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Ben Cleveland has filed for divorce from Kaitlyn Terrell. The two of them tied the knot on July 21, 2022. This comes weeks after Cleveland was taken into custody by police on charges of driving under the influence, People magazine reported.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The holiday season is a time for family, food—and, at least for some people, American football. As in previous years, teams in the National Football League (NFL) played on Christmas day, watched live by millions.

Congress on Tuesday extended best wishes to the Indian cricket team ahead of its Champions Trophy semi-final match against Australia and said the entire nation is cheering for them. India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the knockout jinx against an undermanned Australia when the two formidable cricket forces clash in Dubai on Tuesday. In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, «All the very best to the young men in blue as they take on the Aussies today. The entire nation is cheering for them!» Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's social media posts fat-shaming Indian captain Rohit Sharma had sparked a major row on Monday, riling millions of cricket fans and drawing flak from various quarters including her own party and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya who slammed them as «deeply shameful».

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In a sector often seen as dull and transactional, M.V.S. Murthy, chief marketing officer (CMO) at Federal Bank, breathes life into banking conversations with rich sports metaphors and a deep focus on human connection.

According to media buyers, JioStar has secured multiple sponsors for IPL 2025, including Campa, My11Circle, Birla Opus, SBI, Coca-Cola, Kent Fans, Amfi, Amul, Zupee, PhonePe, Jaquar Bath Fittings, and Asian Paints. «We are pretty confident that IPL 2025 is going to be much bigger than IPL 2024. We are aiming for a billion viewers this season,» said JioStar Chief Business Officer, Sports Revenue, SMB & Creator Ishan Chatterjee. He added, «IPL has its own place in India's marketing calendar, and many brands plan their campaigns around it.»

West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards has urged his national team to take inspiration from Afghanistan's rise in world cricket, highlighting their passion, energy, and determination. His comments come as West Indies cricket continues to struggle, having missed out on both the 2023 ODI World Cup and now the Champions Trophy. Once a dominant force in the sport, the team has faced setbacks due to inconsistency. On the other hand, Afghanistan has been on the rise, putting up one surprising performance after the other, having beaten Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia within the last 2 years. Continuing its recent trend, it again shocked England in the ongoing Champions Trophy defeating them by 8 runs, ending the team's campaign in the tournament.

«This Bombay hotel provides bathroom slippers. But to ensure people don't flick them, they provide mismatched pairs,» the user named Thejaswi Udupa said, dropping a snapshot of a pair of slippers on top of a hotel towel. The slippers featured in the image he posted were noticeably mismatched, with each foot sporting a different color. According to the user, this was a deliberate strategy employed by the hotel to ensure that guests would only find the slippers convenient to wear within their rooms, discouraging them from taking them for personal use outside the premises.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The first flush is just starting and while I wait for these teas, I decided to catch up on some tea history, on tea and golf’s shared beginnings here in India. Back in the early 19th century, as British planters set up large tea estates, far removed from towns and cities, they needed a place to unwind and relax.

Virat Kohli is set to play his 300th ODI on Sunday, and New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips said the Indian batting icon's «legacy» will shine through the years while «inspiring» generations of young cricketers. Kohli will become the seventh Indian player to achieve the feat after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh. «Obviously, he's an incredible player. And to know him a little bit personally myself is awesome,» said Phillips, who once played alongside Kohli at IPL side Royal Challengers Bengaluru. «He's an incredibly hard worker, and what he's done for the sport, but also for Indian cricket and also people coming through the game as youngsters now is absolutely fantastic,» he said on Saturday, ahead of New Zealand's Champions Trophy clash against India.

From mastering the fast-paced strategies of squash to finding focus on the golf course, Kush shares how his journey in sports has shaped his problem-solving skills and business acumen.

Real Madrid are going to go up against Real Betis in the La Liga match on Saturday while they have set their sights on the highly-anticipated Madrid derby in the UEFA Champions League next week. Los Blancos are still tied in a close title race with Barcelona, both on equal points, though behind their competitors on goal difference. With the league delicately balanced, Madrid cannot afford any lapses against a Betis team that has given them cause for concern in recent seasons, earning points in five of their previous eight encounters.

Travis Kelce has confirmed that he will return for another NFL season this year.

Shikhar Dhawan believes Rohit Sharma has matured as a leader over the years and shares a close bond with his teammates, which augurs well for the Indian team. Dhawan, who was Rohit's opening partner for a considerable period of time, said the Mumbai batter is experienced enough to handle the team.

Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Armani Exchange, Superdry and Woodland may soon resume importing premium footwear to India, as the government has started certifying overseas shoe factories after almost 18 months, industry executives said.

India's «undeniable» advantage of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, while the other seven teams have to shuttle between three venues in Pakistan, and the UAE.

Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer (MLS) after grabbing the neck of a New York City FC assistant coach at the end of Saturday’s match.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Two years ago, the storied American sportswear company Nike unveiled a new sneaker design in collaboration with jeweller Tiffany & Company. It was a symbol of former CEO John Donahoe’s efforts to turn Nike into a luxury brand, bypassing retailers and selling direct to customers, just like the world’s bling behemoths.

Donald Trump and the nation’s governors turned into a dramatic confrontation when Maine Governor Janet Mills refused to back down on her state's stance regarding transgender athletes. In a packed room at the White House last Friday (February 21), Trump pressed Mills to comply with his executive order banning transgender women and girls from competing in female sports. What followed was a tense exchange that had some governors shifting uncomfortably in their seats.