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"He played a brilliant innings yesterday": Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma applauds his hundred in 3rd ODI against NZ
Guwahati (Assam) | January 19, 2026 3:19:49 PM IST
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma praised his century against New Zealand in the third ODI, saying Kohli showed his top form and played brilliantly for India. ... read..


Md Nawab wins Pre-Qualifying I, 27 players qualify for final stage
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 19, 2026 2:49:48 PM IST
Md Nawab of Patna came up with an even-par 72 in round two to total one-under 143 and thus win Pre-Qualifying I of the PGTI Qualifying School 2026, being played at the in Ahmedabad.Kensville Golf and Country Club ... read..


McIlroy lies fifth in Dubai Invitational, Elvira leads
Dubai | January 19, 2026 2:19:43 PM IST
Nacho Elvira took a two-shot advantage as he stayed steady in breezy conditions on the third day of the final round of the 2026 Dubai Invitational. ... read..


ICC gives ultimatum to BCB; must decide on visiting India for T20 WC by January 21: Sources
New Delhi | January 19, 2026 2:19:33 PM IST
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given an ultimatum to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to give their final decision on whether they will send the Bangladesh cricket team to India or not for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 participation b ... read..


Sony Open: Theegala climbs to Tied-32nd after third-round 67
Honolulu | January 19, 2026 1:49:36 PM IST
Sahith Theegala continued his steady progress at the Sony Open in Hawaii, firing a composed 3-under 67 on Saturday to rise to tied-32nd after 54 holes. ... read..


"Runs were required in the last match, he got out playing shots in the air...": Aakash Chopra speaks on Rohit Sharma's performance in NZ series
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 19, 2026 1:49:34 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra feels that Indian skipper Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Rohit Sharma's lack of runs let the team down in the third and final ODI against New Zealand. ... read..


Donovan Ferreira's T20 World Cup 2026 participation doubtful due to injury
Johannesburg | January 19, 2026 1:49:26 PM IST
South African allrounder Donovan Ferreira's participation in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is doubtful after the Proteas cricketer injured his shoulder during the ongoing SA20 and has been ruled out ... read..


First edition of Devika Premier League wraps up in Udhampur
Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir) | January 19, 2026 1:19:21 PM IST
The first edition of the Devika Premier League concluded with a match between Feria Super Kings and Chandi Tigers. Jammu and Kashmir's Sports Minister, Satish Sharma, presided as the chief guest at the final of the tournament. ... read..


Elite Indian rifle and pistol shooters set for trials test
New Delhi | January 19, 2026 1:19:20 PM IST
The Indian domestic Shooting season moves forward from Monday, when the country's elite Rifle and Pistol shooters, over 150 of them across eight Olympic events plus the exclusive 50m rifle prone event for men and women, line-up at the Dr. Karni Singh Shoo ... read..


"He's not tied down to an image": Sunil Gavaskar lauds Virat Kohli's mindset as he continues his brilliant form in ODI cricket
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 19, 2026 12:49:19 PM IST
Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praises India's star batter Virat Kohli's mindset, saying he's not tied to an image and focuses on scoring runs. ... read..


SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape secure qualifier 1 spot as MI Cape Town eliminated from season 4
Cape Town | January 19, 2026 11:49:15 AM IST
Sunrisers Eastern Cape delivered a commanding performance that not only secured the two-time champions' place at the top of the SA20 table but also dashed MI Cape Town's Season 4 Playoffs aspirations, edging them out by seven wickets in a thrilling contes ... read..


India's women's football team suffer defeat in friendly against FC Metalist 1925 in Turkiye
New Delhi | January 19, 2026 10:49:29 AM IST
The Indian senior women's team lost 0-2 to Ukrainian club FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in their first friendly match at the Emirhan Sport Centre in Manavgat, Turkiye, on Sunday. ... read..


SAFF Futsal Championship 2026: India secures a 3-3 draw against Nepal
New Delhi | January 19, 2026 10:49:24 AM IST
India fought back three times to secure a 3-3 draw against Nepal in their second match of the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 at the Nonthaburi Stadium on Sunday. ... read..


