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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 16 (ANI): Amidst the intensifying competition for coveted spots in the semi-finals of the Kalinga Super Cup, three Indian Super League (ISL) teams - Bengaluru FC, FC Goa, and Odisha FC - hailing from Group D, are gearing up for pivotal encounters on Wednesday. The day's opening clash will witness FC Goa and Bengaluru FC battling it out, in what promises to be one of the biggest matche

Melbourne [Australia], January 16 (ANI): Indian player Sumit Nagal on Tuesday achieved a significant victory as he defeated Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in straight sets in the Australian Open. Nagal did not give his opponent a chance to make a comeback and defeated him in three consecutive sets 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5). The Indian won a total of 110 points in the game, while Bublik had to settle with 92 points. The Kazakhsta

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], January 16 (ANI): Hockey India congratulated defender Udita on completing 100 International Caps when India took on Italy in their final Pool B match of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium on Tuesday here in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Udita, who hails from Haryana, has played the role of a defender for the Indian women's hockey team with aplo

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) New York City FC announced the signing of Austrian midfielder Hannes Wolf on Tuesday. The 24-year-old arrives from Borussia Monchengladbach of the German Bundesliga. Wolf's contract runs through 2027 with an option for 2028. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. He registered five goals and three assists in 69 matches for Monchengladbach from 2021-23. "We are excited to wel

(Photo credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports) Arizona spent two weeks at No. 1 in the polls in December, but the Wildcats have fallen to No. 12 and are "an average basketball team" as they head into Wednesday's game against Southern California in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona (12-4, 3-2 Pac-12) has lost four of its past eight games, including a 73-70 defeat at Washington State on Saturday. "What I see is an average basketball te

(Photo credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports) Amid a span in which upsets have been the talk of the college basketball world, No. 13 Auburn has bucked the trend during a nine-game winning streak. The Tigers (14-2, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) haven't faced a ranked team during that span. But given that seven of the AP's top 10 teams lost tounranked opponents last week (No. 2 Houston did it twice), Auburn's recent run -- no

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The United States launched a new airstrike hitting a missile facility used by the Houthi militant group in Yemen, U.S. media reported Tuesday, citing an anonymous U.S. official.

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract extension on Tuesday that will span through the 2025-26 season. Dickinson, 28, already has scored a career-high 14 goals to go along with seven assists in 43 games this season. His previous career high in goals was nine, set in 2019-20 with the Dallas Stars and matched last season with the Blac

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 16 (ANI): Karnataka batter Prakhar Chaturvedi, who made history by becoming the first-ever batter to score over 400 runs in Cooch Behar Trophy final on Monday, expressed his aim to play for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy and hope to continue his form in future. He hit a splendid unbeaten 404 against Mumbai at the KSCA Navule Stadium in Shimoga, Karnataka. Team Karnataka U-19 reaches B

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) Emma Raducanu celebrated playing her first Grand Slam match in 12 months with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over American Shelby Rogers on Tuesday in the first round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Raducanu, a 21-year-old from Great Britain, won 91 percent of her first-serve points and fired four aces en route to dispatching Rogers in 76 minutes. The relatively speedy vi

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator Raheem Morris piqued the interest of four teams with vacancies at head coach, according to multiple reports Tuesday. Morris is scheduled to interview for openings with the Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers, per multiple reports. All four initial interviews are expected to take place

BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The draw for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals was made at the Busan e-Sports Arena on Tuesday, with South Korea set to host the event for the first time.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Australian Open title favorites Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday cruised to the second round after recording straight-sets victories.

DOHA, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- China striker Wu Lei said here on Tuesday that his team can win their second group match against Lebanon at the AFC Asian Cup.

KAMPALA, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the biggest football tournament in Africa, kicked off on January 13 in Cote d'Ivoire.

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack resigned Tuesday morning and is expected to be hired as the new defensive coordinator at Alabama, according to multiple reports. Wommack, 36, would rejoin new Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer, who worked with Wommack on the coaching staff at Indiana in 2019. Wommack guided the Jaguars to bowl games in two of his three seasons at

ADEN, Yemen, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- A missile fired by the Houthi group targeted a cargo ship sailing in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on Tuesday, a government official told Xinhua.

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack resigned Tuesday morning and is expected to be hired as the new defensive coordinator at Alabama, according to multiple reports. Wommack, 36, would rejoin new Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer, who worked with Wommack on the coaching staff at Indiana in 2019. Wommack guided the Jaguars to bowl games in two of his three seasons at

ATHENS, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- A Greek-owned freighter was hit by a missile on Tuesday off Yemen's coasts, Greek national news agency AMNA reported, citing Greek shipping ministry sources.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 16 (ANI): Ahead of India's third T20I against Afghanistan, India's left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh opened up on his uneven phase during the last 12 months and how he was backed by the management. "The last 12 months have gone mixed as I have faced both good and bad phases in this time. I have been backed by the management as well as by the team and I try to learn new things every day,

Melbourne [Australia], January 16 (ANI): The World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz kick-started his Australian Open campaign with a 7-6(5), 6-1, 6-2 triumph over Richard Gasquet in the first round on Tuesday. The Spaniard struggled to shake off Gasquet in an opening set but pulled through the tie-break to wrap up the match in two hours and 22 minutes inside Rod Laver Arena, sealing a spot in the second round. "It's always great to p

(Photo credit: Taya Gray / USA TODAY NETWORK) Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz followed up a difficult first set with two easy ones to dispatch Frenchman Richard Gasquet in their opening-round match on Tuesday at the Australian Open. Alcaraz, 20, required 72 minutes to win the first set before needing 70 more minutes to finish the other two in a 7-6 (5), 6-1, 6-2 victory over the 37-year-old Gasquet. "It's always great to p

(Photo credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports) Mallory Swanson entered free agency for the first time and cashed in with a record-breaking contract with the Chicago Red Stars worth a reported $2 million including a fifth-year option. Swanson, a popular United States women's national team striker, was acquired by Chicago in 2021 in a trade with NJ/NY Gotham FC, becomes the highest-paid player in NWSL. Her contract exceeds

By Vipul KashyapNew Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday decided they will seek a dialogue with the Sports Ministry to resolve the issue of suspension of the body and the legal alternatives will be explored only if discussions fail. Sanjay Singh, president of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), had earlier said they would explore legal options over the governme

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 16 (ANI): To promote harmony, sporting culture and inclusivity in the region, the Indian Army conducted the Pir Panjal Kabaddi League under Operation Sadbhavana at Sports Stadium, Doda. The opening ceremony of the Pir Panjal Kabaddi League held at Indoor Sports Stadium, Doda was a spectacular affair with youth and parents showing enthusiasm. The tournament brought together youth o