ISL dates will be announced next week, informs AIFF after emergency meeting

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A day after some of the country's top football stars appealed to FIFA, the sport's governing body, players and fans for some good news, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announcing that the dates for the next season of the Indian Super League (ISL) will be announced next week.

UPKL Season 2: Ritik Sharma scripts history as Yamuna Yoddhas edge JD Noida Ninjas in season’s second tie-breaker

IANS | January 2, 2026 8:18 PM

Noida, Jan 2 (IANS) In a contest that will be remembered as one of the most intense matches of the tournament, Yamuna Yoddhas defeated JD Noida Ninjas in the second tie-breaker of the season after the teams were locked 42–42 at the end of regulation time in the first match on Day 9 in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 at the Noida Stadium in Noida on Friday.

Premier League: Man City held to goalless draw at Sunderland

IANS | January 2, 2026 10:10 AM

Sunderland, Jan 2 (IANS) Manchester City started the new calendar year with a 0-0 draw at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. Pep Guardiola’s side missed their opportunity to move back within two points of the Gunners, following the entertaining stalemate.

Premier League: Chelsea part ways with manager Enzo Maresca

IANS | January 1, 2026 7:01 PM

London, Jan 1 (IANS) Former champion Chelsea have officially parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca following a disappointing run in the Premier League 2025-26, with the West London club managing just one win from their last seven matches.

Sports fraternity extends warm New Year 2026 greetings

IANS | January 1, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) As the world welcomed the New Year 2026 amid fireworks, celebrations, and renewed hope, leading figures from the global sports fraternity joined in to mark the occasion, sharing messages of love, gratitude, and motivation at the start of the year.