Australia name 17-member squad for T20I series against Pakistan
Sydney | January 19, 2026 10:19:28 AM IST
Australia on Monday announced a 17-member squad for their three-match T20I series against Pakistan, scheduled to be played in Lahore later this month, as part of their preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. ... read..


Virat Kohli arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2026 9:19:34 AM IST
Hours after India's defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI, star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Monday. ... read..


Virat Kohli spotted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2026 9:19:27 AM IST
Hours after India's defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI, star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Monday. ... read..


Nitish Kumar Reddy offers prayer at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | January 19, 2026 8:49:33 AM IST
Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy offered prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Monday. ... read..


T20 World Cup: Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid issued visas to travel to India
New Delhi | January 19, 2026 7:19:29 AM IST
England cricketers Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid have recieved their visas to travel to India for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, starting next month, according to ESPNcricinfo. ... read..


"He is in terrific form": Shubman Gill backs Rohit Sharma
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 19, 2026 1:49:25 AM IST
India captain Shubman Gill backed Rohit Sharma, who had a dismal batting performance in his side's 2-1 loss to New Zealand in the three-match ODI series. ... read..


ICC U19 World Cup: Afghanistan thrash West Indies, England register win over Zimbabwe
Cricket | January 19, 2026 1:19:31 AM IST
Afghanistan registered their second win in a row in the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026, thrashing the West Indies by 138 runs at the High Performance Oval on Sunday. ... read..


Final call on Bangladesh's T20 WC participation to be taken on January 21
Dhaka | January 18, 2026 11:49:28 PM IST
A final call regarding Bangladesh's participation in the ICC T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and particularly the team travelling to India, would be taken on January 21, reported ESPNCricinfo on Sunday. ... read..


HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintain unbeaten run with 1-1 (4-1 SO) win against Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | January 18, 2026 11:19:38 PM IST
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), registering a 4-1 penalty shootout win against Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons after the two teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time at the Kalinga Hockey St ... read..


Virat Kohli rewrites record-books with lone warrior ton against NZ at Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 11:19:36 PM IST
While India failed to seal the ODI series win against New Zealand, Virat Kohli slammed a valiant century, almost a lone warrior effort, which gave Men in Blue and fans some hope and to him, plenty of records and milestones. ... read..


"Always nice to get stuck into moments with your mates": Mitchell on NZ's first ODI series win in India
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 11:19:25 PM IST
Following his side's series win over India, New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell expressed happiness at their first-ever ODI series win in India and hailed Glenn Phillips for his century as well. ... read..


"Lot of areas need improvement": Shubman Gill after New Zealand win first ODI series in India
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 10:49:32 PM IST
After losing the three-match ODI series against New Zealand 2-1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Team India captain Shubman Gill accepted that a lot of areas need to be improved in the team. ... read..


India Open: An-se Young, Lin Chun-Yi speak after men's, women's singles title win
New Delhi | January 18, 2026 10:19:54 PM IST
Following her women's singles title win at the India Open, the world number one and Paris Olympic gold medalist An-se Young expressed happiness and pointed to her endurance and ability to attack as the factors contributing to her success. ... read..


ISPL: Majhi Mumbai secure 7-wicket win over Srinagar Ke Veer
Surat (Gujarat) | January 18, 2026 10:19:48 PM IST
Majhi Mumbai delivered a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Srinagar Ke Veer by 7 wickets in their Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 encounter at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Sunday to jump to the top of the points table. ... read..


Virat ton, Harshit counter-attack in vain as NZ secure first ODI series win in India, beat Men in Blue by 41 runs
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 10:19:46 PM IST
An incredible lone warrior century from Virat Kohli and his 99-run stand with lower-order batter Harshit Rana, who scored his maiden ODI fifty, went in vain as New Zealand downed the Men in Blue in the third and final ODI at Indore to secure their first-e ... read..


Rohit Sharma becomes sixth Indian to play 100 ODIs at home; ends New Zealand series on poor note
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 9:49:49 PM IST
Veteran Indian opener Rohit Sharma became the sixth Indian to play 100 ODI matches at home. Sharma achieved this milestone during the third and final ODI against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday. ... read..


