Here is a brief compilation of the most popular sports stories making waves today, November 17, 2024. From Jon Jones winning to Shubman Gill getting injured, sports is alive with action. This story covers the key cricket events, coaching changes, and major player accomplishments dominating the news worldwide.
1. MUMBAI BEAT SERVICES
NEW DELHI
Siddesh Lad and Angkrish Raghuvanshi got fifties each as Mumbai defeated Services on the fourth and final day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match by nine wickets.
2. LAXMAN CALLS T20 WIN ‘SPECIAL’
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
VVS Laxman who is serving as the coach for India’s T20 series against South Africa has praised the T20 series win as “a special effort” after India defeated South Africa by 135 runs in the last T20I.
3. PCB DROPS NIDA DAR
LAHORE, PAKISTAN
Senior players, including former captain Nida Dar, were excluded from the new list of central contracts as the Pakistan Cricket Board awarded deals to only 16 women cricketers.
4. GILL SUFFERS INJURY
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
India batter Shubman Gill has landed in doubt about playing the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia at Perth after suffering a left-hand injury during the team’s match simulation.
5. URUGUAY BEAT COLOMBIA
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
Uruguay beat Colombia 3-2 with a last-minute goal in South American World Cup qualifying, easing the pressure on coach Marcelo Bielsa.
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6. MEXICO MANAGER HIT BY OBJECT
COTES, HONDURAS
Mexican manager Javier Aguirre was left injured blood running down his face after he was struck by an object from the stands after his team’s 2-0 loss to Honduras in their Nations League match.
7. JON JONES DEFEATS STIPE MIOCIC
New York, USA
Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to the head in the third round to retain the UFC heavyweight championship.
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8. STIPE MIOCIC ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
New York, USA
In the post fight interview, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic announced his retirement following a TKO loss to Jon Jones.
9. CHARLES OLIVEIRA DEFEATS MICHAEL CHANDLER
NEW YORK, USA
Former UFC Champion and Brazilian superstar Charles Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler in their intense fight at UFC 309.
10. GERMANY BEAT BOSNIA AND HERZOGOVINA 7-0
Freiburg, Germany
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz scored twice, including from a superb free kick, to help fuel the Germans’ 7-0 demolition of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
(With AP Inputs)
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