New Delhi: Weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav produced a power-packed performance to clinch a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday. Inspired by her idol Mirabai Chanu completing a hat-trick of gold medals in CWG a day earlier, the 23-year-old won her maiden medal in the women’s 53kg weight division. India’s Gyaneshwari Yadav celebrates…
Sarvesh Kushare has spent much of his career crossing barriers that once appeared beyond the reach of an Indian high jumper. On Monday in Glasgow, the 31-year-old added another to the list. Sarvesh Kushare became the first man to win a silver medal for India in high jump at the Commonwealth Games. (X Images) Kushare…
The University of North Carolina announced on Monday that Michael Lombardi, the football program’s general manager, has been placed on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. The University of North Carolina placed Michael Lombardi, the football program’s general manager, on paid administrative leave. (X/Michael Lombardi) UNC place Lombardi on leave “The University of North Carolina at…
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler endured an unusually brief outing on Monday in the opener of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins, leaving both fans and reporters concerned. Zack Wheeler struggled from the very beginning, surrendering two runs in the first inning before giving up three more in the second. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters…
India’s first-ever para athletics gold medallist Sharmila Dhankar India enjoyed a memorable Day 5 at the Commonwealth Games as Sharmila Dhankar won a historic gold, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu and Gyaneshwari Yadav claimed silver medals, while Shilpa K. Shyla and Bindyarani Devi added bronze medals. The six-medal haul took India’s overall tally to 10…
NEW DELHI: India on Monday enjoyed one of its best days at the Commonwealth Games with six medals overall, with Sharmila Dhankar making history after becoming the country’s first-ever para-athletics gold medallist. On Day 5 of the event, she won the women’s F57 shot put title with a season-best throw of 9.81m, ending India’s 20-year…
India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign can achieve further prominence on Tuesday as the boxing contingent looks to confirm five more medals in the 23rd edition of the competition. Five Indian boxers are set to participate in the quarter-finals, and progression to the last four in their respective categories will at least assure the country of…
The highly anticipated National League showdown between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals began under a weather delay on Monday evening as thunderstorms swept across the Midwest. The turbulent weather forced the officials to postpone the scheduled first pitch at 7 pm at Busch Stadium. The field at Busch Stadium is covered in anticipation…
The Chicago Cubs designated veteran right-handed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment on Monday. Cubs designate RHP Jameson Taillon for assignment The Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Andrew Wantz from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Taillon, 34, was in the final season of a four-year, $68 million contract with Chicago. He pitched well…
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals’ offense has a very rare level of continuity with all 11 starters as well as most of the team’s key backups returning from last season’s roster. Bengals OC Dan Pitcher says more explosive plays and fewer turnovers are the goal in 2026 Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher wants to see the…