3rd ODI: Virat Kohli slams 85th international ton and 54th in ODIs
Indoor (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 9:49:48 PM IST
Indian stalwart Virat Kohli slammed his 85th international century and 54th record-extending century in ODI cricket during the third and final ODI against New Zealand at the Holkarf Cricket Stadium on Sunday. ... read..


Kabaddi Champions League trophy tour begins in Rindhana, reaches Panipat, Karnal
Rindhana (Haryana) | January 18, 2026 9:49:44 PM IST
The journey of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Trophy Tour began on January 16 in the soul of the sport, truly lives, Rindhana. ... read..


3rd ODI: Michael Bracewell left field after sustaining calf injury
Indoor (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 9:49:41 PM IST
New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell sustained a left calf injury while fielding during the third ODI against India at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday. ... read..


Hockey India League: Late surge seals 3-2 comeback win for Shrachi Bengal Tigers against SG Pipers
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 18, 2026 9:19:35 PM IST
In a nail-biting encounter, Shrachi Bengal Tigers overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 victory against the SG Pipers in their final pool stage clash of the Men's Hockey India League at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Sunday. ... read..


Ethiopia's Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole crowned champions at Mumbai Marathon 2026
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 18, 2026 8:49:42 PM IST
Ethiopians Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole registered significant victories in the 21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon on Sunday, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, according to a release. ... read..


"This could well be his last ODI in India": Ex-India U19 WC winner on struggling Jadeja
New Delhi | January 18, 2026 8:49:40 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Shreevats Goswami opined that the third ODI against New Zealand at Indore, which is currently in progress, could be the last home ODI for veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has had a lean run in ODIs for a while. ... read..


India Open 2026: An Se-young, Lin Chun-yi crowned women's and men's singles champions
New Delhi | January 18, 2026 7:49:47 PM IST
Defending Champion An Se Young once again underlined her supremacy with a clinical demolition of China's Wang Zhi Yi in the women's singles final. ... read..


Australian Open: World number one Sabalenka starts off with win; Williams exits in round one
Melbourne | January 18, 2026 7:49:37 PM IST
The world number one Aryna Sabalenka started off her Australian Open campaign with a fine win over Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in a testing two-set game at Melbourne on Sunday. ... read..


Australian Open: Alcaraz, Bublik and Zverev move to second round
Melbourne | January 18, 2026 7:49:28 PM IST
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Adam Walton in a three-game set to move to the second round of the ongoing Australian Open 2026 event on Sunday. ... read..


Pune Grand Tour 2026 Preview: World's top cyclists compete in historic LA Olympic qualifier event
Pune (Maharashtra) | January 18, 2026 7:19:44 PM IST
India stands on the threshold of a historic moment as the Pune Grand Tour 2026 is set to flag off on Monday. The event marks the country's first-ever Continental multi-stage road race for Men and is classified as a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 2.2 ... read..


New Zealand rewrite record books as Mitchell continues historic run against India in ODIs
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 7:19:39 PM IST
New Zealand rewrote history books, slamming the second-highest partnership against India in ODIs during the third and final one-dayer at Indore on Sunday, with Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips slamming centuries. ... read..


Aman Mokhade becomes third batter to score 800-plus runs in single Vijay Hazare Trophy edition
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 18, 2026 6:49:43 PM IST
Vidarbha batter Aman Mokhade joined Prithvi Shaw of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu's N Jagadeesan to become the third batter to smash 800-plus runs in a single Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) edition. ... read..


BBL: Curran, Smith and Starc shine as Sydney Sixers beat Brisbane Heat by five wickets
Brisbane | January 18, 2026 6:49:38 PM IST
A brilliant half-century from Steve Smith and Sam Curran and a fantastic four-wicket haul by ace speedster Mitchell Starc helped the Sydney Sixers secure a five-wicket win against the Brisbane Heat in the 40th match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 20 ... read..


3rd ODI: Centuries from Mitchell and Phillips guide New Zealand to 337/8 vs India
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 6:19:33 PM IST
A fantastic century from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips has guided New Zealand to post a challenging target of 338 runs against India in the third and final ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday. ... read..


"Leave your gadgets, let's sport it out": Gujarat Titans COO Arvinder on third edition of 'Junior Titans' programme
New Delhi | January 18, 2026 5:49:32 PM IST
Gujarat Titans COO Arvinder Singh spoke on the franchise's third edition of the 'Junior Titans' programme, speaking on how it encourages children to "leave their gadgets and sport it out" and about how the programme aims to reach more smaller cities of th ... read..


