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Aus Open: Want to take positives and carry them through the season, says Svitolina after semis loss to Sabalenka

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:40 PM

Melbourne, Jan 29 (IANS) Elina Svitolina left Melbourne Park without a place in the Australian Open final, but not without renewed belief in where her game is headed. The Ukrainian’s run at the Australian Open 2026 came to an end on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-3 semifinal loss to World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced to her fourth consecutive final in Melbourne.

India beat England by 7 wickets in opening match of Mixed Disability T20I series

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:19 PM

Greater Noida, Jan 29 (IANS) India made a strong start to the historic five-match Mixed Disability T20 International series against England, registering a convincing seven-wicket victory in the opening match at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida on Thursday.

South Africa have a chance to ‘go all the way’ in Men’s T20 World Cup, says Duminy

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) South Africa have a chance to ‘go all the way’ to winning the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup title when the mega event begins on February 7, said former all-rounder JP Duminy.

Maharashtra star Vaishnavi Adkar looks to make her mark in Mumbai Open WTA 125K

IANS | January 29, 2026 5:02 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Homegrown talent and Maharashtra’s No.1 women’s singles player, Vaishnavi Adkar, has been given a wildcard into the main draw at the upcoming Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, which will be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai. The qualifiers will be held on January 31 and February 1, followed by the main draw, which is scheduled from February 2 to 8.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hosts Indian Blind Women’s T20 WC champions, calls them ‘a living inspiration of courage’

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday felicitated the Indian Blind Women’s T20 World Cup-winning team, along with their coaches and representatives of the Blind Association, at Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan, applauding their historic achievement and resilience.

Aus Open: Sabalenka edges past Svitolina to enter 4th consecutive final

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:32 PM

Melbourne, Jan 29 (IANS) World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her golden run in the ongoing Australian Open 2026 as she registered a dominant 6-2, 6-3 straight-sets win against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in the women’s singles semi-final at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.

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Aus Open: Want to take positives and carry them through the season, says Svitolina after semis loss to Sabalenka

India beat England by 7 wickets in opening match of Mixed Disability T20I series

South Africa have a chance to ‘go all the way’ in Men’s T20 World Cup, says Duminy

Maharashtra star Vaishnavi Adkar looks to make her mark in Mumbai Open WTA 125K

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hosts Indian Blind Women’s T20 WC champions, calls them ‘a living inspiration of courage’

Aus Open: Sabalenka edges past Svitolina to enter 4th consecutive final

Ponting backs Maxwell to overcome lean run, discover form in time for T20 WC

Chennaiyin FC sign Morocco international Mohammed Ali Bemammer to strengthen midfield

Reyneke earns maiden T20I call-up as SA name women squads for Pakistan series

Hockey India names 33-man core probable group ahead of FIH Pro League in Rourkela

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