“At 17-18 years, making a Ranji Trophy debut that too in the final… It was probably the best moment of my life,” Ganguly said, during a ceremony felicitating completion of 25 years of the Ranji Trophy triumph. Talking about the nervousness he felt during what was arguably the biggest match of his life up to that point, he said: “Honestly, the first two balls hit the bat before I could realise and react....
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon and Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper are the three finalists. Missing is Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, who won the Heisman Trophy last season. Mariota, a junior, is considered to be the front-runner after leading the Ducks to a 12-1 record and spot in the College Football Playoff. Mariota totaled 3,773 passing yards and 38 TDs with just two interceptions. He also had 669 rushing yards and 14 TDs....
In 2018, the dynamic of the draw changes without NHL players for the first time in 24 years, but for USA Hockey, medal expectations at Pyeongchang in both the men’s and women’s tournaments are still realistic. It remains appointment viewing for diehard hockey fans and casual Olympic followers alike. MORE: How the 2018 Olympics might’ve looked with NHL players The U.S. women begin play first on Feb. 11 against Finland....
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 6,660 people died from hypothermia or exposure to cold from 2006 to 2010, an average of 1,320 deaths a year. In January 2019, 21 people were recorded to have died due to the Polar Vortex, with record-breaking cold snaps hitting the country. While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts that much of Winter 2019 / 2020 will see warmer than average temperatures, cold weather is anticipated....
“We certainly wouldn’t have an elaborate acknowledgment of it,” executive vice president Dr. Charles Steinberg told The Boston Globe. “We’re not sure what we’ll do in terms of a scoreboard acknowledgment. We’ll react the way the fans react.” MORE: Seinfeld’s 15 best baseball moments | Pedro Martinez book reveals Manny being Manny moment This much is obvious, the fans at Fenway Park certainly won’t be happy. Rodriguez isn’t just expecting a rude reception, he is ready to welcome it....
The Resident Evil show’s earlier time period is set in New Raccoon City. The cookie cutter community is built around Umbrella and basically everyone who lives there is connected to the sinister company (that is working on developing consumer mood enhancing drugs this time around). There are references to the original Raccoon City, but the devastation that took place there is only alluded to throughout the show’s first season....
The date was June 22, 2014, when Carl Edwards won at Sonoma, but like Edwards, who has moved on to Joe Gibbs Racing, those days are gone for Roush Fenway Racing. MORE: Breaking down Sprtin Cup’s final four | Ford EcoBoost 400, 3 p.m. ET Sunday With a win unlikely in the season’s final race on Sunday at Homestead-Miami, Roush drivers will be looking to the 2016 season more than ever....
Cardell Hayes faces several charges in the trial, including second-degree murder in the death of Smith, as well as attempted second-degree murder in the shooting of Smith’s wife, Racquel, in the incident. MORE: Notable sports deaths in 2016 Hayes testified Saturday for the first time, and said in a New Orleans courtroom that after he ran into Smith’s SUV on April 9 of this year, the former Saints defensive lineman cursed him, then said he was going to get a gun out of his SUV....
Will that be enough to help them clinch the 2021 NBA Finals title? Only time will tell. After winning two American Basketball Association (ABA) championships in 1974 and 1976, the Brooklyn Nets endured the worst run in the NBA, missing out on the playoffs for the next five seasons. The Nets managed to win Conference titles in 2002 and 2003 but could not win the finals. A rebuild of the roster started in 2019 with the acquisitions of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan....
Known as BA.2, the new strain is a descendant of Omicron. It shares 32 mutations with the original Omicron variant, BA.1, but a few different mutations were detected in the spike protein. For now, BA.2 is still rare in the U.S. However, experts are worried that cases will spike again if the subvariant becomes more prominent. According to experts, this may depend on BA.2’s impact on vaccine protection and immune response....
