World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka fended off a serious challenge from Anastasia Potapova to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Albacete's journeyman striker Jefte Betancor, who scored a stunning double on Wednesday to help his second-tier side knock Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey, once considered swapping football for a career as an electrician.
Delhi Capitals secure first win of WPL after scratchy run chase
Jadeja went wicketless in the first two ODIs against New Zealand (0/44 and 0/56) in the ongoing series and could scalp only one batter in the preceding three-match series against South Africa at home.
Mitchell says adapting to Kuldeep key after series-levelling win
India pacer Mohammed Shami's five-wicket burst put Bengal on the verge of an outright victory with bonus point against Services on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Kalyani, West Bengal on Saturday.
With 17 goal attempts compared to Chelsea's 10, Arsenal will feel they should have gone home with a bigger margin of victory and it will be all to play for in north London on February 3.
Sarfaraz Khan delivered a thunderous reminder of his white-ball credentials ahead of India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand
'Easily the best innings of his career so far.'
Deepti Sharma lost the top spot in the bowling rankings, as her return of one for 28 in the fifth T20I was not enough to stop Australia's Annabel Sutherland's climb to the top.
Vihaan's four-for sparks stunning Bangladesh collapse as India win by 18 runs via DLS Method
KL Rahul: India's middle-order crisis man strikes eight ODI ton as he juggles accumulation, finishing duties
'It could be a slightly unpopular choice because he hasn't scored even 1,000 runs in List A cricket.'
Pathan also lauded young Harshit Rana's all-round contribution, insisting the pacer is earning his place purely on merit.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging interference and obstruction by the West Bengal government, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in its probe into an alleged coal-pilferage scam. The ED claims Banerjee removed key evidence during raids on I-PAC offices and the premises of its director, Pratik Jain.
'The only thing I can do is on the pitch -- to give my all. I won't always be technically perfect, but I will always give 100% for the team.'
Missed any of the 2026 Golden Globe-winning movies or series? Namrata Thakker has you covered, as she lists where you can watch the winners.
World number one Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne with only one mission in mind -- claim a first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.
England's young batter Jacob Bethell joined an elite list after scoring his maiden Test century against Australia on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes Test.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday again pushed for control of Greenland, calling it necessary for "national security" and arguing it would also bolster NATO's strength.
Aman Mokhade's hundred carries Vidarbha into VHT final
KL Rahul opened up about his on-field role in mentoring Harshit Rana during the tense chase against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara, describing the experience as enjoyable.
Virat Kohli top-scored with a splendid innings of 93 from 91 balls, anchoring India's run chase of 301 with eight fours and one six during the series opener against New Zealand.
Adrien Rabiot scored two goals as AC Milan came from behind to earn a 3-1 victory at Como on Thursday.
IMAGES from the WPL match played between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.
Devdutt Padikkal is turning the Vijay Hazare Trophy into a compelling audition for higher honours, registering his third century in four matches to keep his name firmly in the India ODI conversation.
Gabriel Martinelli scored his first hat-trick for Arsenal as the Premier League leaders beat second-tier strugglers Portsmouth 4-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round.
Earlier, former world No.1 Srikanth had to dig deep to outlast fellow Indian Tharun Mannepalli 15-21, 21-6, 21-19.
India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, seeded third, also progressed without taking the court after receiving a walkover from USA's Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi set the tone for Bihar's chase with a blistering burst at the top before failing to convert a promising start in their comfortable eight-wicket win over Meghalaya in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Plate Group on Monday.
Nigeria police charge Joshua driver with dangerous driving over fatal collision
The Indian Army has raised concerns in the Supreme Court regarding the construction of a multi-speciality hospital near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam, citing potential security risks from drone movement and long-range sniper rifles. The court is seeking a balance between public health needs and national security.
The swashbuckling 26-year-old has accepted during this series that he needs to better rein in his natural aggression.
IMAGES from the WPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz on Monday.
K L Rahul's unbeaten ton was eclipsed by Daryl Mitchell's splendid 131 not out as New Zealand levelled the three-match series 1-1 with a seven-wicket win in the second ODI.
Australia's Laura Harris scripted history on Sunday as she became the second woman to smash a half-century in 15 balls in the history of T20 cricket.
Rishabh Pant's wicket was more than just another dismissal on the scorecard -- it was the moment Delhi's chase began to collapse
Devdutt Padikkal continued his dream run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026 on Tuesday in Ahmedabad, even if his 91 off 82 balls against Rajasthan felt strangely modest by his towering standards.
In the US$15,000 PSA Challenger event, Anahat defeated American Charlotte Sze 11-4, 11-6, 9-11, 11-8 in the Round of 16 on Thursday after receiving a first-round bye.
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