World leaders have expressed their relief and condemnation following a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, emphasising that political violence has no place in a democracy. Leaders including Narendra Modi, Mark Carney, and others have voiced their support and concern for President Trump and all attendees.
World leaders have expressed relief and condemnation following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where US President Donald Trump and other top officials were present. Leaders from various countries reiterated that political violence has no place in a democracy.
Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants in a tense Super Over finish in Lucknow on Sunday, surviving a major batting collapse before holding their nerve in the decider to snatch a dramatic win in a clash between two struggling sides.
Sabalenka primed for Rybakina rematch with eyes on third Australian Open crown
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has praised Ishan Kishan's captaincy of Sunrisers Hyderabad, suggesting he should continue leading the team even after Pat Cummins returns.
Carlos Alcaraz played dream-wrecker to Novak Djokovic again as he floored the record-chasing Serb 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 for a first Australian Open title and became the youngest man to win all four majors.
Punjab Kings pacer Xavier Bartlett has praised teammate Arshdeep Singh's influence, highlighting his experience in adapting to Indian conditions in the ongoing IPL. Bartlett also spoke about the Impact Player rule and his ambition to play Test cricket for Australia.
The opening Grand Slam of the year begins at Melbourne Park on Sunday.
Germany's Alexander Zverev remained on track for a return to the Australian Open final after beating American Learner Tien 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1, 7-6(3) in the Melbourne Park quarter-finals on Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump and other top officials were evacuated unharmed from the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association after a man armed with multiple weapons fired shots outside the hotel ballroom.
Novak Djokovic slides, stretches and dominates to reach the Australian Open third round and move within one win of 400 Grand Slam victories.
In his absence, Ishan Kishan has been leading SRH, who are currently placed fourth on the table with two wins from five matches.
Chennai Super Kings' young batter Ayush Mhatre has suffered a hamstring tear during their IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, casting doubt on his availability for the rest of the season.
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has stated that the team is unlikely to seek an immediate replacement for the injured Ayush Mhatre, and MS Dhoni's availability depends on medical clearance and his own fitness assessment.
Punjab Kings' all-rounder Cooper Connolly credits the team's positive environment and collaborative learning for their unbeaten run in the IPL season, highlighting captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership and the team's focus on continuous improvement.
Elena Rybakina defeated Karolina Muchova to win the Stuttgart Open, securing her second title of the season and driving away with a Porsche car.
Novak Djokovic, who is eyeing a record 25th Grand Slam title, looks likely to need to beat either Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz or both at the business end of the Australian Open.
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has expressed hope that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will return to action soon in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026.
Gaganjeet Bhullar's solid round and Shiv Kapur's hole-in-one highlighted the first day for the Indian players at the Singapore Open, where Thailand's Ekpharit Wu and Japan's Jeongwoo Ham lead.
Punjab Kings chase down 265 in a record-breaking run-fest against Delhi Capitals as KL Rahul smashes 152 and Shreyas Iyer seals historic win in IPL 2026.
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open for the second year in a row due to a wrist injury, impacting his preparations for the French Open.
India's N Sriram Balaji and his Austrian partner Neil Oberleitner, who entered the Australian Open men's doubles draw as an alternate pair, bowed out in the second round.
Tim David discusses the challenges of being a finisher in T20 cricket and how he manages pressure in the IPL. He credits the top-order batsmen for making his job easier and emphasises the importance of practice and adapting to different bowling styles, particularly spin.
Indian junior women's hockey coach Tim White emphasises the need for physical improvement to match international standards, while senior team coach Sjoerd Marijne highlights the importance of mental resilience and finishing skills.
The day session attendance of 51,048 was some 10,000 short of day six on Friday and even less than last year's corresponding session.
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Praful Hinge credits Hardik Pandya's encouragement for boosting his confidence after a successful IPL debut, highlighting his yorker expertise and recovery from a back injury.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive century went in vain as Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma smashed half-tons as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets.
Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan declined citizenship offers from India and Australia, reaffirming his commitment to representing his home country, according to a new book.
Cooper Connolly, the Punjab Kings batter, emphasises the importance of timing and tempo over pure power-hitting in T20 cricket, highlighting his successful IPL debut.
Pacer Josh Hazlewood 'feels in good shape', adapts well to conditions in RCB win over LSG.
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is expected to make his bowling return for Kolkata Knight Riders in their upcoming IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants, providing a boost to the team's bowling attack.
Nick Kyrgios will only feature in the doubles at the Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne Park on January 18.
Australian leggie, Alana King's 5 for 19 against the West Indies in St Kitts, propelled her back to the top spot in the ICC ODI Rankings.
Vintage Djokovic dethrones Sinner to set up Alcaraz final at Australian Open
Jannik Sinner battled cramp in extreme heat in a gutsy win over American Eliot Spizzirri to enter the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday
Coco Gauff's bid for a third Grand Slam title went up in smoke at the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Tuesday, after the third seed enduring a nightmare on serve.
Ricky Ponting highlights team culture, clear roles and player backing as key to Punjab Kings' unbeaten IPL 2026 run after a dominant win over Mumbai Indians.
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek were knocked out of the Stuttgart Open quarter-finals, while Elena Rybakina survived a tough match to reach the semi-finals.
Indian cricketers have dominated the Wisden Almanack 2026 awards, securing seven of the nine honours.
Australian Open organisers invoked their extreme heat policy as temperatures soared at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, prompting the suspension of play on outer courts and the closure of roofs on the main showcourts.
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