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WPL 2026: Wouldn't mind being at non-striker's end to see Navgire clear the ropes, says Dottin

Niharika Raina | January 6, 2026 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Deandra Dottin has always made headlines for her big-hitting skills complemented by the ability to get big scalps as a seamer. The first-ever centurion in Women’s T20Is will be seen in action in 2026 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) after UP Warriorz (UPW) secured her services for Rs 80 lakh in last year’s mega auction.

United Cup: Mertens beats Mboko to seal Belgium's win over Canada as group winner up for grabs

IANS | January 6, 2026 9:53 AM

Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Elise Mertens secured Belgium's victory over Canada with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 triumph against Victoria Mboko. Her 2 hour and 5-minute triumph followed a stunning 6-4, 6-2 win by Zizou Bergs against World No. 5 Felix Auger-Aliassime, putting Belgium on the brink of the quarterfinals.

Man City defender to undergo surgery for tibial fracture in his right leg

IANS | January 6, 2026 9:33 AM

Manchester, Jan 6 (IANS) Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol will undergo surgery later this week after breaking his shinbone in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, the Premier League club said.

La Liga: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 18

IANS | January 6, 2026 12:01 AM

Madrid, Jan 5 (IANS) La Liga returned this weekend with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid both winning, albeit in different ways. Real defeated Betis 5-1 while Barcelona won 2-0 over Espanyol in an away match this weekend.

Tatenda Taibu hails U19 World Cup as a springboard for young stars

IANS | January 5, 2026 11:45 PM

Harare, Jan 5 (IANS) Former Zimbabwe skipper Tatenda Taibu, the ambassador for the upcoming ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, on Monday hailed the prestigious tournament that brings together the most talented young stars from around the world as the best springboard, setting many talented players on course for successful careers at the senior level.

'Physically not ready', Djokovic pulls out of next week's Adelaide International

IANS | January 5, 2026 11:24 PM

Adelaide, Jan 5 (IANS) Former World No.1 and the world's most successful player, Novak Djokovic, has decided to pull out of next week's Adelaide International, the build-up event for the year's first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open. Djokovic, who has won 24 Grand Slam titles so far, claimed he is not physically ready to compete in the Adelaide International and therefore has pulled out of the event.

Men's HIL: Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC to dramatic 3-2 win over SG Pipers in thriller

IANS | January 5, 2026 10:54 PM

Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) HIL GC edged past SG Pipers in a thrilling Men’s Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter, clinching a dramatic 3-2 victory after a late penalty corner from Kane Russell sealed the contest in the dying seconds of their opening match of the competition.

WTT Youth Contender: Priyanuj Bhattacharya, Miku Matsushima emerge U-19 champions (Ld)

IANS | January 5, 2026 10:40 PM

Vadodara, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s Priyanuj Bhattacharya and Japan’s Miku Matshusima registered contrasting victories to clinch the U-19 boys' and U-19 girls' singles titles in the WTT Youth Contender 2026, presented by Sports Authority of Gujarat, at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex in Vadodara on Monday.

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants visit Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek blessings

IANS | January 5, 2026 9:50 PM

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) As the countdown to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 begins, the Gujarat Giants are blending preparation with perspective. On Monday, the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise visited the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek blessings ahead of the new season, which gets underway on January 9 in Navi Mumbai.

Senior National Boxing: Nikhat, Minakshi, Lovlina start campaign with easy wins

IANS | January 5, 2026 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) World Champion Minakshi, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain kicked off their campaign with easy wins in the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Monday.

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WPL 2026: Wouldn't mind being at non-striker's end to see Navgire clear the ropes, says Dottin

United Cup: Mertens beats Mboko to seal Belgium's win over Canada as group winner up for grabs

Man City defender to undergo surgery for tibial fracture in his right leg

La Liga: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 18

Tatenda Taibu hails U19 World Cup as a springboard for young stars

'Physically not ready', Djokovic pulls out of next week's Adelaide International

Men's HIL: Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC to dramatic 3-2 win over SG Pipers in thriller

WTT Youth Contender: Priyanuj Bhattacharya, Miku Matsushima emerge U-19 champions (Ld)

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants visit Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek blessings

Senior National Boxing: Nikhat, Minakshi, Lovlina start campaign with easy wins

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