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A new champion ready to be crowned at Women's Hockey India 2025-26 final in Ranchi

Ranchi, Jan. 9 -- After two weeks of high-octane hockey action, featuring 12 matches that witnessed 37 goals in the Women's Hockey India League 2025-26, the stage is set for SG Pipersand Shrachi Benga... Read More


What you might expect in 2026: A valedictory edition, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- "I forecast that by 29 May or earlier, the president will replace ministers, especially those who have since outlived their IOU value. As pressure mounts ahead of the pre-election y... Read More


Sabalenka flips the outcome with a straight-sets win over Keys in Australian Open tuneup

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- This rematch between the Australian Open finalists was lopsided and Aryna Sabalenka flipped the outcome with a straight-sets win over Madison Keys. Top-ranked Sabalenka broke Key... Read More


Malaysia Open: Satwiksairaj-Chirag bow out in quarterfinals; Sindhu India's last ray of hope

Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 9 -- Indian men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the ongoing Malaysia Open in the quarterfinals on Friday. Satwik-Chirag lost 10-21, 21-23 to... Read More


Wang, Harimoto cruise into second round at WTT Champions Doha

Doha, Jan. 9 -- Women's world No. 2 Wang Manyu of China defeated Japan's Satsuki Odo in straight games, while men's third seed Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan eliminated China's Xiang Peng to reach the sec... Read More


Anurag Singh, Ashmita Chandra strike KIBG 2026 golds; competitive Open Water Swimming beginning to find footing in India

Diu, Jan. 9 -- The mention of Open Water or Sea Swimming normally puts focus on endurance swimming that has been made popular by the likes of Mihir Sen and Bula Chowdhary, who conquered the English Ch... Read More


"Top 10 finish in Olympic medal tally a non-negotiable national goal": Union Sports Minister Mandaviya in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Jan. 9 -- Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday addressed the Sports Governance Conclave in Ahmedabad, saying that starting from the Asian Games in Japan... Read More


Shubman Gill sweats it out in nets ahead of 1st NZ ODI at Vadodara

Vadodara, Jan. 9 -- Indian skipper Shubman Gill started practice in the nets ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand at Vadodara, taking place on Sunday. The three-match ODI series against New Zea... Read More


Pulwama cricketer hits record 232 in local match

Pulwama, Jan8, Jan. 9 -- Far from the IPL spotlight, a young cricketer from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, Adil Nabi, made headlines by scoring a staggering 232 runs off just 77 balls in a local league m... Read More


"We've got a balanced squad with experience, young talent": UP Warriorz skipper Lanning ahead of WPL campaign opener

Mumbai, Jan. 9 -- Ahead of her side's Women's Premier League (WPL) opener against Gujarat Giants on Saturday, UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning expressed her excitement about leading the new franchise a... Read More