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Football: Odisha FC confirm their participation in 2025-26 Indian Super League

IANS | January 13, 2026 5:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (IANS) Odisha FC have confirmed their participation for the delayed 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, which will commence on February 14. The club, in its statement, said it is committed to working closely with the Government of India, AIFF, and all stakeholders and supports the government's commitment to keeping Indian football active.

T20 WC 2026: Afghanistan appoint Toby Radford as batting coach

IANS | January 13, 2026 4:48 PM

Kabul, Jan 13 (IANS) Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has strengthened its coaching staff ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by appointing Toby Radford as the national team’s batting coach for the marquee tournament, which begins on February 7 in the subcontinent.

2nd ODI: India eye series clincher in Rajkot as New Zealand look to bounce back (Preview)

IANS | January 13, 2026 4:45 PM

Rajkot, Jan 13 (IANS) Following a narrow four-wicket win in the series opener at Vadodara, India will now face New Zealand in Rajkot to try to clinch the series by taking an unbeatable lead in the three-match series. The two sides will lock horns at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, a typically batting-friendly surface, where the BlackCaps will aim to level the series while the hosts will aim to grab a 2-0 lead.

Tatjana Maria tops Venus Williams in Hobart International opener

IANS | January 13, 2026 3:53 PM

Hobart, Jan 13 (IANS) Germany's Tatjana Maria registered a 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams in the first round of the Hobart International on Tuesday.

T20 WC: ICC asks Bangladesh to reconsider its decision to not travel to India; BCB stands firm

IANS | January 13, 2026 3:43 PM

Dhaka, Jan 13 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated its decision not to travel to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, citing security concerns, following a video conference with the International Cricket Council (ICC) held on Tuesday.

Australian PM, cricket fraternity laud Healy's incredible career after Aussie great announces retirement

IANS | January 13, 2026 3:26 PM

Sydney, Jan 13 (IANS) Australia captain Alyssa Healy, on Tuesday, announced that she will draw the curtains on her glittering 16-year international career after the home series against India. The wicketkeeper-batter will lead Australia in three ODIs, three T20Is and a one-off Test before signing off in front of the home crowd.

How tug-of-war transformed farmer’s son Akshay Patil’s life

IANS | January 13, 2026 2:58 PM

Diu, Jan 13 (IANS) Kolhapur’s Akshay Patil has spent nearly two decades testing his strength, endurance and resolve in the tug-of-war arena, quietly turning a traditional sport into a tool for survival, stability and self-respect.

Lewis, Joseph return as WI announce squad for AFG T20Is

IANS | January 13, 2026 2:30 PM

St. Johns (Antigua), Jan 13 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan, set to take place at the Dubai Cricket International Stadium in the UAE from January 19-22.

She was having an affair in 2013, I remained silent; I've their WhatsApp messages: Ex-husband Onler drops bombshell after Mary Kom's cheating allegations

Chetan Sharma | January 13, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Mary Kom’s husband, Karung Onkholer, also known as Onler, has strongly denied the Olympic bronze medallist’s allegations that she was cheated out of crores of rupees and lost land bought with her own money.

'With those muscles, you just have to go for it': Smriti hails Grace Harris' power hitting

IANS | January 13, 2026 1:35 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris lit up DY Patil Stadium as they emerged as the WPL’s most prolific opening duo. The pair crushed UP Warriorz with a commanding 145-run partnership, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thumping nine-wicket victory.

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Football: Odisha FC confirm their participation in 2025-26 Indian Super League

T20 WC 2026: Afghanistan appoint Toby Radford as batting coach

2nd ODI: India eye series clincher in Rajkot as New Zealand look to bounce back (Preview)

Tatjana Maria tops Venus Williams in Hobart International opener

T20 WC: ICC asks Bangladesh to reconsider its decision to not travel to India; BCB stands firm

Australian PM, cricket fraternity laud Healy's incredible career after Aussie great announces retirement

How tug-of-war transformed farmer’s son Akshay Patil’s life

Lewis, Joseph return as WI announce squad for AFG T20Is

She was having an affair in 2013, I remained silent; I've their WhatsApp messages: Ex-husband Onler drops bombshell after Mary Kom's cheating allegations

'With those muscles, you just have to go for it': Smriti hails Grace Harris' power hitting

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