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Women's HIL: SG Pipers continue winning momentum with narrow 1-0 victory over Soorma Hockey Club

IANS | December 31, 2025 10:03 PM

Ranchi, Dec 31 (IANS) The SG Pipers put in a composed and disciplined performance to edge past Soorma Hockey Club 1-0 in a tightly contested Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) encounter in Ranchi on Wednesday, with the Pipers' captain Navneet Kaur’s early strike proving decisive as the table-toppers registered their second consecutive victory.

Virat Kohli 'steps into 2026' with wife Anushka Sharma in a masked picture

IANS | December 31, 2025 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India's charismatic batter Virat Kohli stepped into the new year' 2026 with his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, posting a photo on social media. The former India captain posted a photograph on Instagram featuring the couple wearing masks, with Kohli’s playful Spiderman-style mask adding a touch of humour to the frame.

Premier League: Pressure and opportunity in New Year's Day games (preview)

IANS | December 31, 2025 8:25 PM

London, Dec 31 (IANS) The result of their previous round match in the Premier League has put pressure on Manchester City, but offers an opportunity to Liverpool when the two sides play their respective games on New Year's Day on Thursday.

UPKL Season 2: Purvanchal Panthers deliver best defensive display to defeat Brij Stars

IANS | December 31, 2025 7:51 PM

Noida, Dec 31 (IANS) Purvanchal Panthers produced their most complete performance of the season to defeat Brij Stars 48–35 in the opening match of the day at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) on Wednesday.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Delhi suffers 79-run loss to Odisha, Saurashtra, Railways and Haryana get huge wins

IANS | December 31, 2025 7:29 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 31 (IANS) Delhi suffered a crushing 79-run defeat at the hands of Odisha in their 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group D game at the Alur Cricket Ground on Wednesday, while Saurashtra, Railways, and Haryana also registered huge wins in their matches in the same group.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz powers Mumbai to 4th straight victory, Maharashtra, Punjab score big wins

IANS | December 31, 2025 7:14 PM

Jaipur, Dec 31 (IANS) Out-of-favour India batter Sarfaraz Khan smashed a blistering 157 off 75 balls as Mumbai defeated Goa by 87 runs in an Elite Group C clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground on Wednesday.

VHT: Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bengal and Baroda register big wins in round four

IANS | December 31, 2025 6:46 PM

Rajkot, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bengal and Baroda stamped their authority in round four of the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy by securing commanding victories each to strengthen their position in the competition

Cricket: Chris Lynn becomes first player to score 4000-plus runs in BBL

IANS | December 31, 2025 6:37 PM

Adelaide, Dec 31 (IANS) Adelaide Strikers' opener Chris Lynn has achieved a significant milestone in the Big Bash League (BBL) by becoming the first player in the tournament’s history to cross the 4,000-run mark.

Karnataka Governor felicitates state players part of India’s historic triumph in Women’s T20 WC for the Blind

IANS | December 31, 2025 5:55 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 31 (IANS) In a moment of immense pride for Karnataka and the nation, the Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday felicitated three women cricketers from the state—Deepika T.C. (captain of Indian team), Kavya V., and Kavya N R.—who were part of the Indian team that triumphed in the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind.

With more investments in youngsters, IPL 2026 gears up for further growth

IANS | December 31, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for yet another season, and there are plenty of things going on in terms of major changes, including opportunities for the growth of the league ahead of the 2026 season.

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Women's HIL: SG Pipers continue winning momentum with narrow 1-0 victory over Soorma Hockey Club

Virat Kohli 'steps into 2026' with wife Anushka Sharma in a masked picture

Premier League: Pressure and opportunity in New Year's Day games (preview)

UPKL Season 2: Purvanchal Panthers deliver best defensive display to defeat Brij Stars

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Delhi suffers 79-run loss to Odisha, Saurashtra, Railways and Haryana get huge wins

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz powers Mumbai to 4th straight victory, Maharashtra, Punjab score big wins

VHT: Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bengal and Baroda register big wins in round four

Cricket: Chris Lynn becomes first player to score 4000-plus runs in BBL

Karnataka Governor felicitates state players part of India’s historic triumph in Women’s T20 WC for the Blind

With more investments in youngsters, IPL 2026 gears up for further growth

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