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Yadav, who has been named in both the ODI and T20 squads for India’s upcoming tour to Australia, was speaking to reporters on the eve of the team’s departure. “I am here because of my pace," Yadav said. “Whenever I come on to the ground or the pitch (to bowl) I always think about my pace. I do not think about my line and length.” The 28-year-old had one of his best years in 2015 as he played a major role in India’s run to the semi-finals of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup....

The World Meteorological Organization’s new findings came as it detailed record highs in overall greenhouse gas concentrations last year and faster rates of increase compared to the annual average in the last decade, the Associated Press reported. “It’s because of changes of the global local climate, especially. We have less humidity and less rainfall,” Taalas said. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below. The United Nations climate office warned that the world remains off target for meeting its goal of cutting emissions as part of international efforts to curb global warming....

According to MMA Fighting, verbal agreements have been made for the fight and an official announcement is expected in the coming weeks. UFC have reportedly zeroed in on the 7th March card for the title clash but the location and the venue have not been decided as yet. Zhang KO’d Jessica Andrade in the very first round of their main-event clash at UFC Fight Night 157 to capture the strawweight title in front of her home-town crowd in China, becoming the first Chinese champion in UFC history....

Gonzaga, who challenged Randy Couture for the UFC heavyweight title back in 2007, is listed at -170 to end his two-fight losing streak. Cro Cop, who gets +150 odds as the underdog, finished his most-recent run in the UFC with three consecutive losses, the last probably his worst performance: a KO by Roy Nelson in October 2011. Now at age 40, Cro Cop starts his third stint with the UFC....

Khabib Nurmagomedov cements GOAT status The promotion recently released the latest updates in their official rankings where Khabib Nurmagomedov has dethroned former light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his title against Justin Gaethje in the headliner of last weekend’s UFC 254 pay-per-view which took place at the Yas Islands in Abu Dhabi. Displaying sheer dominance from start to finish, the champ finished the now-former interim champ in the second round via triangle choke submission maneuver....

Earlier this month, former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold voiced his displeasure, stating the top four contenders in the 185-pound division (himself, Yoel Romero, Robert Whittaker, and Gegard Mousasi) should go on a self-imposed strike until an interim title fight is made. That displeasure comes from what Rockhold and the other three fighters deemed an absurd title fight between champion Michael Bisping and former welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre for later in 2017....

On the back of a devastating 17-second loss to the up-and-coming Chimaev, Meerschaert is now willing to do whatever it takes to earn himself a rematch. While speaking to TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, Gerald Meerschaert said that he will prove that he has whatever it takes to beat Khamzat Chimaev. Meerschaert added that he has always credited Khamzat Chimaev as a good fighter and expected him to come forward during their fight, which he did....

In the lead-up to the next big UFC pay-per-view, UFC 251, there has been a host of notable interactions between UFC fighters, former fighters, and even sensations from the world of boxing. In this week’s UFC Twitter roundup, we bring you the biggest updates and rumors from the world of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and let’s get straight into it without any further delay. And while you’re at it, do follow us on Twitter at Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news updates and fight announcements from the world of Mixed Martial Arts....

The Cranes had failed to rise to the occasion at the tournament as they lost the opening two matches in Group B. In their first encounter, they were beaten 3-1 by Chipolopolo of Zambia and went on to lose 1-0 to the Brave Warriors of Namibia. Against The Elephants at Stade de Marrakech, Cranes needed a win but it was Ivory Coast, who had a bright start in the first 10 minutes....

The UK government is planning to roll out a new public safety system later this Summer, similar to one used in the USA. The system is designed to warn smartphone and tablet users of imminent threats to life, as well as how to stay safe; with alerts able to be issued on a national or local level, depending on the severity of the threat. The system can alert the public to threats ranging from severe flood warnings to fires, explosions, terrorist incidents or public health emergencies....