"Death bowling is a concern": Dinesh Karthik on India's weakness heading into T20 WC
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 18, 2026 5:19:22 PM IST
Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said that while the Men in Blue are in a very strong position having won majority of their matches leading up to the tournament, the death bowling is a "concern" because of t ... read..


"There's a reason foreign coaches don't succeed in India": Ex-cricketer slams Doeschate for "terrible remarks" on Rohit, Nitish
New Delhi | January 18, 2026 4:49:37 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Priyank Panchal lambasted Indian assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate for his remarks on senior stalwart Rohit Sharma and young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy following the second ODI against New Zealand, pointing how "dexterity need ... read..


ISPL invites bids for co-ownership of Srinagar Ke Veer; opportunity to partner with Akshay Kumar
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 18, 2026 3:49:37 PM IST
The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has opened bids for the co-ownership of Srinagar Ke Veer, the franchise owned by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, offering investors and corporates an opportunity to partner with one of India's fastest-growing cric ... read..


From Gondal to Hyderabad, Fit India Sundays on Cycle unites citizens nationwide in 57th edition
New Delhi | January 18, 2026 3:49:26 PM IST
Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya pedals in Gujarat, and G Kishan Reddy joins the Hyderabad event along with sportspersons P Gopichand, Deepthi Jeevanji, and Esha Singh as special guests, according to a release. ... read..


U19 CWC: Sri Lanka storms to top of Group A with record-breaking win over Japan
Windhoek | January 18, 2026 3:19:28 PM IST
Sri Lanka sits atop Group A at the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup after a dominant, record-breaking display against Japan in Namibia. ... read..


"I feel very grateful": Ayush Badoni reflects on maiden Indian team call-up
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 2:20:08 PM IST
Indian batter Ayush Badoni reflected on his maiden call-up for the Men in Blue and his rise as an all-rounder. Badoni expressed gratitude for his selection in the ODI squad for the New Zealand series. ... read..


3rd ODI: Indian skipper Shubman Gill wins toss, asks New Zealand to bat first in series decider
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 1:50:02 PM IST
Indian skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to field against New Zealand in the third and final ODI in Indore on Sunday. ... read..


Additional Commissioner Santosh Pandey flags off Kolkata Police 'Safe Drive Save Life' Half Marathon 2026
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 18, 2026 12:49:20 PM IST
Additional Commissioner of Police Santosh Pandey flagged off the Kolkata Police 'Safe Drive Save Life' Half Marathon 2026 in Kolkata on Sunday. ... read..


"Unintentional and resulted from a momentary lapse in concentration": BCB on no customary handshake at toss in India vs Bangladesh U19 World Cup fixture
Bulawayo | January 18, 2026 12:19:05 PM IST
The India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 did not see the customary handshake during the toss. Addressing the issue, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) clarified that the absence of a handshake was compl ... read..


Mumbai Stars crowned champions of IDCA's 3rd T10 Women's Deaf Premier League
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 18, 2026 11:49:19 AM IST
The action-packed third edition of the T10 Women's Deaf Premier League, organized by the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) in collaboration with the Serum Institute of India (Cyrus Poonawalla Group) and Nykaa concluded on a high note with the Mumbai ... read..


Karnataka Home Ministry gives green flag to M Chinnaswamy Stadium to host matches, subject to conditions
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 18, 2026 11:19:20 AM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday ended months of uncertainty, giving the green flag for international and Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to be held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, subject to certain conditions. ... read..


"He showed maturity": Ayush Mhatre praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after vital knock at U19 World Cup
Bulawayo | January 18, 2026 9:49:20 AM IST
India captain Ayush Mhatre hailed the professionalism on display from his star hitter Vaibhav Suryavanshi after he contributed a vital (72 off 67) for India as they edged past Bangladesh to maintain their unbeaten start at the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket W ... read..


SA20: Three teams still in hunt for playoffs spot
Cape Town | January 18, 2026 8:49:43 AM IST
SA20 delivered an incredible set of results on Saturday, leaving three teams still in contention for the final Season 4 Playoffs berth. ... read..


