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Rinku Singh "Ready" To Lead Uttar Pradesh In Vijay Hazare Trophy
Rinku Singh will start his captaincy stint by leading Uttar Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's 50-over domestic competition, which will begin on December 21, ESPN Cricinfo reported. He has taken over captaincy from seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who led the side in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Under Bhuvneshwar's captaincy, UP suffered a loss against Delhi in the quarter-finals. It will be Rinku's first stint of leading a state team at the senior level. He has had a taste of captaincy while leading Meerut Mavericks to the UPT20 League title. During the campaign, he majorly played the role of a finished and racked up 210 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 161.54.
NBA betting: Inside Nikola Jokic's odds as NBA MVP favorite - ESPN
Between 2009 and 2013, LeBron James won four NBA MVP awards in the span of five seasons. During that period and even in the seasons following, there was a general feeling around the league that James could win the honor every season due to his statistical dominance and his teams' success.
Netflix, FIFA agree deal for Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031 - ESPN
Netflix and FIFA have agreed a deal for the streaming giant to have exclusive United States broadcasting rights to the next two FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments, global football's governing body confirmed on Friday.
Sources -- Free agent Max Kepler agrees to deal with Phillies - ESPN
Outfielder Max Kepler and the Phillies are in agreement on a one-year, $10 million contract, sources told ESPN, adding a corner outfielder to Philadelphia's offensive mix as it looks to retool after a disappointing exit in the National League Division Series.
Curry, Green held without field goal; Grizzlies rout Warriors - ESPN
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — By the time Jake LaRavia swished a 3-pointer to give the Grizzlies an eye-popping 123-66 lead early in the fourth quarter Thursday night, the nights for Stephen Curry and Draymond Green had been long over.
LeBron breaks all-time minutes record as Lakers get on track - ESPN
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leader in regular-season minutes played Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick congratulated the 39-year-old star in the locker room in front of the team.
Karl-Anthony Towns dazzles in Minnesota return as Knicks roll - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns arrived at the Target Center on Thursday morning before the rest of his New York Knicks teammates. He said he wanted to take some time for himself and reminisce over his first nine seasons in Minnesota.