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Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that disabled people have boundless inherent talent, emphasising the need for nurturing that talent and giving it a platform to flourish. He added that society and the government must encourage and support them, as they rightfully expect it from both entities. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the state-level three-da

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) The Connecticut Sun acquired Moriah Jefferson from the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday in exchange for fellow guard Rebecca Allen in a sign-and-trade deal. Jefferson's contract extends through the next two seasons, per the Sun. Jefferson, 29, averaged 10.5 points, 3.6 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 39 games (36 starts) last season with Phoenix. The former UConn produc

(Photo credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) The Memphis Grizzlies will attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they visit the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. The four-game skid began with a 116-110 road loss to the Indiana Pacers last Sunday. Memphis followed that up with home losses to the Sacramento Kings, 103-94 on Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers, 108-101 on Thursday, and the Golden State Warriors, 121-101

Islamabad [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): Ramkumar Ramanathan and Sriram Balaji powered Team India to a 2-0 lead over Pakistan in singles matches here on Saturday in the Davis Cup tie between the two countries. In the play-off first-round tie of Group 1, Ramkumar sealed a 6-7, 7-6, 6-0 win over Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi. The Indian player made a solid comeback in the game after losing the set. The match lasted for mor

(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske became the first player in Senior Bowl history to switch teams on game day Saturday. Because of roster attrition at his position on the National team, Fiske moved over from the American roster for the pre-draft showcase in Mobile, Ala. Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy announced the first such "trade" in the 75-year history of

HEFEI, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- For Dong Shuai, this year's heavy snow is unprecedented. Yet, though the village roads are blanketed with over 10 cm of fresh snow, Dong persists in facing the blizzard to inspect at least 100 utility poles daily.

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- 18-year-old Zhou Yi came back to beat Matic Kriznik to lift China to a 3-2 victory over Slovenia here on Saturday, to reach the Davis Cup World Group II finals.

BANGKOK, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's Zhu Lin defeated compatriot Wang Yafan with two straight sets at the WTA 250 Thailand Open at Hua Hin on Saturday and will meet Diana Shnaider in the final.

BEIJING, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Shandong Heroes and the Shenzhen Leopards emerged victorious in two intense derby battles during Saturday night's Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) matches.

EAGLE PASS, the United States, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Large coils of concertina wire gleam silver in the sun, rusty shipping containers sit in a long row, and orange-red buoys are stacked on an open field, waiting to be installed as water barriers in the Rio Grande bordering the United States and Mexico.

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers on Saturday revealed that star India batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their second child. Speaking on his official YouTube channel, ABD said that Kohli has been spending "family time". He added that one cannot judge the former India skipper for prioritizing family. "Yes, his second child is on the way. Yes, it's fam

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal with free agent reliever Phil Maton, multiple outlets reported Saturday. The 30-year-old right-hander was 4-3 with a 3.00 ERA, 10 holds and two blown saves in 68 appearances out of the Houston Astros' bullpen in 2023. Maton is 16-12 with a 4.25 ERA and two saves in 344 games (one start) over seven seasons with the San Diego Padres (2

(Photo credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Twins are signing free agent first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year deal worth $5.25 million plus incentives, multiple outlets reported. Santana was a National League Gold Glove finalist last season and posted 23 home runs, 33 doubles and 86 RBIs in 146 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers. Santana, 37, is a career .242/.356/.432 hitter wi

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 3 (ANI): Following his incredible six-wicket haul on day two of the second Test against England, star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah shared his thoughts on the impressive yorker that cleaned up Ollie Pope, saying that one needs to be patient and have to set batters up for a dismissal by watching out for what they could be looking for. The experienced seamer grabbed six wickets

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)[India], February 3 (ANI): Chile's Matias Dominguez created history with his sensational second round of 12-under 59 at Pre-Qualifying III of the PGTI Qualifying School 2024 being held at the Golmuri Golf Course in Jamshedpur. The 31-year-old Matias Dominguez (68-59) won Pre-Q III with a handsome six-stroke margin after he totalled 15-under 127 as a result of his 59 on Saturday. Even though Preferred

Leh (Ladakh) [India], February 3 (ANI): Skarma Rinchen's ice hockey journey is inspiring, showcasing the transformative power of determination and hard work. Originating from Gya Meru, a semi-nomadic village in Ladakh, adds a unique dimension to the 20-year-old's story, considering Ladakh's challenging terrain and harsh winters. In 2017, during an ice hockey training workshop in her village, Skarma saw an ice-skating boot

Dehradun (Uttrakhand) [India], February 3: The first edition of the much awaited Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL) is all set to kick off in the picturesque city of Dehradun from February 23, 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi Interntional Cricket Stadium. Organized by the Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI), the IVPL promises an extraordinary showcase of cricketing talent, bringing together revered veterans such as Virend

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): IndiGo Airlines on Saturday issued an apology after para-athlete Suvarna Raj accused the airline crew of 'mistreatment' during a flight. The airlines reaffirmed their commitment to inclusivity and pledged to address the matter swiftly and transparently. "We reaffirm our commitment to being an inclusive airline and are dedicated to addressing this matter promptly. We are in touch with S

ChicagoBears.com continues its "Pro Bowl Postcards" series with defensive end Montez Sweat, who shares how he has spent his first few days at the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando.

Tim Twentyman

Since joining the Lions in 2021, Alex Anzalone is one of six NFL linebackers to total at least 325 tackles, 15 passes defended, 15 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks and two interceptions.

A couple of the linebackers on that list, Baltimore's Roquan Smith and San Francisco's Fred Warner, are considered the best in the NFL at the position.

Coming off arguably his best season as a professional i

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 3 (ANI): The Indian Physical Disability Cricket Team showcased their prowess, sealing a 3-1 series win against England in a captivating encounter at Ahmedabad on Saturday. Ravindra Sante earned the Man of the Match award for his exceptional all-round performance. Sante contributed significantly with bat, ball, and in the field, securing India's triumph. With the series now at 3-1, Ind

21-year-old Magomedrasul Mutaev has been fatally shot in Dagestan's capital, local authorities have reported

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has laid thrust on playing on good wickets in India to ensure that batting quality does not drop and raised questions over the need to prepare "turning tracks". Ganguly praised quality of India's bowling attack including pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Sami, Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar. Taking to X, Gangul

Cape Town [South Africa], February 3 (ANI): It all comes down to the final double-header of SA20 Season 2 on Saturday to decide who will join Durban's Super Giants, Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals in the playoffs starting on February 6. At Newlands, MI Cape Town host Pretoria Capitals. Lose and their campaign comes to an end. Win, and an anxious evening awaits watching proceedings at Wanderers, where Joburg Super

Paarl [South Africa], February 3 (ANI): The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will head to Qualifier 1 of the SA20 season 2 following a bonus point, 44-run victory, over the Paarl Royals at Boland Park on Friday evening. The Sunrisers will now face Durban's Super Giants in Qualifier 1 at Newlands on Tuesday, February regardless of the rematch against the Royals at St George's Park in the final round-robin match on Sunday. The Royals