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Colombo, Sep 6 (PTI) Skipper Virat Kohli’s blazing blade ensured a comfortable seven wicket win in the lone Twenty20 game as the visitors completed a 9-0 rout of Sri Lanka, here tonight. It was the first time that an Indian cricket team registered an all-win record across formats in an overseas tour. Chasing a competitive 171 for win, Kohli led from the front with a fluent 82 off 54 deliveries while Manish Pandey played the second fiddle by remaining unbeaten on a career- best 51 to guide India home comfortably with four balls to spare....

There is no more iconic world series photo than the initial celebration shot, the first embrace of pitcher and catcher. Several of the past few World Series have provided us with iconic photos of the elated pitcher and catcher. This year it was catcher David Ross embracing pitcher Koji Uehara. MORE: World Series in photos | Inning-by-inning recap Who will ever forget Brad Lidge falling to his knees in 2008 when he recorded the World Series-clinching out against the Tampa Bay Rays?...

It’s been a month since the Valentine’s Day drama, where Komi tracked Tadano down at his home to hand-deliver a batch of homemade chocolates in a previous episode of Komi Can’t Communicate. Now a gift is expected from Tadano in return for White Day, but he has the treacherous task of getting through Komi’s parents first, and her dad certainly seems to disapprove of this whole ordeal. Back at school, however, friends begin to turn on each other as a full-out war erupts in Class 1-1 as everyone tries to claim the ultimate victory, while Komi is unsure about her role in the matter, as usual....

With spring approaching, Nintendo will likely announce the release date soon. There’s always the possibility that Kirby and the Forgotten Land will get delayed, of course. Due to the strain that the COVID-19 pandemic has put on the game industry, delays have become unfortunately common. However, there’s a good sign that suggests Kirby and the Forgotten Land is actually pretty far along: it has an ESRB rating already. What’s more, since Nintendo is likely to kick off 2022 with a Nintendo Direct, it has a perfect opportunity to address the newest Kirby game’s release....

Herbstreit was in Stillwater for the 5.6 magnitude earthquake in 2011 that occurred after a game between the Cowboys and Kansas State. This morning a 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck the area, prompting this note from Herbstreit on Twitter. Here's a look at how the 2011 quake played out, on live TV no less. BIG 12 SHOWDOWN: Get the numbers that matter for Oklahoma State vs. Baylor

The Denmark captain moved to San Siro on loan for the rest of the 2019-20 campaign in January. Milan have an option to keep 31-year-old Kjaer in Serie A when his temporary deal comes to an end. The centre-back has made it clear he wants to remain with the Rossoneri, but a decision is not likely to be made in the near future with the season suspended due to the coronavirus crisis....

Residents of Greene County reported that the flyers promoting racism and white supremacy began appearing in their mailboxes and driveaways around two weeks ago. Speaking to KDKA, Capt. William DeForte, of the Greene County Regional Police Department, said the most recent KKK flyer was found on Tuesday. “Every officer here was offended and extremely motivated to find the individual passing out this information,” DeForte said. The flyers, which are usually placed in plastic bags and weighed down with bird seed, tell people to “vote pro-America” and “pro-law and order” while also encouraging people to wear a mask and to vote in person....

One of the costliest buys in the 2018 auction, Starc was forced to miss the entire season due to stress fracture in his right leg. “I got a text message two days ago from the owners of Kolkata, saying I’ve been released from my contract. At the moment I’ll be home in April,” Starc told reporters. The exact reason for Starc’s release is not yet known but it is being believed that...

However, the Knights would be up against a stiff challenge from the Virat Kohli-led RCB, who flattered to deceive in the last edition despite having a star-studded line-up, including the likes of batting dashers West Indian Chris Gayle and South African AB de Villiers. Besides, the big-hitting West Indies player and the South African skipper would also like to use the opportunity to overcome their World Cup heart-break. South Africa were beaten in the semi-finals by runners-up New Zealand....