For a limited time, McDonald’s customers can get specially marked Pokemon Trading Cards in contained in a pack alongside the purchase of a Happy Meal. All of the offered cards are reprints of existing cards depicting all of the regional starters throughout the Pokemon series as well as Pikachu. RELATED: 10 Pokemon That Seem Overpowered In The Anime (But Are Much Weaker In The Games) While the promotion is mainly intended for children due to it being packaged as a Happy Meal toy, many adults are buying up Happy Meals in bulk to get as many of these cards as possible....
Whether players believe that Death Stranding has invented a new genre or not, it still at its core is a game and is thus privy to the expectations of modern gaming. So, with players wrapping up their initial playthroughs and working towards unlocking every trophy and achievement, fans will be itching for more content to satiate them until Kojima Productions can launch a new title. RELATED: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Director Praises Death Stranding...
CD Projekt is already stating they are working on their next big game after Cyberpunk 2077, slated for a 2021 release. The current title and theme is unknown, but it could be another Witcher game. RELATED: Did CD Project RED Just Tease The Witcher 4? One notion that CD PRojekt has firmly stated is that Geralt of Rivia will not be returning as a protagonist in the next big Witcher title that comes to fruition....
How Apple Devices Update Apple periodically releases new versions of its mobile operating systems. By design, these updates affect only the core operating system of the device and do not modify user data. Therefore, you can be confident that an iOS, iPadOS, or WatchOS upgrade will not remove your photos, music, or other data. Potential for Data Loss Although upgrades don’t affect user data, it’s not unheard-of for an update to fail for some reason....
The Colts and Seahawks have the shortest prices to make the postseason, with the ‘Yes’ side of each team’s playoff prop listed at -350 odds. Indy and Seattle are followed by the Patriots at -320 to make the playoffs. The Eagles are -130 favorites to earn a playoff spot this season after missing out last year by losing three of their last four games to finish with a 10-6 record....
Following the eye-popping tech demo/short film Kara, Quantic Dream showed up at E3 2012 with an all-new game, Beyond: Two Souls, that looks to hoist the interactive narrative bar further and features an incredibly lifelike performance from Academy Award nominee, Ellen Page. However, Page isn’t the only fan-favorite thespian set to take to the virtual Beyond: Two Souls stage as Spider-Man alum Willem Dafoe is now rumored for a major role in the ambitious project....
This month’s qualifiers against Bolivia and Chile will be the final competitive matches in which he can assess the group hoping to seal the Selecao’s sixth world title. After racing to nine wins and a draw in his 10 competitive tests on the job, and sealing qualification for Russia with four games to spare, time is now the biggest obstacle facing Tite. READ MORE: Casemiro to captain Brazil | Brazil to meet Japan on BGT | Arthur: Brazil’s new plan B...
Just days following the Chicago Cubs were brushed out of the 2015 NLCS by the New York Mets, their catching coach received a phone call from team president Theo Epstein. Borzello was directed to head down to Mesa, Ariz. and work with Willson Contreras, the organization’s then-23-year-old catcher. He had been participating in the Arizona Fall League after compiling a .324/.404/.466 slash line in 120 games in Double-A. Once Borzello settled into his seat to watch the prospect, his plans nearly changed....
Wilshere’s stand-out game in his Arsenal career so far remains his domineering performance against Barcelona in the Champions League six years ago. The then 19-year-old ran rings around the likes of Xavi and Iniesta while putting in a defensive shift to help Arsene Wenger’s side run out 2-1 winners in what many consider to be the Gunners’ most impressive victory at Emirates Stadium. Wilshire 12/1 to score 1st vs. Bate...
Raonic sealed a third grand slam semifinal of his career — and second at the All England Club — with a strong performance from the baseline, mixed with moments of magic at the net. MORE: Wimbledon images | Winners since 2000 Sam Querrey and Milos Raonic (Getty Images) Querrey, the tournament’s 28th seed, was the last American remaining in the men’s competition. Two U.S. women will play on Thursday for a shot at Saturday’s championship match....