On Tuesday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that Ukrainian forces had destroyed 32 Russian attacks coming from different directions, including 21 winged rockets and 11 unmanned aircraft. “During the current day, the invaders have again launched a mass missile strike, launched nearly 30 winged missiles across our country, launched seven air strikes and fired about 25 from jet fire systems,” the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote in a Facebook post....

Roughly three months later, an official from a Ukrainian brigade that helped liberate the region has provided a new look into how Ukraine managed to take back one of the last Russian strongholds in Kharkiv: Vovchansk. Shortly after announcing a counteroffensive in the southern Kherson region in late August, Ukraine launched its surprise push in September in the Kharkiv region. Ukraine said later that month that it had freed the vast majority of the region from Russian control....

Last Monday, explosions were reported at two airbases inside Russia: the Dyagilevo base in Russia’s Ryazan region and the Engels base in the Saratov region. Russia said that three servicemen were killed in the blasts, four others were injured and two aircraft were damaged, according to the Associated Press. Russia blamed the incident on Ukraine, saying that the war-torn country sent drones to attack the airbases and that Russian air defenses were able to shoot them down....

The Newsweek map shows the major counterattacks by both Russian and Ukrainian forces from March 4, eight days after the war began in 2022. It includes the most recent counterattacks on January 19. Just over a week into the invasion, it shows that Russian-backed separatists occupied much of the eastern Ukraine. They also held the majority of southeast Ukraine, including Crimea, which was annexed in 2014. In the north and northeast of Ukraine, Russian forces advanced, moving in toward the capital, Kyiv....

“Russia is a terrorist country. I don’t know why the world is slow to recognize it,” he said in a tweet. Over 440 graves were found in the burial site in the woods of Izium after Ukrainian forces recaptured the city from Russian control as part of Ukraine’s recent counteroffensive efforts. Zelensky said the number of tortured Ukrainians is “unknown.” “How many more of our people must die so that all finally figured it out?...

Up to 1.6 million Ukrainians are believed to have been forcibly deported from their homes by occupying Russian forces since February 24, according to the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council Michèle Taylor. Among them are hundreds of thousands of children, according to figures from Russia’s own defense ministry. Many, according to several reports and admissions from Russian officials, are being adopted by Russian families. The “evacuations,” as Russian authorities term the mass relocations, are ongoing, for example in southern Kherson as Ukrainian troops prepare to make a fresh push for the city....

The UCL is a band of tough, fibrous tissue that connects the bones at the base of the thumb. This ligament prevents the thumb from pointing too far away from the hand. An injury to the ulnar collateral ligament occurs when this structure is stretched too far. Types of UCL Injury The two common descriptive terms for injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament are: Skier’s thumbGamekeeper’s thumb These names are often used interchangeably, although they describe slightly different types of injury....

This article discusses ulnar styloid fractures, what causes them, and how they are diagnosed and treated. Symptoms of an Ulnar Styloid Fracture The symptoms of a broken wrist, including an ulnar styloid fracture, include: PainSwellingTendernessBruisingWrist hanging or bent in an odd angle Common Causes of Ulnar Styloid Fractures The most common cause of an ulnar styloid fracture, or any other wrist fracture, is falling onto an outstretched arm. This could happen while playing sports, when falling off a bike, during a car accident, or just falling hard when you trip over something....

Leading up to the event, the hashtag #DraftDreams circulated on social media during the gauntlet of predraft workouts for 2014 hopefuls. These dreams are so real. The dream of hearing your name called by the NBA commissioner can be the culmination of a lifetime of handwork and dedication. MORE: Mock Draft: Wiggins is No. 1 | Austin will be honored | Bucks cross Embiid off list? But, after that 60th name is called, I urge all players, drafted and undrafted alike, to pick a new dream immediately....

The M7’s rumored specs do sound quite interesting – with a 4.7-inch full HD display with a massive 468 ppi, a 1.7 GHz quad-core processor and 2 GB of RAM, this would’ve definitely been a worthy contender to the current favorite, the Samsung Galaxy S3. The M7 is also rumored to have an Ultrapixels camera, which would use three 4.3MP layers within a sensor to reproduce color better and capture sharper images....