Aus Open: Sinner beats Shelton to book SF date with Djokovic

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:14 PM

Melbourne, Jan 28 (IANS) World No. 2 Jannik Sinner strengthened his case for a third successive Australian Open title and made his way into the final four after defeating local favourite Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday to extend his win streak to 19 matches at Melbourne Park.

Chennaiyin FC rope in Spanish midfield maestro Alberto Noguera

IANS | January 28, 2026 3:39 PM

Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera, with the Madrid-born playmaker penning a contract until the end of the season to become the Marina Machans’ second new addition ahead of the upcoming campaign.

ICC Rankings: Suryakumar moves back into Top-10, Abhishek maintains No.1 spot

IANS | January 28, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Indian cricket team's captain Surya Kumar Yadav is back in the top ten batters list in the latest ICC T20I rankings released on Wednesday. He has moved up by five places and is currently placed at seventh position, following a prolific run in the ongoing five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which India is currently leading by 3-0.