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Olympic sports bodies criticized World Athletics on Friday for promising to pay US$50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics.

Olympic organizers have unveiled their plans to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology

with rising construction costs of the team’s new stadium being built across the street from its current facility, and scheduled to open in 2026. The initial cost of the stadium was pegged at $1.4 billion when a preliminary agreement was struck with the state and county in March 2022. That number jumped to $1.54 billion months later and was last projected to be approaching $1.7 billion in August.

Dale Steyn is in awe of MS Dhoni's battling. He says watching the former Chennai skipper out in the field lifts his mood. He wants Dhoni, the crowd-favourite player in IPL 2024, to continue playing in the IPL.

controversy has erupted as Nike is under the social media radar due to an Olympic uniform of the USA track and field members. The controversy began when Citius Magazine, a popular and followed publication, posted a glimpse of Nike kits that the US track and field team will be donning this summer during the 2024 Paris Olympics, says USA Today.

TV viewers tuned in to Disney Star for the first 26 matches of Indian Premier League (IPL), the official IPL broadcaster said on Thursday, citing Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data. Disney Star, which is airing IPL matches on its sports and movie channels, said it garnered 188 billion minutes of total watch time during these matches. Also, cumulative reach and TVR (television ratings) rose 8% and 15%, respectively, compared to the previous edition for live broadcast of the tournament.

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IPL 2024 viewership to record high. In an official release, broadcaster Disney Star stated that it has witnessed continued rise in TV viewership for the marquee tournament. According to BARC data, Disney Star has amassed a cumulative reach of 44.8 crore viewers over the first 22 days, comprising 26 matches of TATA IPL 2024. This surge in viewership translates to a staggering total watch-time of 18,800 crore minutes. The cumulative reach for live broadcasts has witnessed an 8% growth compared to the previous season, accompanied by a notable 15% increase in match ratings (TVR).

Pixel 8 series. The showcased colorways for the Pixel 8a include black, beige, blue, and green, possibly named Porcelain, Bay, Mint, and Obsidian, respectively.

sexual harassment case. The BJP MP reached the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi for the case hearing on Thursday morning and submitted the plea for further probe. The court reserved an order on Brij Bhushan's application for April 26.

Top Events on April 18: India is all set to witness various political, legal, sports and technological events on April 18. These events include Amit Shah and JP Nadda's Lok Sabha poll campaigns, Rahul Gandhi's public meeting, electoral bond scheme hearing in Supreme Court, IPL 2024, and more. Take a look at detailed events below, - Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold roadshows in several parts of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar today, before filing his nomination papers at the Gandhinagar electorate for the Lok Sabha elections beginning on April 19.

NBA has banned Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter on Wednesday for violating gambling rules of United States, according to reports. The league mentioned in a report that Porter disclosed «confidential data to sports bettors, excluded his self participation in one or more games for betting purposes, and betting on NBA games.»

Ford is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue that can result in loss of drive power

New Jersey’s high-flying internet gambling market continues to smash records

Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City

KKR vs RR IPL 2024: Eden Gardens hosted a last-ball thriller on April 16 as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clashed with Rajasthan Royals (RR). In the battle between table-toppers, the Royals snatched victory in the final ball, disappointing the home crowd. At the end of the match, KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan hugged Jos Buttler - the chief architect of Kolkata’s loss.

Lululemon has unveiled its Team Canada designs for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, giving Canadians a glimpse of what the country’s Olympians and Paralympians will be wearing at the opening and closing ceremonies.Lululemon and the Canadian Olympic team unveiled the official uniforms Tuesday.Team Canada will enter the stadium for the official kickoff to the Olympics in red bomber jackets and red shorts and pants, worn over red short-sleeved shirts and paired with Lululemon sneakers.Look closely and you’ll notice the print on the tracksuits gives a fun nod to Canada’s history and biodiversity — the one-of-a-kind print celebrates the diversity of Canada and interprets the art, architecture and nature found throughout the country, including provincial flowers.The brand also shared a number of other designs, which will be worn by the athletes during medal ceremonies and the closing ceremony of the Games.Lululemon said its designs are “designed to support more bodies and more abilities,” and feature unique features like magnetic-close zippers, pull-on loops, sensory touch guides and braille love notes.Seated athletes will find more comfort in two key adaptive designs, the Seated-Fit Carpenter Pant and the Seated-Fit Poncho, which allow better functionality when sitting.The kit is also designed to wick sweat and features breathable mesh and convertible styles, to keep athletes comfortable in Paris’ changing weather.If we’re being honest, this year’s kit looks somewhat subdued compared to team uniforms of days gone by.Who can forget the time Team Canada showed up in bucket hats to the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia?Or how about the time they sported these wild shirts, over-size earrings and straw hats at the 1992 Olympic games in

Vivo V30e, leaks about its display and camera specifications have surfaced. As per 91 Mobiles, the Vivo V30e is expected to feature a 3D curved display and is rumored to be remarkably thin, making it possibly the thinnest smartphone to pack a 5,500 mAh battery. The reported leaks also suggest that the rear camera setup may include a Sony IMX882 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), along with the signature aura light reminiscent of the Vivo V30 and V30 Pro.

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Ramkumar, a retired school principal hailing from this port city, and his family came to know about the proud achievement of their son Siddharth through the television news. Siddharth Ramkumar is the all-India fourth rankholder and state topper in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023. He is currently undergoing IPS training in Hyderabad after securing 121 rank in the civil services exam last year, the family said.