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Pune Grand Tour 2026: World’s elite cyclists compete for historic LA Olympic Qualifier

IANS | January 18, 2026 8:07 PM

Pune, Jan 18 (IANS) Some of the top road racers of the circuit will be in action when the Pune Grand Tour 2026 is flagged off in Pune on Monday. India stands on the threshold of a historic moment as the event marks the country’s first-ever Continental multi-stage Road Race for men and is classified as a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 2.2 international competition.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Aman Mokhade becomes third batter to score 800 runs in a single season

IANS | January 18, 2026 7:40 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 18 (IANS) Vidarbha opening batter Aman Mokhade etched his name into the record books on Sunday by becoming only the third cricketer in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy to score 800 runs in a single season. The milestone came during the final of the 2025-26 season against Saurashtra at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru.

Aus Open: Alcaraz begins career grand slam quest with win against Walton in first round

IANS | January 18, 2026 7:15 PM

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IANS) World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz opened his Australian Open campaign in commanding fashion, defeating Australia’s Adam Walton 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 in a first-round match at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Sunday.

3rd ODI: Plan was to put on a partnership and give ourselves a chance, says Glenn Phillips

IANS | January 18, 2026 7:03 PM

Indore, Jan 18 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips said the focus while batting with Daryl Mitchell was on building a partnership to steady New Zealand’s innings in the series decider against India, as they managed to post a competitive 337/8 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday.

Aus Open: Emma Raducanu dispatches Thailand’s Sawangkaew in first round

IANS | January 18, 2026 6:42 PM

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IANS) Emma Raducanu shook off an unsteady opening to assert her authority in the first round of the Australian Open, powering past Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew with a 6-4, 6-1 victory and extending her flawless record in Melbourne openers.

3rd ODI: Mitchell, Phillips centuries power New Zealand to 337/8 in series decider

IANS | January 18, 2026 6:18 PM

Indore, Jan 18 (IANS) Riding on scintillating centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, New Zealand recovered from a shaky start to post 337/8 in the ODI series decider against India at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday.

Aus Open: Venus Williams bows out in first round after loss to Olga Danilovic

IANS | January 18, 2026 6:08 PM

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IANS) Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams’ historic return to the Australian Open ended in a first-round defeat as she went down 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 to Serbia’s Olga Danilovic at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne on Sunday.

Indian T20I team begins preparation for series against New Zealand in Nagpur

IANS | January 18, 2026 5:54 PM

Nagpur, Jan 18 (IANS) Some members of India's T20 squad kickstarted their preparations for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand at the New VCA Stadium, the venue set to host the opening game on January 21, in Nagpur on Sunday. The series will be India’s final assignment in the format before their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence begins on February 7.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Atharva Taide ends five-year drought with century against Saurashtra in final

IANS | January 18, 2026 5:19 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 18 (IANS) Vidarbha's opener Atharva Taide stood up for his team in the ongoing final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 against Saurashtra at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ground Number 1. The 25-year-old hit a magnificent century off just 97 balls to take his team over the 200-run mark.

Aus Open: Sabalenka eases past Rajaonah in straight sets, signs off with ‘iconic’ selfie with Rod Laver, Federer

IANS | January 18, 2026 5:02 PM

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IANS) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her bid for a fourth consecutive Australian Open final positively on Sunday, overcoming Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah, who gave Sabalenka a tough challenge in the first set here at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park.

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Pune Grand Tour 2026: World’s elite cyclists compete for historic LA Olympic Qualifier

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Aman Mokhade becomes third batter to score 800 runs in a single season

Aus Open: Alcaraz begins career grand slam quest with win against Walton in first round

3rd ODI: Plan was to put on a partnership and give ourselves a chance, says Glenn Phillips

Aus Open: Emma Raducanu dispatches Thailand’s Sawangkaew in first round

3rd ODI: Mitchell, Phillips centuries power New Zealand to 337/8 in series decider

Aus Open: Venus Williams bows out in first round after loss to Olga Danilovic

Indian T20I team begins preparation for series against New Zealand in Nagpur

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Atharva Taide ends five-year drought with century against Saurashtra in final

Aus Open: Sabalenka eases past Rajaonah in straight sets, signs off with ‘iconic’ selfie with Rod Laver, Federer

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