SAFF Women's Futsal Championship: Diti Kanungo's four goals help India outplay Nepal
Nonthaburi | January 18, 2026 8:49:33 AM IST
The Indian women's futsal team triumphed 8-1 against Nepal in the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship 2026 at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Thailand, on Saturday, as per the AIFF website. ... read..


ISPL: Hat-trick of wins makes Chennai Singams table toppers
Surat (Gujarat) | January 18, 2026 2:49:20 AM IST
Chennai Singams defeated Majhi Mumbai by 24 runs, kudos to Mohammed Nadeem's heroics (23 runs from 15 balls), good finish by Sarfraz Khan (17 runs from 11 balls) and Rajesh Sorte's 3/23 (2 overs). This was Chennai Singams' first win against Majhi Mumbai i ... read..


India Open 2026: Jonatan Christie to face Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi in final
New Delhi | January 18, 2026 2:49:19 AM IST
Jonatan Christie will face Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi in the final. Lin converted the fourth match point in the decider to beat Canada's Victor Lai 21-9, 6-21, 22-20 in one hour and one minute, according to a release. ... read..


Smriti Mandhana praises RCB's bowling unit after dominant win over DC
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 18, 2026 2:49:10 AM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana praised the team's bowling unit after a dominant win against Delhi Capitals in the 11th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season on Saturday. DC captain Jemimah Rodrigues, on t ... read..


RCB continue winning streak in WPL 2026, defeat DC by 8 wickets
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 18, 2026 2:49:09 AM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) extended their unbeaten run to four matches with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai in the 11th fixture of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) ma ... read..


High-performance camp for athletes, coaches launched in Guwahati under Assam govt, IIS initiative
Guwahati (Assam), | January 18, 2026 2:49:05 AM IST
A high-performance training camp for athletes and coaches across seven sports has been launched in Guwahati under the initiative of the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, in collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) ... read..


India announces squads for ODI, T20I series against Australia Women
New Delhi | January 17, 2026 11:50:07 PM IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have named the India Women's squads for their tour of Australia in February-March. Batter Bharti Fulmali gets a maiden India call-up as she has been included in the T20I squad for the Women in Blue. ... read..


India's Olympic medallist Vijender Singh appointed to Asian Boxing Council
New Delhi | January 17, 2026 11:50:02 PM IST
Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council (ABC), marking a milestone in his journey from elite athlete to global sports administrator. ... read..


Aiden Markram ton helps DSG keep playoffs hopes alive
Durban | January 17, 2026 11:50:00 PM IST
Aiden Markram blazed the second SA20 century of his career to keep Durban's Super Giants' season alive. ... read..


Bihar defeat Maharashtra in final; Odisha clinch bronze at 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 17, 2026 11:49:55 PM IST
The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship concluded at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday with a thrilling final day of knockout action, showcasing India's top Under-15 girls' rugby talent. ... read..


A new chapter in Indian distance running: Mumbai Marathon to begin on Jan 18
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 10:49:57 PM IST
The Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM), a World Athletics Gold Label Race, will see over 69,000 participants, including 65,400+ on-ground runners and 3,700+ virtual participants, take to Mumbai's streets alongside the world's finest distance runners on January 18 ... read..


Premier League: Manchester United thrash Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford
Stretford | January 17, 2026 10:49:55 PM IST
Manchester United thrashed arch-rivals Manchester City 2-0 in the high-voltage English Premier League (EPL) 2025-26 season match at Old Trafford on Saturday. ... read..


India Open 2026: Jonatan Christie beats Loh Kean Yew; An Se Young to take on Wang Zhi Yi in women's singles final
New Delhi | January 17, 2026 10:49:49 PM IST
Indonesia's Jonatan Christie mixed his tactics and kept his nerves in key situations to beat former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the men's singles semifinals of India Open 2026. ... read..


ICC U19 World Cup 2026: Vihaan Malhotra's four-wicket haul helps India secure close win over Bangladesh
Bulawayo | January 17, 2026 10:49:40 PM IST
The Ayush Mhatre-led India registered a thrilling 18-run win over Bangladesh after the second innings was reduced to 29 overs due to rain in the seventh match of the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. ... read..


