melbourne [Australia], December 28 (ANI): Indian cricketer Washington Sundar expressed his gratitude towards head coach Gautam Gambhir and the support staff for their unwavering belief in his abilities in the post-day press conference in Melbourne on Saturday. "Very happy honestly, and Gauti Bhai [Gambhir] and all the support staff kept believing in me, kept telling me what I'm capable of, especially at this level, in thi

"I felt bad when Congress did not call CWC meeting during Baba's demise": Sharmistha Mukherjee

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New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI) Writer Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Saturday, said that she felt bad when Congress did not call a CWC meeting to formally pay condolences to his father during his demise. "When Baba died, I was in active politics and part of the Congress. I was shocked that no formal CWC was called and no condolence resolution was passed. As far as I have the

Tina Knowles defends daughter Beyonce against critics after Christmas Day performance

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Washington [US], December 28 (ANI): Tina Knowles, mother of global superstar Beyonce, has come to her daughter's defence after critics targeted her Christmas Day halftime performance. Following Beyonce's appearance at the Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens game, online trolls expressed negative opinions about the performance, prompting Tina to publicly address the criticism. Tina Knowles shared an Instagram post from a user

Stuart Clark praises Sundar, Reddy's partnership in Boxing Day Test

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Melbourne [Australia], December 28 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Stuart Clark lauded the partnership between Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy, which helped India recover from a precarious position on Day 3 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test in Melbourne. When India was struggling at 221/7 on Saturday, Sundar and Reddy's crucial stand of 127 runs provided much-needed stability to the innings reducing the defic

Reports: D-backs, Corbin Burnes agree to 6-year, $210M deal

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(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images) Right-hander Corbin Burnes, arguably the top remaining free agent on the market, agreed to a mega-deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to multiple media reports late Friday night. The contract reportedly is for six years and $210 million, but Burnes has the right to opt out after two seasons. It would be the largest contract in Diamondbacks history. Burnes lands with

(SP)AUSTRALIA-PERTH-TENNIS-UNITED CUP-CAN VS CRO

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(241228) -- PERTH, Dec. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Borna Coric of Croatia serves during the men's singles match against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in the Group A round robin match between Canada and Croatia at the 2025 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by Zhou Dan/Xinhua)