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Beloved Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker dies at 90

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(Photo credit: Curt Hogg / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Hall of Fame broadcaster and beloved Milwaukee Brewers icon Bob Uecker died Thursday at the age of 90. The Milwaukee native had been battling lung cancer since early 2023, his family revealed. He would have turned 91 on Jan. 26. "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Bob. To many, he was an announcer and entertainer whose humor and voice trans

Sports Minister meets corporate bigwigs, urges them to contribute towards taking India to top 10 in 2036 Olympics

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): With the objective of strengthening the Indian sports ecosystem in order to host the 2036 Olympic Games, Union Minister of Youth AffairsSports Mansukh Mandaviya urged corporates to adopt one sport during the first-ever corporate round-table conference in the National Capital on Thursday. Mandaviya emphasized a vision to position India among the top five global sports performers by 2047

Indian Women outclass Malaysia in 80-point Kho Kho victory, set up Bangladesh quarterfinal

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Indian women's kho kho team continued their unbeaten streak with a commanding victory over Malaysia in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Starting with a spectacular Dream Run by defenders Bhilar Opinaben and Monika, Team India showcased their prowess across all four turns, ultimately securing an emphatic 80-point win. The victory, marked by

North Central Railway operates record 150 special trains for Maha Kumbh pilgrims

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Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): Northern Central Railway has created a new record by operating 150 special trains for pilgrims travelling to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela. CPRO, Shashikant Tripathi, announced that in preparation for MahaKumbh2025, special trains began on 1 January, with ring-rail services for Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Chitrakoot starting on 10 January. On 14 January, NCR operated a r

Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai to host upcoming WPL 2025

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the schedule for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025. The third edition of the women's T20 tournament will be held in four cities - Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai, as stated in a release from WPL. The tournament will kick off on February 14 at the newly built BCA Stadium in Baroda, w

Charlie Dean replaces Sophie Molineux in RCB squad for WPL 2025 season

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): England's spin all-rounder Charlie Dean has been named as Sophie Molineux's replacement in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad for the 2025 edition of the Women's Premier LeagueMolineux was ruled out before the start of the Women's Ashes against England due to a knee injury which she met during the WBBL in October-November last year. The Australian all-rounder led the Melbourne Reneg

"Will try fulfilling my target of getting Khel Ratna...": Paralympic medalist, Arjuna Awardee Preethi Pal

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By Sahil KohliNew Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): India's Paralympics 2024 medalist para-athlete Preeti Pal, who will be felicitated with the Arjuna Award on Friday, said on Thursday that she is aiming to secure the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award next. Preeti, who secured two bronze medals in the 100 m T35 and 200 m T35 races at the Paris Paralympics last year and became the first-ever Indian to win two medals in tra

Ahead of first home game, Sharjah Warriorz's Adam Milne hopes fans will come out in full support

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Sharjah [UAE], January 16 (ANI): After beginning their International League T20 (ILT20) season 3 campaign with a thrilling win, the Sharjah Warriorz fell short against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, said a release from the league. Chasing a target of 160 on a tricky pitch, the Warriorz fell short by 30 runs. Against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, the New Zealand pace bowler Adam Milne

Reports: Eagles OC Kellen Moore to interview with Cowboys

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(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images) The Dallas Cowboys requested permission to interview Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their vacant head coaching position, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. Moore, 35, was the offensive coordinator for the Cowboys (2019-22) and Los Angeles Chargers (2023) before moving to the Eagles this season. In his first season with Philadelphia, Moore helped

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS TOPSHOT

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(250116) -- BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows people participate in a single blade sled event on Taizi river in Liaoyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

LensToLens | Industrial heritages of China and Germany transform into new cultural landmarks

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(250116) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Children play basketball at the Hongmei cultural and creative industry park, which is transformed from an old factory, in Tiexi District of Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 7, 2021. Industrial relics in Germany and China, grounded in their past glories, now face a promis

Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. declares for NFL draft

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(Photo credit: Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce, who made the announcement on social media Wednesday, will forgo his senior season. He projects as a first-round pick in April's draft. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 243 pounds, Pearce recorded a team-best 7.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss last season. He also ha

KKFI President Sudhanshu Mittal honours artists inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): In a celebration of sports and art, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) President Sudhanshu Mittal on Thursday felicitated 12 Indian artists on the sidelines of a women's match between South Africa and Poland at the Indira Gandhi Arena. The ceremony, which took place during the match between these two countries, showcased the successful fusion of sports and arts at the ongoing Kho Kho W

Justice Arun Mishra appointed as Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of BCCI

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): Justice Arun Mishra was appointed as the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday. Justice Arun Mishra was selected in the Bar Council M.P. with record votes in 1989 and 1995. He was elected as the youngest Chairman of the Bar Council of India in 1998-99. He was appointed Judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh on October 25, 1999,

LIV Golf to air on FOX in 2025

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(Photo credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images) LIV Golf kicks off its third season with its first major media partner, Fox Sports, in a multiyear agreement that begins with live coverage of more than half of the circuit's events in 2025. In an announcement confirming the agreement on Thursday, LIV Golf said more than half of its 14 tournaments are scheduled to air live on Fox or FS1, carrying all three rounds of each event.

"Recognition I longed for throughout my journey": Murlikant Petkar after being nominated for Arjuna Award

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): Paralympic Gold Medallist Murlikant Petkar on Thursday expressed his feelings after being named for the Arjuna Award in 2025's National Sports Awards, the formal cermony for which will take place on Friday, January 17. Earlier on January 2, the Ministry of Youth AffairsSports released a statement and announced the names of recipients of the prestigious National Sports Awards 2024. Indi

BCCI cracks down on cricketers over 'indiscipline'; new rules in fray over family stay, domestic cricket participation: Source

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By Vipul KashyapNew Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly taking a tough stand on issues of indiscipline among Indian cricketers, with new regulations being discussed to streamline player conduct and commitment. A BCCI source revealed, "Indian cricketers are indisciplined. Gautam [Gambhir] and one senior player are on the same page on the topic of family stay."The

Oilers' tank to be tested by travel, high-octane Avalanche

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(Photo credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images) The Edmonton Oilers haven't enjoyed home cooking for a while, and it will be a few more days before they unpack their bags. In the midst of playing seven of eight games on the road, the sixth is Thursday night when the Oilers visit the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. The degree of difficulty increases Thursday in the second half of back-to-back games for the Oilers. Edmonton posted

Sputtering Canucks look for 'committed' effort vs. Kings

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(Photo credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images) The Vancouver Canucks are well into the second month of a major slump that's officially knocked them out of a playoff spot. Bouncing back won't get any easier against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. The Canucks have dropped five of their past six games (1-3-2) and haven't wontwo in a row since Nov. 29 and Dec. 1. Vancouver most recently lost 6-1 at the Winnipe

U.S. amateur David Ford sinks 40-footer, shares lead in Dubai

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(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) University of North Carolina senior David Ford made the most of his first trip outside the United States. The No. 6-ranked amateur in the world shares the lead at 7-under in the Dubai Desert Classic following a memorable first round highlighted by a 40-foot eagle putt and a run of five consecutive birdies at Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club. "It was grea

Where Are They Now: John Nitti

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Catch Up with the Jets Legend from Yale Jim Gehman

Leaders aren't always chosen in an NFL Draft.

One who wasn't is John Nitti, a strong safety as a freshman who grew into a fullback, and was part of three Ivy League championships at Yale, including in his senior season when he was the team captain.

But even though he didn't get picked during the 1981 Draft, the experience would have a Green & White