Also read: Sunil Narine bowling action found to be legal but will miss KKR’s opener against DD The 27-year-old West Indian pulled out of the World T20 saying he was still having difficulty in bowling with his new action after being sanctioned by the ICC for bowling with a suspect action. He was in the city last week practising but had to fly back to his country after his father’s death....

He made this observation while doing a SWOT analysis of the KKR squad for the upcoming IPL in a video shared on his YouTube channel. While talking about KKR’s strengths, Aakash Chopra highlighted the number of quality match-winners in their squad while naming Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Eoin Morgan, Pat Cummins and Dinesh Karthik. The former KKR player observed that an even stronger aspect of the franchise is their ability to close the innings, and called them one of the best finishing units in IPL 2020....

MORE: NBA Finals photos | Cavs doctors failed Kevin Love The win was the fifth in a row for the Warriors, who you may have heard set a new NBA record with 73 wins during the regular season. So you’ll have to excuse Klay Thompson for stating what many may find blasphemous when teammate Draymond Green toyed with this hypothetical to reporters after Sunday’s big win: “How can you say we’re better than the Showtime Lakers?...

Fury, 27, who beat Klitschko to take the WBA, WBO and IBF belts in November last year, caused controversy when he made homophobic, sexist and anti-Semitic comments in a video posted online last month. Though Fury has since apologised for the remarks, Ukrainian Klitschko said the sport would be better off without a champion like Fury. “I was in shock at his statements about women, the gay community, and when he got to the Jewish people he sounded like Hitler....

City moved back above the Reds into top spot on Sunday after Sergio Aguero’s goal clinched a 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor. Two games remain for City as they look to retain their title, against Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion respectively, with Pep Guardiola knowing two wins will be enough to see off Liverpool’s challenge. While Klopp believes the title race will go to the final day of the season, he concedes that City’s consistency this season means they would be worthy winners....

Emre Can scored either side of Mohamed Salah’s goal, all in the first 21 minutes, to set the Reds on their way to a 6-3 aggregate triumph. Mark Uth pulled one back for Hoffenheim before the interval and Sandro Wagner’s 79th-minute consolation came after Roberto Firmino added Liverpool’s fourth, but the Bundesliga side were thoroughly outmatched in the face of a rampant attack. “I thought the first half hour was a thunderstorm and I’ve really enjoyed it,” Klopp told BT Sport....

The largest joint in the body, the knee is also one of the most easily injured. Problems with any part of the knee’s anatomy can result in knee pain, stiffness, and difficulty walking. This article details knee anatomy. It explains the different parts that make up the knee joint, how the knee works, and common knee problems. Bones Around the Knee Three important bones come together at the knee joint:...

Diagnoses Related to Knee Replacement Surgery Knee replacement surgery isn’t appropriate for all instances of knee arthritis, but it may be helpful in severe cases. Knee osteoarthritis develops when the smooth cartilage that normally cushions the knee joint wears away. This condition is most common in people age 50 years or older, but it can occur in younger individuals as well. In addition to osteoarthritis, other types of knee arthritis that may warrant a knee replacement include:...

The Knicks owner has reportedly left players and employees “furious” because the team has not yet publicly commented on the death of George Floyd, according to ESPN’s Pablo Torre. Dolan sent the following email to Madison Square Garden employees on Monday, per Torre: MORE: Mavericks’ statement on George Floyd protests leaves everyone confused “This is a turbulent time in our country. The coronavirus and civil unrest have taken their toll on our way of life....

New York receives center Samuel Dalembert, point guard Jose Calderon and shooting guards Shane Larkin and Wayne Ellington. The Knicks also receive the 34th and 51st picks in Thursday’s draft. The trade was announced Wednesday night. This move appears to help the Mavericks, who will pair Chandler, a defensive-minded center, with franchise star Dirk Nowitzki. The two played together on the 2010-11 Mavericks team that won an NBA title at the expense of LeBron James’ Heat....