Pankaj Advani Reaches Final Of IBSF World Billiards Championship

Pankaj Advani edged closer to his 28th world title, securing a spot in the final of the IBSF World Billiards Championship (150-up format) with a 4-2 win over fellow Indian Sourav Kothari in Doha on Friday. The match, an all-Indian affair, showcased high-quality billiards as Advani, the 27-time world champion, made a strong start to clinch the opening frame in the semifinal. Kothari…

BCCI vs PCB Spar On CT Venue As Naqvi Denies Receiving Any Official Note From Indian Board

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, on Friday, categorically denied receiving any formal communication from Indian cricket board on its national team not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy . On Thursday, PCB sources claimed that India have opted for ‘Hybrid Model’ where all their matches will be held in Dubai. The Hybrid Model was followed during 2023 Asia Cup where Pakistan…

St. Louis Cardinals reach multi-year agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games

Diamond Sports Group announced Thursday that it has a reached a multi-year agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals to continue broadcasting their games. The Cardinals are one of five Major League Baseball franchises that are part owners of their regional sports network. Games will air on FanDuel Sports Network Midwest. FanDuel took over naming rights for Diamond’s 16 regional sports networks last month…

Sanju Samson Scores Scintillating Second Ton But India Manage Only 202 For 8 In 1st T20I

Sanju Samson displayed his true potential sending the South African attack on a leather-hunt with a splendid century before the hosts clawed their way back to restrict India to a manageable 202 for 8 in the opening T20I here on Friday. Often panned for not realizing the minefield of talent that he is, the Kerala man has now become the first Indian batter…

Left-hander T.J. McFarland remains with Athletics, agrees to 1-year contract

Left-hander T.J. McFarland is remaining with the Athletics, agreeing Thursday to a one-year contract. McFarland was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 26 and had a 3.81 ERA in 79 games, the high among big league pitchers and his career best. He allowed 22.7% of inherited runners to score. The 35-year-old is a 12-year big league veteran, going 26-20 with a…

Sanju Samson Lights Up Durban With A Sensational Hundred Against South Africa, Breaks Records

Sanu Samson continues to show his prowess in the game as he secures a major breakthrough in the first T20I match against South Africa. At the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, the India wicketkeeper-batter showcased his beast-like skills with the bat as he opened the innings for the Men in Blue with grace. Samson sailed to score a ton, and it has a lot…

Jackson leads Ravens back, and Baltimore stops 2-point attempt to hold off Cincinnati 35-34

 Lamar Jackson threw for three fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Baltimore Ravens stopped Cincinnati on a 2-point conversion with 38 seconds remaining to hold off the Bengals 35-34 on Thursday night. The Ravens (7-3) rallied from a 21-7 third-quarter deficit, overcoming a huge game from Cincinnati receiver Ja’Marr Chase. He finished with 11 catches for 264 yards and three touchdowns, including a 5-yarder in…

Paul Skenes and Luis Gil win Baseball Digest rookie of the year awards

 Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and fellow pitcher Luis Gil from the New York Yankees were chosen rookies of the year by Baseball Digest. The top pick in the 2023 amateur draft, Skenes dazzled during his first major league season. After making his debut on May 11, he was such an immediate sensation that he was selected to start the All-Star Game…

‘No More Justice Needed’: Fans Rave About Sanju Samson’s Explosive Century Against South Africa

Sanju Samson has continued from where he left off in the T20I series against Bangladesh. The wicket-keeper batsman made an impactful start and put pressure on the bowlers from the outset. Striking fours and sixes, Sanju got to his fifty in just 27 balls and kept going to score a century in just 47 balls. It is Sanju Samson ‘s 2nd consecutive century,…

Fenerbahce Coach Jose Mourinho Gets One-Match Ban And Fined After Turkish Tirade

Jose Mourinho’s tirade in Turkey came at a cost. The outspoken Fenerbahce coach has been banned for a game and fined following his diatribe about Turkish soccer, when he said he was fighting “the system” and suggested officials are biased against his team. The Turkish Football Federation’s disciplinary board described Mourinho’s comments as unsportsmanlike and fined him 900,000 Turkish lira ($26,200) for questioning…