Bajrang Punia, Sangeeta Phogat join Orca Wrestling League in leadership roles
Michigan | January 17, 2026 10:49:38 PM IST
Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia and international wrestler Sangeeta Phogat have formally confirmed their involvement with the Orca Wrestling League (OWL), an international professional wrestling league being developed under the Orca Sports platform. The le ... read..


ICC U19 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka register massive 203-run win over Japan
Windhoek | January 17, 2026 10:19:28 PM IST
A record-breaking knock by Sri Lankan opener Viran Chamuditha has helped his side to clinch a massive 203-run victory over Japan in the 19th fixture of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 tournament in Windhoek on Saturday. ... read..


"Team environment is very good": Mohammed Siraj ahead of third ODI against New Zealand
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 9:49:28 PM IST
Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj said the team environment is very good and that the Men in Blue will look to do well in the do-or-die contest against New Zealand in the upcoming third ODI on January 18. ... read..


ICC, BCB agree to continue dialogue over Bangladesh's demand for relocating T20 World Cup matches
Dhaka | January 17, 2026 9:49:26 PM IST
Bangladesh Cricket Board and ICC held a meeting on Saturday over BCB's demand for a shift in venue of the team's 2026 T20 World Cup matches to venues outside India, with the two parties "agreeing to continue engaging in constructive dialogue on the matter ... read..


Pune Grand Tour a pathway to legacy envisioned 75 years ahead and beyond: Devendra Fadnavis
Pune (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 9:19:34 PM IST
The Pune Grand Tour (PGT) 2026 was officially declared open on Saturday, by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, marking the commencement of India's first-ever UCI 2.2 category multi-stage Continental Cycling Road Race. ... read..


"Nice to bounce back": Meg Lanning after UPW seal 22-run win over MI
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 8:49:12 PM IST
After sealing a 22-run win over the Mumbai Indians, UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning, who also won the Player of the Match award, said it felt nice after bouncing back with a win after losing the first three matches. ... read..


Italy announce 15-member squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Rome | January 17, 2026 8:19:40 PM IST
Italy have announced their 15-player squad for their first-ever appearance at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Wayne Madsen has been named the captain of the side for the marquee T20I tournament, as per the ICC website. ... read..


U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka's Viran Chamudhita registers highest score in tournament's history
Windhoek | January 17, 2026 8:19:36 PM IST
Sri Lankan batter Viran Chamudhita scripted history on Saturday as he smashed the highest individual score in the ICC U19 World Cup. ... read..


Karnataka govt grants permission to host international and IPL matches at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 17, 2026 8:19:35 PM IST
The Karnataka Government on Saturday granted permission to Bengaluru's iconic M Chinnaswamy stadium to host international matches and Indian Premier League (IPL) matches ... read..


RCB Women win toss, opt to bowl first against DC in WPL clash
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 7:49:16 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 11th fixture of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, on Saturday. ... read..


Australian Open expert Vedika speaks on Alcaraz's chances of breaking title duck, warns against ruling out Djokovic
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 7:49:15 PM IST
Former Indian tennis player Vedika Anand spoke on world number one Carlos Alcaraz's chances of breaking the Australian Open duck, saying that it all depends on the young Spanish star's "emotional, mental capacity" heading into the tournament following a ... read..


"His bat swing": Suresh Raina, Cheteshwar Pujara hail Abhishek Sharma's batting ahead of T20 WC
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 7:19:28 PM IST
Former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Cheteshwar Pujara hailed the star Indian batter Abhishek Sharma's batting ahead of the India vs New Zealand five-match T20I series, set to start on January 21. ... read..


WPL 2026: Meg Lanning guides UP Warriorz to comprehensive win over Mumbai Indians
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 7:19:23 PM IST
UP Warriorz registered a comprehensive 22-run win over the two-time champions Mumbai Indians in the 10th fixture of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season on Saturday. ... read..


ICC U19 World Cup 2026: Abhinav Kundu and Vaibhav Suryavanshi's fifties help India post 238 against Bangladesh
Bulawayo | January 17, 2026 6:49:20 PM IST
Fighting half-centuries from opener Vaibhav Suryvanshi and Abhinav Kundu have helped India to post a decent total of 238 runs against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. ... read..


