Новости за 27.02.2023

Once in the hunt for a Big 12 regular-season title, Iowa State has sputtered over the past month. Losses in three straight games and seven of nine entering West Virginia's visit to Ames, Iowa, on Monday leave the Cyclones thirsting not simply for a victory but also confidence. "For our guys, our team," Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said, "having more personal pride is really important. ... Having pride to play hard

College of Charleston and men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey have agreed to a new five-year deal, Stadium reported Monday. The new contract "will double his guaranteed compensation," Stadium reported. According to The State, Kelsey signed a five-year, $3 million pact in March 2021 to coach the Cougars. His base salary this season is $575,000, per The State. The college's board of trustees is scheduled for a special meet

Former Virginia coach and athletic director Terry Holland died Sunday at age 80 in Charlottesville, Va. Holland's family announced his death Monday. Holland was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2019 and had recently entered a memory care facility. The tributes began to pour in almost immediately on social media, from John Calipari, Jim Boeheim and Jim Larranaga, to name a few. "As both a successful coach and respe

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 27 (ANI): Indian cricket team skipper and batter Harmanpreet Kaur, who had a memorable 2022, and football star Sunil Chhetri got 'Sportswoman of the Year' and 'Sportsman of the Year' awards respectively at an event here. Harmanpreet had a year to remember in 2022. As a skipper, she led her team to a historic silver medal in Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham in August. Team India

London [UK], February 27 (ANI): Middlesex Cricket on Monday signed South Africa's Keshav Maharaj for the first four months of the 2023 season. Maharaj will join Middlesex Cricket this season as their second overseas signing, joining fellow countryman Pieter Malan at Lord's. The 33-year-old left-arm spinner will miss the opening two County Championship matches of Middlesex's return to Division One, however, will then be av

Jimmy and Dee Haslam have agreed to buy a 25 percent stake in the Milwaukee Bucks from co-owner Marc Lasry at a $3.5 billion valuation of the team, multiple outlets reported Monday. That valuation puts the Haslams' investment at $875 million. The deal, pending league approval, would be the second-highest selling price for an NBA team, just shy of the $4 billion purchase of the Phoenix Suns earlier this month. And it sho

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 27 (ANI): The Indian men's basketball side put up a valiant effort in their final Group E match, but lost to Saudi Arabia by 60-71 in their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. As per Olympics.com, India has ended their campaign in the qualifiers without a win in their 14 games. India was placed in Group A with

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 27 (ANI): The Odisha government led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday received the 'Best State for Promotion of Sports' award at an event here. CM Patnaik received the award from the legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. Accepting the award, the Chief Minister said his government feels that investment in sports is an investment in youth. "In Odisha, we have tried to do a great

Fernando Tatis Jr. will be in the San Diego Padres' lineup on Tuesday and play in his first game since 2021. Manager Bob Melvin confirmed Monday that Tatis was set for his spring debut in Scottsdale, Ariz., against the San Francisco Giants, his first time in uniform since the end of the 2021 season. Tatis missed the 2022 season and is being eased into the lineup following surgeries to his left wrist and shoulder. Tatis

The Warriors kick off their campaign on Friday night against the Newcastle Knights. Photo - Photosport

Ilias must shoulder the weight of expectation again in his second year as an NRL player.

Former Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter will not work out at the NFL scouting combine this week but will be in Indianapolis for interviews and medicals, ESPN reported Monday. Carter, along with Alabama's Will Anderson, is expected to be one of the first non-quarterbacks taken in April's NFL draft and potentially a top-five draft pick. Carter will work out at Georgia's pro day on March 15. The 6-foot-3 Carter had

Former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens is joining North Carolina as tight ends coach, multiple outlets reported Monday. He worked as a senior football analyst for South Carolina in the 2022 season, and he'll be able to give Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown some insight about the Gamecocks. The two teams are set to open their 2023 seasons on Sept. 2 in Charlotte. Kitchens spent 15 seasons in the NFL, beginnin

BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's national football team has announced a 24-player roster for the upcoming 2023 AFC Asian Cup and 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.

MADRID, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona's injury problems continue with confirmation that striker Robert Lewandowski will miss Thursday's Copa del Rey semifinal first leg with a hamstring strain in his left leg.

With its high-quality snow conditions, Xinjiang in northwest China has built a number of high-standard ski resorts and become a new hotspot for winter sports. The snow season in Altay, which is located in the northernmost part of Xinjiang, can last up to seven months, making it a heaven for winter sports lovers.

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has announced hes stepping down as leader of the football club after five years in the role.

Gus Bradley is returning to the Indianapolis Colts as defensive coordinator under new head coach Shane Steichen, ESPN reported Monday. The move to retain Bradley had been expected. Bradley, 56, is entering his second season as the defensive coordinator in Indianapolis. He held the same role with the Seattle Seahawks (2009-12) before spending four seasons as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also has served

AFL great Wayne Carey has dropped his legal action against Perths Crown Casino over his eviction which saw him accused of possessing an illegal drug.

A pair of Sydney forwards will feature in the Swans leadership group for the first time, with the club keeping its existing structure intact for 2023.

Three-time Richmond premiership forward Jason Castagna has announced his retirement from AFL football, effective immediately.

Collingwood icon Jeffrey Joffa Corfe has avoided prison for his depraved crime against a 14-year-old child nearly two decades ago.

Barcelona [Spain], February 27 (ANI): Robert Lewandowski will miss the first leg of the Copa Del Rey against Real Madrid on March 3 at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Polish striker has enjoyed a prolific season with Barcelona as he has scored 25 goals in 31 games. FC Barcelona confirmed the player's injury in a statement which read: "Robert Lewandowski has strained the biceps femoris in his left hamstring. The Polish striker

London [UK], February 27 (ANI): Novak Djokovic on Monday achieved another historic milestone in his career, overtaking Steffi Graf's record for most weeks by a men's or women's tennis player as World No 1. The Serbian already held the record for the most weeks as No. 1 in the history of the ATP Rankings when he surpassed Roger Federer's mark of 310 weeks in March 2021. Now he has moved past Graf by beginning his 378th wee

A deal for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is likely to be in place before the end of the Scouting Combine, which gets underway this week in Indianapolis. Hometown general manager Chris Ballard is among the known bidders for the first pick in the draft, which currently belongs to the Chicago Bears. General manager Ryan Poles and Ballard were co-workers and shared an office in the Kansas City Chiefs' scouting