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(Field Level Media) Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid took an errant blow to the right side of his face during the 76ers’ 121-107 home loss to the Indiana Pacers yesterday and did not return.

(Reuters) – England’s FA decided to back Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup after being reassured by answers they received from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) during a meeting last month, chair Debbie Hewitt said yesterday.

(Reuters) – Opener Reeza Hendricks smashed 117 runs from 63 balls to guide South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 International at Centurion Park yesterday as they claimed the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare.

(Reuters) – Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in all competitions organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for exceeding the maximum permitted elbow extension of 15 degrees.

(CWI) ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the squad for the upcoming three-match CG United T20 International (T20I) home series against Bangladesh, which will be held from December 15 to 19, 2024, at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Australia batsman Steve Smith is weighing a “less is more” approach to training in a bid to arrest his form slump following advice from former teammate Mike Hussey during the first test against India.

(Field Level Media) Donovan Mitchell had 20 points and Darius Garland, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen combined to make 24 free throws as the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a surprising challenge from the visiting Washington Wizards for a 115-105 victory last night.

(ESPN) Fast bowler Arundhati Reddy has been dropped from India’s white-ball squads for the West Indies series.

(Reuters) – Rain halted the resumption of play after lunch on day one of the third test between Australia and India in Brisbane today.

(Reuters) – New Zealand made a strong start to their bid for a consolation victory in the third and final test against England at Hamilton’s Seddon Park yesterday, reaching lunch on the opening day on 93 without loss.

(Reuters) – Darwish Rasooli scored a career best 58 from 42 balls as Afghanistan eased to a 50-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 International at the Harare Sports Club yesterday, levelling the three-match series at 1-1.

(ICC) Imad Wasim, who last played for Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, has retired from the international game.

(Sportmax) Amir Jangoo stepped onto the field at Warner Park on Thursday for his One-Day International (ODI) debut with dreams of making his mark.

(ESPN Cricinfo) – Amir Jangoo’s unbeaten 104 and Keacy Carty’s 95 helped West Indies scale a 322-run chase against Bangladesh in St.

– team ends campaign with 0-2 record Guyana’s campaign in the International Federation of Association Basketball (FIBA) 3×3 AmeriCup ended winless, as they recorded hard-fought defeats against Haiti and the Cayman Islands yesterday in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Kashif & Shanghai Futsal Championship Albouystown Ballers and Touches tallied lopsided wins when the Kashif and Shanghai National Futsal Championship continued last evening at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

Belle West and Beavers stormed to comfortable wins when the Pouderoyen U-17 Football Championship continued at the West Demerara Secondary School ground.

Plaisance Guardians and Kobras recorded comfortable wins when the 2024/2025 edition of the ‘One Guyana’ Basketball League continued at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

‘One Guyana’ President’s Cup Squash The pair of Mary Fung-A-Fat/Alex Arjoon, as well as the sibling combination of Ashley/Jason-Ray Khalil, secured wins in the Mixed Doubles section when the ‘One Guyana’ President’s Cup Squash Championship continued last evening at the National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue.

Unity Cup 7-aside Football Supenaam All-Stars and Royal Challengers captured male and female division titles in the Region #2 ‘One Guyana’ Unity Cup 7-aside Football Championship at the Charity Community Ground.