Gujarat Titans begin third edition of Junior Titans in Surendranagar
Surendranagar (Gujarat) | January 17, 2026 6:49:12 PM IST
Gujarat Titans began the third edition of Junior Titans, their grassroots initiative aimed at encouraging children under 14 to engage in outdoor sports and physical activity, with the opening leg held in Surendranagar, according to a release. ... read..


India vs Bangladesh U19 World Cup match starts without customary handshake at toss
Bulawayo | January 17, 2026 6:19:20 PM IST
The India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday did not see the customary handshake during the toss. ... read..


Lanning, Litchfield's fifties power UPW to 187/8 against MI despite Kerr's last-over magic in WPL 2026 clash
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 5:49:22 PM IST
Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield helped the UP Warriorz (UPW) set a challenging total of 187/8 in 20 overs against the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians in the 10th fixture of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 match. ... read..


Union Sports Minister Mandaviya to attend 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on cycle in Gondal
New Delhi | January 17, 2026 5:19:49 PM IST
The Fit India Movement, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, will organise the 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle across multiple cities on January 18. ... read..


Three Boys, Girls Teams Qualify for ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Finals Tournament
New Delhi | January 17, 2026 4:49:23 PM IST
The ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament, a nationwide school-based tournament for U-14 boys' and girls' teams, concluded its Delhi leg at Ramjas International School, R.K. Puram. The top two boys' and girls' teams in each zone and one all-star team from b ... read..


Hisar Heroes to begin Kabaddi Champions League campaign on January 26
Hisar (Haryana) | January 17, 2026 4:19:40 PM IST
The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has revealed the match line-up for Hisar Heroes ahead of the league's inaugural season, scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 7, 2026, at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai. ... read..


Abhishek Sharma defines the way this Indian team wants to play in the T20 format: Sanjay Bangar
New Delhi | January 17, 2026 4:19:38 PM IST
Former Indian batting coach has heaped praise on the current World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma for his fearless and aggressive brand of cricket in the shortest format. ... read..


WPL: Mumbai Indians wins toss, opts to field against UP Warriorz
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 3:19:43 PM IST
Mumbai Indians Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to field first against UP Warriorz Women in match number 10 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) on Saturday. ... read..


"If I can put puzzle pieces together, I can beat anybody": Djokovic confident ahead of Australian Open
Melbourne | January 17, 2026 3:19:36 PM IST
Serbian legend Novak Djokovic, ahead of the upcoming Australian Open, expressed confidence about his chances in the tournament, saying he's capable of beating anyone when he's healthy and on top of his game. ... read..


Pune Grand Tour: Indian cyclist Surya Thathu excited for historic race, admits country needs to do better at road cycling
New Delhi | January 17, 2026 2:19:37 PM IST
Ahead of the Pune Grand Tour 2026, Indian cyclist Surya Thathu expressed excitement on his participation in the race and what it means to the Indian cycling scene, which has its positives and negatives. ... read..


"10,000 People Cheer Like 15,000": Arthur Van Doren excited to play in Bhubaneswar as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers enter home stretch of HIL
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 17, 2026 1:19:52 PM IST
When the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers walk out onto the turf in Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, they will not just be defending their position at the top of the table -- they will be stepping into an atmosphere their Captain, Arthur Van Dore ... read..


"There are so many wonderful people in this world": Damien Martyn expresses gratitude to his family, fans as he recovers from meningitis
Sydney | January 17, 2026 1:19:50 PM IST
Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn pens down an emotional message as he recovers from meningitis and provides his health update. Martyn also expressed gratitude to his family and friends for their support. ... read..


RCB's Shreyanka Patil becomes youngest bowler to grab 5-wicket haul in WPL
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 1:19:49 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) spinner Shreyanka Patil scripts history as she becomes the youngest bowler to grab a 5-wicket haul in the Women's Premier League (WPL). ... read..


Sports Authority of India invites applications for 323 Assistant Coaches in 26 disciplines
New Delhi | January 17, 2026 1:19:36 PM IST
The Sports Authority of India (SAI), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, on Friday invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for filling up 323 ... read..


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