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Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday announced the schedule for the tri-nation ODI series, featuring New Zealand, South Africa and host Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. ...

Star Indian opening batter Smriti Mandhana, wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma have been recognized for their outstanding performances in T20 cricket by being named in the ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2024. This prestigious honor highlights their contributions to the sport and their excellence on the field. ...

The irresistible force of Aryna Sabalenka meets the unbreakable spirit of Madison Keys in an Australian Open women's singles final on Saturday. ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka hopes to do something no woman has in more than a quarter of a century: win a third consecutive Australian Open championship. Madison Keys hopes to do something she never has: win a Grand Slam trophy. ...

Even if a team knows it's headed for an unwanted divorce from a star player who's been in the organization for a decade, the organization typically exhausts every possibility before conceding defeat. For the Avalanche to give up on re-signing Rantanen in January must indicate that the two sides were very far apart in negotiations. ...

The San Francisco 49ers have been on a search for a new defensive coordinator after the team fired Nick Sorenson, following the 2024 season. Despite the team going through an exhaustive search, they have now brought back a fan-favorite coach. ...

The Dallas Cowboys have made a significant decision regarding their coaching staff. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has reached an agreement with the Cowboys to become the team's next head coach. This announcement was made by the organization on Friday. ...

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe ...

The young collector who scored a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes has turned down a trade offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates. ...

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Fans are gearing up for an exciting showdown as Aryna Sabalenka goes head-to-head with Madison Keys in the Australian Open final on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria. How to Watch Viewers can catch the action live via DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, or Sling TV. Select windows of the tournament will also be available on ESPN+. ...

Aryna Sabalenka secured her spot in the final of the Australian Open 2025 after defeating Paula Badosa in a thrilling semi-final match at the Rod Laver Arena. The 26-year-old Belarussian showcased her skill and determination as she claimed a 6-4, 6-2 victory over her Spanish opponent. ...

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and Jayson Tatum added 24 as the visiting Boston Celtics pulled out a 117-113 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif., on a night when key players were missing from both sides. ...

Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings on Thursday. Gukesh, 18, achieved the feat when he logged his second victory in the Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee (Netherlands) defeating Vincent Keymer of Germany. ...

Michael Clarke was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, becoming the 64th cricketer to receive the honour. The 43-year-old former captain had a remarkable 12-year international career, during which he played 115 Tests, 245 ODIs and 34 T20Is, amassing over 17,000 runs. ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114 on Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander made 17 of 35 field goals and 17 of 18 free throws to surpass his previous career best of 45 points. He also had eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals. ...

Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey’s four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night. Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists, Dougie Hamilton had a goal and an assist, and Stefan Noesen also scored, with Timo Meier providing two assists to help the Devils snap a four-game skid. ...

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The Miami Heat’s rollercoaster saga with All-Star Jimmy Butler continues, as they are reportedly suspending him two games for missing a team flight for a road trip, per ESPN. The Heat were heading to Milwaukee on Wednesday for their nationally televised game against the Bucks on Thursday night, but Butler was not on the flight. ...

Swedish golfer, Aberg, showcased his skills at the latest tournament with an impressive performance. Aberg started his round on the back nine, making a remarkable start with birdies on his first three holes and four of his first five. The highlight of his round came at the 520-yard 17th hole, where he delivered an eagle 3. ...

The fixtures for the 2025 Premier League Darts have been announced and they have thrown up a huge showdown on Night One. It all kicks off in Belfast on February 6 with the world's best players set to battle it out. ...

Arsenal host Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, with a win securing their spot in the Champions League knockout phase. The Gunners are in good form and look to extend their unbeaten home record. Read on to find out how to watch the match live. ...

New Delhi: The Indian cricket team will adhere to the dress code set by the ICC during the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI on Wednesday, rejecting speculation that the Board had objected to host Pakistan's name on the side's official jersey. ...

When Roki Sasaki sat down for a sushi dinner with Dodgers officials and players last week, days before agreeing to sign with the club in one of the biggest coups of baseball’s offseason, Shohei Ohtani was one of several stars in attendance. It wasn’t the first time the former Japanese teammates had dined together in recent months. ...

The dilemma has actually faced the Kelce bros. before ... you'll recall, Philadelphia and K.C. met in SB LVII -- but Jason was playing back then, so he didn't have any choice in the matter. In games since his retirement, Jason has been all for Travis -- wearing red throughout the tight end's playoff run last season. ...